Highlights of Namibia

Windhoek

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Windhoek, meaning ‘windy corner’, is Namibia’s capital and the usual point of arrival and departure into the country. In a pleasant and convenient central position surrounded by the Auas and Eros mountains, Windhoek has a growing population but is still relatively small at around 300,000 people. The architecture is German and South African-inspired, with a well organised layout. It offers a mixture of the modern and traditional, with sophisticated international fashion boutiques, traditional African clothing and gemstone shops, pavement markets selling wood carvings, jewellery and other arts and crafts.

There are several 19th and 20th century German historical buildings of interest such as the Alte Feste, railway station, Tintinpalast, the Turnhalle and Gathemann House. Other places of interest include the National Botanical Garden, National Theatre of Namibia, Meteorite Fountain and the Warehouse Theatre.

As well as the usual steak houses, pubs and coffee bars, Windhoek has a wide range of à la carte menu restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. Namibian beers can be sampled at various beer gardens, such as the famous Joe’s Beerhouse, which is also a restaurant specialising in game dishes.

Windhoek has a good range of comfortable accommodation choices, mainly guesthouses. Our favourites include the Galton House, The Elegant Farmstead, Olive Grove and The Olive Exclusive Boutique Hotel.

Accommodation Near

Windhoek

Olive Grove Guesthouse

A lovely welcoming guesthouse situated close to Windhoek’s city centre

The Olive Exclusive

Luxurious all-suite boutique hotel with beautiful views over the olive trees towards the Windhoek Mountains

Rivendell Guesthouse

A small, welcoming bed and breakfast a short walk from Windhoek’s city centre

Galton House

Situated in an upmarket residential area of Windhoek, Galton House offers quiet charm and easy comfort

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