What to do in Otjiwarongo

At the heart of the Otjiwarongo area is a commitment to conservation. Focused on cheetah protection, research and rehabilitation, there’s also a strong emphasis on education and community development, and to stay in the area is to witness meaningful work in action. The main attraction is the Okonjima Reserve, home to the AfriCat Foundation, where cheetah are rehabilitated before making their return to the wild. Game drives with the cats, visits to the information centre, and meetings with the researchers are designed to help you understand a little more about their objectives. Also possible on the 49,000-acre private reserve are game drives (both morning and evening) to see the Big Five, giraffe, wildebeest and zebra, and birding safaris dedicated to spotting the 250-plus migratory and native species. Also in the area but on the eastern side of the region is The Cheetah Conservation Fund. They also welcome visitors at their research and information centre, while offering the chance to interact with resident cheetah on game drives and more close-up activities. You’ll never look at these regal predators in the same way again.