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Hunting Ranch
History:
 Helmi Günzel the father of the current owner Tobias Günzel chose to leave school and go into farming business in 1957 when Ovisume was bought. The farm was initially a cattle farm, however in 1975 Helmi made a dream come true, when he started to bring back game species extinguished in the area, and to reinstate nature. Since than a lot of time, effort and commitment was given to Ovisume, to make it what it is today. Before the independence of Namibia in 1990 Otjimavare-Süd was added to what is today a small paradise.
 Tobias Günzel (born 1968) took over the hunting ranch after the death of his father Helmi in 2004 and will continue with the management of it in the sense of his father. His mother Suse, his brother Kaspar (born 1969), his wife and their three children live on a neighbouring ranch Bornholm. Tobias and Kaspar Günzel are both Master Hunting Guides, who are assisted by their uncle, the brother of their father, Harald Günzel, and other professional hunters as required from time to time.
A pure natural experience even for the non hunting-guest or companion can be enjoyed on Ovisume with the Omurambe Omatako river passing through a beautiful Acacia landscape with palm trees, and Africa’s animals on the plains.
Hunting area and region:
- Area: 150.000 hectares huntable
- Season: 1. February until 30. November
The Hunting ranch and hunting area is situated approximately 450 km / 280 miles north-east of Windhoek, bordering Hereroland and not far from the Etosha National Park. To hunt the occurring game species, it is not necessary to travel to another ranch. The terrain is plane and also very ideal for older hunters. The thorn bush-savanna is divided by the dry Omuramba Omatako River; a fascinating and grandiose scenery. Hunting is done either by stalking or from one of the many lookout points.
How to get there:
There are two routes to be taken to the area. One is a bit shorter but requires more gravel road driving. The roads are however in good condition. It is recommended to phone before traveling to the Hunting Ranch.
1. From Windhoek you take the (B1) for 70 km to Okahandja from Okahandja you have to take the (B1) for 178 km towards Otjiwarongo than with the same (B1) for 110 km to Otavi. At Otavi you have to turnoff with the(B8) to Grootfontein for 96 km. When passing through Grootfontein on the main road towards Rundu, you will get Bank Windhoek on your left hand side and then you must turn in to the right at the next turn-off towards the Grootfontein Airport. From the turn-off you follow the road for 6 km until you get a turn-off to the left, indicating the (D2836) road which will bring you after 54 km to the Entrance of Bornholm-Ovisume, here you have to turn right and after 6 km you will reach us. (~ 560 km/347 miles)
2. From Windhoek you take the (B1) for 70 km to Okahandja. From Okahandja you have to take the (B1) for 148 km towards Otjiwarongo approximately 28 km before Otjiwarongo you will get a turn-off to your right indicating C22 towards Okakarara. When coming to Okakarara you stay on the tar road, which will end approximately 6 km after Okakarara. You will stay on this road the (C42) for approximately 100km until you reach the village of Okongoro. At Okongoro you turn left and follow the (D2836) road which will bring you after 11 km to the entrance of Bornholm-Ovisume, here you have to turn left and after 6 km you will reach us. (~ 450 km/280 miles)
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