Otjiwarongo

By Car

Otjiwarongo is located 250km north of Windhoek on the B1, which is the main route running South to North and connects all the towns in the center of the Namibia.

By Plane

Otjiwarongo has a landing strip which is situated about 5km outside of the town on the B1 towards the North. The GPS coordinates are longitude: 18° 15’ 0” E and latitude: 21° 44’ 0” S. The airport is very small and not manned but the airstrip is kept in good condition. It is a gravel strip and is only good for light aircraft.

By Train

TransNamib, via their StarLine passenger service, operates trains from Otjiwarongo to destinations all over Namibia.
There are no dedicated passenger trains in Namibia. The StarLine scheduled service described above conveys passengers via special coaches hooked on the back of freight trains. These passenger coaches offer comfortable airline-style seating with air-conditioning and (sometimes) video entertainment. Vending Machines provide refreshments on long journeys. Note, however, that Namibian trains are considered a relatively slow and sometimes unreliable method of transport.

By Bus

There are two major bus services available with daily schedules for most towns in Namibia that has drop off points in the center of Otjiwarongo. The bus services are Intercape and Sunshine Tours.

Downtown is compact and easy to walk. Most attractions are within a 10-20min walk away from most of the Guesthouses in town. For ease of getting around a car would be advisable. Parking is free and voluntary carguards will look after your car.
There are various international and local car hiring companies in Namibia. All the major companies like AVIS, Budget, Europe Car etc. have offices in and around Namibia. AVIS does have an office in Otjiwarongo.

• Crocodile Farm

  phone: +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

  phone: +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

  phone: +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

  phone: +264 67 303187
  address: 9 Hage Geinngob St
  General Grocery needs

• Badenhorst FH Pharmacy

  phone: +264 67 302501
  address: 24 Hage Geingob St

• Omaue Namibia

  phone: +264 67 303830
  address: 5 St. Georges St
  Affordable curios and also tourist information center.

• First National Bank

  phone: +264 67 308300
  address: 7 St Georges St
  Bank, ATM & Foreign Exchange facilities

• Kameldorn GartenA pleasant café/bistro, with tables outside in the shade, breakfasts and light meals, coffee, drinks.

• Theo's Spar Coffee Shop

  phone: +264 67 303187
  address: 9 Hage Geinngob St
  Light meals and refreshments.

• Casa Forno

  address: Ramblers Road
  Italian restaurant with many outdoor tables.

• Bush Pillow Guest House

  phone: +264 67 303885
  address: 47 Son Rd
  Upmarket guesthouse in a quiet neighborhood.