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Southern Africa Guide
Southern Africa's icons, shaped into one itinerary: Greater Kruger, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and Cape Town.
The basics
Why, when, and where.
WHY
While Otjiwarongo is not as well known, there are several reasons to visit and explore the area.
Otjiwarongo is considered “the cheetah Capital of the world”, due to several cheetah conservation organisations in this area, giving you the opportunity to learn more about these incredible cats and support their conservation efforts.
The area is known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty, offering a variety of activities, such as hiking, ostrich farms, cultural experiences and birdwatching.
Due to its central location, Otjiwarongo also makes for the perfect stop-over on your way to the world-renowned Etosha National Park.
Highlights
• Cheetah Conservation
• Waterberg Plateau Park, known for hiking, panoramic views and spot some rare wildlife (eg. Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra)
• Ostrich Farms
WHEN
Much like Namibia as a whole, the best time to visit Otjiwarongo depends on your preferences.
The Dry Season (May – October) is best for wildlife viewing: animals become more active and gather around the waterholes. Comfortable daytime temperatures and cooler nights. This is the high season, so more visitors and higher prices can be expected.
The Wet Season (November – April) are the best season for birdwatching, with migratory birds arriving back, and species are more active.
Lush and green landscapes. The cheetah conservation centres are open year-round.
WHERE
Otjiwarongo is a 2.5-hour drive North of the capital, Windhoek, and about a 2-hour drive south of Etosha National Park. It thus serves as a central point for travellers to explore the Northern part of Namibia.
Imagery
Otjiwarongo, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just been to Otjiwarongo.
Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Otjiwarongo, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.
"The endless patience of the rep . It was such an important decision and so worried about making the best choice for us to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, that I asked a million questions and lots of different places were in the mix, but Cearla was very patient and courteous throughout."
"Cearl has been so helpful in offering options and advice. Really appreciated her diligence and attentiveness throughout the booking process."
"Absolutely seamless from start to finish. I had to change my travel options several times, and the team was incredibly patient, understanding, and accommodating throughout the process. We're so happy we found them. They took the time to tailor our trip perfectly to our family's needs, making everything stress-free and enjoyable. I highly recommend their ser…"
"Our travel agent Monica could not have been more helpful, we are very grateful for the effort she made to secure us a Safari at short notice. We are looking forward to travelling to Africa in September. Karen & Clive"
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