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Located near the city of Tsumeb, this is the largest permanent natural lake in Namibia. It is part of an underground river and is now to be seen since the roof of what was a large dolomite cave fell in.
The name Otjikoto comes from the Otjiherero language and means deep hole (142m in places). The San called it "Gaisis" which means very ugly because they were afraid of the deep water.
But for me, the lake is far from being ugly, especially with all the plants and flowers surrounding it. A small zoo was also installed there where you can see crocodiles, ostriches, love birds, warthogs, etc.
Written Jun 7, 2005
Nice red dragonfly found next to Otjikoto Lake.
Written Jun 7, 2005
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Nice red dragonfly found next to Otjikoto Lake.
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After a quick stop at the woodcarving market in the small town of Okahandja to buy some food and souvenirs, we went further north to the "Table Mountain" of Namibia, the Waterberg plateau where we...
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If you, like me, are a nature lover and you especially love hiking and climbing, then don't miss Waterberg! I've attached a couple of tips and pictures below. I hope you find them helpful.
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A wonderful spot often overlooked by tourists
The Waterberg plateau is a splendid sight to behold, rising up in sheer 200m cliffs from the flat surrounding plain: maybe it's the sense of anticipation, but there's something particularly impressive...
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There are some nice hiking trails you can do without any experience and even if you travel on a tight schedule. Look out for the opening hours of the cafeteria!
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