Windhoek Holidays, Namibia
Fly to
Windhoek
flying time
12 hours 30 minutes via Johannesburg
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area
Best time to travel
April - October
Weather
The best time to visit Namibia is between April and October, the days are warm and sunny and rainfall at a minimum. The wet season arrives in December and generally runs through until March.
Itineraries
Classic Namibia
Highlights - Photographer's paradise of Sussovlei; Wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park... Read more ...
The Great Namibian Journey
Highlights - Interaction with the Himba people; Damaraland; Etosha National Park; Maximum of 8 guests. Read more ...
Skeleton Coast Flying Safari
Highlights - Explore the colourful red lava and yellow sandstone of the Huab River;visit the beach with its profusion of multicoloured pebbles consisting of agate, lava, granite and quartz;Take an early morning boat trip on the Kunene River... Read more ...
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Namibia's capital, Windhoek, with its population of approximately 250,000 people is situated in an airy basin in the central highlands.
It is a city of many contrasts. Although English is the official language the influence of German language and culture is pervasive - the architectural style is colonial German and there are German restaurants where one can have traditional German dishes, bread and beer, and even celebrate the German carnival.
Suggested Windhoek Accommodation
Olive Grove
A small, upmarket guest house situated close to the Windhoek city centre in a quiet and peaceful area, Olive Grove benefits from ten rooms and one spacious executive suite.
Vertigo Boutique Hotel
Vertigo Boutique Hotel is situated in the upmarket residential area of Windhoek. Bathrooms are beautifully designed with modern fixtures while the 4 luxury rooms and Honeymoon suite offers...
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Guest Testimonial
We appreciated knowing the travel specialist (Katie Sims) from the previous A&K holiday. The hotels in Grenada and Cordoba were excellent.
The Renfe trains from Grenada to Malaga were very impressive. On time, comfortable and fast. 
- JS, Wirral
World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards
World's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2011
A&K Philanthropy
Beekeeping in Mwika Village
Generates income for local families from the sale of honey. It also helps conserve forest resources; bees need a healthy environment to produce honey.
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