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The farm 'Okosongomingo,' home to Waterberg Guest Farm, has been in the Schneider-Waterberg family since 1909. Your host, Harry Schneider-Waterberg, a third-generation German Namibian, proudly continues the family tradition of cattle farming.

Okosongomingo remains a fully operational cattle farm, breeding Santa Gertrudis, a cattle breed originating from Texas and imported by Harry’s dad in the late 60s. These cattle have proven to be hardy and exceptionally well-adapted to Namibia's dry climate. The farm has also earned a reputation for breeding wild Arabian horses.

The cattle ranch 'Okosongorningo'. has been in the Schneider-Waterberg family since 1909.

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A FARM IN
AFRICA

Farm history

The ranch 'Okosongomingd, on which the Waterberg Guest Farm is located, has been in the Schneider-Waterberg family since 1909 and your host, Harry Schneider-Waterberg, a third generation German Namibian, carries on the family tradition of cattle forming.

Okosongomingo is still a fully operational cattle form breeding Santo Gertrudis, a cattle breed originating from Texas in the late 60's, which has proven itself as hardy and extremely well adopted to Namibia's dry climate. The form has also gained a reputation for its breeding of wild Arabian horses.

The cattle ranch 'Okosongorningo'. has been in the Schneider-Waterberg family since 1909.

A FARM IN
AFRICA

Farm history

The ranch 'Okosongomingd, on which the Waterberg Guest Farm is located, has been in the Schneider-Waterberg family since 1909 and your host, Harry Schneider-Waterberg, a third generation German Namibian, carries on the family tradition of cattle forming.

Okosongomingo is still a fully operational cattle form breeding Santo Gertrudis, a cattle breed originating from Texas in the late 60's, which has proven itself as hardy and extremely well adopted to Namibia's dry climate. The form has also gained a reputation for its breeding of wild Arabian horses.

The cattle ranch 'Okosongorningo'. has been in the Schneider-Waterberg family since 1909.

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Waterberg Guest Farm is conveniently situated just off the main road, halfway between Namibia's capital, Windhoek, and the world-famous Etosha National Park. It is the perfect place for your first or last stop.

Whether you’re looking to unwind after your flight and start your Namibian adventure well-rested, or to reflect on your journey through Namibia before heading home, Waterberg Guest Farm offers the perfect setting.

To fully enjoy the variety of activities we offer, we recommend staying for at least two nights. Additionally, our 1,400-metre compacted soil airstrip accommodates fly-in guests. The nearest town, Otjiwarongo, is just 63 kilometres away from Waterberg Guest Farm.

Some of the farm Operations have been modernized, others remain the same.

Your host Harry Schneider-Waterberg with a heard of Santa Getrudis cattle.

Waterberg Guest Farm forms the nucleus of the Waterberg Conservancy, which includes the Waterberg Plateau Park - a combined area of over 180 000 hectares - committed to the conservation of flora, fauna and fragile ecosystems that are fast disappearing across Africa. A substantial area of both the Waterberg' and 'Small Waterberg. p!ateous lie within the boundaries of Waterberg Guest farm.

This area is home to an incredible variety of free-roaming Namibian wildlife - from the majestic leopard and the cheetah to the wily jackal, herds of antelope such as the eland, kudu and orys, the graceful little steenbok. klipspringer and tiny dik-dik.

Our guests are pampered in o style befitting the spectacular surroundings. Apart from comfortable en-suite rooms, guests can also soak up the atmosphere of the unspoilt African bush in our secluded bush bungalows - situated about 160 metres from the main homestead. Built entirely of natural materials from the surrounding mountains, they offer all the modern amenities wrapped up in good old-fashioned romance!

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Okosongomingo is still a fully operational cattle farm breeding Santa Gertrudis, a cattle breed originating from Texas in the late 60’s, which has proven itself as hardy and extremely well adapted to Namibia’s dry climate. The farm has also gained a reputation for its breeding of wild Arabian horses.

Waterberg Guest Farm is conveniently situated just off the main road, halfway between Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, and the world-famous Etosha National Park. It is the perfect place for your first or last stop.

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Here you can relax from your flight to set off on your tour around Namibia well-rested or you can let your experiences of your travels through Namibia sink in before going home.

Ideally guests should stay two nights, in order to take advantage of the various activities we offer. We also have a 1 400 metre compacted soil airstrip on the ranch to cater for fly-in guests. The nearest town, Otjiwarongo, is 63 kilometres from Waterberg Guest Farm.

 

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Waterberg Guest Farm forms the nucleus of the Waterberg Conservancy, which includes the Waterberg Plateau Park – a combined area of over 180 000 hectares -committed to the conservation of flora, fauna and fragile ecosystems that are fast disappearing across Africa. A substantial area of both the ‘Waterberg’ and ‘Small Waterberg’ plateaus lie within the boundaries of Waterberg Guest Farm.

This area is home to an incredible variety of free-roaming Namibian wildlife – from the majestic leopard and the cheetah to the wily jackal, herds of antelope such as the eland, kudu and oryx, the graceful little steenbok, klipspringer and tiny dik-dik.

The cattle ranch `Okosongomingo; has been in the Schneider-Waterberg family since 1909.

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149 Farm Okosongomingo
Otjiwarongo District Namibia

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TEL: +264817514866
EMAIL: [email protected]