Outjo
Namibia
The small town of Outjo in northern Namibia boasts a population of around six thousand people. The town is nestled among small hills and is best known for being a cattle farming centre and the gateway to Etosha Park, the Anderson Gate is approximately 100km's north of the town.
Outjo has several major banks, restaurants, a hospital, hotels, supermarkets and petrol stations. The Bäckerei Outjo is a bakery & café with tasty German cakes, strudel bread and coffee.
The town was founded as a small military base in 1897, and was primarily used to explore the northern reaches of Namibia.
Places of interest in the town include the Naulila Monument, commemorating the 19th October 1914 massacre of German soldiers and officials by the Portuguese near Fort Naulila on the Kunene River in Angola. It also commemorates soldiers killed on 18th December 1914, under Major Franke, who was was sent to avenge the earlier losses. The Windmill Tower, east of Outjo, was constructed in 1900 to provide fresh water for German soldiers and their horses, as well as for the hospital. The Outjo museum is housed in the Franke Haus which was built in 1899 as the residence for the towns commanding officer. The museum houses a number of interesting articles from the area including local gemstones, a variety of antique furniture and a display about the campaign of Major Viktor Franke into Ovamboland
Apart from Etosha, features of the general area include the Ugab Terraces, 'Vingerklip' and the volcanic tiger's eye deposits on the farm Hopewell.
Epacha Game Lodge and Spa
Traditional slightly formal up-market lodge. Situated on same property as Eagle Tented Camp
Etosha Mountain Lodge
A small private lodge, borders on Etosha however the distance to the park entrance makes it fairly un-suitable for day visits
Etosha Safari Lodge
Within 10km of the Etosha entrance this mid-range lodge offers an ideal base from which to explore the park
Halali
One of the four camps situated inside the park, generally less popular with visitors than Okaukuejo or Namutoni but has the advantage of a secluded quiet spot lit waterhole
Little Ongava
Luxury accommodation, each unit with private pool, great place to spoil yourself. Guided tours on private nature reserve and inside Etosha Park
Mamselle Nature Camp
Budget self catering bush hut, an interesting experience for the more independent traveler
Okaukuejo
Extremely busy accommodation inside the park with a good spot-lit waterhole, great choice if location is deciding factor on where to stay
Ongava Lodge
Upmarket accommodation, situated on private game reserve with easy access to the National Park
Ongava Tented Camp
On the same property as Ongava Lodge, but offering a more traditional tented safari style experience
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Otjitotongwe Cheetah Farm
A non-profit organisation aimed at conserving Namibia's cheetah population
