Windhoek
Windhoek is most likely where you will be spending your first night in Namibia and is our capital as well as our largest city. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area and sits about 1700 meters above sea level. The population of Windhoek in 2020 was estimated at around 431,000 which is growing continually and at current levels Windhoek remains one of the largest expanding cities on the African subcontinent. Windhoek is the social, economic, political, and cultural centre of the country and almost every Namibian national enterprise, governmental body, educational and cultural institution is headquartered in the city. Windhoek is served by two airports, with the closest one being Eros Airport, located 7 km south of the city’s central business district and is used by for smaller aircraft of the regional kind. The other serves as Namibia’s largest airport and international air transit hub, the Hosea Kutako International Airport located 42 km east of the city. The charm of the City of Windhoek lies in its blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. Windhoek Is often described as one of the cleanest capitals in Africa and visitors are surprised that this city offers all modern amenities. A well-constructed and regularly maintained road network from Windhoek provides access to majority of towns, nature reserves, parks, safari lodges and tourist destinations in the country. Public transport consists mainly of taxis, while a bus service provides transport to and from residential areas. Windhoek has a number of museums, public parks, shopping malls, fitness centers, restaurants as well a bustling night life that makes for a stay jam packed with different leisure options. The central business is small in area compared to larger cities making it perfect for sightseeing on foot. If you have the time and would love to spend more time exploring Windhoek, Essence lifestyle will gladly take you on a city tour allowing you to visit some of the cities hidden gems as well as its most creative and eccentric individuals.
