This section gives information on the towns and areas east of Windhoek towards the border of Botswana. It is divided into the following sub-sections:

Gobias

This is a busy town that stands on the western edges of the Kalahari. It is useful for those that need fuel and a bank; however as a stopover it is less interesting.

Crossing the border into Botswana

Information on the Buitepos border crossing into Botswana.

Dordabis and environs

The small town of Dordabis has a police station, petrol station and in recent years the area has attracted attention as the base for several artists and craftspeople.