Windhoek
Windhoek Highlights
Windhoek is the capital of Namibia and the country's largest city situated in the central region of the country in a beautiful valley bordered by the Eros Mountains in the north and the Auas mountains in the south. Windhoek is a modern, vibrant and friendly city rich in history and culture known for its colonial architecture. It offers visitors the ideal base from where to start and end their Namibian safari due to the distances involved in this vast and beautiful country. The city centre is characterized by German style buildings, a reminder of Namibia's early colonial history. The centre of Windhoek town offers a hive of activity, a true European café culture with sidewalk walk cafés and beer gardens. Visitors can walk around and enjoy a variety of fine restaurants, coffee shops and market stalls. The cuisine however shows a definite German dominance with quality meat available. The influence of German language and culture is very much still a part of Windhoek. English is the official language, however German is spoken just about anywhere.
Game Viewing around Windhoek Area
Windhoek offers a variety of activities for visitors to choose from, the town is steeped in history and culture and guests can enjoy a city tour as well as sights like the Daan Viljoen Game Reserve, the Meteor Fountain, the Natural Scientific Museum, Okapuka Ranch, the Desert Express, The Windhoek Theatre and many more tours and excursions. The Oktoberfest is still a big attraction due to the German influence and the beer is brewed according to the best of German tradition. Every October there is a traditional Oktoberfest with the familiar 'Oompah band.'
Furstenhof Hotel
The Protea Hotel Furstenhof is a traditional hotel that offers guests an affordable alternative in the centre of Windhoek ideally located for business and leisure guests alike. All rooms have satellite television, direct dial telephone, mini-bar facilities, individually controlled air-conditioning, en-suite facilities as well as work space for guests on business. The Protea Hotel Furstenhof is friendly and informal and offers a swimming pool as well as a lapa where guests can relax and unwind after a long day. The Protea Hotel Furstenhof offers a Gourmet Bistro and Restaurant as well as a Cocktail Bar. Guests can also enjoy outside dining if they wish to do so and depending on the weather. The hotel's convenient location makes the hotel the ideal stopover for business travelers as well as leisure guests wanting to explore the city before or after their safari.
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GocheGanas
GocheGanas offers luxury and style in modern African bush chalets combined with the peace and tranquillity of a first-class wellness centre in a 6000 hectare nature reserve. Only a short drive from the vibrant city of Windhoek, this peaceful sanctuary offers the ideal get-away for business or leisure guests either starting or ending their safari or holiday. The elegant suites offer luxurious facilities as well as beautiful stone bathrooms with magnificent views; a sunny dining room where delicious meals are served. A glass rondavel/ chalet ideal for sundowner drinks provides magnificent sunsets. The Wellness Centre is a highlight and offers top of the range wellness treatments, a crystal bath, hydrotherapy bath, a vichy shower as well as a heated indoor pool, a cave sauna, a well-equipped fitness gym as well as a fruit and juice bar. A variety of wildlife species can be seen including rare and endemic species and guests can enjoy guided game drives as well as nature walks in the reserve.
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Heinitzburg Hotel
The Hotel Heinitzburg is romantic and luxurious; inspired by the love for his fiancé, Count von Schwerin built this castle in 1914 for the love of his life and achieved elegance and style. This traditional castle dating back to the 19th century is steeped in history. The Hotel Heinitzburg is situated high above the city and offers spectacular views. The Hotel Heinitzburg is a Relais and Chateau property known for offering courtesy, charm, character, calm and gourmet cuisine. Accommodation is stylish and fine dining can be enjoyed in 'Leo's Restaurant' offering delicious game dishes accompanied by fine wines from Namibia's largest private wine cellar offering selected South African vintage wines. The Garden Terrace offers meals, snacks and sundowner cocktails with beautiful views and sunsets. The Knights Room is an exclusive venue situated in the original castle.
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Kalahari Sands Hotel
The Kalahari Sands Hotel & Casino is a vibrant city hotel and casino offering a variety of entertainment options, fine restaurants and of course the casino. The convenient location in the heart of Windhoek offers the ideal place for business and leisure guests needing an overnight on a business trip or to start or end an exciting safari. The Kalahari Sands Hotel & Casino offers luxurious air-conditioned rooms with en-suite facilities and modern amenities. The Kalahari Sands Hotel & Casino also offers a Wellness Centre on the roof level where guests can relax and enjoy professional treatments and therapies by experienced spa consultants. It also offers the ideal venue for business guests with state of the art conference facilities and an International Business Centre.
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Olive Grove Guest House
Olive Grove Guests House offers a relaxed and intimate, yet stylish hide-away close to the Windhoek city centre in a private and peaceful suburb. The Guest House is small and offers only 10 rooms ensuring a personal experience. It is renowned as one of Namibia's favourite places where guests can enjoy fine dining under the stars or relax on the large veranda. The Olive Grove Guests House offers a variety of intimate areas where guests can relax after a long journey, at the plunge pool situated in the peaceful gardens complete with sun loungers or in the Jacuzzi situated in a private and secluded spot. Olive Grove Guests House is famous for their scrumptious breakfasts and delicious lunches and dinners that can be enjoyed on the veranda. The Guest House also has a small curio shop where guests can buy souvenirs and small artefacts. The rooms at Olive Grove Guests House are elegant and luxurious with beautiful stone bathrooms; ideal for complete relaxation.
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Villa Verdi
Villa Verdi is one of the Leading Lodges in Africa and set high standards; surrounded by the Auas Mountains the lodge offers spectacular views and beautiful gardens. Villa Verdi offers a traditional experience and accommodation is luxurious; guests have the choice between standard rooms, apartments as well as one luxury suite. Villa Verdi is situated only 10 minutes walk from the city centre offering a vibrant atmosphere, historical buildings, busy shopping centers, beer gardens, restaurants, coffee shops and arts and crafts markets. Even though Villa Verdi is centrally situated it offers a peaceful haven surrounded by lush tropical gardens and traditional African interior. Guests can choose to relax in the lounge or outside by the swimming pool or in the private gardens. Villa Verdi is small and personal and warm traditional Namibian hospitality awaits you.
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Windhoek Country Club
The Windhoek Country Club Resort offers a haven of activity and entertainment in the desert; situated in the historic town of Windhoek offering magnificent views, the Windhoek Country Club Resort is ideal for families or business guests. The 18-hole champion golf course is a highlight as well as the Water World feature. The Casino offers a variety of restaurants, bars as well as an entertainment centre. The hotel offers spacious and luxurious accommodation with modern amenities and 24 hour room service. The Jazz Lounge offers the ideal retreat for the more discerning guest with an exclusive selection of drinks and cigars. The Windhoek Country Club Resort offers a swimming pool to keep children entertained. Other facilities include Wireless internet connectivity, a wheel chair friendly room and state of the art conference facilities.
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