There’s always something to do in Otjiwarongo

Activities

A wonderful region to discover

Whether you like nature, sport, animals or the Namibian culture; you will be filled in Otjiwarongo and its surrounding area. Take the time to discover this region which is still relatively unknown.

(New) Museum of Namibian Fashion

Visit this museum inspired by Namibia’s richness and cultural diversity. Discover historical but also contemporary accessories and clothing thanks to 7 permanent collections.

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Distance: 1 km

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Duration: 1 to 2 h

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Free

Cheetah Conservation Fund

Founded in 1990, the CCF is an international non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting cheetahs and their ecosystems. Several activities are proposed to support it.

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Distance: 40 km

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Duration: 1h to half day

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475 Namibian Dollars

The Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm

By visiting the Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm, you will learn a lot about this magnificent reptile and have the opportunity to safely get close to crocodiles of all sizes. The crocodile farm also has a very good restaurant in a beautiful shaded garden.

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Distance: 2 km

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Duration: 2h

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110 Namibian Dollars for adults, 65 for teenagers and 40 for children

Waterberg National Park

Extending over an area of 400 km² and rising above the Kalahari plains, this reserve of great ecological diversity offers magnificent landscapes.

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Distance: 40 km

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Duration: half day

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150 Namibian Dollars per adults

Otji tour 

Developed by Joseph Paulus, this tour will give your stay in Namibia a human dimension, allowing you to learn a little more about the traditions and everyday life of Namibians.

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Duration: 2 h

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550 Namibian Dollars

The Afrikat foundation

Located in the Okonjima reserve, this foundation created in 1990 works to save large carnivores in Namibia.
Visitors to the Center will be able to learn more about the cohabitation and education program between farmers and felines.
A veritable institution for the conservation of predators such as the Lion, the Cheetah and the Leopard, the foundation works at different levels to maintain the richness and diversity of the fauna.
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Distance: 50 km

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Duration: 3 to 4 hours

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550 Namibian Dollars per person

Activities

A little further

Dinosaur tracks

 

 

On the Otjihaenamaparero farm at the foot of Mount Etjo, tracks left by Ceratosaurus and Syntarsus in the 190 million year old sandstone were declared a national monument in 1951.

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Distance: 97 km

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Duration: half day

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Free

Hoba meteorite

 

20 km from Grootfontein, visit the Hoba West farm and admire the largest meteorite known to date. Declared a national monument in 1955, it was discovered in 1920 by Jacobus Hermanus Brits. Fallen 80,000 years ago, it is believed to be between 200 and 400 million years old. Composed of 84% iron and 16% nickel, it weighs more than 60 tonnes.

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Distance: 200 km

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Duration: all day

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250 Namibian Dollars per adults

Omaruru vineyards

 

This dynamic and artistic little town crossed by the river of the same name welcomes two of Namibia’s three vineyards, Erongo Mountain Winery and Kristal Kellerei.
You can complete this day with a visit to the Tikoloshe art center which offers a wide range of Made in Namibia crafts, wood carvings and of course its famous root sculptures inspired by nature.

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Distance: 135 km

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Duration: half or all day