Major places of interest in Namibia.
Literally meaning at the mouth of the Orange, this is one of Namibia's
most productive diamond areas; the precious stones are carried down by mother nature, from
the river's source in the Lesotho highlands.
Namibia has the region's only deep-water port, about halfway down the
coast, some 250 miles west of Windhoek. There are also port facilities further south, at
Lüderitz.
The capital of Namibia is located in the middle of the country, at
about 1,645 m. above sea level. The surrounding hills help to protect it from the dry
desert winds.
In the 19th century, a Nama leader prized the area from the Herero.
The territory then became the capital of the German dependency of South-West Africa in
1892, and was captured by South African troops during World War I.
Many Germans remained in Windhoek, and thus the city still has a
Germanic feel.
Windhoek:
The Namibian capital of Windhoek is a pleasant and compact city which can easily be
explored on foot. Some photographs and tips.
Windhoek
Country Club Resort:
Unwind in the capital before or after your adventures in Namibia.
Regional Guides:
Further explore the varied regions of Namibia.
Books
on Namibia Travel:
Browse Amazon's best-selling list of books on travel in Namibia.
Bradt
Guide to Namibia:
Most of the book is online for you to read and study; offering detailed information about
Namibia and the travel possibilities there. Maps and hotel contact numbers are omitted to
encourage you to buy the book.
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