Oranjemund Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Namibia
About Oranjemund
Oranjemund was established in 1936 by DeBeers, a diamond mining company. Its sole purpose was to accommodate the mine workers, and it was run and operated privately byNamdebuntil 2017. The town was accessible by road only via Alexander Bay in South Africa, on the opposite side of the Orange River. All people entering end exiting Oranjemund had to go through security gates to be screened for stolen diamonds. Cars could not cross these gates and had to be parked on either side. A permit was required for non-residents to enter the town, and it was issued only to applicants from within: tour operators, and, of course, the mining business. Opened to the general public only in October 2017, Oranjemund is not a typical Namibian settlement: There is no homelessness, crime is virtually non-existent
Top Attractions in Oranjemund
Explore the best things to see and do in Oranjemund:
- ★Go to the beach
- ★Oranjemund Museum and Teagarden
- ★Visit the golf course
Where to Stay in Oranjemund
- 🏨Tom's Cabin
Oranjemund Travel Guide Sections
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