What to do and see in Otjozondjupa Region, Otjozondjupa Region: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

July 20, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia including Okonjima Game Reserve, REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust, Cheetah Conservation Fund, Africat, Mundulea Nature Reserve, Mahango Game Reserve, Mangetti National Park.
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1. Okonjima Game Reserve

Waterberg Plateau Park Namibia +264 67 687 032 [email protected] http://www.okonjima.com
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5.0 based on 82 reviews

Okonjima Game Reserve

Reviewed By danielgc205 - Windhoek, Namibia

It couldn't have been a better experience. Great in all senses: the staff, the place, the activities, the views, the educational side of it, the information provided and the food. Everything really well done and the care for the animals top of the pops! We're locals to Namibia; we'll come back for sure. Thanks for the splendid experience!!

2. REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust

4 km on C39 towards Otavi from Outjo outjo, Otjiwarongo 9000 Namibia +264 81 373 8959 [email protected] http://www.restnamibia.org/
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

REST - Rare & Endangered Species Trust

Allowing tourism to brush with conservation & research in order to conserve, understand and educate. Two daily tours will be offered. Private individuals and tour groups are welcome to bring along light lunches or snacks to be enjoyed on site. Tours begin daily at 11AM & 3PM or 5PM depends on season. Costs are USD$55 per person. Visitors with SADC ID’s are given a 10 % discount upon request. We are located east of Outjo on the C39 road to Otavi. After the tar road ends and gravel begins, travel 4 km towards Otavi. There is REST signage on the right. Drive in and follow directions to the centre. We do have certain non-releasable animals that are recognized over the years such as Nesher the Cape Griffon, Ollie the Bateleur, & Amos the Cape Pangolin but since our animal welfare comes first, we never guarantee a visit with a specific animal or species. BOOKINGS ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. You will not be allowed to enter the facility without booking a visit, before you visit.

3. Cheetah Conservation Fund

Otjiwarongo Namibia +264 67 306 225 [email protected] http://www.cheetah.org/get-involved/visit-ccf/
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4.5 based on 488 reviews

Cheetah Conservation Fund

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.

4. Africat

Otjiwarongo Namibia +264 67 304 566 http://www.africat.org/
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4.5 based on 153 reviews

Africat

Reviewed By 971robertaf - Woollahra, Australia

Our room was divine with large windows overlooking the park. The pool and pool area was lovely and the gift shop is great. What we loved the most was going out with our guide to track the leopards. Some, not all, have a collar that let's the guide know their general area. We were lucky and tracked a beautiful leopard for quite some way. Our guide knew her territory so we waited while she marked it and managed to get some fabulous photos. There were about five or six small groups each with their own guide. Everyone saw a leopard but for some it was a glimpse in the bushes at distance. We loved it as we also saw baboons, sable, snakes and many other animals. Early the next morning we saw the rescue cheetahs. We didn't have time to attend the educational centre but I believe it's wonderful. We were so pleased we came to Africat after several days in Etosha National Park. The tourist dollar means protection for this beautiful animal.

5. Mundulea Nature Reserve

Otavi Namibia
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Mundulea Nature Reserve

6. Mahango Game Reserve

Bwabwata National Park, Otjiwarongo Namibia +264 67 304 716
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4.5 based on 228 reviews

Mahango Game Reserve

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.

7. Mangetti National Park

Grootfontein Namibia +264 61 284 2111 http://www.met.gov.na/national-parks/mangetti-national-park/222/
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3.0 based on 4 reviews

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