Okapuka Ranch - located 30 km
north of Windhoek, Namibia's capital. Offers day tours, lion feeding, game
drives.
1986...was the year, when
14000 ha of land changed owners hands; it was the time, when Fritz and Monika Flachberger purchased the plains 30 km North of Windhoek, afoot the Otjihavera Mountains.
A few cattle and a farmhouse built in 1917, were the main attractions of the
area. Little did one know, back then, what a vision and true pioneers' spirit
would still accomplish.
1987...cattle was gradually faded out and gave way to the first game in
the area. The same year saw the end of construction works at the mountain lodge,
which, with its' 4 rooms, conference facility, wooden adorned bar lounge and
open fire place, is granting the visitor a breathtaking view of the spectacular
landscape stretching towards the horizon.
The "Hyena bar", info@namibweb.comved from wood of the Camel thorn tree and located along the
edge of a huge thatch roof dome, offers a noble range of ancient sherries,
divine brandies and selected wines. It is pleasure pure, to sit and watch the
bush rising
towards the mountains, while enjoying a favourite drink - to get together prior
to a meal, or afterwards, or simply to relax and to enjoy the scenery at any
time.
The restaurant, separated from the bar by a water- and rock cascade, offers a
variety of specialties; unusual local game dishes, creative starters and naughty
desserts - all prepared with the particular touch of the settlers' cooking
philosophy,
and as such, according to recipes handed down from generation to generation.
Sampling our cuisine, one will find the cozy, candle-lit atmosphere centering
around the open fire place, while, at the same time, gazing across the green
grass of the park, relishing the dreamlike view of antelope herds grazing.
Set along the edge of the park are 16 thatched roof rooms, specially designed to
ensure comfort and luxury, while remaining almost invisible from a distance, as
great architectural care has been taken to blend the rooms in with the
surrounding bush.
Equipped with en-suite bathroom/ toilet, telephone, coffee making facilities,
mini bar fridge and open terrace, the rooms' walls are adorned with paintings by
the well renowned artist von Aschenborn, and tastefully laid out carpets, made
from wool of the local Karakul sheep, evoke the grandeur of times long gone by.
Another 4 rooms with balcony form part of the mountain lodge. Furnished with
cane and wall to wall info@namibweb.compets, the rooms feature en-suite bathrooms with toilet/
shower, satellite TV and all other facilities of the Park rooms. A bonus of
course, is the spectacular view of the African landscape below, gently rolling
towards the horizon.
A king and his kingdom
in a world of excitement, adventure and spirit ...
Gently rolling plains and bush land savannah extend towards the
horizon. The land afoot the Otjihavera mountains is home to a large variety of
birds and mammals. Herds of antelope roam the bush, the hooves of Zebra and
Giraffe pound the soil, rhinoceroses hide in the dense grass, and in deep,
mystical blue waters, reflecting the purple and orange sky, crocodiles hold
their own. The air vibrates, as the majestic roar echoes from the plains, as
here, at Okapuka, the lion is the king of beasts - as untamed and wild as Africa
itself.
In such terrain, Okapuka is offering a multitude of activities for its' visitors
to experience. Most of the tours are conducted under the guidance of experienced
Rangers, who will gladly share their knowledge of Africa's Fauna and Flora. Some
of the activities however, are for visitors to attempt on their own. But
whatever the tour, whichever the choice, it is there to be enjoyed!
Rates per night: on request
Accommodation per
room per night, bed and breakfast
