Top Things to do in Otjozondjupa Region
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5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Otjozondjupa Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia including Cheetah Conservation Fund, Mahango Game Reserve, Ju/'Hoansi San Living Museum, Hoba Meteorite, Waterberg National Park.
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1. Cheetah Conservation Fund
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
A unique opportunity to experience conservation in action! CCF is the global leader in cheetah research, conservation, and education. Its Centre, 44 km east of Otjiwarongo, is open to the public all year round (8 am - 5 pm) except Christmas. CCF works to keep cheetahs in the wild and educate the public. However, it provides sanctuary to injured or orphaned cheetahs, many of which cannot be released back into the wild. Learn about the cheetah's plight, watch them being fed or exercised at high speeds, meet some of our scientists. Our Model Farm teaches farmers how to co-exist with predators. Visitors can meet some of CCF's Livestock Guarding Dogs and their flocks of sheep and goats. You can also try our home-made goat-milk cheese, ice cream or fudge at the Cheetah Cafe. Cheetah View Lodge and Babson House luxury accommodations available and an educational campsite for school groups available.
Reviewed By 768ChrisW - Peterborough, United Kingdom
I arrived just before feeding time with the meat (Donkey - I think) portioned out. The keepers were very informative and open to all questions to enhance your experience. The cafe and gift shop were also good and had extra experiences you could do. I did the Cheetah drive which again was very informative and drive through an enclosure observing the cheetahs. I worthwhile experience in the CCF and what they are doing to help and protect this graceful animal.
2. Mahango Game Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By LadyDtravel - Cradock, South Africa
This is a lovely small park. We enjoyed a slow pace through the park to mainly spot new birds. But due to the slow pace we got to see so many animals. We saw elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles,herds of antelope and sable, giraffes, monitors, mongoose, really good bird sightings, etc. Take a slow pace here. You'll be done within 4 hours.
3. Ju/'Hoansi San Living Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
The Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi-San gives visitors an interesting insight into the life of the friendly San. The Living Museum is an authentic open-air museum where guests can learn a lot about the traditional culture and the original way of living of the San. The Ju/'Hoansi bushmen demonstrate and describe everything with great dedication and the guide translates into english. Almost every offered programm is interactive, because it is also great fun for the Ju/'Hoansi when the visitors try to shoot an arrow, experience the special Ju/'Hoansi rope skipping or try to sing a an original song.
Reviewed By L6142VLpaulam - Clearwater, United States
I chose to take a long journey to Tswmkew at the Living Museum of Ju/'Hoansi-San to spend time with the Sam people (Bushman), and it was one of the highlights of my road trip to Namibia. As a big supporter of responsible and ethical traveling, I always search for opportunities to support local communities by giving back through tourism. The Living Museum is a very ethical and cultural highlight in Namibia as well as a good example for sustainable development, as the visitors give back to the local community and help to support the preservation of their culture. I spent the night at the campsite, and participated in many activities such as bushwalk, while they explain their "secrets" on how to survive on the bush. I made a bow and then we practice with our new hand-made bow and some nice arrows. They demonstrate some amazing dancing and music. I also had the chance to visit their village and see how they live nowadays. It is a must-visit place, as it is the richest form of culture, by learning from thousands of years of culture and history. Visit my blog Paula Pins the Planet for a complete article and amazing photography from my trip and visit to this amazing Living Museum.
4. Hoba Meteorite
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By 658yairk - Giv'atayim, Israel
It was very interesting to see that meteorite, a gift from our universe to Earth. The size of the meteorite is impressive, a good opportunity to take a picture of you near it.
5. Waterberg National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Henning511 - Swakopmund, Namibia
My daughter-in-law a regular visitor of the park, booked a bush chalet for my wife and me -only for one night. We arrived tired and having heard all the stories of wild baboons weren't so keen to stay long at all. We stayed 1 night in Bush chalet 57. Then we extended it with another day in Premier Bush Calet no 41. Then we wanted to extend it again....but, due to work commitments, we couldn't. PROS Felt very safe. The beautiful scenery. The peacefulness.The variety of birdlife. The vegetation. The various hiking options.The friendly staff. The baboons that ignored us totally and went their own way. The afternoon drive with Faustinus Simupi on top of the mountain (what a safe and friendly, knowledgable driver!) Seeing buffaloes in the wild. Having the best breakfast we encountered on our trip of 4 days (private lodges included). The beautiful historical building accommodating the dining room. The cleanliness, the display of the tables and the layout of the buffet-WELL DONE GUYS! And the list goes on and on- At Bush chalet 57 we found two bedrooms and a large lounge area THREE inverter aircons-ALL working! Hot shower and again-quality mattresses and quality bedding. It overlooks the plains and the scenery with all the clouds, left us speechless. We decided we wanted to stay another night this time in the Premier bush Chalet no 41 with a glass sliding door overlooking the vast terrain. Again we were surprised. Everything mentioned above applies to no 41 albeit a smaller 1 bedroom unit. We had a nice braai conveniently close to the chalet with under roof parking for our truck. And to top it all- Rain, rain and more rain.....what a trip, what a stay-thankyou NWR and staff. CONS Swimming pool currently under construction
