Start and end your safari in Windhoek, Namibia’s Capital.
You’ll find hotels of all standards, restaurants for
various tastes and souvenir shops as well as street markets.
There are plenty of opportunities to spend one or two days!
Surrounded by the impressive Auas and Eros Mountains,
about 1,650 m above sea level lies Windhoek, the
capital of Namibia.
Independence Avenue in the heart of the city with fountains and
walkways, modern shops, cafés and beergardens provides a pleasant
ambience of tranquility. The city is considerably enhanced by
stately historic buildings in the German architectural style: The seat
of the government, known as the Tintenpalast, the Christuskirche,
the white walled Alte Feste, once a fort – now a museum, reflects
some of the history of the country.
New skyscrapers giving evidence of development and active building on the
independent future of Namibia. Windhoek is an ideal arrival point from
which to start your safari.
Windhoek Country Club Resort At the Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino, luxury is
the standard. Every entertainment you could want is available
right here.
The 4-star hotel is located a mere 4 minutes from Eros Airport
and about 5 minutes from the city. A regular shuttle bus to the city
center enables you to reach the various curio and jewelry shops
without driving. Activities include a superb swimming pool with pool
bar, a tennis court, an 18-hole golf course and a casino, where you
may want to try your luck at poker, roulette, blackjack or 290 slots.
Gourmets delight in the Kokerboom and Terrace Restaurant with
ample buffets, Namibian venison and fresh Atlantic seafood.
All 152 rooms are en-suite and offer the whole variety from
single to double, family units and suites.
Kalahari Sands Hotel The recently refurbished cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino
caters for both business visitors and tourists.
It is located right in the heart of the city. Activities include a gym,
sauna, rooftop pool and an elegant casino with high standards. The
informal Dunes Restaurant with its terrace overlooking Independence
Avenue offers a superb buffet catering for all kinds of tastes:
Chinese, Italian and South African. All 173 guest rooms are air conditioned
with en-suite bathrooms, TV and direct telephone.
