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The B2
is the main raod from Okahandja to the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

Karibib - place of the „Gari Plant“ (Moraea species)
Since 1900 Karibib was another railway station on the way from Swakopmund into the interior. The little town started on Otto Halbich’s farm. In 1902 a mission station was founded in Karibib and slowly the town developed into an agricultural centre with mining facilities. Close to the town Sydney Pieters found fine jewels (Tourmaline) that were looked after throughout the world. The marble found in the area is also know for its high quality. Karibib is also known for its production of medicinal plants (devil’s claw).

Usakos
The small town of Usakos situated in the Khan river valley at the edge of the Namib desert is known for its hot climate. The Europeans transformed the Nama expression “!Us!Khos” into Usakos (most probably this name goes back to a fountain named "touch the forehead"). The town started as a railway station on the way from Swakopmund into the interior. In 1948 Usakos became a municipality.

West of Usakos, approximately 170 km from Swakopmund, an impressive landmark can be seen, the "Spitzkoppe" (1829 m). This mountain range is part of the Erongo mountains (place of water in the centre of…). Many San paintings can be found here. The highest peak of the Erongo mountains is the Blockberg with an altitude of 2350 m.
The Spitzkoppe restcamp is also part of the NACOBTA initiative and offers hikes, guided walks to rock paintings, rides in a donkey cart and accommodation in basic bungalows or on a camping site.
Philipps cave (named after the previous owner Emil Philipp) is famous for the rock painting called white elephant.

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