Stop 'n Stay Otavi

Stop ’n Stay is a small rest camp at the far end of Otavi, a farming and railway town on the B1 about 360 km north of Windhoek. It’s a no-frills overnight stop, handy if you’re heading for Etosha’s eastern side or up to Tsumeb and Grootfontein (the three towns make up what’s known as the Otavi Triangle). The owners are upfront that the setting isn’t the selling point. Being close to the main road and within walking distance of the town centre is.

What to expect

There are nine double rooms. Two are self-catering with an en-suite bathroom, fridge and microwave, four are en-suite, and three share a bathroom block. Rooms with bathrooms have air conditioning and the others have a portable air cooler. Four campsites all have a power point and a braai, and one has its own bathroom and sink. There’s a pool, a guest kitchen, a laundry sink, free Wi-Fi across the camp and a small shop selling regional produce such as honey and marula oil.

Breakfast starts at 7:30am and can be earlier if you ask the night before. Snacks are available during the day and dinner can be made with notice.

Practical details

• Phone: +264 67 234 495 or +264 81 704 8508. Email stopandstay.otavi@gmail.com.
• Address: 237 Outjo Road, Otavi. At the Fourways fuel station junction on the B1, turn into town towards Outjo, cross the railway line and turn left, then follow the signs.
• Check-in is possible at any hour if you say when you’ll arrive. Check-out by noon.

Good to know

Payment is cash on arrival, or a bank transfer with proof of payment. There are ATMs in town. Sockets are South African three-pin, so bring an adaptor for European plugs. Well-behaved dogs are allowed. The Khorab memorial, marking the 1915 German surrender, is just outside town.

Last updated 7 October 2026. Sources: Stop 'n Stay Otavi, Wikipedia, Otavi.