21 DAYS CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE
DAY 9: Spitzkoppe to Cheetah Park (B / L / D)
Today’s drive takes us further north through the Namibian countryside is to the Cheetah Park - a private farm dedicated to conserving Namibia’s cheetah population. While Cheetah are endangered in Africa, Namibia has a high population of wild, free roaming cheetah who cause immense damage to some of the local farms by hunting their livestock. As such, there are many local farmers who have offered a sanctuary to those that have been trapped, or injured. We get to meet the resident cheetahs, a photo opportunity not to be missed!
HIMBA PEOPLE OF NAMIBIA
An ancient tribe of semi-nomadic pastoralists, many of whom still live and dress according to ancient traditions, the Himba live in scattered settlements throughout the Kunene Region. They are a tall, slender and statuesque people, characterised especially by their proud yet friendly bearing. The homes of the Himba are simple, cone-shaped structures of saplings, bound together with palm leaves and plastered with mud and dung.(http://www.newafricanfrontiers.com)
Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park
This privately owned farm is a refuge for many cheetahs that have become 'problem' animals to the surrounding farms in this area. Namibia has the highest population of wild cheetahs in the world, but due to the damage done by these cats to livestock on farms; many farmers see them as a pest. Our visit here includes viewing a feeding, and when numbers allow, petting of the tame cheetah that has made this her home.
The Otjitotongwe Cheetah rescue was quite nice, and the most basic of the places we stayed in Namibia. The owners, Tollie and Roeleen, said they wanted to give as close to a bush experience as possible and kept the chalets very basic. There was no "electricity" per se...a photocell collected enough power during the day to fuel 2 seven watt bulbs in the room (one at the door the other in the bathroom), but no outlets for charging etc., not enough light to read, and definitely no internet! :) In the afternoon, Roeleen sets a fire in a donkey boiler for hot water that lasts through the night. Contrary to the prior review we had hot showers in the chalet both in the evening and even pretty warm still by morning. In the evenings they light kerosene lamps around the grounds so it looks quite romantic. I loved that it was VERY quiet! This was a nice contrast following the crowds of Okaukuejo Camp. - Karlitos (Tripadvisor)
Hyun-min Jeong
2008. 03. 11
Kamanjab Area, Namibia
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