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Whether you have a keen interest in history, wildlife or adventure or
are simply looking for a comfortable stopover destination, Sylvanette
Guesthouse is the excellent accommodation choice for you. Some ideas of what to do at Sylvanette Guesthouse Where is Sylvanette Guesthouse?
Email Sylvanette Guesthouse enquiries and reservations: booknamibia@madbookings.com A little history... If you have an interest in history, Okahandja is an exciting place to embark on a little historical journey. The name ‘Okahandja’ springs from the Herero language and symbolically describes the place where the rivers meet. The town traditionally is the seat of the Herero nation, a tribe which comprises the second largest population group of Namibia. Although the first missionaries arrived as early as 1844, the town finds its origins back in the late 1800’s when Okahandja became a colonial military base. In 1904 the Herero uprising broke out which led to many bloody battles with the German ‘Schutztruppe’ and cost the Herero tribe great loss to their people. On August 26, 1923, the great herero leader Samuel Maharero was laid to rest here. As Okahandja has once been the seat of the famous chief Maharero, it remains to be of great cultural importance to Hereroes all over the country until today. Each year on August 26 - Hero’s Day- thousands of Herero in traditional attire gather in the small town to commomerate their ancestral chief. Visitors are welcomed to the ceremonious events. This occasion is definitely worth watching! Arts and Crafts Activities in the area A further outdoor activity offered is a day of fishing for Catfish and
Carp on the nearby von Bach Dam. This can be arranged by your hosts. |
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