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	Khorixas \| Damaraland \| Namibia... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Khorixas derives from the Damara word ‘Gorigas' a type of water bush which flourishes in the area.
		Khorixas used to be the administrative capital of the old ‘homeland’ of Damaraland.
		Twyfelfontein (meaning doubtful fountain), which lies to the west of Khorixas, resembles a large, open-air art gallery.
	namibia.safari.co.za /africa_khorixas.html (377 words)

	Khorixas, Twyfelfontein and Damaraland - Namibia
		Khorixas forms the centre of Damaraland, which stretches between the Erongo and the Etosha Pan in the north-west of Namibia.
		Khorixas has, besides a petrol station, some shops, a restcamp and a lodge - nothing of interest, however, the surrounding mountainous, stony regions offer a number of scenic attractions.
		Some 150 kilometres south of Khorixas lies Namibia's highest mountain; the Brandberg massif, with the 2573m high Königstein as its highest peak.
	www.namibia-travel.net /centralnamibia/khorixas.htm (282 words)

	Khorixas
		Khorixa is the unofficial capital of the former Damaraland and provide access to the Brandberg, Petrified Forest, Sesfontein Fort and the Epupa Falls.
		Just outside the town of Khorixas, unofficial capital of the former Damaraland, is the Khorixas Rest Camp, a well-appointed accommodation facility.
		South-west of Twyfelfontein is the Doros Crater, where fossil remains have been found among the rocks.The Khorixas Lodge and Restcamp lies at the foot of the Brandberg Mountains.
	www.places.co.za /html/khorixas.html (214 words)

	Khorixas Mayor ousted (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Khorixas Town Clerk Hendrik Gaobaeb confirmed that the Mayor had been forced from office but said he had only heard rumours about the other two.
		The head of the Government team that is auditing the Khorixas Council books, Gabes Shivolo, said he did not expect the resignations to affect their work.
		Khorixas was recently in the news after residents staged a demonstration to express their anger at alleged misuse of Council money.
	www.namibian.com.na /2004/february/national/04226E0DF1.html (574 words)

	Khorixas Lodge - Accommodation in Khorixas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		If you exclude Khorixas from your itinerary, you could be missing an unforgettable experience.
		Khorixas Lodge provides a relaxing environment for travellers, weary after a day's exploration.
		After a cool swim, to wash away the sun, tuck into a braai, or dine in the a-la-carte restaurant.
	www.places.co.za /html/2544.html (215 words)

	SA Tours & Safaris (Pty) Ltd • 10 Day Northern Namibia
		Depart for Khorixas, which is about a 6-hour drive on dirt road.
		Khorixas (the administrative capital of Damaraland) and 95km west of Outjo.
		Check into accommodation to be reserved in the Khorixas region.
	www.toursaa.com /FITs/13/10_Days_Northern_Namibia__Windhoek_-_Swakopmund_-_Khorixas_-_Etosha_National_Park_-_Waterberg_-_Windhoek.htm (520 words)

	The Namibian \| Local News \| Scam rocks Khorixas
		TWO senior employees of the Khorixas Town Council have been arrested in connection with the theft of building material belonging to the Build Together programme at the town.
		The suspects made a brief appearance in the Khorixas Magistrate's Court at the end of last week when their bail applications were turned down.
		Samtaca Katjizemo, Swapo's Co-ordinator for Khorixas, said she was not surprised by the news.
	www.namibian.com.na /2001/February/news/01D13E776A.html (511 words)

	Khorixas, Namibia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Khorixas is a derivation of the Damara word ‘Gorigas — a type of water bush which flourishes in the area.
		This town is the administrative centre of Damaraland and the surrounding landscape is full of surprises.
		Beyond Khorixas is the petrified forest whose fossilised trunks are estimated to be 200 million years old.
	www.mtbeds.com /namibia/damaraland/khorixas (234 words)

	Khorixas Council Donates Plots (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		THE Khorixas Town Council has donated two plots to the Women’s Action for Development (WAD) for the construction of a training center.
		Khorixas Mayor, His Worship Gerson Goagoseb made the announcement at the WAD Kunene Branch Field Day 2002 here on Thursday.
		He added: “It is a common fact that development programmes are spearheading the upliftment of rural women and in they strongly require extreme support, especially from men.” Mr.
	www.grnnet.gov.na /News/Archive/2002/July/Week4/khorixas.htm (271 words)

	Khorixas, Vingerklip, Brandberg, Petrified Forest
		At the next day at the places of interest nearby Khorixas, it didn't come better to us.
		The Vingerklip is the remain of a mesa, originated by the sequence of different geologic processes, nearby of Khorixas.
		In the middle of the terraces is the romantically Vingeklip Lodge situated.
	www.namibia2003.de /html/khorixas_e.html (760 words)

	Peace Corps Online \| June 21, 2004: Headlines: COS - Namibia: Fund Raising: All Africa: Rebecca Channer, a US Peace ...
		Estimates indicate that close to 85 percent of Khorixas is unemployed.
		The school is already known in Khorixas for its singing as they came first in the Primary School Vocal Choir Competition two years ago.
		Apart from earning money for the school, the project keeps the kids out of drugs and alcohol, as Khorixas has no facilities where the youth can spend their leisure time, especially during the evenings, said Channer.
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	KHORIXAS CERTAINLY NOT DOWN AND OUT
		The Khorixas Town Council is working on ways of sourcing its own water supply through erecting boreholes in efforts to reduce the high water bill it pays to NamWater every month.
		Commenting on infrastructure development at Khorixas, Gaobaeb highlighted the putting up of streetlights all over the town, including informal settlements "to minimise crime in these dark corners" as one of its achievements.
		The council is now faced with the challenge of tarring a number of roads at the town, said Gaobaeb, adding that gravel roads in some of the residential areas posed a threat to the health of the residents.
	www.queensu.ca /msp/pages/In_The_News/2003/December/40.htm (902 words)

	The Kunene Region
		From Khorixas a scenic drive leads to the Torra Bay Campsite and Terrace Bay Rest Camp, the two fishing resorts in the Skeleton Coast Park.
		Further north, in the wilderness section of the park, guests participating in exclusive fly-in safaris are housed by Wilderness Safaris in the Skeleton Coast Camp.
		To the west of Khorixas is Twyfelfontein (meaning doubtful fountain), a massive, open-air art gallery of great interest to international rock art connoiseurs.
	www.holidaytravel.com.na /index.php?fArticleId=117 (931 words)

	www.darekonline.com - Namibia Khorixas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		One option is to travel via Cape Cross and at Terrace Bay you turn inland and drive through the park.
		Overnight at KHORIXAS REST CAMP on a bed and breakfast basis.
		Khorixas Rest Camp is located just outside of the town.
	www.darekonline.com /darekonline.data/Travel/Namibia_Botswana/Khorixas.html (238 words)

	20 Days in Namibia - Day 10 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A legend of the Heikom, a bushman people, says that God threw the trees at the ground in rage where they got stuck with their roots up in the air.
		We've left the park from the Outjo's gate, heading to Khorixas.
		A chain of table mountains with increasing size, the Vingerklip being the first and smallest, shows the eroding power the water must have had back then.
	users.skynet.be /adsayie/special/namibia/day10.htm (161 words)

	The Namibian \| Local News \| Fate of Khorixas 'strangler' suspect rests in PG's hands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		THE trial of a 31-year-old man accused of raping and murdering the 12-year-old daughter of his girlfriend at Khorixas earlier this year has been postponed for a second time.
		Speaking from Khorixas, Prosecutor Lucious Matota told The Namibian yesterday that the case had now been scheduled for May 11 as instructions were still being awaited from the Prosecutor General.
		Gerson Tjivera, who was arrested on February 6, made a brief appearance in the Khorixas Magistrate's Court on April 19.
	www.namibian.com.na /2001/April/news/01E93DC4C8.html (274 words)

	petrified forest
		The petrified forest is a mere 45 km to the East of Khorixas.
		The surface of the forest is about 300 x 800 m.
		Further East you will reach the mountains of Twyfelfontein, some 100 km from Khorixas.
	www.inditravel.net /english/map_9/petrified_forest.htm (125 words)

	NamibWeb.com - The online guide to Namibia: Damaraland attractions
		The name means ''Doubtful fountain'' as was given by local farmer who was in doubts that a spring which existed in the area can support cattle for a long enough time.
		About 120 million years ago, the same period when Organ Pipes were formed, volcanic lava intruded limestones and caused metamorphism giving the mountain its distinctive colour.
		The turn off to the site of Petrified Forest is signposted 42 kilometres from Khorixas on the road C39.
	www.namibweb.com /damaraland.htm (833 words)

	room in Khorixas.Reviews, Hotels Khorixas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		When looking for a suite in Khorixas,you should remember that during peak periods suites might be fully booked early in the town you intend to reserve your apartment rental, so it is always best to book your hotel in Khorixas as soon as you know you will be needing a hotel.
		There are a large number of resort booking engines for Khorixass, so this is very helpful to get an idea of the different types of rooms and the normal rate.
		In order to assist you in finding your Khorixas house rental, we have developed an interface that will compare hotel booking engines simultaneously so that you can get the best price for Khorixas.
	www.frequent-traveller.biz /find/Khorixas-26208.php (149 words)

	N$60000 bakes bread in Khorixas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The population of Khorixas will soon eat breads and cakes baked in their own town by their own people.
		The Ma/Hao Women’s Organisation has initiated a community bakery at the town, as part of a community business initiative for baking breads, cakes, pies and biscuits for the formal market in Khorixas and its district.
		Jagger said that by stocking in their shops, lodges, hostels and at the hospital, Khorixas' own confectionery products, they will all contribute toward the alleviation of unemployment and poverty in the community.
	www.economist.com.na /2002/2aug/08-02-12.htm (292 words)

	Information and photo Namibia
		For the Khorixas rest it does not have just nothing to offer.
		The city is decidedly bad and, to difference of the other cities in Namibia, it does not seem at all accommodates them.
		The only place where it is possible to sleep is the Khorixas Rest Camp (telephone 067331111; email: khorixas@iwwn.com.na, www.iwwn.com.na/khorixas), than, when it has been inaugurated, had to be pretty and pleasant.
	www.continentenero.it /english/namibia/travelnamibia2.shtml (1482 words)

	Twyfelfontein Country Lodge - Accommodation - Lodge in Khorixas, Damaraland, Namibia
		Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is situated 100 km's west of Khorixas, Damaraland, Namibia.
		Directions to Get There : Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is located approximately 100 km west of the small town of Khorixas and is accessible along the district road C 39 before joining route D 3254 which has indicators to the Twyfelfontein Country Lodge.
		Co-ordinates for the lodge's 2,2 km gravel airstrip are S 20.34 E 14.22.
	www.safarinow.com /homepage.aspx?skin=352&spid=8219 (468 words)

	Namibia Accommodation - North Namibia - Khorixas Rest Camp
		Curious stone formations, ancient rock engravings and strange geological phenomena continue to lure travellers to the compelling beauty of the Kunene Region.
		Just outside Khorixas, the traditional capital of Damaraland - strategically situated to visit the Burnt Mountain, Brandberg, Organ Pipes and Twyfelfontein - is the Khorixas Rest Camp, a comfortable oasis in the heart of an arid but wondrous land.
		The camp provides everything that the weary traveller needs to recharge his batteries, including a swimming pool, à la Carte restaurant and comfortable chalets.
	www.namibiareservations.com /khorixasrestcampe.html (165 words)

	index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In the local language, Khorixas is a derivation of the Damara word 'Gorigas' - a type of water bush,which flourish in the area.
		The landscape surrounding Khorixas is full of surprises.
		To the east you will find a pale sandstone monolith dominating the skyline called the
	www.igowati.com (199 words)

	Khorixas Lodge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In the heart of the arid and isolated wonder, between Swakopmund and Etosha National Park, nestled in the hills below the Brandberg and Spitzkoppe, the Alps of Namibia, lies Khorixas Lodge.
		The lodge is a haven and base for visitors, where they are lulled by the music of Africa, the murmuring of wind in Grabis Ravine.Near Khorixas, in the land of the Burnt mountain and Petrified Forest, where the stone trees grew and died, Bushmen ecthed their history at Twyfelfontein, the foundtain of doubt.
		The guest can see the land of the Welwitschia Mirabilis at Burnt Mountain, curious stone formation, Petrified Forest, ancient rock engravings and experience strange geological phenomena.
	www.hannamibia.com /html/Members_Page.php?id=293 (176 words)

	The Namibian \| Local News \| Khorixas Council case delayed again (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		THE case in which Khorixas Town Clerk Hendrik Gaobaeb and two municipal employees are charged with stealing building materials has been postponed to September 9 for further Police investigation.
		The three suspects, who have still to plead on the charges, made a brief appearance in the Khorixas Magistrate's Court on Monday.
		Their bail of N$1 500 each was extended.
	www.namibian.com.na /2001/August/news/0175AAA4B.html (189 words)

	Khorixas Hotels, Inns, & Bed and Breakfasts - Namibia Lodging
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	Damaraland, Namibia
		There is the geologically fascinating Brandberg Nature Reserve with highly significant San rock paintings.
		More towards the east of the region are towns like Khorixas, Omaruru and Kamanjab.
		Don't miss out on the Petrified Forest with its 250-million-year-old fossilized logs.
	www.go2africa.com /Namibia/damaraland (233 words)

	Khorixas Pharmacy, Foreign Pharmacy, World Wide Shipping. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		You can also download this order form and fax your order to our toll-free number 1-877-877-8106.
		Our international pharmacy can ship most of the listed prescription to Khorixas.
		If you are living outside of the United States, please contact our customer service (info@canadacheaprx.com) for special shipping arrangements.
	www.canadacheaprx.com /WA/Khorixas_32_citypharmacy.html (624 words)

	Twyfelfontein Country Lodge bed and breakfast - Khorixas, Namibia
		Twyfelfontein Country Lodge bed and breakfast - Khorixas, Namibia
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	iGowati Lodge, Khorixas, Damaraland, Namibia. Lodge, Hotel, Bed & Breakfast, Self Catering. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Bei einem Besuch des Damaralandes ist die iGowati Lodge in der Stadt Khorixas der Platz, wo Sie übernachten sollten.
		Der Name Khorixas stammt aus einer Abwandlung des Damara-Wortes "Gorigas" - eine Art Wasserbusch, der in dieser Region vorkommt.
		Für Kinder unter 12 Jahren bieten wir vergünstigte Preise und für Kinder unter 4 Jahren ist die Übernachtung frei.
	www.africa-adventure.org /i/igowati/deutsch.html (211 words)

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