In early recorded history of Namibia, local SAN Bushmen mined a particular hill in northern Namibia, and traded the ore to the Oshiwambo tribes for early custom smelting. This place was known as "Otjisume", which means green algae. The greenish color of the hill was caused by Malachite, With the arrival of the first Europeans, this particular place was called Tsumeb (from the SAN name Tsou-tsomb), as it is still known today.

Cafe Greenhill is located on the premises of this old mine and the buildings date back to the O.M.E.G. (Otavi Minen und Eisenbahn Gesellschaft) of the early fourties, which is a popular tourist attraction. Structured tours taking visitors through the mine are in an advanced stage of planning, which will include a visit to Cafe Greenhill.

The building was the first Mine Head Office, and later served as a base for the Fire Brigade, before being converted to Cafe Greenhill. The name originates from locals who used to call the present town of Tsumeb, the place of the Green Hill.

Freshly baked pastries and light meals are sure to add to a unique experience in the shadows of history. Most ingredients are bought locally to ensure freshness.

Cafe Greenhill is scheduled to open it's doors to the public soon, and a great deal of care was taken to preserve the building in it's original state. This adds to our goal of providing our customers with an experience "with a difference". A silhouette of the Cafe is embedded in our logo.

We trust that you will return soon for more updates and photos.