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Delightful
Route
Waterberg Wilderness is situated on the D 2512 gravel road,
8 km north-east of Waterberg Plateau Park Resort.
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The road runs east
of Waterberg and is part of a less frequented, but very charming
route to Grootfontein. This delightful alternative to the tar
road via Otjiwarongo turns from the B 1 tar road (Okahandja
– Otjiwarongo) onto the C 22 tar road and the D 2512 /
D 2612 gravel road to Rietfontein, and finally joins the tar
road from Otjiwarongo to Grootfontein. Flanked by the plateau
of Waterberg you drive through the beautiful tree and shrub
savannah scenery of the east, and ever so often you will spot
game animals or guinea fowl at the roadside. |
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Usually the gravel
road is quite suitable for a city car. During the months from
October to April, however, when rain is more likely to occur,
the road may be washed away in places after heavy downpours.
We then recommend the alternative route via Okakarara: after
entering the village on the C 22 you turn left onto the D 3827
sand road, continue for about 24 km (12 km are single-track,
through farmland) to the D 2512 and follow the signposts to
the reception of Waterberg Wilderness (about 4 km). |
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Worthwhile
stops along the way
From Windhoek: Wood carvings and other souvenirs from
Namibia and the larger region are for sale at two street
markets in the little town of Okahandja. Prices are extremely
high and leave room for bargaining. Both markets are open
all day. Caution: valuables left in the car should not
be visible for passers-by.
Okahandja is also known for its biltong companies. Freshly
dried meat from Closwa and Piet's Biltong Shop is available
in many different flavours.
Continuing to Grootfontein/Tsumeb/Etosha: Farm Hoba, southwest
of Grootfontein, is famous for the Hoba Meteorite. The
fact that
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apparently it did not
burst into pieces, when it entered earth’s atmosphere
about 80.000 years ago, makes this meteorite particularly remarkable.
It consists mostly of iron, is 1 m thick, measures about 3 m
around the edge and weighs 50 to 60 tons. This makes it one
of the largest finds on earth. The meteorite is under protection
as a national monument and can be viewed any time of the day
for a small entrance fee. |
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The meteorite's
metallic rock is clearly visible in places.
Photo: Michaela Kanzler |
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Airfield
on our doorstep
Waterberg Wilderness is within easy reach by aircraft as well:
it’s a mere 10-minute drive from the airfield to the reception.
We will be there to meet you, of course!
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Airfield Co-ordinates:
S 20°29.28' / E 017°18.54'
Elevation: 4900 ft 09/27 (1000 m) |
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