Keetmanshoop
Keetmanshoop sits on a main route through southern Namibia. Just outside town, rock blocks stack across Giant’s Playground and quiver trees stand in the dry landscape.
Discover everything about this location.
A practical stop with two reasons to stay longer.
Keetmanshoop lies on a main route through southern Namibia and is the commercial centre of Karas Province.
For many self-drivers, it works as a practical stop. Giant’s Playground and Quivertree Forest are both close to town.
Keetmanshoop sits on a ridge between Lüderitz and the Namib Desert.
At Giant’s Playground, the rock looks carefully stacked.
Giant’s Playground is made up of large rock formations shaped by erosion.
The blocks sit on top of and beside one another as if someone had arranged them. That appearance gave the place its name.
Quiver trees are not actually trees.
Quivertree Forest is known for the quiver trees that grow across this part of Namibia. Despite the name, they are aloe plants.
The plant keeps branching and can grow to the size of a large pollard willow.
The San once used the hollow branches to make quivers for arrows. That is where the English name comes from.
You can stay at Quivertree Forest Restcamp just outside Keetmanshoop.
What you can do in and around Keetmanshoop:
- Visit Giant’s Playground
- Visit Quivertree Forest
- Visit Keetmanshoop Museum
Self-drive trips in the region
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
