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Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek

aerial view of Windhoek on a fly-in safari

Windhoek is modern and bustling

perched overlooking the city

the Independence Museum - takes you back in history

city centre is dotted with bistros and curio shops

Municipal buildings add to the green centre.

Windhoek

Reviews of trips to Windhoek

1053 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Windhoek.

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Toronto

"My Jun 2014 trip"

I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 30 Jun 2014 and 14 Jul 2014
"EA did a great job of making all part of our trip work smoothly and integrate well.

The only wrinkle was that we were doing Namibia and Botswana, so we worked with two different team members at EA who had experience in each country in the earlier phases of trip planning (good), but neither of them seemed to take responsibility for the overall trip (the wrinkle) until we asked them to figure it out and put one person in charge of pushing things forward." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
W family
Gwent

"The Wallace July trip"

I visited Namibia between 29 Jun 2014 and 11 Jul 2014
"One of our best family holidays - loved Namibia! Amazing landscape, lovely people, animals, food and more. An adventure every day. Thank you for organising it for us!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms A
Australia

"My Jun 2014 trip"

I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 27 Jun 2014 and 16 Jul 2014
"A really enjoyable trip which was made really easy and nearly foolproof by Maruska,s attention to details , prompt replies and advice. We loved our side trip to Victoria Falls.

On the whole the trip was without any major hitches but I doubt that I will go back to Caprivi although I will undoubtably go back to Namibia.

I was shocked at the obvious poverty around the Divindu area and a little surprised at the obvious development and money being spent around Windhoek. I am not being critical as I am a visitor passing through but I do wonder at the lack of industry and therefore the lack of employment. There is a huge abundance of water in the Caprivi and wonder why it is not harvested and used. The weather was fantastic , the people are a charming gentle race keen to help and almost without exception polite. A very happy holiday.

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If I am planning another Southern Africa trip , my first stop will be Expert Africa." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs P
Sydney

"My Jun 2014 trip"

I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 27 Jun 2014 and 16 Jul 2014
"Had a wonderful time, thanks for the service provided, we really enjoyed visiting Namibia and will return.overall the variety and choice of places to visit and stay was excellent and we don''t regret visiting or staying in any place and feel most people would enjoy and gain something from each. a wonderful holiday full of interest and plenty of rest. thanks

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Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs DH
Cardiff

"My Jun 2014 trip"

I visited Namibia between 21 Jun 2014 and 3 Jul 2014
"It was problem free from beginning to end and different from anything else we have done in Southern Africa before so achieved our aim.

It was good to be able to leave some bags in the Wilderness Safari office in Windhoek, where we received a great welcome and good service." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Taylor family
UK

"Another trip of a lifetime!!"

I visited Namibia between 7 Jun 2014 and 6 Jul 2014
"Our trip to Namibia was stunning and more than we could have hoped for. We can't thank Expert Africa enough for making our limited budget go as far as it did! Sabina managed to arrange some outstanding accomodation for us.

Everywhere we went it was noticeable that the lodge owners had only good things to say about Expert Africa and your handling agents in Southern Africa, (Wilderness Safari's?)

I would just to to say thank you so much for organising our trip. We hope to be in touch again soon to arrange another adventure!!!

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Keep up the good work. You clearly have a good reputation in Southern Africa so you must be doing something right." Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 25 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Bristol

"My Jun 2014 trip"

I visited Namibia between 5 Jun 2014 and 26 Jun 2014
"We had an amazing time. All the arrangements worked well. The accommodation was of a high standard and we were very impressed by the friend and efficient service that we met everywhere we travelled. We were so pleased you highly recommended a spare wheel as we don't know how we would have coped without it. Some of the days required a lot of driving over gravel roads which would not be for the faint hearted. Shame some of the money being spent on widening the road near Windhoek is not being used to upgrade the tourist route to Seisriem. However, that is not the fault of Expert Africa. We have already recommended your company to friends and are full of praise for your website which gave us all the information we needed in order to put the trip together." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs V
Coleraine

"A good holiday"

I visited Namibia between 3 Jun 2014 and 19 Jun 2014
"Chris McIntyre's book was excellent. We found it very useful and wished we had access to it before planning out trip as we would have made some changes to our itenery. In retrospect, we would have preferred a different camp in Damaraland or even taken a different route to Etosha. While in Etosha, we found Chris McIntyre's book invaluable, especially his advice on waterholes and best places to see wildlife.

We were incredibly lucky to see 12 or more rhinos gathered at the waterhole in Okaukuejo one night. We were also lucky to see a cheetah and cub and catch a glimpse of a leopard. However, we had no lion sightings which is a pity as were keen to see Namibian lions.

As for planning, if we had stated rather than implied that we were keen wildlife photographers we wonder if our route would have been different? We also wish we had stayed at Namutoni camp instead of Mushara camp as this would have given is additional wildlife viewing time before and after sunset.

Angela has been very efficient and helpful throughout the booking process and we are very happy with the service provided by Expert Africa." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Good
Mr R & Mrs E
Bucks

"Expert Africa made this a trip to remember!"

I visited Namibia between 26 May 2014 and 24 Jun 2014
"From our first meeting with Sabina we were confident that this very special trip was going to be one to remember. She quickly realised what we wanted from the trip and developed an itinerary which met or surpassed our expectations.

Since our return, Sabina has been quick to help resolve a couple of minor issues.

We are delighted with the quality of service provided by Expert Africa and their staff and are more than happy to recommend them to anyone making their first visit to Namibia.

We found the Bradt guides to be very informative and accurate - there was not much we wanted to know that was not contained within their pages. By the way, contrary to advice given, $200 notes were accepted everywhere!

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No, nothing springs to mind!" Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 26 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs A.
S. Carolina

"My May 2014 trip"

I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 22 May 2014 and 7 Jun 2014
"The trip was fabulous.

We were too tired in Cape Town to fully appreciate and enjoy it. Then having to get to a 6am flight to Windhoek, really kept us from getting fully adjusted. I did not appreciate the distances we had to cover in Namibia and the slow going (with no place for rest stops) on the gravel roads. We loved everything we saw in Namibia, and I have no regrets. I just wish we had more opportunity for catching our breath or down time!

Botswana is special - everything is easy. Wilderness Safaris do an amazing job, down to helping us check our luggage as we were departing from Maun. All their staff are charming and helpful. I am ready to go again - next time, other Wilderness lodges!" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Windhoek

Our suggestions for places to stay in Windhoek


Olive Grove

Olive Grove

In a quiet Windhoek suburb, Olive Grove is one of our favourite guesthouses: stylish, with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and excellent food.


89% (382 reviews)
Galton House

Galton House

A cool stylish sanctuary in a quiet suburb of Windhoek, Galton House boasts a pool and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.


90% (166 reviews)
Elegant Guesthouse

Elegant Guesthouse

The Elegant Guesthouse is a friendly, comfortable establishment with a lovely, tranquil garden, and is a good choice for an overnight stay in Windhoek.


87% (132 reviews)
River Crossing

River Crossing

Secluded on a private game reserve between Windhoek and the international airport, River Crossing is a tranquil place to start or end a trip.


81% (126 reviews)
Villa Violet

Villa Violet

Villa Violet is a friendly, owner-run guesthouse in a residential area of Windhoek, just a few minutes' drive from the city centre and numerous restaurants.


90% (122 reviews)
Haus Sonneneck

Haus Sonneneck

Haus Sonneneck was one of Windhoek's best pensions just a few minutes' drive away from the city centre, however it has now closed.


86% (103 reviews)
Hilltop Guesthouse

Hilltop Guesthouse

A long-standing favourite, the small, owner-run Hilltop Guesthouse is comfortable, smart and good value.


91% (55 reviews)
Weinberg Hotel

Weinberg Hotel

In a quiet upmarket suburb of Klein Windhoek, the stylish Weinberg has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and luxury facilities.


93% (42 reviews)
GocheGanas

GocheGanas

For somewhere to really pamper yourself, Gocheganas Lodge & Spa offers wildlife combined with extensive wellness treatments.


93% (40 reviews)
Heinitzburg Hotel

Heinitzburg Hotel

One of the oldest hotels in Windhoek, the Heinitzberg occupies a great hill-top location but can feel like a relic of a bygone era.


85% (41 reviews)
Olive Exclusive

Olive Exclusive

The Olive Exclusive is perhaps Windhoek's most luxurious boutique hotel but remains a friendly and unpretentious place to stay.


93% (39 reviews)
Etango Ranch Guest Farm

Etango Ranch G. Farm

Etango offers simple, clean, comfortable accommodation and it’s the closest accommodation to Windhoek International Airport.


85% (24 reviews)
Immanuel Wilderness Lodge

Immanuel Wilderness

Within easy reach of Windhoek, Immanuel Wilderness Lodge is a good overnight option for those who don't wish to stay in the city.


81% (18 reviews)
Rivendell Guesthouse

Rivendell Guesthouse

Rivendell Guesthouse offers great value, relaxed accommodation in a homely atmosphere with helpful and extremely friendly staff.


89% (16 reviews)
Sun Karros Daan Viljoen

Sun Karros Daan Viljoen

Situated within the Daan Viljoen Nature reserve Sun Karros is a simple lodge with gentle game viewing and bird watching opportunities.


77% (15 reviews)
Avani Windhoek Hotel

Avani Windhoek Hotel

The Avani Windhoek Hotel and Casino lack the personal touch of Windhoeks smaller guesthouses but is well located in the heart of the city.


80% (11 reviews)
Hotel Thule

Hotel Thule

Windhoek’s Hotel Pension Thule offers stunning views across the city and a reputable in-house restaurant, within easy reach of the international airport.


90% (10 reviews)
Omaanda

Omaanda

Omaanda offers luxury accommodation and wildlife viewing within easy reach of the international airport and Windhoek City.


94% (10 reviews)
Pension Palmquell

Pension Palmquell

Stay at the Pension Palmquell in Windhoek, whilst on holiday in Namibia.


89% (9 reviews)
Ti Melen Guest House

Ti Melen

Overlooking Avis Dam, Ti Melen is on the outskirts of Windhoek, yet only 10-minutes from the city's amenities.


100% (2 reviews)
Desert Express

Desert Express

The Desert Express runs from Windhoek to Swakopmund on set departures. Recently this schedule has been somewhat erratic.


80% (1 review)

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