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Keetmanshoop (translates from Afrikaans as 'the hope of Keetman) is the traffic junction and the economic centre for the whole south of Namibia. In 1860 the Rhenish Mission Society founded a mission here to spread their faith to the local Namas. The mission station was named after the German trader Johann Keetman who supported the mission financially. They found that even though some Africans converted to Christianity, taking away their tribal beliefs was another matter.

The Keetmanshoop Museum is located in the Rhenish Mission Church. The building dates back to 1895. The Church was declared a national monument in 1978 and is a well-known land mark in the history of our town. It's unique combination of Gothic architecture cast in African stone makes it one of the architectural master pieces in the country and a popular tourist attraction.

The town consists of around 15 000 inhabitants and is situated near 2 quiver tree forests and the Naute Dam and is an important center of the karakul sheep farming community.

We offer a selection of hotels, guest houses and other accommodation in Keetmanshoop. It also has a number of service and filling stations and other services such as shops, medical and banks.