Otjiwarongo

Otjiwarongo offers several distinct highlights to consider when planning your trip: Crocodile Farm Otjiwarongo, with guided tours; the Museum of Namibian Fashion; and the Cheetah Conservation Fund in the surrounding area.

Crocodile tours and playground

The history of Crocodile Farm Otjiwarongo began in 1985, when it was founded with a breeding group of 60 adult Nile crocodiles. Guided crocodile tours last about 20 to 30 minutes and take place daily. Visitors of all ages, including minors, can take part. The approximate duration gives you a clear timeframe for this tour.

The farm also has a children's playground with swings, climbing frames, an old Volkswagen Kombi, a dollhouse and a seesaw. This means the grounds offer both a guided animal activity and a separate play area as distinct features.

Fashion and cheetah conservation

The Museum of Namibian Fashion adds a cultural dimension: it displays fashion artefacts from Namibia's past, present and future. This span of time sets the museum apart from animal-focused visitor attractions and gives it a distinct thematic focus.

The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is located in the surrounding area of Otjiwarongo; its facilities are on farms next to Waterberg Plateau Park. The exhibits at the Cheetah Museum and education centre cover the history and physiology of cheetahs, their role in the ecosystem, conflicts with people, and the CCF's conservation work. The range of topics thus brings together natural history, human-wildlife conflict and conservation work.

At the Model Farm, visitors can observe livestock guardian dogs; at the Cheetah Run, cheetah ambassadors can be seen. These activities complement the exhibition topics with opportunities for on-site observation. Confirm visiting arrangements before you arrive.

Waterberg Plateau Park in Otjozondjupa

As part of the wider destination of Otjozondjupa, Waterberg Plateau Park offers a distinct nature-focused experience: it has abundant wildlife and unique vegetation. The park also has a rest camp with bungalows and camping facilities. Before making plans, check whether the rest camp is currently operating before relying on these facilities.

There are short walking trails within the resort. Guided wilderness walks may take place in the park; booking is required for guided and unguided walks up onto the plateau. The resort's walking trails and the plateau walks that require booking are different types of activities, which you can plan for separately.

Plan your stay in Otjiwarongo

If the farm and fashion museum are your main focus, base your search around the attractions in town. CCF activities are in the surrounding area; Waterberg Plateau Park is part of the wider Otjozondjupa region. Include these destinations as separate points in your plans, and take into account the arrangements for CCF visits and the booking requirement for plateau walks.

Discover more destinations: Bulskop, Outjo, Kombat, Okahandja, Osona, Otavi, Tsumkwe, Waterberg.

To the wider travel overview: Otjozondjupa.