Khorixas
NamibiaNA
Place in Kunene Region, Namibia
Khorixas is a town with about 9,000 inhabitants in the southern part of the Kunene Region, Namibia. It was the capital of the Damaraland bantustan before Namibia's independence. It is the administrative capital of Khorixas Constituency. Most of the inhabitants are from the Damara ethnic group. The town is located near the Petrified Forest, a deposit of petrified wood and well-known tourist attraction of Namibia. The Twyfelfontein valley, known for its rock art, is also accessible from Khorixas.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 9,371
- Coordinates
- -20.367, 14.967
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation
- 1000 m
Overview of Khorixas
Travellers heading to Namibia will find Khorixas, a small settlement. Its resident count stands at approximately 9,371. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture, nature and water sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,000 metres.
Things to do in Khorixas
Culture in Khorixas
(11)Culture in Khorixas covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Docks. The category holds 11 entries in our dataset. The list follows Khorixas's own activity tags.
Nature in Khorixas
(11)Khorixas records Caves, Countryside, Forest, Geological Formations and Islands under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Khorixas is actually tagged with. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Khorixas
(5)For water sports, expect Canoeing, Diving, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Swimming. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Khorixas.
Sports in Khorixas
(4)The sports shortlist for Khorixas: Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Khorixas is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Khorixas
(3)Adventure in Khorixas covers Adventure, Adventure Parks and Boat Rides. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Khorixas.
Wellness in Khorixas
(2)Wellness lovers get Hammam and Spa. All of it is drawn from Khorixas's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Khorixas
(1)Looking for family? Khorixas has Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Khorixas's own activity tags.
Shopping in Khorixas
(1)Our data lists Shopping as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Khorixas's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Khorixas
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Khorixas stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Khorixas are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Namibia. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek.
Similar destinations
Places near Khorixas that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Khorixas known for?
- Khorixas, in Namibia, is best known for culture, nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 9,371 residents.
- What can you do in Khorixas?
- Recorded activities in Khorixas include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Khorixas?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Khorixas stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Khorixas located?
- Khorixas is located in Namibia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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