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Spitzkoppe
The 'Matterhorn of Namibia', a 1,728 m granite inselberg rising 700 m above the desert plain, famed for its rock arch, ancient San paintings and stargazing campsites.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Erongo Region, Namibia · Africa
Usakos sits on the route: 35 minutes from Karibib, 45km from Spitzkoppe.
Usakos is a town located in Erongo Region, Namibia. With a population of 9,147, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Usakos sits in Namibia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Windhoek time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Usakos to your route.
Usakos (English: grab the heel, Otjiherero: Okanduu) is a town on the banks of river Khan, 140 kilometres north-east of Swakopmund in the Erongo Region of Namibia. It is located on the B2 (part of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor), the main road between the Walvis Bay and Johannesburg. The town has 5,094 inhabitants.
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Usakos is located in Erongo Region, Namibia, Africa. The coordinates are -22.0022 latitude, 15.5860 longitude.
Usakos has a population of approximately 9,147 people, making it a town in Namibia.
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natural wonder
The 'Matterhorn of Namibia', a 1,728 m granite inselberg rising 700 m above the desert plain, famed for its rock arch, ancient San paintings and stargazing campsites.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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