Windhoek is Namibia’s small, relaxed capital, with German colonial buildings, good restaurants and the main international airport. Most travelers stay a night or two before heading off to the red dunes of Sossusvlei or Etosha National Park, and guesthouses and B&Bs offer cheap rooms.
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Windhoek is Namibia’s main air gateway and the usual starting point for self-drive trips to Sossusvlei, Etosha and the coast.
Central hotels near shops, restaurants and the Christuskirche.
A leafy suburb with guesthouses, B&Bs and restaurants.
A residential area near the small city airport, with good-value guesthouses.
A quiet hillside suburb with upscale guesthouses and views.
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May–October is the dry season, ideal for wildlife and the dunes; winter nights are cold. November–April is hotter, with summer rains.
Guesthouses and B&Bs in Klein Windhoek and Eros are usually good value.
Most visitors rent a car or join a tour; the drive is long, so allow most of a day.
Many main gravel roads can be driven in a regular car, but a high-clearance or 4x4 vehicle is recommended for remote areas.