Windhoek is located in a basin between the Khomas Highland, Auas and Eros Mountains.  It is 1,680m above sea level.  Whether due to pure luck or a brilliant stroke of Germanic planning, the city is situated in almost the countries epicenter.  Windhoek is the social, economic, political, and cultural center of the country.  Nearly every Namibian national enterprise, governmental body, educational and cultural institution is headquartered here.  Central Windhoek is a surprisingly modern, well-groomed city where office workers lounge around Zoo Park at lunchtime, tourists funnel through Post St Mall admiring African curios and taxis whizz around honking at potential customers.  In fact, first impressions confirm that the city wouldn’t look out of place in the West.  It’s not a big city and is eminently walkable; add to this a mixed population, a pedestrian-friendly city center, a relaxed, relatively hassle-free pace and an utterly cosmopolitan outlook and Windhoek makes for a very pleasant exploration indeed.  Neo-baroque cathedral spires, as well as a few seemingly misplaced German castles, punctuate the skyline, and complement the steel-and-glass high-rises.  Of course that’s only part of the story; a trip into Katutura, the once-ramshackle township on the outskirts of the city, now just another outer suburb, gives insight into the reality of most people’s lives within the boundaries of the capital.  Windhoek makes a great place to begin or break a journey through Namibia. The accommodation choices, food variety, cultural sights, shopping and African urban buzz give it an edge not found anywhere else in Namibia.

The heart of Namibia, Windhoek, possesses a unique charm due to its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people.  It serves as a strategic point from which to conduct business, or to embark on your Namibian adventure.  It provides an efficient infrastructure and easy access to tourist destinations in neighboring countries, such as the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the Okavango Swamps in Botswana, and Table Mountain and various game parks in South Africa.  It therefore serves as an ideal gateway to southern Africa.  For the business traveler, Windhoek offers all modern amenities such as conference facilities, commuting services, corporate accommodation and catering venues.