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Since independence in 1990, Windhoek has remained the national capital, as well as the provincial capital of the central Khomas Region. Since independence and the end of warfare, the city has had accelerated growth and development.

AIRPORTS

Windhoek is served by two airports, with the closest one being Eros Airport, located 7 km (4.3 mi) south of the city centre for smaller craft, and the other being Hosea Kutako International Airport, 42 km (26 mi) east of the city.

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A number of foreign airlines operate to and from Windhoek. Air charters and helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft rentals are also available.

Hosea Kutako International Airport handles over 800,000 passengers a year. It has one runway without capacity limitations.

​CLIMATE​

Windhoek has over 300 sunny days per year. It experiences a hot semi-arid climate (BSh) according to Köppen climate classification as the annual average temperature is above 18 °C (64 °F). The temperature throughout the year would be called mild, due to altitude influence. The annual average high and low temperature range is 13.4 °C (24.1 °F). The coldest month is July, with an average temperature of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F), while the hottest month is December, with average temperature 23.5 °C (74.3 °F).

WHAT TO DO

 Windhoek is known as the art capital of Namibia. The National Art GalleryNational Theatre and the National Museum are all located here. Two locations are part of the National Museum, the Alte Feste (historical) showcases a range of colonial items such as wagons and domestic items, while the Owela Museum (scientific; named after Owela, a traditional game played with pebbles) contains displays of minerals, fossils and meteorites and gives an insight into traditional village life. There are also the Independence Memorial Museum, the National Library of Namibia and the Windhoek Public Library, built in 1925, next to the Alte Feste

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Visit Katatura Single Quarters for its renowned Kapana traditional foods.

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Where to Stay in Windhoek

Best Restaurants in Windhoek

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I would suggest you to Stay one night in Windhoek, Namibia's Capital City to have a good rest after your tiresome flight. 

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This will give you enough time to get acquainted with your hired Safari Vehicle and to visit the To Do places suggested in the above

paragraphs.

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Travel the next morning 

comfortably to the Kalahari Desert

to be in time for lunch and thereafter settling into your accommodation or campsite. 

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