It is situated 112 kilometres (70 mi) southwest of Rehoboth and 130 kilometres (81 mi) north of Maltahöhe along the M47 gravel road[1] and belongs to the Rehoboth Rural electoral constituency.

Many of its residents keep domestic animals such as horses, dogs, cats, and donkeys.

A geological feature in the area is the Rietoog Nappe which is said to be "separated from the 4 upper, allochthonous units by a major sole thrust.

A minibus transports people to the nearest, larger town of Rehoboth.

Cars are used by a few residents, but there are settlements off the main road and behind the school, which are inaccessible by any form of transport.