Place to visit
Okongoro Conservancy, Namibia: what it is and when to go
Okongoro Conservancy is a protected area in Namibia. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In December there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 55. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Namibia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- WVB Walvis Bay(Rooikop), 529 km as the crow flies
- Website
- nacso.org.na
- Coordinates
- -18.25243, 14.12753
What it is and where
Okongoro Conservancy is a protected area in Namibia.
Its coordinates are -18.25243, 14.12753; the nearest main airport is Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB, Walvis Bay(Rooikop)), 529 km as the crow flies. How to get around Namibia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Namibia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Okongoro Conservancy is April to October.
- JanPossible12:59
- FebPossible12:36
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:35
- MayBest time11:08
- JunBest time10:55
- JulBest time11:00
- AugBest time11:23
- SepBest time11:54
- OctBest time12:26
- NovPossible12:53
- DecPossible13:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Okongoro Conservancy has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Namibia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Namibia
To enter Namibia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Accommodation in Etosha and Sossusvlei, well in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Namibia checklist. Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD), pegged to the South African rand, which is also accepted; plugs: Type D and M · 220 V · 50 Hz (the chunky South African plug: you need a dedicated adapter); emergencies: 10111 police · 112 from a mobile · 911 private ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Okongoro Communal ConservancyProtected area17 km
- Otjindjerese ConservancyProtected area24 km
- Otjombande ConservancyProtected area27 km
- Otuzemba ConservancyProtected area29 km
- Okatjandja KozomenjeProtected area32 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Namibia guide.
More in Namibia: Nature
- Richtersveld: desert in South Africa
- Hoba meteorite
- Chobe National Park: national park in Botswana
- Namib-Naukluft National Park: national park in Namibia
- Ruacana Falls
- Augrabies Falls National Park: national park in the Northern Cape, South Africa
Every Namibia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Okongoro Conservancy?
It is a protected area in Namibia.
When is the best time to visit Okongoro Conservancy?
April to October. In December there are 13 h 05 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 55.
How do you get to Okongoro Conservancy?
The nearest main airport is Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB), 529 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Namibia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Namibia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Okongoro Communal Conservancy, Otjindjerese Conservancy, Otjombande Conservancy. The rest is in the Namibia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature168 places for nature in Namibia, from Richtersveld to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.