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Scars of Uis' tin mining past on the landscape
CatherineReichardt Says: Even as a mining person, I wouldn't recommend visiting Uis on account of its tin mining heritage, but this history does help to explain the most prominent eyesore in the region.As you drive north from Uis to Khorixas, you may notice a pile of white material stacked up...
The White Lady of the Brandberg
CatherineReichardt Says: The White Lady of the Brandberg is probably the best known set of Bushman (San) paintings in Namibia, and is also relatively accesible provided that you're willing to do a bit of hiking.The White Lady was first discovered under a rock overhang by a German explorer - Reinhard...
Meet The Gladiator: a whole new suborder of insect
CatherineReichardt Says: Meet Tyrannophasma gladiator ... a splendidly named and highly carnivorous beastie, known respectfully as The Gladiator by his friends and prey!It may not mean much in your world, but the entymological world was set alight when a whole new suborder of insect was identified...
Assenczo Says: Do not mis this excelent bed and breakfast establishment in the middle of nowhere or Uis. This place has nice courtyard, spacious rooms, very nice hostess and very filling breakfast. It has a pool but if you are there in the winter chances are you will not be feeling like...
Gili_S Says: From looking around I saw that there are few places, but our stop here was for food shopping and gas for the car, we did our own cooking at the campsite later.
Gili_S Says: There were two supermarkets here, well, not exactly supermarket but a good place to stop in the middle of nowhere to get your supply for the road.
MelanieBee Says: 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...
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From looking around I saw that there are few places, but our stop here was for food shopping and gas for the car, we did our own cooking at the campsite later.
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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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