Grootfontein: Namibia's Green Gateway
Nestled in the Otjozondjupa Region of north-eastern Namibia, Grootfontein functions as a vital agricultural, commercial, and administrative hub. Historically serving as the final terminal for the narrow-gauge railway known as the Otavi Minenbahn, the town anchors the northern agricultural triangle alongside Tsumeb and Otavi. Its economy thrives on cattle ranching, maize production, and game farming, supported by fertile soils and a relatively high annual rainfall compared to the rest of the country.
As part of the historic "Maize Triangle," Grootfontein bridges commercial farming enterprises with growing light industrial and retail sectors, serving surrounding rural communities and acting as a primary logistical corridor toward the Kavango and Zambezi regions, as well as Etosha National Park.
Key Tourist Places of Interest & Landmarks
- Hoba Meteorite: Located just 20 kilometres west of the town, this is the largest known intact meteorite on Earth—a massive prehistoric iron mass weighing over 60 tonnes.
- Grootfontein Museum: Housed in the historic Old Schutztruppe Fort, the museum offers fascinating exhibits on local history, the Herero and San cultures, and the colonial railway era.
- Khaudum National Park (Gateway Access): Serving as a key launching pad for rugged 4x4 expeditions into the wild, untouched terrain of the Khaudum wilderness to the east.
- Omuramba Grootfontein: The ancient fossil riverbed running through the district, offering scenic views and unique hydrological features.
- Grootfontein Golf Club: A vibrant local social and sporting landmark featuring a scenic 9-hole course set against the town's lush bushveld backdrop.
Accommodation & Hospitality
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| OLEA TOWN LODGE | +264 67 243040 | Woodlands Drv | Fax 24 3045 |
| PEACE GARDEN LODGE | +264 67 243648 | 24 3748 | 24 3749 |
Agriculture & Farming
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| AGRA \(CO-OP\) LTD | +264 67 242171 | Box 111 | Fax 24 2965 | Auction Pens 24 3481 | Livestock Afterhours 24 0323 | Cell 081 127 3402 | AGRA (KO-OP) BPK 24 2171 | Box 111 | Faks 24 2965 | Vendusiekrale 24 3481 | Lewendehawe Na-Ure 24 0323 | Cell 081 127 3402 |
| DE RUST FARM | +264 67 240361 | |
| GHAUB GUEST FARM | +264 67 240188 | Fax 24 0554 |
| LIVESTOCK CC | +264 67 243646 | Hage Geingob Ave Box 835 | Fax 24 3646 | Cell 081 127 0096 |
| MAKALANI MAIZE MILLS | +264 60 1104482 | Wasmer | Switch 060 110 4482 | Fax 24 3651 | Cell 081 128 6127 | E-Mail~gagiano@iway.na |
| MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER & FORESTRY | +264 67 243118 | Fax 24 2573 | Fax 24 3389 | Water Affairs 24 2006 | Box 853 Berg Aukus | Farming Brandwag 24 3615 | Otjituuo 24 0080 | Fax 24 0079 |
| ROVIC NAMIBIA | +264 67 243177 | Agricultural Imolements 24 3178 | 26 Sam Nujoma Dve Box 1185 | Fax 24 3174 | E-Mail~rovic@iway.na |
Automotive & Repairs
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| DUNLOP TYRE SERVICES | +264 67 242626 | Okavango Rd Box 405 | Fax 24 2799 | Cell 081 129 7912 |
| FORD | +264 67 243501 | See SF Auto & Tractors |
| MAROELA MOTORS | +264 67 242117 | Okavango Rd Box 9 | Fax 24 3318 |
| MAZDA | +264 67 243501 | See S F Auto & Tractors |
| MINISTRY OF WORKS, TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATION | +264 67 242115 | District Office 24 2115 | Box 2015 24 2116 | 24 2488 | 24 2447 | Fax 24 3015 | Meteorolgical Services 24 2509 | Fax 24 2509 | Government Garage 24 2460 | Box 326 24 2666 | 24 3634 | Fax 24 2811 |
| NORTHERN AUTO TRADERS CC | +264 67 240495 | |
| NORTHERN GARAGE CC | +264 67 240518 | Fax 24 0513 |
| RENAULT | +264 67 243501 | See S F Motors | Hidipo Hamutenya St Box 9 | Fax 24 3501 |
| SHELL NAMIBIA LTD | +264 67 242834 | Marula St Industrial Area Box 432 24 2595 | Fax 24 3369 | After Hours 24 2180 | SHELL NAMIBIA LTD | LÜDERITZ (063) | +264 (0) 63 203384 | Hafen St Box 97 20 3346 | Fax 20 2310 |
| STANDARD BANK | +264 67 243051 | Registerd Bank | Toivo ya Toivo St Box 29 | Grootfontein Branch 24 3051 | 24 3052 | Fax 24 3053 | Auto Emergency Number (061) 294 2363 |
| TRANS CAPRIVI SERVICE CENTRE | +264 67 242309 | Garage/Service Station | Okavango Rd Box 527 | Fax 24 2366 |
| TRENTYRE | +264 67 242673 | Nova Tyre Namibia (Pty) Ltd T/A Trentyre | New/Retread Specialists | Okavango St Box 803 | Fax 24 2995 | Cell 081 128 4800 |
| TYRES 2000 | +264 67 242626 | Okavango Rd Box 405 | Fax 24 2799 | Cell 081 124 6499 |
Beauty & Personal Care
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| MARISA 4 HAIR | +264 67 243777 | Bahnhof St |
Construction & Engineering
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI-ENGINE | +264 67 242344 | Spares/Engineering Shop | Hage Geingob Ave Box 1246 | Fax 24 3133 | E-mail~keller@mweb.com.na |
| FICKIES BODY WORKS \(PANEL BEATERS\) | +264 67 243599 | Bahnhof St Box 565 | Fax 24 3599 | Cell 081 124 7620 |
| HAKAHANA CONSTRUCTION CC | +264 67 242022 | Hidipo Hamutenya St | Fax 24 2026 |
Education & Schools
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 243088 | School St Omulunga Ext 01 |
| LUIPERDSHEUWEL PRIMARY SCHOOL | +264 67 242782 | Arnoldt St Luiperdsheuwel Box 545 Grootfontein | Fax 24 2782 |
| MINISTRY OF EDUCATION | +264 67 242051 | Grootfontein Secondary School 24 2051 | Wilhelm Nortier Prim School 24 3035 | Primary School Hoste 24 2782 | Luiperdsheuwel Box 545 | Hostels | Girls Senior 24 2053 | Call Office 24 2035 | Boys/Girls Junior Supt 24 2223 | Call Office 24 2016 | Boys Senior 24 2055 | Call Office 24 2101 | Public Community Library 24 2957 | Friedrich Awaseb Secondary School 24 2698 | Makalani Primary School 24 2549 | 24 0043 | Makalani Hostel 24 2338 | St Isidor Primary School 24 0169 | Maliabronn | Junior Sec School 24 3616 | Otjituuo | Kalenga English Primary School 24 2059 | P/Bag 2010 24 2060 |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH | +264 67 242887 | Parish Office Mulunga 24 2887 | RCM Maria Bron Srs OSB 24 2778 | Priest House OMI 24 2796 | Chaplain to Srs 24 2792 | Fax 24 2697 | St Isidore RC Primary School 24 0169 | Hostel 24 2877 | Postulate OSB 24 3695 | OSB Novitiate Shamalindi 24 0374 |
Financial, Legal & Property
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| BANK WINDHOEK | +264 67 243165 | Registered Commercial Bank | West St Box 101 | Lost, Stolen Cards & ATM Services 061- 299 1200 | 061- 251 2425 | Fax 24 2903 | E-Mail~GrootfonteinBranch@bankwindhoek.com.na |
| BLUE FINANCIAL SERVICES | +264 67 242335 | Fax 24 2364 |
| CARPE DIEM FINANCIAL SERVICES | +264 67 240053 | |
| CHRISTO BRAND MAKELAARS/BROKERS | +264 67 240007 | Hage Geingob Ave | Fax 24 0002 |
| CONTINENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CC | +264 67 242520 | |
| EDU-LOAN NAMIBIA \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 240861 | |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LTD | +264 67 248300 | Hage Geingob Ave Box 30 Grootfontein | Lost & Stolen Cards (061) 299 2999 | Fax 24 2882 | E-Mail~fnbgrootfontein@fnbnamibia.com.na |
| JANEEL FINANCIAL SERVICES | +264 67 243141 | |
| NATURE INVESTMENTS | +264 67 687184 | |
| PARALO INVESTMENT CC | +264 67 240071 | |
| SIMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | +264 67 240456 | 796 Hage Geingob Ave |
| SIMONDEUM INVESTMENTS | +264 67 242426 | Fax 24 2428 |
| TRY AGAIN CASH LOAN | +264 67 240051 | Hage Geingob St Box 1156 Grootfontein | Fax 24 0051 |
| WELWITSCHIA NAM-MIC INSURANCE BROKERS \(PTY\)LTD | +264 67 243302 | Hidipo Hamutenya St | Fax 24 3306 |
Food, Dining & Catering
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| VLAHMINK RESTAURANT | +264 67 242613 | Omulunga |
General / Unclassified Business
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| ACKERMANS | +264 67 243314 | Hage Geingob St | Fax 24 0320 |
| AGRO BUSINESS & CONSULTANCE CC | +264 67 242372 | Seeds/Fertilizers/Chemicals 24 2942 | Bahnhof St Box 937 | Fax 24 2382 |
| AMERICAN SWISS \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 242570 | Hage Geingob Ave | Fax 24 2559 |
| B P NAMIBIA \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 242595 | Marketers Petroleum Products | Maruala St Industrial Area Box 432 | Fax 24 3369 |
| BLOCK BUSTER VIDEO'S | +264 67 243223 | Okavango Rd Box 645 |
| CARBO NAMIBIA \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 240279 | Maroela St | Fax 24 0278 | Cell 081 279 1599 | E-Mail~carbonam@iway.na |
| CASPER'S TAXIDERMY DEPOT | +264 67 240562 | Box 1322 | Fax2Email 088 63 2293 |
| CENORED | +264 67 242810 | Electricity Distribution Company | Okavango St | Fax 24 2820 | Cell 081 122 2267 | Standby |
| DE VILLIERS HS | +264 67 243249 | Hisuma | DE VILLIERS JDG | KOËS (063) | +264 (0) 63 252643 | DE VILLIERS JDG | KOËS (063) | +264 (0) 63 252721 | Hansa | Cell 081 127 1621 | Fax 25 2686 | Cell 081 127 1621 |
| DEUTSCHE EVANGELISCH-LUTHERISCHE GEMEINDE | +264 67 220217 | See Under Tsumeb Exchange |
| DORNHUGEL FARMING \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 240439 | Box 173 | Fax 24 0439 | Cell 081 128 8820 | E-Mail~dornhueg@iway.na |
| EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT REPAIRS CC | +264 67 242303 | Shamalindi No1 | Fax 24 2384 |
| EASY GLASS & ACCESSORIES CC | +264 67 243454 | Hidipo Hamutenya St Box 1056 | Fax 24 3454 | Cell 081 247 5129 |
| ENGEN NAMIBIA \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 242834 | All Petroleum Products | Maroela St Box 528 | Fax 24 3369 |
| FURNMART | +264 67 240294 | Hage Geingob Ave | Fax 24 0391 |
| GLOBAL SPARES CC | +264 67 240249 | 227 Kerk St Omulunga | Fax 24 0247 |
| JANEF FARMING CC | +264 67 243061 | Hoba 24 3062 |
| LOUW JOHAN \(CEDAR MARKETING\) | +264 67 240186 | Cell 081 124 8665 |
| MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE | +264 67 242066 | P/Bag 2080 | Fax 24 3044 |
| MEATCO | +264 67 243664 | A Gauss St Box 321 24 2968 | Fax 24 3611 |
| MENDACOM | +264 67 240161 | Hidipo Hamutenya St | Fax 24 0181 |
| MINI MAGIC DISCOUNTERS | +264 67 240274 | Sam Nujoma Drv | Fax 24 0714 |
| MUSEUM "DAS ALTE FORT" | +264 67 242456 | |
| NAMIBIA BEVERAGES | +264 67 242118 | Coca-cola/Fanta/Sparletta | 2 Felsenquelle St | Fax 24 2396 |
| NAMIBIA WATER CORPORATION LTD | +264 67 710000 | Fax 71 3000 |
| NAMPHARM \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 240523 | |
| NATIONAL COLD STORAGE | +264 67 243152 | See Taeuber & Corssen (Pty) Ltd |
| NORTHEN ARMS & AMMO CC | +264 67 243469 | |
| NOSIB FARMING CC | +264 67 242120 | |
| OLD MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE CO \(NAMIBIA\) LTD | +264 67 248000 | Hage Geingob Ave Box 596 | Fax 24 8001 |
| PIETERSE CC | +264 67 243524 | |
| PUBLIC SERVICE UNOIN OF NAMIBIA | +264 67 242804 | Fax 24 2804 |
| QING DAO CONTRUCTION NAMIBIA CC | +264 67 240062 | |
| REX-QUIP | +264 67 240553 | |
| ROAD RUNNERS \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 242165 | See Unitrans Namibia |
| ROADS CONTRACTOR COMPANY LTD | +264 67 242126 | P/Bag 2086 24 2726 | Fax 24 3267 |
| ROLLING STOCK REPAIRS | +264 67 242699 | Sam Nujoma Dve Box 289 | Fax 24 2777 |
| SHERIFF GROOTFONTEIN KAVANGO | +264 67 243240 | Fax 24 3240 |
| STEPHEN'S PHOTO LAB | +264 67 243316 | Photo Development/Music | Hidipo Hamutenya St Box 966 | Fax 24 3316 |
| TIETZ WALTER MIDAS PARTS CENTRE | +264 67 242440 | Dealers & Parts | Box 106 | Fax 24 2202 | TIETZ WALTER MIDAS PARTS CENTRE 24 2440 | Handelaars & Onderdele | Bus 106 | Faks 24 2202 |
| TIGER VEGE CC | +264 67 243143 | Box 1296 | Fax 24 3143 |
| UNION MEDICAL CENTRE | +264 67 242967 | Sam Nujoma Drv | Fax 24 2967 |
| VAN BILJON KH | +264 67 231098 | Fax 23 1058 | Cell 081 128 1214 | E-Mail~nehlen@mweb.com.na |
Government & Public Sector
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| DEEPER CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRY | +264 67 242150 | DEERLING M | LÜDERITZ (063) | +264 (0) 63 202123 |
| MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS & IMMIGRATION | +264 67 243328 | P/Bag 2002 | Immigration Point 24 3328 | 24 3135 | Fax 24 3170 |
| MINISTRY OF SAFETY & SECURITY | +264 67 242226 | P/Bag 2001 24 2226 | Fax 24 2410 |
| MINISTRY OF YOUTH NATIONAL SERVICE SPORTS AND CULTURE | +264 67 243079 | P/Bag 204 | Office 24 3079 | Box 204 | Fax 24 2015 | Directorate of Sport 24 2749 | 24 2009 | Fax 24 2015 |
| OJOZONDJUPA REGIONAL COUNCIL | +264 67 243311 | Sam Nujoma Drv |
| POLICE | +264 67 242111 | Emergency Services 1 0111 | Charge Office 24 2111 | Station Commander 24 2476 | C I D 24 2475 | Staff C I D 24 2470 | Unit Commander C I D 24 2789 | Fax C I D 24 2475 | Stock Theft Unit 24 2692 | Traffic 24 2760 | Mururami 24 0313 | Otjituuo 24 3613 |
Medical & Healthcare
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| CAYLENE BUILDERS CC | +264 67 240177 | Old Mutual Bldg Dr Toivo Ya Toivo St |
| COBRA SOFTWARE ACADEMY | +264 67 240569 | Dr Toivo Ya Toivo St | Fax 24 0559 |
| DE HAAST HANNES | +264 67 240280 | Dentist | 19 Hage Geingob St Box 613 | Fax 24 0286 | Cell 081 322 6504 | E-Mail~hannesdehaast@gmail.com | After Hours/Emergency 081 322 6504 |
| GROOTFONTEIN AGRI COLLEGE | +264 67 242458 | Dr Nicky Iyambo St | Fax 24 2459 |
| GROOTFONTEIN PRIVATE HOSPITAL | +264 67 240064 | 24 0066 | 24 0068 | Fax 24 3169 |
| MARKHAMS \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 243298 | Mens Outfitters | Dr Toivo ya Toivo St | Fax 24 3288 |
| MINISTRY OF HEALTH & SOCAIL SERVICES | +264 67 248150 | State Hospital 24 8150 | P/Bag 2052 | Fax 24 8174 | Social Services 24 8163 | Otjituuo Clinic 24 3614 | Poly Clinic 24 8166 |
| NAMIBIA INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY \(N I P\) LTD | +264 67 240121 | Grootfontein Laboratory |
| NED GEREFORMEERDE KERK | +264 67 243131 | Dr Nicky Iyambo St | Fax 24 3134 | Pastorie 24 2926 | Degnos(Diens en Getuienis Sentrum) 24 3806 | Fax2email 088 61 4736 | Huis 24 3803 | Wildevy 24 3806 | E-Mail~ngkgfn@iway.na |
| PHYSIOTHERAPY GROOTFONTEIN PRIVATE HOSPITAL | +264 67 240410 | Fax 24 0410 |
| RUDOLF NAOBEB ENTERPRISES | +264 67 240143 | Dr Toivo Ya Toivo St |
| STEVE'S MOTOR REPAIRS | +264 67 243385 | Service/Repairs/Spares | Dr Ngarikutuke Tjiriange St Box 238 | Fax 24 2162 |
| VOBACO PHARMACY CC | +264 67 242728 | Pharmacy Medicine 24 2330 | Tungaleni Health Cen 19 Hage Geingob Ave Box 1023 | Fax 24 2754 | After Hours Emergency 081 269 4568 |
Professional & Business Services
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| NAMPA | +264 67 243216 | Namibia Press Agency | Box 204 | Fax 24 2015 |
| NGE SECURITY \(PROPRIETARY\) LTD | +264 67 242086 | Okavango Rd Box 1233 Windhoek | Cell 081 259 8743 |
| RUBICON SECURITY SERVICES | +264 67 242670 | Serve & Protect | Box 1322 | S Kapose 081 128 6789 |
Religious & Community
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION | +264 67 242194 | Your Future Our Mission | Grootfontein Branch Office 24 2195 | 24 2197 | Fax 24 2198 |
Retail & Wholesale
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| BOGUSCH STORE | +264 67 242371 | Hage Geingob St Box 26 | Fax 24 2371 |
| JOLL-BOY TRADING CC | +264 67 240591 | Hage Geingob Ave |
| JYSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES CC | +264 67 242121 | Sam Nujoma Drv | | | | | | | | |
| STAR BOTTLE STORE | +264 67 243547 | |
| STYLE CLOTHING CC | +264 67 242822 | Toivo Ya Toivo St |
| VILLAGE BOTTLE STORE | +264 67 242489 | |
| WHOLESALERS BOTHMA C TRADING | +264 67 242500 | Sam Nujoma Dve Box 493 | Fax 24 3349 |
Tourism & Travel
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| BUSH BABY SAFARIS | +264 67 243391 | Gemsboklaagte 24 3392 | Fax 24 3393 |
| MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & TOURISM | +264 67 242548 | Resource Management 24 2548 | Regional Forestry Office 24 2548 | 24 2129 | Fax 24 2128 |
Transport & Logistics
| Business Name | International Phone | Address / Details |
|---|---|---|
| MULTICHOICE NAMIBIA AGENT | +264 67 243222 | 53 Hage Geingob St Box 835 | Fax 24 3222 |
| NAMIBIA POST LTD | +264 67 242200 | Fax 24 3414 | NAMPOST COURIER SERVICES 24 0237 | West-End St |
| UNITRANS NAMIBIA \(PTY\) LTD | +264 67 242165 | Transport Contractors | Maroela St Box 369 | Fax 24 2636 | After Hours 24 3357 | Cell 081 128 3544 | Cell 081 129 9456 |