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In the Central Highlands of Namibia you will
find the small, German-influenced city of Windhoek. This is
Namibia’s capital and is surrounded by hills and mountains. You
can see the German influence everywhere, from the architecture to the
to the food and beer. Polony and sauerkraut are among local menu
favourites throughout the city. The people are friendly and unimposing,
with some of the most distinctive being the women of the Herero tribe.
These women are the region’s cattle herders and can be seen
wandering around in their voluminous Victorian-style dresses and
colourful headgear. There is, however, a large ethnic mix in the city
– there is a constant mix of Owambo, Kavango, Herero, Damara and
Caprivian people, all hustling together with the Nama, San and
Europeans. The town can be a bustle of activity but after working hours
you can expect quiet and stillness.
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Places to Visit in Windhoek
Christuskirche is considered to be
Windhoek’s most recognizable landmark. The German Lutheran
building can be found atop a traffic island at the top of Fidel Castro
Street. The beautiful architecture is a combination of neo-Gothic and
Art Nouveau styles, and has many people coming to admire the sandstone
masterpiece. The Daan Viljoen Game Park is another great tourist
attraction. Situated just west of Windkoek, the park contains no
seriously dangerous animals, which means that you are free to walk
through the area and admire the various buck, zebra, warthogs and
wildebeests. In the centre of the Post St Mall, one can find a display
of meteorites. These meteorites all come from the famous Gibeon meteor
shower that saw more that 21 tonnes of boulders being deposited around
Gibeon in southern Namibia. With its Germanic influence, Namibia
Breweries is worth a visit. Previously the home of Windhoek Lager, the
brewery now offers tours by appointment on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are also a number of “arty”
destinations in Windhoek, including the National Art Gallery, the Owela
(State) Museum, the National Museum of Namibia and the National Theatre
of Namibia.
Airports in Windhoek
The 2 main airports in Windhoek are Eros
Airport (aka Windhoek Eros Airport) about 5 kilometers outside of
Windhoek, and Namibia’s only international Airport, Hosea Kutako
International Airport about 45 kilometers east of Windhoek.
Airlines from South Africa to
Windhoek
British Airways, South African Airways and Air
Namibia all fly direct from South Africa to Windhoek.
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