Ek is gebore in Otjiwarongo en het daar gebly tot 1975. Daarna is ons Luderitz toe tot en met September 1982. Toe is ons Addo in die Ooskaap vir 'n jaar. Toe na Kirkwood ook in die Ooskaap tot en met Desember 1986. Toe het ons Kimberley toe gekom.
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Otjiwarongo is a large town and the biggest business centre for the Otjozondjupa Region. It is situated in central-north Namibia, lying on the Trans-Namib Railway and its location is at a crossroads for the railway and the B1 road, with links between Windhoek, the Golden Triangle of Otavi, Tsumeb and Grootfontein, as well as Etosha National Park. Another interest to tourists is it's convenient proximity with Waterberg National Park. The name Otjiwarongo means 'Pleasant Place' or 'Where Fat Cattle Graze' in Otjiherero.
As with many other Namibian towns, Otjiwarongo developed around a Rhenish missionary station, after an 1891 treaty between German missionaries and the Herero Chief Kanbazembi. A German military garrison arrived in 1904 and the town was officially founded in 1906, with the implementation of a narrow-gauge railway from Swakopmund to the mines at Otavi and Tsumeb.
This area is also known as the cheetah capital of the world. Okonjima Main Camp and it's satellite lodges and camps are only 50 miles away, committed to the long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivore's, notably cheetah and leopards. Accommodation at these camps is of a high standard and guests are always enthralled by close up viewings of the big cats.
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is also based in Otjiwarongo. Another important conservation project in the area is the Bushblock project. Operated by the CCF the project cuts down invader bush then compacts it into brick sized logs. The logs make excellent fuel and burn at a high temperature for up to an hour and a half.
An unusual attraction is Namibia's first croc farm, The Crocodile Ranch, one of the few captive breeding programs for the Nile Crocodile, and is registered with CITES. The ranch exports the skins, but sells the meat locally.
The hotels all have bars and restaurants with take-away facilities in and around the main street. The town has all the usual amenities associated with a large town, including shops, petrol stations, banks and ATM's, pharmacies, accommodation providers and a hospital. It is also a favourite refreshment stop for the many accommodated and camping tours en-route to Etosha National Park.
Also in town is Locomotive 41, originally bought from Germany to haul ore between Tsumeb and the port at Swakopmund. It was retired from service in 1960 when the 0.6 narrow gauge was replaced with a 1.067m gauge.
To the south of Otjiwarongo are the twin peaks of the Omatako Mountains. (Omatako is Herero for buttocks!)
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AloeGrove Safari Lodge
A small private safari lodge north of Otjiwarongo
Babson House at the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) Lodging located on the property used by the CCF. Excellent option if you want to learn about cheetah's and their conservation
Bush Pillow Guest House A friendly well run guest house in the town of Otjiwarongo
Erindi Game Reserve A large, well stocked, privately owned game reserve. Excellent for sightings of wild dogs and other endangered species
Frans Indongo Lodge Situated to the north of the Waterberg Plateau (which is unusual as most lodges are toward the south) this highly recommenced lodge offers spacious comfortable rooms and plenty of activities
Mount Etjo Lodge One of the oldest lodges in Namibia, Mount Etjo has seen several historic events including the signing of an agreement pivotal to Namibia gaining independence. Still offers good quality accommodation and game drives
Okonjima Okonjima Main Camp is the oldest and most affordable of the lodges at the AfriCat foundation.
Okonjima Bush Camp
Without a doubt one of the best lodges in Namibia, add leopard and cheetah viewing to stunning accommodation and well prepared meals and this place is a complete winner
Okonjima Bush Suite A private two bed room suite, comes complete with own swimming pool, lounge and kitchen. Private chef and meals can be arranged or guests can visit Bush Camp.
Okonjima Villa
Large private complex, includes all modern luxuries. Enjoyed by international movie stars and corporate moguls - but available to any group wanting to stay!
Omaha Guest Farm
A 5 bedroom establishment located on a working Namibian cattle farm at the base of Mount Etjo
Otjibamba Lodge
accommodation and private game reserve only 4km south of Otjiwarongo
Wabi Lodge A large game farm which numbers the rare White Rhino amongst its species.
Waterberg Guest Farm Small 8 room guest farm with an emphasis on conserving the natural eco-systems
Waterberg Rest Camp The NWR run camp situated on the slopes of the plateau. Fairly standard and slightly overpriced accommodation, the old police station which has been converted to a restaurant is a scenic (if not taste) highlight.
Waterberg Wilderness Lodge Excellent choice for walking and visiting the highlights of the area
Waterberg Wilderness Plateau Lodge On the same property aw the Waterberg Wilderness Lodge but situated higher up the mountain offering excellent views
Waterberg AccommodationCardboard Box Travel Shop - Namibia - Tel: ++ 264 61 256580 - Fax: ++ 264 61 256581 - info@namibian.org
GESKIEDENIS OOR SUIDWES
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In Treue fest, Südwest!
Südwestafrika (Afrikaans: Suidwes Afrika; Englisch: Southwest Africa) war die Bezeichnung Namibias während seiner Verwaltung durch Südafrika in den Jahren 1918 bis 1990.
Zeitlich wurde diese Periode der Republik Namibia gefasst durch das Ende der reichsdeutschen Kolonie Deutsch-Südwestafrika (18841918) und die staatliche "Unabhängigkeit" des Landes (seit 1990).
Die ehemalige deutsche Kolonie wurde 1919 ein Mandatsgebiet des Völkerbundes und unter Verwaltung der Südafrikanischen Union gestellt. 1946 wurde das Gebiet offiziell in ein Treuhandgebiet der UNO umgewandelt, was den Einfluss der Weltorganisation erhöht hätte, dieser Schritt wurde jedoch von südafrikanischer Seite ignoriert, die darauf begann, das Territorium de facto als Teil ihres Staatsgebietes einzugliedern. So bekam die weiße Minderheit das Recht, eigene Vertreter in das Kapstädter Parlament zu entsenden.
Die UNO entzog 1966 der Republik Südafrika das Mandat über Südwestafrika und stellte es zwei Jahre später unter dem Namen Namibia de jure unter eigene Verwaltung. Nachdem der Internationale Gerichtshof 1971 die fortdauernde südafrikanische Präsenz als unrechtmäßig verurteilte, begann ab Mitte der 70er Jahre unter starkem internationalen Druck ein Transitionsprozess, der schließlich 1990 zur Unabhängigkeit der Republik Namibia führte.
Die Verwendung der Begriffe Südwestafrika oder Südwest wird im heutigen Namibia nach wie vor geschätzt. Sie werden aber auch, besonders von im Ausland lebenden unkundigen Zeitgenossen, als Zeichen für einen nostalgischen Umgang mit der deutschen Kolonialzeit sowie der Zeit der Apartheid gedeutet.
Suidwes-Afrika is 'n land in suidwestelike Afrika, aan die Atlantiese kus. Dit word deur Angola en Zambië in die noorde, Botswana in die weste, en Suid-Afrika in die suide begrens.
Suidwes-Afrika was van die laat 19de eeu tot by die Eerste Wêreldoorlog 'n Duitse kolonie en is daarna deur Suid-Afrika geadministreer. "Onafhanklikheid" was in 1990, wat Namibië een van die jongste nasies ter wêreld maak.
Die amptelike taal is Engels, maar omtrent 60 persent van die bevolking kan Afrikaans praat. Die Namibiese staat erken alle tale, alhoewel net Engels ampstaalstatus het. Duits is naas Afrikaans die mees gebruiklike taal in Suid- en Sentraal-Namibië, met tussen 20 000 en 30 000 moedertaalsprekers en enkele honderdduisend mense wat dit as tweede taal kan praat. Duits speel nog steeds 'n belangrike rol in die Namibiese ekonomie en toerisme. Ook die topografie van Namibië word deur baie Duitse plek- en straatname gekenmerk.
South-West Africa (Afrikaans: Suidwes-Afrika; German: Südwestafrika) was the name that was used for the modern day Republic of Namibia during the earlier eras when the territory was controlled by the German Empire and later by South Africa.
As a German colony from 1884 it was known as German South-West Africa (Deutsch-Südwestafrika). Germany had a difficult time administering the territory, which, owing to the Germans' native policy, experienced many insurrections, especially those led by guerilla leader Jacob Morenga. The main port, Walvis Bay, and the Penguin islands had been annexed by Britain as part of the Cape Colony in 1878, and became part of the Union of South Africa in 1910.
During 1915 the region was taken from German control in the South-West Africa Campaign of World War I. After the war it was declared a League of Nations Mandate territory under the Treaty of Versailles, with South Africa responsible for the administration of South-West Africa, including Walvis Bay.
In 1966, the General Assembly passed resolution 2145 (XXI) which declared the Mandate terminated and that South Africa had no further right to administer South-West Africa. In 1971, acting on a request for advisory opinion from the United Nations Security Council, the ICJ ruled that the continued presence of South Africa in Namibia was illegal and that South Africa was under an obligation to withdraw from Namibia immediately. It also ruled that all member states of the United Nations were under an obligation to recognize the invalidity of any act performed by South Africa on behalf of Namibia.
South-West Africa became known internationally as Namibia when the UN General Assembly changed the territory's name by Resolution 2372 (XXII) of 12 June 1968.
There was a protracted struggle between South Africa and forces fighting for independence, particularly after the formation of the South-West Africa People's Organisation in 1960, communist backed terrorists.
The territory became the independent Republic of Namibia on 21 March 1990, with Walvis Bay only becoming part of Namibia in 1994.
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