Oranjemund
NamibiaNA
Town in ǁKaras Region, Namibia
Oranjemund is a diamond mining town in the ǁKaras Region of the extreme southwest of Namibia, on the northern bank of the Orange River mouth at the border with South Africa. It had a population of 7,736 people in 2023.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,736
- Coordinates
- -28.550, 16.433
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation
- 12 m
Overview of Oranjemund
Travellers heading to Namibia will find Oranjemund, a tiny locality. About 7,736 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around culture, nature and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Oranjemund
Culture in Oranjemund
(4)Culture in Oranjemund covers Architectural Buildings, Cemeteries, Fountains and Mines. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Oranjemund.
Nature in Oranjemund
(3)The nature shortlist for Oranjemund: Countryside, Geological Formations and Walkways. All of it is drawn from Oranjemund's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Oranjemund
(2)Looking for adventure? Oranjemund has Abseiling and Treasure Hunts. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Oranjemund.
Nightlife in Oranjemund
(1)Our data lists Music as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Oranjemund.
Sports in Oranjemund
(1)Oranjemund records Golf under sports. All of it is drawn from Oranjemund's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Oranjemund
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Oranjemund is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Namibia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek.
Similar destinations
Places near Oranjemund that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oranjemund known for?
- Oranjemund, in Namibia, is best known for culture, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 7,736 residents.
- What can you do in Oranjemund?
- Recorded activities in Oranjemund include Architectural Buildings, Cemeteries, Fountains, Mines and Countryside. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Oranjemund?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Oranjemund located?
- Oranjemund 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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