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.

Self-drive trips in the region

Namibia
Namibië Self Drive 14 Dagen - Lodge only
14
days
from
1240
1240
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Windhoek is both the start and finish of this 14-day self drive safari Namibia. Between those two points lie the dunes of Sossusvlei, the Atlantic coast at Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Damaraland, three nights in Etosha and Waterberg Plateau. Otjiwa is the final stop before the return to Windhoek.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
This 19-day one-way journey starts in Windhoek and ends at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The compact itinerary keeps travel distances manageable without missing the spectacular landscapes and wildlife parks.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self-drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
This 19-day one-way journey starts in Windhoek and finishes at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The route stays compact enough to keep driving days under control while still taking in the landscapes and wildlife areas that define the journey.
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