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Major city · Namibia

Grootfontein

Spend a half‑day in Grootfontein to see the Hoba meteorite and Old Fort Museum; add a night if you want to camp at Roy's Camp.

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Grootfontein is a small town in the Otjozondjupa region, on the B8 highway. Its main attractions are the world‑largest meteorite, a German colonial fort museum and a giant baobab. A few hours cover the sights; an overnight stay lets you camp comfortably.

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Best months
Apr–Oct
avoid Jan–Mar (wet season, road conditions)
Airport
GFN
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Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive befor…
  • Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
  • Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
  • Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
  • Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
  • Namibia ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Namibian government sources before booking: since 1 April 2025 citizens of 33 countries, including the US, UK, most of the EU, Canada and Australia, need a visa on arrival or an e-visa.
  • Namibia ↗Taking a rental car into Botswana, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe needs written permission from the rental company and the right papers; ask when you book.
  • Namibia ↗Etosha gates open at sunrise and close at sunset: you must be inside a camp or out of the park by closing time.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Grootfontein112 ▾
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Grootfontein, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Hoba meteoriteOld Fort MuseumGiant baobab tree
Airports
GFN Grootfontein Airport (Domestic flights; limited service, check schedules)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jun (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Grootfontein: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

12 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Mar

28°C (82°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Apr

26°C (79°F)

11°C (52°F)

5 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

9°C (48°F)

2 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

7°C (45°F)

1 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

7°C (45°F)

1 rd

Aug

23°C (73°F)

8°C (46°F)

2 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

10°C (50°F)

4 rd

Oct

27°C (81°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Self‑drive on the B8; the town is compact, walkable to museum and meteorite (24 km west by car).

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Hoba meteorite

go

Door to door: ≈30 min round trip

Drive west on B8, about 24 km (15 mi); 15 min by car

World's largest single‑mass iron meteorite, free to view.

Giant baobab (Farm Keibib)

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min round trip

Drive north on B8, then local road, about 60 km (37 mi); 45 min by car

National monument, 18.5 m circumference, up to 3 000 yr old.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Roy's Camp

Camping N$145 per person per night; chalets available; pool, bar, Wi‑Fi, water and electricity.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
N$150–250 excl. bed
Mid
N$300–500 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Camping spot at Roy's Camp2 × 1 night × NAD 145NAD 290
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NAD 200NAD 400
Fuel for B8 round‑trip (≈150 km)2 × NAD 120 · checkNAD 240
eSIM data (1 week)2 × NAD 250 · checkNAD 500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeNAD 143
Trip total≈ NAD 787 per person per day, bed includedNAD 1,573

Includes water and electricity.

2026 estimate in NAD; flights and long‑distance transfers excluded.

Prices of common things

Meal at Arries Se StoepN$100–250
Coffee at Purple Fig BistroN$30–50
Camping at Roy's Campchildren N$75N$145 per person per night

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch for road wildlife and follow Red Line regulations on meat.
  • Crossing the Red Line from the north/east means meat will be confiscated.
  • Roads can be gravel outside the main highway; drive cautiously after dark.

Emergency numbers

Fire and ambulance
112

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Grootfontein. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (wet season, road conditions) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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