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Mokuti Etosha
Windhoek, NamibiaActivities travellers enjoyed
Night drives | Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Star gazing | Bush dining | Bird watching
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Windhoek
Windhoek is Namibia's capital, and the night most self-drive trips start or finish.
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Windhoek & Namibia Safaris
A blend of innovative modern design, traditional African themes and old German colonial architecture, Namibia’s capital city lies in the heart of the country’s central highlands in an airy basin surrounded by rolling mountains. It’s one of the safest and most relaxed cities in Southern Africa and, thanks to its international airport, a perfect place to start or finish a Namibian holiday.
Its central location also makes Windhoek both a logical and logistical stopover for those already on the road and heading north to Etosha or west to the Namib and the dunes at Sossusvlei. A good road runs from Windhoek to the coastal resort town of Swakopmund and its enticing array of adventure activities.
Windhoek Accommodation
Accommodation in Windhoek is plentiful: there are many lodges, B&Bs and hotels, and the city’s small size makes it easy to get around. The city centre’s pedestrian precinct has bustling shops and market stalls whose wares are usually displayed on the ground, while the strong café culture of the town makes for great people watching – keep a lookout for Herero women in their traditional dress.
When to visit Windhoek
Windhoek gets quite hot between December and March but thanks to its altitude humidity is low and nights are pleasantly cool. The summer rains can be heavy but evaporation rates are high so it does not stay damp for long. The winter months of May to August can get very cold at night with frost in low lying areas, but the days are warm, sunny and cloudless. Note that temperatures rise steeply during the September – November build-up to the rainy season.
What travellers most enjoyed about Windhoek
Cultural interactions
Food and wine
Where to go
- The baseA city hotel. One night on arrival is the usual plan.
- The pairingSossusvlei to the south or Etosha to the north. They are not a day trip from each other.
When to go
When to go
The city is usable all year. Choose the dates for the dunes or the pan, then fit Windhoek around the flights.
Travel advice
Before you travel
Do not collect a car after a long flight and start a gravel road that evening. The north of the country is the malaria question, not the capital by itself.
Popular tours and safaris in Windhoek
Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.
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Namibia's Desert Flying Safari
7 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Namib Desert | Namibia | Skeleton Coast
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Journey Through Northern Namibia
7 daysHighlights
A rhino outing where this itinerary includes one. Morning and afternoon game drives.
Destinations visited
Etosha | Kaokoveld | Namibia | Skeleton Coast
From KSh1,213,355 to KSh1,872,942 pps
Namibia's Sossusvlei, Damaraland & Kunene Fly-In
7 daysHighlights
Time on foot with a guide.
Destinations visited
Damaraland | Namibia | Sossusvlei
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Guided Namibia 4x4 Safari
9 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Damaraland | Etosha | Namibia | Sossusvlei | Swakopmund
From KSh1,552,237 to KSh2,509,158 pps
Namibia Desert & Community Safari
10 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Damaraland | Kaokoveld | Namibia | Sossusvlei
From KSh3,107,720 pps
Namibia Wildlife, Himbas & Dunes
10 daysHighlights
A visit with a local community.
Destinations visited
Damaraland | Etosha | Namibia | Sossusvlei | Windhoek
From KSh1,557,431 pps
Namibia's Etosha, Damaraland & Sossusvlei Fly-In
10 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Damaraland | Etosha | Namibia | Sossusvlei
From KSh483,654 to KSh636,865 pps
Namibia Family Self-Drive
10 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Damaraland | Etosha | Namibia | Sossusvlei | Swakopmund
Windhoek Accommodation
Accommodation in Windhoek ranges from charming guest houses and modern hotels to affordable city lodges – enough to suit all tastes, budgets and trip types. If you’re looking for a taste of Namibia’s capital city, our selection of Windhoek accommodation is sure to inspire you and will make planning your Namibia holiday so much simpler.
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Game drivesNight drivesGuided walking safarisPrivate vehicle with driverSpecialist guidesCultural visitsConservation projectsStar gazingSleep-out experience available
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Historical toursBird watchingGorilla trackingChimp trackingMonkey trackingRhino trackingWhale watchingTurtle nesting excursionsShark cage diving
Food & Drink
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Aerial activities
Hot air ballooningHelicopter flightsScenic flightsMicro-lightingBungee jumpingSky diving
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Boat excursionsMokoro trailsFishingCanoeingKayakingSailingWind-surfingKite surfingStand-up paddle boardingSurfingWater-skiingWhite-water raftingSnorkellingScuba diving
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Windhoek stays
3 stays. The rate is per person sharing.
- Windhoek, Namibia
From KSh446,000 to KSh1,557,431 pps
Olive Grove Guesthouse
Windhoek, NamibiaActivities travellers enjoyed
Night drives | Game drives | Specialist guides | Star gazing | Bush dining | Bird watching
From KSh866,033 pps
The Weinberg Hotel
Windhoek, NamibiaActivities travellers enjoyed
Night drives | Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Historical tours | Bird watching | Hot air ballooning
Costs
Windhoek is a city rate, the small line on a Namibia quote. The car and the international flight are the ones to read.
International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.