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TRAVEL GUIDE Southern Namibia Mariental Travel Info
TRAVEL GUIDE Southern Namibia Mariental Travel Info
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Mariental 
90 Kilometer north-east of Mariental (20 km south of Uhlenhorst on the C21) on a 5500 hectare farm, lies the paradise of the glider pilots in Namibia. In the Bitterwasser Flying Centre world records are being achieved. Flying season is between October and February, when the thermals are best. Scenic flights are also offered, either in a glider plane, motor glider, microlight or a hot-air baloon. Tel 063-265300.
The little village Gibeon lies 65 km south of Mariental at the spring of the Fish River. Gibeon is one of the early Nama settlements in the south, originating from the times of the first missionaries in Namibia. The Nama leader Hendrik Witbooi had his residence here. Witbooi rose in 1904 - the Hereros were defeated already - against the German colonial forces. The German geologist Range discovered in 1911 that once meteorites had hit the area around Gibeon. He found many little pieces, some of which are exhibited today in the pedestrian passage in Windhoek.ACCOMMODATION: Mariental Modern guesthouse in central position. En-suite rooms with aircon, TV, fridge. Internet; restaurant; pool; garden.... |
 Luxurious chalets on stilts or safari tents in the Kalahari dunes. Aircon, ensuite bathrooms. Restaurant, pool, safaris.... |
ACCOMMODATION: Gochas Affordable lodge near Gochas in the Kalahari; ensuite rooms with aircon, restaurant, pool; game drives; hiking; horse riding. ... |
 On C15 road, 14 km from Mata Mata border. En-suite rooms with aircon. Or shady camping sites. Farmstall, light meals, barbeque.... |
ACCOMMODATION: Stampriet Upmarket ensuite chalets on farm near Strampriet; serene tranquillity, all meals; swimming pool, Kalahari tours. ... |
ACCOMMODATION: Uhlenhorst Sheep farm bordering the Kalahari; charming ensuite rooms, all meals; game drives; guided walks, hiking, art workshop, pool.... |
ACCOMMODATION: Gondwana Kalahari Park Green oasis amidst red sand dunes; ensuite rooms with verandahs, swimming pool, restaurant, game drives, hiking.... |
