Aug 24, 2009 - Windhoek

Stopped in Windhoek, the capital city (population is only 240 thousand), for the night to pick up rented camping gear and stock up on food for our travels further North. ... Overall, we've enjoyed the parks, but not the cities in Southern Africa.Stopped in Windhoek, the capital city (population is only 240 thousand), for the night to pick up rented camping gear and stock up on food for our travels further North. ... Overall, we've enjoyed the parks, but not the cities in Southern Africa....

Mar 20, 2009 - Namibia

We started off in the capital Windhoek and we were surprised at how developed it was. ... Windhoek Car Hire provided us with a sturdy looking Nissan 4x4, complete with a roof tent and all the camping equipment we could possibly need. ... Not for the faint hearted! We then returned to Windhoek to organise our onward journey to Zambia. ...

Mar 1, 2009 - NAMIBIA, Windhoek

Made it to Windhoek. ... Windhoek is seriously like Germany (in fact, it was a German colony). ... Windhoek is cleaner than Copenhagen as far as I can tell and I feel safer here than in Winnipeg. ...

Jan 15, 2009 - Windhoek

All of this is documented in the Namibia National Museum in the ‘Alte Feste’, the former ‘Schutztruppe’ stronghold overlooking Windhoek from Robert Mugabe Ave. ... Even though Windhoek with its 230. ... The many Spoornet exhibits, Spoornet operated Namibian rail during the SA administration, in the TransNamib Museum on the top floor of the Windhoek train station, remind me of the episode and knowing quite a bit more about the black empowerment policy now, I wonder how that has ended, because in the end I did not go to SA and Braam retired some time later. ...

Oct 29, 2008 - Namibia

It was an early start today as we headed to the border crossing into Namibia. It was a super fast and efficient crossing – the best yet! We ended up at a campsite in the middle of nowhere for the night as it was too far to make it to Windhoek. ... The evening was spent around the campsite enjoying a few drinks! The next morning (Wednesday) we headed off at 8am (ooohhhh a sleep in!) towards Windhoek. ... On arrival we had the afternoon to wander around as it was a great town.It was an early start today as we headed to the border crossing into Namibia. It was a super fast and efficient crossing – the best yet! We ended up at a campsite in the middle of nowhere for the night as it was too far to make it to Windhoek. ... The evening was spent around the campsite enjoying a few drinks! The next morning (Wednesday) we headed off at 8am (ooohhhh a sleep in!) towards Windhoek. ... On arrival we had the afternoon to wander around as it was a great town....

Oct 2, 2008 - Namibia - Windhoek

Namibia - Windhoek 2nd October Windhoek is the Capital of Namibia and like many other African cities in my opinion. ... We met up with other group members at our guest house (off Mugabe Rd and Ballot St!).Namibia - Windhoek 2nd October Windhoek is the Capital of Namibia and like many other African cities in my opinion. ... We met up with other group members at our guest house (off Mugabe Rd and Ballot St!)....

Jul 5, 2008 - Namibia - 1st Project Completed

Where do I start? It has only been 2 weeks or just over but there is so much to tell you. On my 6th day we rescued a wild Caracal from a farm the far side of Windhoek. ... On Thursday I left the sanctuary and headed for Windhoek. ... I am staying in a great hostel meeting lots of new fun people.Where do I start? It has only been 2 weeks or just over but there is so much to tell you. On my 6th day we rescued a wild Caracal from a farm the far side of Windhoek. ... On Thursday I left the sanctuary and headed for Windhoek. ... I am staying in a great hostel meeting lots of new fun people....

Apr 25, 2008 - Windhoek

We got tickets for the Intercap Mainliner this am(only $1 US more than minibus!) for Windhoek leaving at 1 pm. ... On bus - not full at all - the countryside went from Kalahari sand to grassy savanna w/ few bushes to rolling mtnous and 'greener' the closer we got to Windhoek which is also higher elevation and cooler. ... Another big difference in Namibia is there are no police or military check points/roadblocks, one nice thing! Once we arrived in Windhoek at 5:30 another huge difference from our point of view related to their upscale economy -no taxis at bus stop, NONE! We ended up walking the 2 km to Camellion Backpackers where they had only one room open and a tent for me for the one nite, nothing open for tomorrow. ... Windhoek is very western w/ shopping mall, big car park, everyone drives and place is clean & new/modern looking. ...

Feb 17, 2008 - Windhoek

Today we didn't get up quite so early as we knew what time the gates would opening for sure! The drive out of the park was disappointing so we were soon on our way to Windhoek - our last overnight stop in Namibia! We stopped for the 3rd time in Outja to shop and then it was off again! We arrived at the Cardboard Box hostel at lunchtime so Sabrina immediately got lunch out. ... Then it was free time until dinner that evening.Today we didn't get up quite so early as we knew what time the gates would opening for sure! The drive out of the park was disappointing so we were soon on our way to Windhoek - our last overnight stop in Namibia! We stopped for the 3rd time in Outja to shop and then it was off again! We arrived at the Cardboard Box hostel at lunchtime so Sabrina immediately got lunch out. ... Then it was free time until dinner that evening....

Jan 9, 2008 - Windhoek, Namibia

Windhoek is an attractive, bustling city, but nobody appears to be in a rush whether they are pedestrians or in vehicles. ... You hear the fairly frequent polite beep of a taxi's horn to try and attract your attention, but that's it.Windhoek is an attractive, bustling city, but nobody appears to be in a rush whether they are pedestrians or in vehicles. ... You hear the fairly frequent polite beep of a taxi's horn to try and attract your attention, but that's it....

Dec 28, 2007 - Etosha to Windhoek

Hurry boys! Today's drive headed south to Windhoek the capital of Namibia via Outjo and Otjiwarongo and on to Okahandja where a roadside market was set up for anyone wanting to stop for souvenirs. ... Windhoek became the capital of Namibia in 1990 after a long struggle. ... Once in Windhoek we checked into the Windhoek Town Lodge, did some laundry and walked to the closest mall and to find some internet but was unsuccessful. ... Windhoek is just another big city although we didn't get much time to explore it. ...

Dec 17, 2007 - Windhoek

Day 19 Mon 17th Dec Bus from Swakopmund to Windhoek Up early to wave the overlander troops farewell. ... Shopping & then get on the Intercape to Windhoek. ... A suggested itinerary would be fly in and out of Windhoek (2 days) and on to Etosha (4-6days) visit one or both of the main campsites in the park - Namutoni and Okava. ...