Otjiwarongo (Otjiherero: "pleasant place" or "place where fat cattle graze") is a city of 20,000 inhabitants in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. It is the district capital of the Otjiwarongo electoral constituency and also the capital of Otjozondjupa.
Otjiwarongo is situated in central-north Namibia on the TransNamib railway. It is the biggest business centre for Otjozondjupa Region. Otjiwarongo is located on the B1 road and its links between Windhoek, the Golden Triangle of Otavi, Tsumeb and Grootfontein, and Etosha National Park. It is one of Namibia’s fast growing towns, with a neat and peaceful quality environment, and many excellent facilities including supermarkets, banks, lodges and hotels.
- Crocodile Farm, +264 67 302121. Near the eastern border of town, where you can observe and photograph crocodiles at close range and learn about the breeding habits of these reptiles.
- Cheetah Conservation Fund, +264 67 306 225. Founded in 1990, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)'s mission is to be the internationally recognised centre of excellence in the conservation of cheetahs and their ecosystems. CCF will work with all stakeholders to develop best practices in research, education, and land use to benefit all species, including people. CCF will work with all stakeholders within the cheetah’s ecosystem to develop best practices in research, education and ecology and create a sustainable model from which all other species, including people, will benefit. As Namibia has the largest and healthiest population of cheetahs left in the world, CCF's International Research and Education Centre is based in Namibia, near Otjiwarongo.
- Waterberg Plateau, +264 61 285 7200. While visiting the Waterberg Plateau you will have the chance to see many different species of birds over 200 different species have been recorded here including spectacular black eagles and Namibia's only breeding colony of Cape vultures. The scenery is fantastic and there are several short, self guided bush walks and two longer hikes if you are feeling energetic.
Crocodile Farm, +264 67 302121. Near the eastern border of town, where you can observe and photograph crocodiles at close range and learn about the breeding habits of these reptiles.
Cheetah Conservation Fund, +264 67 306 225. Founded in 1990, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)'s mission is to be the internationally recognised centre of excellence in the conservation of cheetahs and their ecosystems. CCF will work with all stakeholders to develop best practices in research, education, and land use to benefit all species, including people. CCF will work with all stakeholders within the cheetah’s ecosystem to develop best practices in research, education and ecology and create a sustainable model from which all other species, including people, will benefit. As Namibia has the largest and healthiest population of cheetahs left in the world, CCF's International Research and Education Centre is based in Namibia, near Otjiwarongo.
Waterberg Plateau, +264 61 285 7200. While visiting the Waterberg Plateau you will have the chance to see many different species of birds over 200 different species have been recorded here including spectacular black eagles and Namibia's only breeding colony of Cape vultures. The scenery is fantastic and there are several short, self guided bush walks and two longer hikes if you are feeling energetic.
Otjiwarongo has a well developed downtown with most basic services such as ATMs, grocery stores, pharmacy, etc.
- Theo's Spar, 9 Hage Geinngob St, +264 67 303187. General Grocery needs
- Badenhorst FH Pharmacy, 24 Hage Geingob St, +264 67 302501.
- Omaue Namibia, 5 St. Georges St, +264 67 303830. Affordable curios and also tourist information center.
- First National Bank, 7 St Georges St, +264 67 308300. Bank, ATM & Foreign Exchange facilities
Theo's Spar, 9 Hage Geinngob St, +264 67 303187. General Grocery needs
Badenhorst FH Pharmacy, 24 Hage Geingob St, +264 67 302501.
Omaue Namibia, 5 St. Georges St, +264 67 303830. Affordable curios and also tourist information center.
First National Bank, 7 St Georges St, +264 67 308300. Bank, ATM & Foreign Exchange facilities
- Kameldorn Garten. Mon-Fri 0730-1800, Sat 0730-1300. A pleasant café/bistro, with tables outside in the shade, breakfasts and light meals, coffee, drinks.
- Theo's Spar Coffee Shop, 9 Hage Geinngob St (Coffee shop inside Theo's Spar grocery store, +264 67 303187. Light meals and refreshments.
- Casa Forno, Ramblers Road. Italian restaurant with many outdoor tables. Steak 160 N$, pizza 100 N$, starters 70 N$, draft beer 30 N$.
Kameldorn Garten. Mon-Fri 0730-1800, Sat 0730-1300. A pleasant café/bistro, with tables outside in the shade, breakfasts and light meals, coffee, drinks.
Theo's Spar Coffee Shop, 9 Hage Geinngob St (Coffee shop inside Theo's Spar grocery store, +264 67 303187. Light meals and refreshments.
Casa Forno, Ramblers Road. Italian restaurant with many outdoor tables. Steak 160 N$, pizza 100 N$, starters 70 N$, draft beer 30 N$.