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Tsumeb MuseumThe museum lies in Main Street. It is a must for all those interested in geology or history. It informs extensively about the mining industry in Tsumeb and the town's history. The museum also organizes tours of the mine. Address: PO Box 884, Tsumeb, Namibia. Tel: 067-220447. Contact: Mrs. Ilse Schatz. Opening hours: mondays to fridays 9 -12 am and 3 - 6 pm, saturdays 3 - 6 pm. Entrance fee: adults N$5, students N$3, scholars N$1.
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Otjikoto Lake25 kilometres north-west of Tsumeb, lies the Otjikoto Lake, around which many a story and myth is woven. The lake has a diameter of only 100 metres and is - together with Lake Guinas in the vicinity - the only natural lake in Namibia. At 120 metres, the Otjikoto Lake is extremely deep and is actually a collapsed cave. The indigenous Ovambo believe that nobody can get out of the lake alive. In fact, a man drowned in the Otjikoto Lake in 1927 and his body was never found. In July 1915 the German Schutztruppe threw their last canons and guns into the lake before surrendering to the South African troups. Some of these arms were recovered from the lake towards the end of the 80s and today, have been meticulously restored and can be seen in the Tsumeb Museum.
Arts and Crafts
The Tsumeb Arts and Crafts Centre, also in Main Street, presents a great variety of African artwork and curios. The speciality: You can watch the artists at work. Prices are reasonable.
Restaurant RecommendationEtosha Café. Main Street. German Café with light lunches, coffee and cake. Tel 067-221207.
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