Beach near Grootfontein, Namibia

Grootfontein Travel Guide

Namibia

Grootfontein is a town in northern Namibia with a population of 24,099. It is an inland destination, away from Namibia’s Atlantic coast and its main beach areas.

Travellers arriving by air use Grootfontein Airbase (GFY). There are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the town, so a visit here is better planned around inland Namibia rather than coastal activities.

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Local time

24,099

Population

5,036 miles away

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Pays in NAD

Plug type Type D & Type M (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +264

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Namibia for good service, but not obligatory. A service charge is sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Grootfontein

Jan

31°13

Feb

31°12

Mar

31°9

Apr

28°5

May

26°1

Jun

24°0

Jul

25°0

Aug

28°0

Sep

32°0

Oct

34°2

Nov

32°8

Dec

31°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Grootfontein

  1. Grootfontein, Maranatha Parish

    protestant place of worship

    4.9 km

  2. Grootfontein Omulunga Stadium

    stadium arena

    4.4 km

  3. ECG Grootfontein

    baptist place of worship

    4.2 km

  4. The Spirit of Truth Church of All Nation

    christian place of worship

    4.1 km

Getting there

Grootfontein Airbase · 0 km

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