Otjozondjupa district, Namibia

Places to visit near Grootfontein

Grootfontein is a town in Otjozondjupa district, Namibia, home to about 24,099 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Hoba Meteorite (24 km), Dragon's Breath Cave (46 km) and St. Barbara (69 km).

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Grootfontein, Namibia
Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa district, Namibia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grootfontein at a glance

Location
Otjozondjupa district, Namibia
Population
about 24,099
Coordinates
19.5667° S, 18.1167° E
Places within 50 km
35 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Grootfontein

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grootfontein: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grootfontein

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grootfontein. The closest is Berg Aukas (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Berg Aukas · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~19 km
  • Awagobib · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~45 km
  • Otjihaenenvallei · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~20 km
  • Naihab · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~33 km
  • Uitsab · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~34 km
  • Mt Aroam · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~39 km

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Churches near Grootfontein

14 churches within 100 km of Grootfontein. The closest is The Spirit of Truth Church of All Nation (1 km); the best-known is NG Kerk Grootfontein (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grootfontein

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grootfontein. The closest is German Military Cementary (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Grootfontein

3 caves within 100 km of Grootfontein. The closest is Ghaub Cave (46 km); the best-known is Dragon's Breath Cave (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Grootfontein

3 parks within 100 km of Grootfontein. The closest is Hoba Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grootfontein

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grootfontein. The closest is Zuri Hide (59 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Grootfontein

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grootfontein
  2. 2 km German Military Cementary · heritage site, Otjozondjupa
  3. 1 km Altes Fort · fort, Otjozondjupa
  4. 1 km NG Kerk Grootfontein · church, Otjozondjupa
  5. 44 km Dragon's Breath Cave · cave, Oshikoto
  6. 26 km Hoba Meteorite · heritage site, Otjozondjupa
  7. 24 km Back to Grootfontein

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From travellers near Grootfontein

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How to reach Grootfontein

    All places near Grootfontein by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Hoba · attraction · Otjozondjupa · ~23 km
    • Hoba Park · park · Otjozondjupa · ~24 km
    • Gobis · attraction · Otjozondjupa · ~27 km
    • Naihab · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~33 km
    • Uitsab · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~34 km
    • Urupupa · attraction · Otjozondjupa · ~38 km
    • Mt Aroam · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~39 km
    • Rietfontein · attraction · Otjozondjupa · ~41 km
    • Karuchas · attraction · Otjozondjupa · ~42 km
    • Guchab · viewpoint · Otjozondjupa · ~44 km
    • Lion King Rock · viewpoint · Oshikoto · ~50 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grootfontein by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions1319Kransfontein (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints816Berg Aukas (19 km)
    Churches614The Spirit of Truth Church of All Nation (1 km)
    Forts & heritage47German Military Cementary (2 km)
    Caves23Ghaub Cave (46 km)
    Parks13Hoba Park (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Zuri Hide (59 km)
    Museums12Altes Fort Museum (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lake Oshikoto (91 km)

    Grootfontein: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grootfontein?

    German Military Cementary (heritage site, about 2 km), Altes Fort (fort, about 2 km), NG Kerk Grootfontein (church, about 2 km), Hoba Meteorite (heritage site, about 24 km), The Spirit of Truth Church of All Nation (church, about 1 km), Dragon's Breath Cave (cave, about 46 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grootfontein?

    35 places on Spotwander: 13 other attractions, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grootfontein?

    Berg Aukas, about 19 km by road; Otjihaenenvallei (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grootfontein?

    The Spirit of Truth Church of All Nation, about 1 km by road; Christ Eternal Word Ministry (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grootfontein?

    German Military Cementary, about 2 km by road; Old Fort Museum (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grootfontein?

    Start in Grootfontein, visit German Military Cementary, then Altes Fort, then NG Kerk Grootfontein, then Dragon's Breath Cave, then Hoba Meteorite, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grootfontein?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Grootfontein

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Grootfontein’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Grootfontein on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.