Omaruru

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The town is named after the Otjiherero word meaning "bitter milk".
It is said that the Herero people's cattle used to feed on certain bushes that would turn their milk bitter, thus the name Omaruru.


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Omaruru's beginnings date back to 1872, with the arrival of a mission built by Gottlieb Viehe.

In 1904 the mission was attacked during the warring battles between the Germans nd Herero.
Afterwards, a tower was erected to commemorate Hauptmann Franke's troops, who relieved  the local garrison's men who were stretched thin by the Herero when they had taken arms against the German colonial presence.
Today, the mission is a museum.


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In 2007, by invitation from the royal Herero chiefs, the family descendants of Lothar von Trotha traveled to Omaruru and publicy apologized for his role in the Herero Genocide that took place 100 years prior.
According to BBC News, Wolf-Thilo von Trotha stated:"We, the von Trotha family, are deeply ashamed of the terrible events that took place 100 years ago. Human rights were grossly abused that time".


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ORIENTATION: Omaruru is along the C33 road and is 48 km north of Karibib.
It nestles near the Erongo Mountains and is on the Omaruru River.
It is usual for the river to remain a dry, sandy riverbed for much of the year.

Omaruru is the center of Game Farm country and when driving to/from the town, you will notice signs directing visitors to each Game Farm.

There is also large mineral production in the area.

Wilheim Zerava, the main street (C33), is home to much of what the town has to offer.


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