How to Find Hotels in Windhoek, Namibia

Windhoek, Namibia is found in southern Africa. As the previous capital of South West Africa before independence, Namibia has splendid examples of colonial architecture and great numbers of wildlife in its outlying fields.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Plane tickets
• Passport
• Camera
• Luggage
• Rental car
• Hotel reservation
• Computer
• Map
• Credit card

Know Your Destination

1. Stay with the crowd. Windhoek is the capital of Namibia.
2. Get a look at the German influence. Windhoek was previously a German colony.
3. Go way up high. Namibia is located in the central highlands in an airy basin.
4. Bring warm-weather clothes. Hot weather is common between December and February.

Travel to Windhoek

5. Fly to Namibia's only international airport, located in Windhoek.
6. Get on a luxury bus to get to Windhoek from other points in Namibia.

Go From Place to Place

7. Walk in Windhoek's center to enjoy Independence Avenue.
8. Travel on a bus with direct overnight service from Windhoek to Cape Town.
9. Get a bus from Windhoek's public transportation system for travel within the city.
10. Book a flight on Air Namibia to travel within the country from Windhoek.
11. Travel by rail around the country. Go on a luxury express train across the dunes.

Choose Accommodations

12. To book accommodations, contact City of Windhoek at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
13. Get a room a few miles out of the city for a view of roaming game. Resorts will cost $200 and upwards per night.
14. Book a room in Windhoek for your budget holiday. Rates per night can be quite low, well below $50.
15. Find mid-priced bed and breakfast accommodations for between $80 and $160 a night.
16. Try an up-market guesthouse to enjoy Windhoek to its fullest.

Seek Out Tourist Destinations

17. Enjoy a beer from Windhoek's extensive brewery.
18. Go to Alte Feste Fort, where the National Museum is now located. It has displays which emphasize Namibia's struggle for freedom and independence.
19. Walk from Luderitz Avenue to visit the park and see a beautiful view of Parliament.
20. Try some exotic African dishes close to your centrally-located accommodations.
21. Use Windhoek as a perfect base for planning your Namibian travel into smaller towns and the countryside.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, try Windhoek. It has a very calm atmosphere.
• A tourist visa is not required for stays up to three months for U.S. citizens, U.K. citizens, Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders. Visa requirements may vary, so check prior to travel.
• An international driver's license is required to drive in Namibia.
• Be careful when visiting Khomasdal and Katatura. Taking a guided tour is recommended in these areas.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.