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Windhoek Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Abdul R. Windhoek is the capital of Namibia. With a population of less than 200,000 you would only call it a city by Namibian standards. It is quite a laidback, clean and easy going place. There are a few sights, good restaurants and lively bars. In short it is a great place to start exploring Namibia. Set at the geographical heart of Namibia , Windhoek serves as the road and rail crossroads and the nerve center of the country's business and commerce. At first glance Windhoek looks clean and pretty but a little dull, and dry, empty mountains surrounding it seem much more interesting. By Namibian standards it's a big town about 170,000 people live here. But town is in the word, rather than city, for this clean, new-looking capital; even the old buildings look new, as there's almost no rainfall to make them decay. But, like most southern African cities, Windhoek has a distinct life and culture that becomes more fascinating the more time you spend there. Two excellent backpackers will be willing to drive you free of charge from the main Intercape bus stop to their doorstep. All you need to do is to step off the bus and look for people holding signs for the Cardboard Box or Camellion. Just outside of town Namibia Wildlife Resorts operates the Daan Viljoen Resort. ____________Sights Edit This [Add Sight] Tsumeb Mining Museum Edit This type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Christuskirche Edit This Windhoek’s best-recognised landmark, the German Lutheran Christuskirche, stands on a traffic island at the top of Peter Muller Strasse. type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] National Gallery Edit This The national Gallery (061) 231160), on the corner of Robert Mugabe Ave and John Meinert Strasse, contains a permanent collection of works reflecting Namibia’s historical and natural heritage. It also hosts visiting exhibition. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Kaiserliche Realschule Edit This type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] __________History Edit This Windhoek has only existed for just over a century. The modern name Windhoek, or 'windy corner', was corrupted from the original 'Winterhoek' during the German colonial occupation. At the time, it became the headquarters for the German Schutztruppe, which was ostensibility charged with brokering peace between the warring Herero and Nama. For over 10 years around the turn of the century, Windhoek served as the administrative capital of German South West Africa. ________Practical Information Edit This [Add Practical address] Medical Services Edit This In the Telephone Directory, Doctors are listed under Medical DR. Rabie and Retief, Tel: 061 237213 near the corner of John Meinert Strasse and Stubel Strasse. Medi-City Hospital, Tel: 061 222687, on the Holidor Streetin Eros. State Hospital, Tel: 061 3039111; or Goverment Clinic on Robert Mugabe Avenue near John Meinert Strasse. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Useful Addresses Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Banks and Forex Bureaus Edit This Any of the several banks in the city center can exchange foreign currency cash and traveler's cheques into Namibia dollars. There is no black market in Windhoek and outside of banking hours your only options are the hotels or the international airport. Top type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _________Getting Around Edit This Windhoek's city center is compact and as easy to get around on foot as by car-easier during morning and evening rush hours. The main car park is on Independence Avenue, next to the Tourist Information Center. Radio Taxis, City Courier, and White Rhino Radio Taxis, are all reliable companies; the taxi rank is at the Grab a Phone bus terminal on Independence Avenue. Getting out to Khomasdal and Katatura by minibus taxi costs a fraction of the price of a regular taxi. Minibuses leave from the big car park below Post Street Mall. However, security in the Katatura taxi ranks id dodgy; women should certainly not do it alone, nor even men after dark. If you are going to a nightclub in either place, take a taxi to the door. Bikes are handy for those staying in Windhoek west or Klein Windhoek. Hire from Le Trip, at the shop 39 Wernhill Park, or African Cycles. [Add Local transport mode] Car rental Edit This Good deals for ordinary cars can be had from the following small car hire companies including; Tempest, Kalahari, Camping Car Hire, Windhoek Engineering Car Hire, Asco, Odyssey, Getaway and Econo. Fully equipped four by fours can be hired from East End Land Rover, Kalahari, Camping Car Hire, Kessler four by four, Rent-a- Safari, Namibzoni and Pegasus. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Post offices and Telecommunications Edit This The Post Office is on Independence Avenue next to Verwoerd Park. International calls can be made at Telecommunications Office, practically next door to the post office. The Post office is opened daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Federal Express, Tel: 061 264777 is at 5he Jeppe St. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _________Getting There Edit This International flights arrive at Windhoek's International Airport, about 40km west of the city. Shuttle buses run between the airport and the bus terminal on Independence Avenue, connecting with all major flights. There is a taxi rank at the airport, but it is much cheaper to use a small company in the city. Domestic flights and flights from other southern African countries arrive at Eros Airport, about 10km south of town. Buses and taxis connect the airport with the main taxi rank and bus station knows about shuttles to Eros airport. The Wind hoek bus terminal is located along Independence Ave. Intercape Mainliner, Tel: 061 227847; has four weekly bus services between Windhoek and Cape town. Namibia Contract Haulage, Tel: 061 234164; has buses to Ondangwa and Oshakati. Dolphin Express, Tel: 064 204118 has convinient services. Windhoek's railway station is in the middle of town, on Bahnhof and John Meinert Streets. You can no longer get a train to Windhoek from any neighbouring country, but daily trains connect the city with Swakopmund, Keetmanshoop and Tsumeb . [Add Global transport mode] Martin van Wyk Edit This Is it possible to give me all busses travel to Cape town websites type: By Road World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 0722127388 address: Bellville email: vanwykm@oldmutualpfa.com _________-Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This [Add Entertainment place] Funky Lab Edit This This is the funkiest club/bar there is in town. it has the hottest people all dressed in their best. the best day to come to funky lab is on a thursday night when all shots are only N$5.00 The most happening club/bar in town: everybody who is cool and hip comes to Funky. It has a sophisticated look and the atmosphere is just right. There is all types of music being played and it is very safe. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: open till around 2am accessibility: easy to spot Che N'Temba Edit This This is the most popular club in Windhoek. If you really want to experience the culture and have a blast while doing it, this is the club for you! type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] Joe's Beer House Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 440 Independence Ave tel: 061 232457 Taj Pomodzir Edit This Also for good Zairian and Zimbabwean music, don't hesitate to visit Club Taj Pomodzir. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Nightlife Edit This There are different types of Entertainment around, including; theatres, concerts and jazz at Windhoek Theatres. type: Erotic clubs and bars World66 rating: [rate it] Club Thriller Edit This For funkiness, Club Thriller can not be beaten!. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre Edit This On the corner of Sam Nujoma Drive. shows french Films anbd other international films. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1 Mahler St. tel: 061 225672 Warehouse Theatre Edit This Jazz with some international names coming to play. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Tal Street tel: 061 225059