Namibia

Windhoek

Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia. For many self-drive travellers, it is the starting point of their journey through Southern Africa. The city is spacious and gives you the opportunity to acclimatise at a relaxed pace before continuing your trip.

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Windhoek is a good fit if you do not want to drive hundreds of kilometres immediately after arrival.

For many travellers, the city is mainly a practical starting point. But if you have an afternoon or a full day, there is no need to leave straight away.

Windhoek fits well into your self-drive trip through Namibia if:

  • Your journey through Namibia starts here.
  • You pick up your 4x4 here.
  • You want to stock up on groceries before departure.
  • You want to take some time to acclimatise.
  • You would like to walk through the city centre.
  • You want to visit the Christuskirche.
  • You are interested in seeing colonial architecture in the cityscape.
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The city’s German history is still visible among its modern streets.

Namibia was once a German colony. Those influences are still visible in Windhoek’s architecture.

During a walk through the city, you will come across several colonial buildings. This gives a practical first day a different dimension as well.

The Christuskirche naturally stands out.

The Christuskirche is one of Windhoek’s most recognisable buildings. The red church is one of the sights you can visit during a walk through the city.

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Windhoek

  • Location: Windhoek is located in Namibia and is the country’s capital.
  • Elevation: Windhoek is situated at an elevation of 1,650 metres.
  • Population: 320,000 inhabitants.
  • Starting point: For many self-drive travellers, Windhoek is the starting point for a journey through Southern Africa.
  • 4x4 pick-up: If your route starts in Windhoek, you will pick up your 4x4 here.
  • Groceries: Windhoek is a practical place to stock up on groceries for your journey.
  • Christuskirche: The Christuskirche is one of the highlights.
  • Gathemann's Complex: The colonial buildings of Gathemann's Complex are also nice highlights.

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Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
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1240
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Red sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Rugged rock formations rising from the desert. And elephants gathering to drink at a waterhole in Etosha. On this self-drive journey, you discover just how varied Namibia can be. You travel along endless gravel roads in your 4x4, explore rugged Damaraland and spend three days on self-drive safaris. And after a day of adventure? A comfortable bed awaits at your lodge or B&B. It's a chance to experience Namibia up close, without having to camp.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
The sun rises over the dunes of Sossusvlei. An elephant appears at a waterhole in Etosha. And further along, the lush landscapes of the Okavango and Chobe await. Over these nineteen days, you travel through three countries, with the freedom to make your own choices along the way. You camp in remarkable places, swap gravel roads for 4x4 tracks and finish with two nights at Victoria Falls. The final stretch? You can leave the driving to someone else.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Windhoek - Victoria Falls self-drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
A lion beside the track. An elephant slowly crossing your path. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this self-drive journey, you travel from Namibia's desert landscapes to Botswana's national parks, where the adventure takes on a new dimension. For four days, you venture deep into the wilderness, tackling rugged sandy tracks and staying at unfenced campsites. Your journey ends at Victoria Falls. You return your 4x4 in Kasane and leave the final stretch to someone else.
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