Windhoek & Surrounds
Windhoek is often the starting or finishing point to a holiday in Namibia. It accommodates an estimated 240,000 inhabitants, representing an ethnic cross section of Namibia. Indigenous groups include the Owambo, Herero, Damara, Nama, Kavango, Caprivians, Bushmen, Tswana and Basters, as well as Germans, Afrikaners and other international groups.
Pulsing with life, opportunity and a sparkle of adventure, Windhoek is a multicultural city characterised by tranquil co-existence and enough lebensraum for all its citizens. Visitors can enjoy the best of both worlds like the more European-style culture and comforts offered in the city, to the vivid drumbeats of Africa in its environs.
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Suggested Accommodation
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Olive Grove Guesthouse
Olive Grove offers upmarket accommodation situated close to Windhoek city centre in a quiet, peaceful area. Each room has a large veranda with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. The open-air lounge, spa bath, plunge pool and tranquil garden all invite you to unwind and relax under Namibia’s open skies. The inside lounge is tastefully decorated, with comfortable chairs and a fireplace to relax in front of. The stunning open plan kitchen creates a homely feel while providing tasty meals. Each of the 11 rooms cater for every need, and the emphasis remains one of simplicity and elegance.
Okonjima Lodge
Home to the Africat Foundation, Okonjima Lodge offers various accommodation options. The Main Camp consists of 10 double en-suite rooms overlooking the lush gardens. There is a secluded swimming pool at hand to refresh yourself after a day of game activities, and meals are hearty and delicious. The luxury Bush Camp at Okonjima is situated 3km away from the Main Camp on the edge of a wilderness area. Accommodation is in 8 luxury thatched African-style chalets with a mini-bar, telephone, private safe, a queen-size bed as well as a 3/4 bed in each chalet. The front 180° of canvas paneling can be rolled up for a spectacular view. Camping is also available in Okonjima’s exclusive camp site. Activities include cheetah tracking on foot, leopard tracking, spectacular birding and Bushman’s trail.
Waterberg Guest Farm
Situated at the foot of the majestic Waterberg Plateau in northern Namibia is the magnificent Waterberg Guest Farm, a 42,000 hectare paradise of natural African savannah. Waterberg Guest Farm forms the nucleus of the Waterberg Conservancy, which includes the Waterberg Plateau Park - a combined area of over 180 000 hectares - committed to the conservation of flora, fauna and fragile ecosystems that are fast disappearing across Africa. The original 1930s manager’s house was converted into a guesthouse with 4 double and twin rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. All rooms have toilets, showers and basins (one of the rooms also has an additional bathtub), and all rooms have their own private entrance leading out to a veranda. |
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Windhoek has two airports: Eros on its outskirts for smaller craft, and the Windhoek International Airport 42km east of the city. A number of international airlines operate to and from Windhoek. Air charters and helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft rentals are also available. Windhoek’s three main access roads (from Rehoboth, Gobabis and Okahandja) are tarred according to ‘the all-weather high standard specification’. |
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