Erongo Region district, Namibia

Places to visit near Omaruru

Omaruru is a town in Erongo Region district, Namibia, home to about 11,547 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 museums. The must-see place is Etjo (81 km).

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Omaruru, Namibia
Omaruru, Erongo Region district, Namibia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Omaruru at a glance

Location
Erongo Region district, Namibia
Population
about 11,547
Coordinates
21.4333° S, 15.9333° E
Places within 50 km
50
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Omaruru

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Omaruru: 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 Omaruru

96 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Omaruru. The closest is Omaruru Koppie (9 km); the best-known is Krantzberg (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Omaruru

13 churches within 100 km of Omaruru. The closest is Elcrn (2 km); the best-known is Kreuzkirche Omaruru (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Omaruru

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Omaruru. The closest is Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Omaruru

5 museums within 100 km of Omaruru. The closest is Old Missions Houseomaruru Museum (1 km); the best-known is Omaruru Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Omaruru

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Omaruru. The closest is Franke Tower (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Omaruru

3 caves within 100 km of Omaruru. The closest is Paula's Cave (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Omaruru

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Omaruru
  2. 3 km Omaruru Museum · museum, Erongo Region
  3. 1 km Franke Tower · heritage site, Erongo Region
  4. 1 km Kreuzkirche Omaruru · church, Erongo Region
  5. 22 km Krantzberg · viewpoint, Erongo Region
  6. 6 km Paula's Cave · cave, Erongo Region
  7. 13 km Back to Omaruru

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How to reach Omaruru

    All places near Omaruru by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Omaruru by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2896Omaruru Koppie (9 km)
    Other attractions515Epako (23 km)
    Churches513Elcrn (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary (32 km)
    Museums45Old Missions Houseomaruru Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage24Franke Tower (4 km)
    Caves13Paula's Cave (13 km)
    Parks12Luna Park (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Damm (31 km)
    Beaches & coast01Kambashu (69 km)

    Omaruru: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Omaruru?

    Omaruru Museum (museum, about 3 km), Kreuzkirche Omaruru (church, about 3 km), Franke Tower (heritage site, about 4 km), Paula's Cave (cave, about 13 km), Krantzberg (viewpoint, about 18 km), Metta Rocks (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions, 5 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Omaruru?

    Omaruru Koppie, about 9 km by road; Krantzberg (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Omaruru?

    Elcrn, about 2 km by road; Evangelical Lutheran Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Omaruru?

    Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary, about 32 km by road; Hochsitz Tenke (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Omaruru?

    Start in Omaruru, visit Omaruru Museum, then Franke Tower, then Kreuzkirche Omaruru, then Krantzberg, then Paula's Cave, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Omaruru?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Omaruru

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