Namibia

Grootfontein

On the way towards the Caprivi Strip, Grootfontein comes at a useful point in the route. Refuel, restock and withdraw cash, or drive another 24 kilometres to the Hoba meteorite.

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A practical stop before the road continues north-east.

Grootfontein is mainly used as a stop on the way towards the Caprivi Strip. Its location and facilities make it a useful place to break the journey.

There are several shops where you can stock up on food. You can also refuel and withdraw cash.

Sometimes a stop only needs to do exactly that. Restock, fill the tank and continue when you are ready.

‍Twenty-four kilometres away sits 70 tonnes of rock.

The Hoba meteorite lies 24 kilometres from Grootfontein. It was discovered in 1920 and has an estimated weight of 70 tonnes.

It is the largest meteorite on Earth that is still intact. You can visit the site and see it up close.

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What you can do in and around Grootfontein:

  • Visit the Hoba meteorite
  • Visit Grootfontein Museum
  • Continue towards Etosha National Park

Self-drive trips in the region

Namibia
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
14
days
from
1240
1240
p.p.
Red sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Rugged rock formations rising from the desert. And elephants gathering to drink at a waterhole in Etosha. On this self-drive journey, you discover just how varied Namibia can be. You travel along endless gravel roads in your 4x4, explore rugged Damaraland and spend three days on self-drive safaris. And after a day of adventure? A comfortable bed awaits at your lodge or B&B. It's a chance to experience Namibia up close, without having to camp.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
The sun rises over the dunes of Sossusvlei. An elephant appears at a waterhole in Etosha. And further along, the lush landscapes of the Okavango and Chobe await. Over these nineteen days, you travel through three countries, with the freedom to make your own choices along the way. You camp in remarkable places, swap gravel roads for 4x4 tracks and finish with two nights at Victoria Falls. The final stretch? You can leave the driving to someone else.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Windhoek - Victoria Falls self-drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
A lion beside the track. An elephant slowly crossing your path. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this self-drive journey, you travel from Namibia's desert landscapes to Botswana's national parks, where the adventure takes on a new dimension. For four days, you venture deep into the wilderness, tackling rugged sandy tracks and staying at unfenced campsites. Your journey ends at Victoria Falls. You return your 4x4 in Kasane and leave the final stretch to someone else.
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