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Take a trip to Windhoek on your Namibia Vacation
Located in the geographic centre of Namibia is its capital and largest city, Windhoek. Windhoek is a social, economic and cultural centre, serving as the gateway to Namibia and is often the starting point for Namibia safaris that travel through the country.
The town was originally established at the site of a permanent spring known to the indigenous populations and began to develop at a rapid pace after Jonker Afrikaner, captain of the Orlam Afrikaners settled in the area in 1840. Despite this initial success, the years that followed witnessed wars and hostilities resulting in the town being neglected. Windhoek was therefore founded a second time in 1890 by Major Curt von François of the Imperial German Army.
Today, this capital city is famous for its hot springs (the source of its name), as well as for the German architecture and influence felt throughout. Windhoek is considered unique amongst other African cities as it combines a mixture of African life with the infrastructure of a European city. Churches and historical monuments coexist with craft markets and shebeens and Windhoek is home to Namibia’s brewing industry. As more emphasis is being placed on Namibian culture and history like with the construction of the Independence Museum, Windhoek is becoming more than just a safari starting point on a Namibia tour. and is coming into its own as a tourist destination.
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Classic Namibia: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia on a guided journey from Etosha's wildlife-rich plains to the rugged beauty of Damaraland, the Atlantic coast and the soaring dunes of Sossusvlei.
11 days
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Namibia Family Road Trip: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia’s deserts and wildlife on a memorable family road trip.
13 days
From US$9,365/p.p.
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Namibia Adventure: Canyons, Dunes & Deserts
Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, and WindhoekExplore Namibia’s four southern deserts on this small group trip, where surreal dunes, vast canyons, and rich wildlife reveal the country’s raw, rugged beauty.
9 days
From US$3,399/p.p.
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TransKalahari Adventure: Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainTraverse surreal deserts and wildlife-rich parks on this small group journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, spanning South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
21 days
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Classic Namibia: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia on a guided journey from Etosha's wildlife-rich plains to the rugged beauty of Damaraland, the Atlantic coast and the soaring dunes of Sossusvlei.
11 days
From US$9,743/p.p.
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Namibia Family Road Trip: Safari, Coast & Desert
Windhoek, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, and Etosha National ParkDiscover Namibia’s deserts and wildlife on a memorable family road trip.
13 days
From US$9,365/p.p.
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Namibia Adventure: Canyons, Dunes & Deserts
Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, and WindhoekExplore Namibia’s four southern deserts on this small group trip, where surreal dunes, vast canyons, and rich wildlife reveal the country’s raw, rugged beauty.
9 days
From US$3,399/p.p.
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TransKalahari Adventure: Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Kalahari Desert, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainTraverse surreal deserts and wildlife-rich parks on this small group journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, spanning South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
21 days
From US$6,810/p.p.
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The country has such beautiful landscapes, especially the Namib desert. It is the oldest desert in world with the highest sand dunes. Visiting it is a truly unforgettable experience.
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