Lake OpononoNakambale MuseumThe Grace Church Of All NationsCross of First Baptising in NamibiaRock of Salvation Baptist ChurchOkapya Church
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Ondangwa

Ondangwa is a town in Oshana district, Namibia of about 9,124 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit: 50 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 3 parks. The must-see place is Lake Oponono.

17.9167° S, 15.9500° EPop. 9,124

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km63
Must-see1
Notable7
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lake Oponono, lake near Ondangwa
Must-see

Lake Oponono

Lake · 33 km

Nakambale Museum, museum near Ondangwa
Notable

Nakambale Museum

Museum · 13 km · Oshikoto

Notable

Olukonda National Monument

Monument · 14 km · Oshikoto

Places near Ondangwa by type

All 126 places by distance →

One day from Ondangwa

3 stops, one loop, back by 2:18 pm

112 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ondangwa
  2. Cross of First Baptising in Namibiaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Nakambale Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lake Opononolake · 45 min
  5. Back in Ondangwa
Today’s loopOndangwaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ondangwa?

Lake Oponono (lake, about 33 km), Nakambale Museum (museum, about 13 km), Olukonda National Monument (monument, about 14 km), The Grace Church Of All Nations (church, about 1 km), Cross of First Baptising in Namibia (heritage site, about 27 km), Rock of Salvation Baptist Church (church, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ondangwa?

63 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 3 parks, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest church to Ondangwa?

The Grace Church Of All Nations, about 1 km by road; Rock of Salvation Baptist Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ondangwa?

Olukonda National Monument, about 14 km by road; Olivia Haufiku (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ondangwa?

Start in Ondangwa, visit Cross of First Baptising in Namibia, then Nakambale Museum, then Lake Oponono, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.