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Gobabis is a town in Namibia.
Get in[edit]
Road[edit]
The B6 (Trans-Kalahari Highway) is the main road between Namibia and Botswana and passes through Gobabis.
Route C30 is a secondary road that runs north west from Gobabis via Steinhausen to the C22 just South of Otjiwarongo. It is a more direct alternative route to the Waterberg Plateau Park in the Otjozondjupa region.
Rail[edit]
At this stage the railway line from Windhoek terminates in Gobabis but it does not carry any passengers. The proposed Trans-Kalahari Railway may pass through this town.
Get around[edit]
Map of Gobabis
See[edit]
- Cattle Country Statue at the southern town entrance, directly on the B6
- Churches: Gobabis is the 'Town of the Churches' in Namibia. 14 historic churches are in town, all major denominations are represented.
Do[edit]
Buy[edit]
- 1 Spar. A well-stocked supermarket with breakfast bar.
Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
There are numerous lodges and campsites in and around Gobabis.
- Goba Lodge [1] is on the outskirts of town and overlooks a dam.
- Nossob Safaris [2] provides bunk-style and backpackers accommodation about 12 km out of town on Route C30.
- Men on Safari [3] is gay owned an gay friendly accommodation.
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Go next[edit]
Witvlei is the next destination on the way to Windhoek.
If you are on your way to Botswana, the next stop is the borderpost at Buitepos.