Windhoek – The Capital of Namibia

A pretty little town filled with the air of European appeal await all who travel to Windhoek. The capital city is located almost exactly in the middle of Namibia and is watched over by both the mighty Auas and Eros mountain ranges.

Many of the city’s streets are lined with the memories of a bygone era and the tall German architecturally influenced buildings nestle seamlessly between the Eurocentric sprawl of sidewalk cafes, bustling shops, bakeries, and chocolatiers. As a pedestrian precinct, many places of interest may be easily accessed and reached simply by strolling through the city’s centre.

Windhoek might be a quaint little town and the gateway to all things Namibia, but the city has some unique jewels to offer its guests. Within the city; cultural and historical allure surrounds sites such as Christuskirche, Tintenpalast and Alte Feste Museum.

A blend of cosmopolitan flair and leisure buzzes through the Kalahari Casino, and the Windhoek Golf and Country Club is home to a world-class championship 18-hole golf course; boasting activities such as tennis, flight excursions, brewery tours, and tandem skydiving.

The best season to visit Windhoek

Windhoek has a climate that is semi-arid. July to September is generally classified as the dry season with mild temperatures rarely dropping below 0 during night fall.

Rainy season peaks in January to March and during this time, days are very hot, humid and wet. April to June and October to December are generally pleasant with mild temperatures and little rainfall.

Accessing Windhoek

Mainly serviced by Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek has many chartered flights to Eros Airport as well. Flights are scheduled daily to Windhoek from London, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Maun.

Advice from Safari Russ:

“The capital city of Namibia and central hub for travel in this vast country, Windhoek is probably one of the least appealing places in the whole country. If you don’t have an option, then an overnight stay is still bearable but don’t expect much more than a comfortable place to rest and relax between long journeys by road or charter flights from Eros and Windhoek International Airport.”