Hecker family

Day 1 (Sat., 18.8.): Arrival in Windhoek

Our journey from Munich was surprisingly problem-free: Deutsche Bahn took us from Trudering to Frankfurt Airport on time and with very good service. Our daughter Lea even received a free children's ice cream...

Pune with a difference

When I visited Pune during the rainy season in 2011, I had the opportunity to get to know Pune in a different way. A chance contact through one of Lea's school friends and the request to me...

Herero Memorial Days in Okahandja

Herero Day, actually Maharero Day, has been celebrated every year since 1924 on the weekend after August 23rd. The memorial day originated on August 23rd, 1923, when the chief Samuel Maharero was buried. Samuel...

Rehobot Baster

The Rehoboth Basters occupy a special position in Namibia's colourful mix of peoples. And not just because they are considered the most conservative ethnic group in the country. This term, which is used in German...

Joe's Beerhouse

Windhoek's nightlife appeal is still not at its best. This may be due to the fact that the majority of tourists to Namibia are interested in other things than nightlife. But there are exceptions...

Culture

Literature The literature and music scene are equally marked by the fact that the development of these art forms was subject to great restrictions during the decades of colonial and mandate rule. To this day, one cannot speak of an independent...

Ostrich farm

You often see them from afar, the ostriches. However, it is difficult to get a proper photo. You can change that at Thekla and Udo Unkel's ostrich farm. It is located about 10...

Telephone/Internet/Money

The mobile operator MTC Namibia has roaming agreements with over 102 countries to which calls can be made. The area code from Namibia to Germany is 0049, then the phone number without the zero of the area code....

Accommodation

The choice of accommodation is limited by a few parameters: Child-friendliness Location near the sights Reasonable price/performance ratio Climate: in the Namibian winter, tent accommodation is not a good idea. When choosing...

logistics

Flights Airport: Windhoek Hosea Kutako (WDH), http://www.airports.com.na/hkia.php. The flights are offered by tour operators at fixed prices of around EUR 1,100 (including Rail & Fly ticket). It is cheaper to book the flights directly via the websites...

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