Omaheke

Omaheke is a region in eastern Namibia on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. Its name means "the place of the sandy plains" in the Herero language. The region is a vast cattle-farming area with acacia savannah and red Kalahari sand. The regional capital, Gobabis, is known as the "Wild West" town of Namibia.

The dry winter months (May to October) are best. Summer is hot with occasional afternoon thunderstorms.

Gobabis is on the B6 highway from Windhoek to Botswana's Buitepos border post, a paved road in good condition. Secondary roads are gravel.

• Gobabis — the regional capital, known for cattle farming
• Otjinene — a settlement in the region
• Leonardville — a farming community
• Witvlei — a small town on the B6 highway
• Buitepos — the Botswana border post

High-quality Namibian beef and game meats are regional specialities. Kalahari truffle is a local delicacy.

The Herero people's cattle culture is central to the region's identity. Annual agricultural shows celebrate farming traditions.

• Experience the vast Kalahari landscapes
• Visit cattle farms to learn about Namibian beef production
• Cross into Botswana at Buitepos for onward travel