Usakos
NamibiaNA
Town in Erongo Region, Namibia
Usakos is a town on the banks of river Khan, 140 kilometres north-east of Swakopmund in the Erongo Region of Namibia. It is located on the B2, the main road between the Walvis Bay and Johannesburg. The town has 5,094 inhabitants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -22.000, 15.600
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation
- 623 m
Overview of Usakos
Located in Namibia, Usakos is best described as a spot. The activity mix leans towards culture, sports and adventure. It sits at about 623 m above sea level. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Usakos
Culture in Usakos
(7)Usakos records Bridges, Castles, Churches, Fountains and Historical Sites under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Usakos. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Sports in Usakos
(6)Under sports, Usakos is tagged with Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Usakos's own activity tags.
Adventure in Usakos
(5)Usakos records Abseiling, Climbing, Off Road Trails, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks under adventure. All of it is drawn from Usakos's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Usakos
(5)Under nature, Usakos is tagged with Forest, Geological Formations, Scenic Roads, Valleys and Walkways. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Usakos's own activity tags.
Shopping in Usakos
(1)Shopping lovers get Shopping. All of it is drawn from Usakos's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Usakos
(1)Our data lists Ranches as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Usakos's own activity tags.
More to do in Usakos
(1)Under other activities, Usakos is tagged with Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Usakos's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Usakos
Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Namibia first, then drive or cycle into Usakos. The local time zone is Africa/Windhoek.
Similar destinations
Places near Usakos that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Usakos known for?
- Usakos is mainly a destination for culture, sports and adventure, set in Namibia.
- What can you do in Usakos?
- You can plan around Bridges, Castles, Churches, Fountains and Historical Sites in Usakos. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Usakos?
- Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Usakos located?
- Administratively, Usakos sits in Namibia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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