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Ondangwa and Oshakati Namibia

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Makalani Palms along the roadside north of Oshakati

Makalani Palms along the roadside north of Oshakati 

Over half the population of Namibia live in the northern region of the country and Oshakati is the commercial centre of Ovamboland. The post independence boom in this area has, and continues at an alarming rate. You'll notice that there is no photo-graph of Oshakati or Ondangwa which is some 30km south, that's because I couldn't find anything that I found attractive about the place. The main road runs through the centre of the town and every business from the major banks and supermarkets to the hut on the side of the road selling second hand motor spares want some of the action. I found it to be ugly. The road possibly experiences the highest traffic density in the country and is best avoided at peak rush hours.

Oshana Region
17º75'S - 16º00'E
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If you're a business person, then this is the place to make money and they now have hotels and guest houses to accommodate you, many of which are 'little oasis' and a welcoming escape from the hectic and often jumbled lifestyle of the town. However, if you're a tourist looking for relaxation or a piece of Namibia's aesthetic beauty then you would be wise to avoid the towns of Ovamboland. The local beauty lays in the countryside. You'll see plenty of Makalani Palms alongside the road, but still keep your eyes carefully on the road, because in this part of Namibia you'll find plenty of livestock wandering around on them.

Cattle Kuka shop

Kuka shop

Road-side bargains

Road-side bargains

Livestock on the road beware

Livestock on the roads.. Beware

 

The roadside settlements are littered with Kuka Shops. These sell beer and refreshments and provide the local 'nightlife'.

 

You'll see Ngumi cattle with their distinctive horns grazing alongside the road, and I came across the above young salesman who was selling this large traditional storage basket that the locals use as 'mahango (corn) pantries'

 

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