Casa Forno Country Hotel

Casa Forno is a small hotel in Otjiwarongo, the town on the B1 about 250 km north of Windhoek where many people break the drive to Etosha. It was made by joining three houses on Ramblers Road, a few minutes on foot from the town centre. The draw for a lot of guests is the restaurant, which locals use too, so you get a proper dinner without having to drive anywhere after a long day on the road.

What to expect

There are 15 en-suite rooms with air-conditioning that heats as well as cools, satellite TV, a fridge and tea and coffee things. Rooms come as singles and doubles, executive rooms with a king-size bed, and family rooms with two three-quarter beds and a sleeper couch. Breakfast is a buffet and is included.

The restaurant is open all day, bakes its own breads and has a pizza oven. The menu is à la carte with daily specials, game dishes such as oryx and kudu, and vegetarian options. You can eat inside by the fireplace, on the stoep or in the garden, which has a children’s play area. Henri’s Pub is the bar.

Practical details

• Address: 21 Ramblers Road, Otjiwarongo.
• Phone +264 67 304 504, email res1@cestsibonhotel.com (the address belongs to its partner hotel, C’est Si Bon).
• Secure parking on site and Wi-Fi throughout.
• It also hosts conferences, with seven venues seating from 10 to 60 people.

Good to know

Your hosts are Hendri and Ronelle. The Cheetah Conservation Fund, the crocodile farm on the edge of town and the Waterberg Plateau Park are all within reach for a day before you carry on north.

Last updated 7 October 2026. Sources: Casa Forno Country Hotel, Casa Forno Country Hotel, Casa Forno Country Hotel, Casa Forno Country Hotel, Wikivoyage.