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Windhoek & Central

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Where to stay in Windhoek

International flights land at Hosea Kutako International Airport, about 45 km east of Windhoek, and our self-drive clients collect their hire vehicles there. Eros Airport, 5 km from the centre, handles charter and fly-in safaris.

For a first or last night you can stay in the city, in Klein Windhoek, or at a game lodge outside town. Windhoek has no malaria.

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Practical

Getting there

International flights

Hosea Kutako International Airport is about 45 km east of Windhoek.

Fly-in safaris

Eros Airport is 5 km from the city centre and is used for charter and fly-in safaris.

Spreetshoogte Pass

The steepest pass in Namibia (1:4.5 to 1:6), dropping almost 1,000 m in 4 km. No trailers or caravans.

Health

Windhoek has no malaria.

Seasons

When to go

Summer runs from October to April and winter from May to September.

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Before you go

Questions answered

Should I stay near the airport or in the city?

Hosea Kutako International Airport is about 45 km east of Windhoek. For a late arrival or an early flight, Zannier Omaanda is 30 minutes from Windhoek and the airport. The city hotels and guesthouses are in Windhoek and Klein Windhoek.

Where do I collect my hire car?

Our self-drive clients collect their hire vehicles at Hosea Kutako International Airport.

Is there malaria in Windhoek?

No. Windhoek has no malaria.

Can I drive the Spreetshoogte Pass?

It is the steepest pass in Namibia (1:4.5 to 1:6) and drops almost 1,000 m in 4 km. Trailers and caravans are not allowed. Namibgrens is on the pass, 165 km south-west of Windhoek.

The Eros Mountains outside Windhoek
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