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 by THLINLeave a Comment Directions: Go straight from Luderitz street.
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The New Bookseller
This place could save your life. Or least a lot of time. This very well stocked bookstore sells the up-to-date road map for Namibia for a little over $5. Buy it! I tried 4 petrol garages before this. They do not sell maps there! You must have this map to weigh up your options as not all routes are paved roads in Namibia. They also sell postcards, but at slightly higher price than you can find around the corner.
Mon-Fri 8h30-17h30
Saturday 8h30-13h00
After hours by appointment
081 2484248 or 081 2518164 Leave a Comment Directions: On Fidel Castro Street - if my memory is correct. Opposite Zoo Park for sure.
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This is a very fascinating and free museum. Unfortunately the staff will ask you for a ‘donations' but just ignore them. The Museum is part of an old army garrison that contains lot of interesting Political exhibits from the last century. It shows the struggles of SWAPO (South West Africa People's Organization) to gain independence from Germany. Among the exhibits it shows imprisonment of SWAPO members in South Africa, Independence, and the first elections. It also has exhibits on colonial times and displays of the Constitution, Flag, National Anthem and Coat of Arms. Interestingly, the official language of Namibia is ENGLISH.
Please note: Their website is not currently working. Leave a Comment Phone: +264 (61) 293 4351Directions: Museum Acre Robert Mugabe Avenue Windhoek 9000 Mail: POB 1203, Windhoek 9000Website: http://www.natmus.cul.na/ Other Contact: library@natmus.cul.na
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BOB’s your uncle! OK, maybe he is not. The saying “Bob’s your uncle” is an English expression meaning life is great. The First National Bank (Bank Of Botswana) has an extensive network of ATM’s across Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. They have 6 machines here in Windhoek. Their helpful website, listed below, has a Branch and/or ATM finder so you can get your money for your adventures in other cities as well. They have a huge network and they often have ATM’s at petrol garages near border areas and in shopping areas. Just where you need your cash to be. So don’t worry about carrying large amounts of cash in Southern Africa. BOB’s your uncle!
Details of Windhoek ATM’s:
ATM Name: Windhoek Branch Lobby (3 MACHINES INSIDE - SECURE)
Street Address: 207 Independence Avenue
City: Windhoek
Hours: 24
Deposit: No
ATM Name: Windhoek Country Club
Street Address: Hotel Resort Western Bypass
City: Windhoek
Hours: 24
Deposit: Yes
ATM Name: Windhoek Sidewalk (2 MACHINES)
Street Address: Corner Independence Ave and Post St Mall
Suburb: Windhoek
City: Windhoek
Hours: 24
Deposit: Yes Leave a Comment
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The Gibeon Meteorites were a massive 150 tons fall of space debris near the town of Gibeon, in Southern Namibia, in 1836. 31 of the original 77 meteorites are displayed on steel columns so you can have a closer look at what was the largest such meteor shower in the world. I wish this was signposted as I didn’t realise its importance until after I left Windhoek. If you are interested, you can actually buy pieces of these meteorites on several internet sites. Leave a Comment
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 Ugly spiders (in my opinion) by Bigjones
Animals we saw in Daan Vijoen :
- plenty of (ugly) spiders
- oryx
- Hartmann’s mountain zebras
- a warthog Leave a Comment Address: 25km West from WDH in the Khomas Hochland
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This Ranch is only 30km from Windhoek, which makes it an easy daytrip. There is however good accommodation available, so an overnight is even better.
Many activities are on offer, and there is also a good restaurant and bar.
Game drives should be booked, as should all other activities. You are not allowed to drive in the reserve with your own vehicle.
Tours are conducted under the guidance of experienced Rangers. The Ranger with whom we han two different drives, were extremely knowledgable and we had a very pleasent experience.
The accommodation is good, and close to the main buildings (reception and restaurant).
A huge variety of fauna and flora is found on the ranch (which is 14000 ha), at the foot of the Otjihavera mountains. Address: P.O.Box 5955 Windhoek / NamibiaPhone: (+ 264 61) 234607Directions: 30km from Windhoek, on the Okahandja Road. The entrance to the Ranch is on the R-hand side, and easy to find.Website: www.natron.net/okapuka
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On 27 January 1912 the government of the German Colony of South-West Africa inaugurated the "Equestrian", a statue in Windhoek. This is the largest and best known Kolonialdenkmal, or colonial statue in Namibia. A plaque (pictured) commemorates the brave German soldiers, serving the Kaiser, fought during the wars with the Herero and Hottentottenaufstandes 1903 to 1907 and during the Kalahari expedition in 1908. It lists the statistics of Germans who died from wounds and diseases: Protection Force: Officers 100, NCOs 254, Riders 1180; from the Navy: 7 officers, NCOs 13, teams, 72, killed in uprisings: 119 men, women 4, Children 1.
Prior to Independence this monument was both a rallying point and a symbol of hatred depending which side you were on. In the years since independence there have been discussions about changing the plaque as some consider it insensitive to the plight of indigenous peoples during Colonial times. So far, it remains in its original position unaltered, a historical symbol of past times. Leave a Comment Directions: Robert Mugabe Avenue in front of the National Museum of Namibia
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