There are a few petrol stations, shops and restaurants in Uis as well as quite a few street sellers selling rocks and semi precious stones that are found in the region. They work in gangs and will expect you to buy something from each person.
You will also see some Herero ladies in their elaborate multi-layered dresses here. It was unbelivably hot when we stopped here to get a flat tyre fixed, but these ladies looked so comfortable and cool in their dresses!
Written Jul 4, 2009
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There are a few petrol stations, shops and restaurants in Uis as well as quite a few street sellers selling rocks and semi precious stones that are found in the...
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Uis is an old mining town that the good economy was way back in the past. The reason we stopped here was for shopping and to get our supply for the road while touring Namibia.
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Gateway to the remote and mysterious Brandberg

(work in progress) It would be futile to pretend that the dusty one horse town of Uis (pronounced "Wee-s") had much to offer the tourist save an opportunity to refuel and reprovision. By far and away...
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Refueling station of highest order

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