Otjikoto Lake Namibia

Otjikoto Lake was formed when the roof of a limestone cave collapsed. The lake was supposed to be “bottomless”, but is now know to be in excess of 140 m deep. In 1915 the retreating German army dumped a number of cannons and other military equipment and ammunition into the lake. Some it was retrieved and now on display at the Tsumeb Museum.

22 June 2008 Windhoek to Sachsenheim Guest Farm

July 17th 2008
On Sunday morning we started the 516 km north via the towns of Okahandja, Otjwarongo and Tsumeb to the Sachsenheim Guest Farm (+264 67 230011) (Cost: N$60.00 pppn + $15.00 pv) (Location: S18 44.809 E17 15.670) On Namibian roads it is wise to be on the lookout for animals next to road. The biggest danger is in Kudus that can easily jump a 3 m fence to cross the road. You really don’t want a Kud ... read more

Africa » Namibia » Etosha National Park

South Africa occupied the German colony of South-West Africa during World War I and administered it as a mandate until after World War II, when it annexed the territory. In 1966 the Marxist South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) guerrilla gr... ... read more

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