Khorixas is a town in the southern Kunene Region of Namibia. Before independence it was the capital of the Damaraland region - but with the reworking of the regions it became part of the Kunene region and all the towns administrative functions were moved to the town of Opuwo. The major tribal group here are the Damara people. Khorixas is a useful stop for re-fueling your vehicle and the local shops have some basic supplies. Although the town itself has little to offer the traveller, the area has a number of tourist attractions in the vicinity. This makes it an ideal base to explore the region, the town and surroundings. Some points of interest include rare and unusual stone formations, ancient rock engravings and strange geological wonders, which have tempted geologists, travellers and the curious to the region for decades.