Okahandja Tourism

Okahandja happens to be a city that is located in the Otjozondjupa Region in Central Namibia. It is also the district capital of Okahandja Electoral constituency. Popularly known as the famous garden town of Namibia, this city was founded in 1894 by the cooperation of two local groups named as Herero and the Nama.

It is one of the quaint places to visit in Namibia that is home to some of the important historical significance of the nation. This place has served the German run miss and colonial administrative centre in the past.

During your visit to Okahandja, you must visit Moordkoppie which is a historical site with reference to the historical animosity between the Nama and the Herero, Friedenskirche which is a famous church housing the graves of several historical figures, and Bäckerei Dekker & Café which is a famous German cafe and bakery serving tasty breakfasts and lunches.

You can indulge in loads of fun filled and adventure activities during your visit to one of the best Namibia places to visit starting from Motorized water sports like wake-boarding, skiing, knee boarding, wake skating at Bushworks adventure centre, get pampered in the Midgard Country Estate which is famous for an ideal family hide-away, and head out on an Ostrich & Crocodile Tour.

The city is located at an elevation of about 1346 meters above the sea level which contributes to the existence of the local steppe climate. The average temperature of the region is recorded at 21.5 degree celsius and the average precipitation received all through the year is 360 mm.