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Hochfeld

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Practical info — Hochfeld

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

Top up your fuel tank here! This is a crucial stop before heading deeper into the vast, sparsely populated farming plains.
Be prepared for gravel 'dirt roads' stretching in every direction; check your vehicle's tire pressure before leaving town.
Drive with extreme caution at dawn and dusk, as wildlife frequently crosses the roads in this agricultural area.
Do not rely entirely on card machines; internet connections drop, so carry enough cash to buy your supplies.

🍽 Food

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Biltong

The classic air-dried meat. Grab a bag from the local store; it is the excellent savory snack for a long road trip.

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Boerewors

A spiced sausage great for a 'braai' (barbecue). Check the coolers at the general dealer.

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Droëwors

Dried sausage sticks that, like biltong, make for an excellent, mess-free road snack.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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The General Dealer

The main store at the junction is your one-stop-shop for drinks, snacks, and basic farming supplies.

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Local Farm Preserves

Occasionally, you might spot homemade jams, rusks, or preserves sourced directly from surrounding farms on the shelves.

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Savanna Viewpoints

Simply pull over a few kilometers outside the junction to take in the sheer, silent vastness of the Namibian plains.

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Shade at the Store

Sit in the shade near the general store with a cold drink and simply watch the slow, quiet rural life pass by.

Hochfeld is a small rural settlement in the Otjozondjupa Region of north-central Namibia. It is situated in the heart of one of the country's most productive agricultural zones, dominated by large-scale commercial cattle ranching. Geographically, Hochfeld is positioned on the central plateau, which enjoys more moderate temperatures compared to the lower-lying desert regions of the coast and south. The settlement acts as a vital service hub for the surrounding farming community, offering essential facilities such as a police station, a medical clinic, and a small general store. Historically, the region has been integral to the development of Namibia's ranching economy since the colonial era and continues to play a major role in the national beef industry. The expansive, open plains are typical of the thornbush savanna biome and support a diverse array of wildlife, including various antelope species and warthogs. For travelers, Hochfeld serves as a quiet transit point on routes leading toward the northeast of the country or the remote ranches bordering the Kalahari region.

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Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, Sep, Oct.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	25	24	23	20	17	13	13	16	21	24	25	25
Rain mm	87	89	76	46	3	0	0	0	2	18	41	66

Geography

Coordinates

-21.48330, 17.85000

Facts

Hochfeld is located approximately 135 kilometers northeast of Windhoek.
The region is renowned for hosting some of Namibia's premier cattle ranches.
The settlement sits at an average elevation of 1,450 meters.
Hochfeld is accessible via the C31 gravel highway.
The town serves as a significant regional operational base for the Namibian Police.
Many surrounding farms offer professional trophy hunting as a secondary industry.