Windhoek National Park International

Windhoek

 
Description: Windhoek (German «Windhuk») is the capital of Namibia. It is located in the Khomas Region. Windhoek was originally ... more
Windhoek ... inhabited by the Herero, then became the centre of a Nama chief who defeated the Herero in the 19th century. Germany occupied the region in 1885, and it became the seat of colonial rule in 1892, as the capital of the colony of German South-West Africa (Deutsch-Südwestafrika). Until the independence of Namibia was inaugurated in 1990, Windhoek was recognized as the capital of South West Africa as administered by the South African government. It continues today as the capital of the Republic of Namibia.

Newest Review: ... good breakfast and in walking distance to the city centre. (Rossini Str. 3) Windhoek is the perfect place to start a few weeks tour through Namibia. In the jobs you can by everything you need on y our tour and if you want to go to the caprivi strip you can even by your malaria prophylaxis there much cheaper then ... more

 ... in Europe. Besides on a walk around Windhoek you take the chance to the Alte Feste the old headquarter of the so called Schutztruppe (protection troop), the Christus church and the train station a interesting first view of the country. It is important ...more

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chris-afrika
Premium Review Windhoek: The centre of the gem (759 words)
by - written on 23/04/03 (Very useful, 61 readings)
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While Namibia is often called the gem of Africa Windhoek must be the centre should be called the centre of the gem. Most of the tourists will reach Namibia via Windhoek International Airport. These Airport is not only in size different from European airports also the buildings of the airport are something special. If you are unlucky enough to reach the airport around noon prepare to be cooked. The building has got a corrugated iron roof an no aircon and as you are in Africa you need a lot of passion because of the speed of the customs officers. It is very funny to watch other tourist changing from one line to another just to get a bit earlier through customs. You ...  Read the complete review

B-DISE
Premium Review Give Windhoek a break! (1687 words)
by - written on 08/12/01 (Very useful, 138 readings)
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Have you also been wondering how people manage to spend time wasted, rather than exploring to ensure a lasting memory of a city they might never return to? Maybe some day one of you might plan your “Holiday of a Lifetime”. Should this become a reality and your choice fell upon Namibia, you may find yourself arriving at Hosea Kutako International Airport, 40 km outside Windhoek, capital of Namibia. On your way to Windhoek you may experience your first encounter with wildlife which could be a Guinea fowl rushing over the road while fluttering its feathers perpetually. A Warthog could be grazing alongside the road, not disturbed while traffic is passing by, or a ...  Read the complete review

 

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