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The tiny but distinctive Ned Geref Kerk
CatherineReichardt Says: The Ned Geref Kerk ('People's Reformed Church') in Usakos is an endearing architectural mongrel that isn't quite sure whether it wants to be a church or a castle!The fact that there is an NGK in town is significant, as this is an Afrikaans Protestant church and indicates...
CatherineReichardt Says: Many of Namibia's small towns - which is the vast majority, as there aren't many 'big' ones - have a distinctive timewarp feel about them.This is particularly true of Usakos. Part of the reason why the main street feels so forgotten is that it has been bypassed by the main...
A water tower with a witch's hat!
CatherineReichardt Says: Most people who have travelled through Usakos - since virtually nobody travels 'to' it - will have one vivid recollection of the town: the distinctive water tower with the witch's hat.In a climate as arid as Namibia's, where evaporation can easily exceed the rainfall by a...
The resting place of old rolling stock
CatherineReichardt Says: This wonderful old steam locomotive is parked in a siding on the left hand side of the road as your enter Usakos from the Windhoek/Karibib side and is one of only a couple of notable landmarks in the town.For the train spotters among us - bless your little hooded anoraks! -...
CatherineReichardt Says: The rock formations at Spitzkoppe are so stunning that they're enough to turn the most recalcitrant 'couch potato' into a rock hopper!There are walks and climbs for all ages and levels of fitness, from gentle strolls on established paths all the way through to proper rock...
CatherineReichardt Says: I know it's a terrible cliche, but it really is something to see the desert bloom. Those who have not previously spent time in the arid zone may be astonished by how quickly plants come into flower after the merest sprinkle of rain - in this case, the flowers literally...
euzkadi Says: Usakos is the main and first stop of the Capeliner Swakopmund-Windhoek line. It has a gas station, a cafeteria, and a nice Namibian curiosity shop.
Spitzkoppe: Camp run by the local Damara Community
CatherineReichardt Says: The local Damara community rents out some rustic accommodation close to the entrance to Spitzkoppe.I have never had the opportunity to stay here, but a peek through the windows indicated that it was basic but adequate, and even if you were used to something a little more...
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Usakos is the main and first stop of the Capeliner Swakopmund-Windhoek line. It has a gas station, a cafeteria, and a nice Namibian curiosity shop.
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Succumb to Spitzkoppe's siren call!
I have just written up my page on Berseba where I stated that the nearby Brukkaros caldera was possibly my favourite place in Namibia ... and now as I settle down to write about Spitzkoppe, I'm not......
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