Tses
//Karas, Namibia
Why visit Tses?
Tses is a village in the //Karas Region of southern Namibia, about 1km off the B1 highway between Windhoek and Noordoewer, opposite the turning to Berseba and the Brukkaros Mountain. Its name comes from Khoekhoe and means "place of daylight." The village had roughly 2,050 residents as of a 2023 count. From 1980 until Namibian independence in 1990, Tses lay within Namaland, a bantustan created for the Nama people under South African administration. It is governed today by a village council with five seats. The local economy centers on subsistence livestock farming.
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By Plane
Nearest airport is Keetmanshoop.
By Train
Tses is a stop on the passenger rail line between Windhoek and Keetmanshoop.
By Car / Road
Tses lies just off the B1 highway between Mariental and Keetmanshoop, opposite the turning to Berseba and Brukkaros Mountain.
The village is small and walkable.
What are the things to do?
- Brukkaros Mountain — the extinct volcanic crater visible across the plain near the Berseba turning, a landmark of the surrounding //Karas landscape.
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Tses has a general dealer for basic supplies.
Where to go next?
- Keetmanshoop (south) — the regional capital
- Mariental (north) — Hardap capital
Nearby in //Karas
More places to explore around Tses.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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