Kunene's Farming Capital
Geopolitical & Economic Summary
Outjo is a historic and strategic town located in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, situated approximately 100 kilometers south of the world-famous Etosha National Park. Established in the late 19th century and serving as an important early administrative and military outpost, Outjo functions today as a crucial commercial, agricultural, and tourism transit node. The local economy is driven by cattle ranching, game farming, agricultural services, and a thriving hospitality sector that caters to travelers exploring northwestern Namibia. The town provides essential services, accommodation, and supplies for visitors heading toward Kaokoland and Damaraland.
Key Tourist Places of Interest & Landmarks
- Franke House Museum: A historic stone building housing local historical exhibits, artifacts, and memorabilia tied to regional history and the 1897 Franke expedition.
- Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate Gateway): Located just a short drive north of the town, serving as the primary southern access point for self-drive safaris and wildlife viewing in Etosha.
- Ugab Terrace Lodge & Vingerklip (Regional Proximity): Famous nearby geological attractions featuring breathtaking table mountains and the iconic Vingerklip (Finger Rock) limestone monolith.
- Outjo Crocodile Ranch & Craft Center: A popular local stop offering up-close views of Nile crocodiles, alongside a curated selection of authentic local arts, crafts, and souvenirs.
- Ugab Valley and Rock Art Sites: Surrounding scenic valley areas featuring ancient rock paintings and dramatic natural scenery characteristic of the Damaraland landscape.
1. Accommodation & Hospitality
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| ALOE GUEST HOUSE & STEAK HOUSE | +264 67 313291 |
| BUSCHFELD PARK LODGE | +264 67 313665 |
| EAGLE TENTED LODGE AND SPA | +264 67 687161 |
| EPACHA GAME LODGE & SPA | +264 67 697047 |
| ETOTONGWE LODGE & CAMPING | +264 67 313333 |
| KAI-OMS BACKPACKERS LODGE | +264 67 313597 |
| NAUA NAUA GAME LODGE & SAFARIS | +264 67 687100 |
| OMBENGU HUNTING LODGE | +264 67 687100 |
| OMBINDA COUNTRY LODGE | +264 67 313181 |
| SOPHIENHOF LODGE CC | +264 67 312999 |
| WATERFAL CAMPING SITE | +264 67 313911 |
2. Agriculture & Farming
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| AGRA (KO-OP) BPK | +264 67 313153 |
| BAMBATSI GUEST FARM | +264 67 313897 |
| MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND FORESTRY | +264 67 313148 |
| THE FARM HOUSE | +264 67 313444 |
| VREUGDE GUEST FARM | +264 67 687132 |
3. Automotive & Repairs
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| BOEREDIENS | +264 67 313204 |
| FRIKKIE'S WORKSHOP | +264 67 313561 |
| GÖTZ GARAGE | +264 67 313019 |
| MENZEL MOTORS | +264 67 313099 |
| MULTIPLEX TYRES & SPARES | +264 67 313019 |
| MUNICIPALITY | +264 67 313013 |
| OUTJO CENTRAL GARAGE | +264 67 313019 |
| RHINO TREK WORKSHOP | +264 67 313451 |
| WEIMANN'S GARAGE | +264 67 313111 |
4. Beauty & Personal Care
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| SALON MADELIZE | +264 67 313425 |
5. Construction & Engineering
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| A + J ALL IN ONE BUILDERS | +264 67 313353 |
| EYAMBEKO CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE CC | +264 67 313037 |
| GVK-SIYA ZAMA BUILDING CONTRACTORS | +264 67 313105 |
| NEXUS BUILDING CONTRACTORS (PTY) LTD | +264 67 313770 |
| ROBRAN STEEL CONSTRUCTION | +264 67 313166 |
| UGAB STEEL CONSTRUCTION CC | +264 67 313089 |
6. Education & Schools
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| MAARSSEN PRIMARY SCHOOL | +264 67 313096 |
| MINISTRY OF EDUCATION | +264 67 313710 |
7. Financial, Legal & Property
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| ADAMS INVESTMENT CC | +264 67 313682 |
| ANNIE OBERHOLZER PROPERTIES | +264 67 313224 |
| ELRIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | +264 67 313506 |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LTD | +264 67 313002 |
| GREENDOOR INVESTMENTS THIRTEEN CC | +264 67 313713 |
| MELODY CASH LOAN CC | +264 67 313839 |
| STANDARD BANK NAMIBIA | +264 67 313079 |
8. Food, Dining & Catering
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| DELAREY MEAT | +264 67 313938 |
| KUNENE CATERING SERVICES (PTY) LTD | +264 67 313633 |
| KUNENE CATERING SERVICES (PTY) LTD | +264 67 313562 |
| OK FOODS OUTJO | +264 67 313320 |
| REMINDER BEAUTY INN AND FOODS | +264 67 313787 |
9. General / Unclassified Business
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| AMETHYS MINING & EXPORT CO | +264 67 312033 |
| BLAAUWBERG AUCTIONEERS | +264 67 313185 |
| BSB FARMING CC | +264 67 313540 |
| CENORED OUTJO | +264 67 312059 |
| CHICK & CHIP DEN | +264 67 313030 |
| DAN-MARI CHALETS-ACCOMODATION | +264 67 313481 |
| E & W ELECTRIC | +264 67 313954 |
| ETOSHA CHARCOAL | +264 67 313797 |
| ETOSHA TANNERY | +264 67 312012 |
| ETOSHA VILLAGE (TALENI AFRICA) | +264 67 687190 |
| GANXAB G & L | +264 67 313227 |
| GUIDAO-OAS DRUSILLA | +264 67 313720 |
| HAI-//OM SAN DEVELOPMENT TRUST | +264 67 313756 |
| HENLIN'S BEADS PHONES | +264 67 313650 |
| IMAGES OF AFRICA | +264 67 313595 |
| JACO MULLER ENTERTAINMENT CC | +264 67 313921 |
| KHAEHE-GE OXURUB G | +264 67 313744 |
| KOPP E + H | +264 67 313878 |
| KOSSMANN K-H & G | +264 67 312000 |
| KUNENE ENTERPRISES CC | +264 67 313498 |
| M D H STONE CRUSHERS | +264 67 313183 |
| MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE | +264 67 313004 |
| MALAN CASH LOANS CC | +264 67 313202 |
| MONTERMANN KHJ & U | +264 67 312029 |
| MOUTON DE WET & ILANA | +264 67 313913 |
| MUTRON | +264 67 313209 |
| NAMIBIA ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES | +264 67 313604 |
| NAMIBIA GAME UNLIMITED (PTY) LTD | +264 64 202613 |
| NAMIBIA GEMSTONES | +264 67 313072 |
| NAMIBIA POST LTD | +264 67 313068 |
| NAMIBIA SATELLITE & ADVANCED TECH CC | +264 67 313329 |
| NATIS | +264 67 313035 |
| NEL ANDERé | +264 67 313456 |
| O'CALLAGHAN PA | +264 67 313246 |
| OASES ANNA-MARIE K | +264 67 313968 |
| OE-AMSEB SAMUEL | +264 67 313441 |
| ONDURADIO | +264 67 313607 |
| OUT-ELEC | +264 67 313536 |
| OUTJO SUPERMARK | +264 67 313730 |
| PRAETORIUS PIETER & TANJA | +264 67 313555 |
| PRETORIUS FREDDIE & ADRI | +264 67 312078 |
| PRINSLOO PIET | +264 67 313857 |
| RETOMA CC | +264 67 313733 |
| RHINO TREK | +264 67 313450 |
| SATURN FARMING CC | +264 67 312029 |
| SCHULZ H & E | +264 67 312233 |
| THE SHACK | +264 67 313605 |
| UNIFOODS SOUTHERN AFRICA CC | +264 67 313321 |
| UNTAMED HUNTING CC | +264 67 312063 |
| VAN DER MERWE JC (SHORTY) | +264 67 313133 |
| VERMEYDU PLANT HIRE (PTY) LTD | +264 67 312200 |
| WIMSA | +264 67 313280 |
| ZOLA COMPLEX CC | +264 67 313813 |
10. Government & Public Sector
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL WELFARE | +264 67 313603 |
| POLICE | +264 67 313005 |
| ROADS AUTHORITY | +264 67 313013 |
11. Medical & Healthcare
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| BURGER FG DR | +264 67 313020 |
| KESSLAU EE DR | +264 67 313020 |
| MARAIS MULLER | +264 67 313806 |
| MINISTRY OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICE | +264 67 313370 |
| OUTJO PHARMACY | +264 67 313276 |
12. Professional & Business Services
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| BULLDOG SECURITY | +264 67 313345 |
| MORINGA SERVICES | +264 67 313133 |
13. Religious & Community
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| PUSH & PULL REST INN | +264 67 313628 |
14. Retail & Wholesale
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| DUNNS STORES (NAMIBIA) PTY LTD | +264 67 313147 |
| GÖTZ SHH | +264 67 313199 |
| HARAEB TRADING ENTERPRISES CC | +264 67 313108 |
| KARIBU BOTTLE STORE | +264 67 313860 |
| LEWIS STORES | +264 67 312015 |
| LIZARNEY'S | +264 67 313290 |
| OUTJO BÄCKEREI | +264 67 313055 |
| PEP STORES | +264 67 313211 |
| SESFONTEIN SHOP & LIQUOR SALE | +264 67 313313 |
| STYLE CLOTHING CC | +264 67 312007 |
15. Tourism & Travel
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| BYSEEWA SAFARI RANCH K MORRIS | +264 67 312117 |
| GAMKARAB CAVE & ADVENTURE TRAILS | +264 67 313827 |
| MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & TOURISM | +264 67 313436 |
| MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM | +264 67 697005 |
16. Transport & Logistics
| Business Name | Telephone No. |
|---|---|
| J A S TRANSPORT | +264 67 313208 |
| LAMBERT TRANSPORT | +264 67 313688 |
| MULTICHOICE NAMIBIA AGENT | +264 67 313053 |