# Things to see in Okahandja (Namibia): 6 places and when to go

> Okahandja is a town in Namibia, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Nature (2), Wildlife (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Okahandja Military Museum and Rheinish Mission Church. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In December there are 13 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/okahandja/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-11
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Namibia · -21.9796, 16.91
- **Places:** 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/naturaleza/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/fauna/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/museos/) (1) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/espiritual/) (1) · Food and drink (1) · Hot springs (1)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** WDH Windhoek, 80 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Okahandja

The places in and around Okahandja, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Okahandja Military Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/military-museum/): Military museum in Okahandja · 661 m
- [Rheinish Mission Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/rheinische-missionskirche/): Church in Okahandja; declared site of national monument in Namibia · 1.1 km
- [AB InBev](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/ab-inbev/): Brewery · 2.0 km
- [Gross Barmen Hot Spring](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/gross-barmen-hot-spring/): Hot spring · 22 km
- [Ovitoto Conservancy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/ovitoto-conservancy/): Protected area · 24 km
- [Von Bach Recreation Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/von-bach-recreation-resort/): Protected area · 7.8 km

## When to go to Okahandja

The best time to visit Okahandja is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 13 h 12 |
| February | Possible | 12 h 44 |
| March | Possible | 12 h 09 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 29 |
| May | Best time | 10 h 57 |
| June | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| July | Best time | 10 h 47 |
| August | Best time | 11 h 15 |
| September | Best time | 11 h 53 |
| October | Best time | 12 h 31 |
| November | Possible | 13 h 04 |
| December | Possible | 13 h 20 |

In December there are 13 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 40. In April, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.

When to go to Namibia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Okahandja

The nearest main airport is Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH, Windhoek), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around Namibia (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-21.9796%2C16.91)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-21.9796%2C16.91)

## Other towns nearby

- [Windhoek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/windhoek/): 22 places · 68 km
- [Swakopmund](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/swakopmund/): 11 places · 256 km

And all of Namibia, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Okahandja?

The best known: [Okahandja Military Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/military-museum/), [Rheinish Mission Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/namibia/rheinische-missionskirche/). In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Okahandja?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In December there are 13 h 20 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 40.

### How do you get to Okahandja?

The nearest main airport is Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), 80 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-21.9796%2C16.91) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Okahandja as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).