Visitors Portal

General Information

The town of Okahandja has a main road with shops, a Medical Centre, Private Hospital, Standard Bank, Spar grocery store, Woerman grocery store, restaurants and Service Stations. There are numerous small businesses selling hardware supplies, electronics, haberdashery, furniture and more.

There are ATM’s also available in town at the Shell Service Station, Spar, along the main road near the Medical Centre and at the Engen Service Station.

The Wood Carvers Market is located near the Engen Service Station and is filled with curios for you to buy. There is a second Woodcarvers Market on the entrance to the town on the south side opposite the Shell Service Station.

The Okahandja Shopping Centre is located west of the town.
There is a large selection of shops available selling home accessories, computer sales and services, cosmetics, electronics, cellphone accessories, clothing and shoes, a hairdresser, take aways, two internet service providers and more.

There are three banks in the centre First National Bank, Bank Windhoek and Nedbank, along with numerous ATM’s in the centre.

There are two doctor’s consulting rooms and a chemist, should you require medical supplies.

Across the road from the shopping centre is an Engen Service Station.

The Okahandja Shopping Centre is located on the D1972 road which also leads to the B1 highway and the Gross Barmen Hot Springs Resort.

Historical Sites & Attractions

Okahandja is filled with historical sites.

Moordkoppie

Rheinische Missionskirche

Heritage Site

Herero Cemetry

Herero Graves

Mbangura Woodcarvers Craft Market

The Mubangura Woodcarvers Market sells a variety of wood crafts, baskets, handmade wooden furniture, batiks, bead crafts, stone carvings and clay pots. The market is a treasure trove of souvenirs to remind you of your travels in Namibia.

Gross Barmen Resort

Gross Barmen Resort is located 27.9 kms from Okahandja on the D1972 road. Situated on the banks of a tributary of the Swakop River. The resort is the ideal place for people of all ages and for day trips as well as long stay overs.

Rows of palm trees, green lawns and walking routes make for a leisurely stay.

Gross Barmen Resort facilities include a spa, wellness and fitness and a gym. The main attraction of the resort is the health and hydro/chemical spa centre, with thermal springs and a full range of treatments, massages and health activities for relaxation.

There are luxurious chalets and a restaurant.

Von Bach Dam Resort

The Von Bach Dam Resort is 9.6kms from Okahandja and offers accommodation overlooking the dam and a restaurant. The resort is also available for day visitors.