OTJIWARONGO & WATERBERG
Okonjima Lodge
Turn off the B1 about 44 km south of Otjiwarongo. There are four exclusive camping stands, each with its own bathroom and covered stoep. Camping R330 per adult. Children 16 and younger pay half-price. There’s a swimming pool a short stroll away. Lodge rooms are pricey, but there’s a DB&B special for SADC residents at the Plains Camp until the end of June 2017: R1 375 per adult sharing (R688 for kids aged 7 – 16, free for younger kids) if you book for one night. For two nights it’s R1 032 per adult sharing (R516 for kids aged 7 – 16). For three nights it’s R917 per adult sharing (R458 for kids aged 7 – 16). They offer loads of activities – see their website. Okonjima is also the home of the AfriCat Foundation that rehabilitates big cats. GPS: S20.84996 E16.66591 Contact: 00 264 67 314 000;
okonjima.com
Otjiwa Lodge
The campsite has 10 stands with power. Camping R150 p.p. Self-catering options from R585 p.p. sharing. Rooms from R1 285 p.p. sharing (DB&B). There’s a swimming pool and a floodlit waterhole to watch game at night. GPS: S20.75619 E16.80688 (turn-off) Contact: 00 264 67 306 671;
otjiwa.com
Frans Indongo Lodge
The turn-off is about 28 km north of Otjiwarongo on the B1. Special rates for SADC residents: double room from R1 456 per night; threesleeper room from R1 855; family room (sleeps four) from R2 030. Rates include breakfast. Camping costs R120 p.p. Dinner costs R270 p.p. and a game drive R270 p.p. GPS: S20.28935 E16.95822 Contact: 00 264 67 307 946;
indongolodge.com 74 Aloegrove Safari Lodge The turn-off is about 18 km northeast of Otjiwarongo along the B1 and the lodge is a further 16 km from the tar road. Special SADC rates: A double room costs R1 940 per night; self-catering rooms for two people from R1 660 per night. Rates include breakfast; dinner available at R250 p.p. Overnight guests can watch lions, cheetahs and leopards being fed (R300 per adult; R150 for children aged 5 – 11).
GPS: S20.33028 E16.77537 (turn-off) Contact: 00 264 81 127 4103 (Johan); aloegrove.com 75 Weaver’s Rock Guest Farm Turn off the B1 onto the C22 in the direction of the Waterberg – you’ll soon spot their turn-off on the right. The campsite has 12 stands with power points. Camping R135 per adult; R85 for kids aged 3 – 11, free for toddlers. Chalet (sleeps two) R375 per adult sharing; R240 per child aged 3 – 11. Bungalow (B&B) R700 per adult sharing; R420 per child aged 3 – 11. Dinner R250 per adult; R110 per child. Sunset cruise R320 per adult; R150 per child, including drinks. GPS: S20.69743 E16.84308 Contact: 00 264 67 304 885 (Sabine); weaversrock.com 76 Waterberg Guest Farm Situated next to the C22 just before the turn-off to the Waterberg Plateau National Park. Standard rooms from R990 per adult sharing, including breakfast; R468 per child aged 3 – 11. Cheetah feeding R580 p.p. Farm drives R130 p.p. GPS: S20.64589 E17.10047
Contact: 00 264 61 237 294; bookings@exclusive.com.na; waterbergnamibia.com 77 & 78 Waterberg Plateau National Park & Waterberg Wilderness Resort See page 24 – 25 for accommodation and activities in these two parks. 79 Wabi Game Lodge Situated at the eastern tip of the Waterberg Plateau – follow the D2512 gravel road. They offer a special deal if you stay for two nights: R685 p.p. sharing (B&B), offer valid until end of June. Discount for children. Activities include night game drives, hiking and a sunset visit to a hippo pool. GPS: S20.34464 E17.53273
Contact: 00 264 67 687 102; wabi.ch