Central North

Description

The “Ovamboland” , former homeland of the Ovambo north of the Etosha Pan, was divided into the 4 districts Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshana and Oshikoto after the independence of Namibia.

13 kilometers southwest of Ondangwa is the former Finnish mission station Olukonda. The church building is now a national monument and is under the care of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Namibia. Next to the old church , the Nakambale Museum was built in 1995.

The Ovambo’s are small-scale farmers and cultivate crops by hand on the nutrient-poor and depleted soils, especially mahango and sorghum cultivation. The landscape is flat, monotonous and overpopulated. There are isolated trees between the fields and fields, or the typical Makalani palm trees from whose fruits or the core are processed into artistic carvings and sold as souvenirs.

Activities

Nature drives
Nakambale Museum
Homestead Tour
Village walk
Music / drum and dance experience
Uukwaluudhi Royal Homestead
Ombalantu Baobab

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Accommodation available in Central North

Ongula Traditional Homestead 4

Situated in the heart of Owamboland, a stone throw from Ondangwa north of Etosha National Park, you are invited to experience our local traditions! Built alongside a live homestead we offer exclusivity and the luxury of home, while participating in local chores, delighting in local culinary dishes and drinks and learning local arts and crafts. This is your introduction to our world and life-style!

Starting From
N$1 940.00
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Ukwaluudhi Safari Lodge (Uukwa for short) is located northwest of Etosha National Park. We are a private game reserve in the Uukwaluudhi Conservancy that provides guests with a unique, remote experience filled with wildlife and stunning landscape views in the heart of Kaokoland.  We offer safari game drives on our property and cultural excursions to nearby villages which will give you a new perspective on Namibia and the beautiful North West area known as the Kunene Region.

Starting From
N$1 700.00
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Situated in the cultural heartland of Namibia. This oasis is approximately 92 km from the spectacular Etosha National Park, 60km away from the Angolan border and 4.5km from Ondangwa Airport. This town in Ovamboland is alive with cultural flavors, giving leisure GUESTS a host of experiences. The hotel ensures absolute convenience and comfort for business and leisure GUESTS alike. In-house GUESTS may relax and unwind at the hotel’s large swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas. The Chatters Bar and a’ la carte Restaurant also boast mouth-watering buffets, carvery meals and barbeques on request. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel has event space consisting of a conference center and a meeting/conference room. Protea Hotel Ondangwa offers 90 air-conditioned, en suite rooms and conferencing facilities. It’s a hotel that complements your travel style in this Northern part of Namibia.

Starting From
N$760.00