Local Attractions

Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is a tranquil, cosmopolitan city offering visitors and travellers a wide range of cultural diversions and entertainment. The Etosha National Park and the Namib Desert offer a close encounter with nature in all its contrasts and complexities.

Craft Markets

Windhoek Saturday Street Market This open-air market offers a variety of Namibian arts and crafts.

Namibian Craft Centre

Art and handicraft from all over Namibia.
Weekdays 09h00 - 17h00
Saturdays 09h30 - 14h00
Sundays 10h00 - 14h00

Soweto Market

Offering a variety of handicrafts, clothes, ethnic jewellery, music, food and refreshments and other interesting artifacts. Located in Katutura, Independence Avenue.

Penduka Craft Village

Namibian women project offering textiles, crafts, bed and table linen in ethnic designs.
Open Monday to Saturday: 08h00 - 17h00
Closed on Sunday

Maerua Park

Recreation and Entertainment centre, with a diverse range of formal and informal restaurants, supermarkets, boutiques, amphitheatre, cinemas, children's playground and games area.

List of Other Attractions

Alte Festa Museum
Christus Church
Gross Barman Hot Spring
Reho-Spa Hot Spring
Okaputa Lodge
Parliament Gardens
Oanob Dam
Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
Sarel Von Bach Dam
Dusternbrook Lodge

Cultural Excursions

College of the Arts
Featuring music, ballet and modern dance performances.
National Theatre
Features formal drama productions and music and ballet performances.
Warehouse Theatre
Situated in the old brewery building, this is an informal theatre, offering music and one-man shows.
Franco Namibia Cultural Centre
English and French Films are shown during the week and the centre also promotes Namibian Art.

Alte Feste Museum

Cultural history items and Independence display.
Monday - Friday 09h00 - 18h00
Saturday - Sunday 10h00 - 13h00, 15h00 - 18h00
Closed on Public Holidays
Entrance - Free

Owela Museum

Natural History Dioramas of traditional village life and "Touch Room" activities for children.
Monday - Friday 09h00 - 18h00
Saturday - Sunday 10h00 - 13h00, 15h00 - 18h00
Closed on Public Holidays
Entrance - Free

TransNamib Museum

History of transport in Namibia.
Monday - Friday 09h00 - 12h00, 14h00 - 16h00
Closed on Public Holidays

Nearby Sports Club

A nearby sports club offers guests golf, tennis, squash and bowls. Horse-riding facilities are also in close proximity.