Sandfontein, Namibia

Sandfontein Nature Reserve

Sandfontein is a private property comprising 21,342 hectares in the ǁKaras Region of Namibia. The Battle of Sandfontein was fought at Sandfontein on 26 September 1914. Today Sandfontein forms part of the wider Sandfontein nature reserve spanning more than 80,000 hectares and featuring some 25 kilometres of Orange River frontage.

  • Battle of Sandfontein Grave Site

Amethyst Mine

Pale to dark amethyst quartz was mined sporadically on Girtis farm prior to the major finds of the late 1990s.[1]

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References
  1. "Houms Rivier Farm 133, Orange River, Warmbad, Karasburg District, Karas Region, Namibia". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
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