World’s most extensive meteorite shower

Namibia is home to the world's largest meteorite shower. The majority of the meteors have fallen in an area 275 by 100 kilometers south-east of Gibeon. The majority of the debris landed southeast of Gibeon. To date, 120 specimens weighing nearly 25 tons have been recorded. In fact, an unknown number have been collected but never recorded in Namibia.

The Gibeon meteorite shower occurred in central Namibia during prehistoric times. The Nama-speaking population resident in the Gibeon area knew these hard metal pieces very well and made arrow heads, tools and even bullets from them. When it comes to exciting Namibia tours, the Gibeon Meteorite Shower is the most vibrant of them all. The Gibeon Meteorites that remained in Namibia can be seen in Windhoek at the Post Street Mall, and the smaller pieces can be seen at the Geo.