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Namibia

Shopping in Namibia

  1. Penduka

    Penduka, which means 'wake up', operates a nonprofit women's needlework project at Goreangab Dam, 8km northwest of the centre. You can purchase needlework, baskets, carvings and fabric creations for fair prices and be assured that all proceeds go to the producers. To get there, take the Western Bypass north and turn left on Monte Cristo Rd, left on Otjomuise Rd, right on Eveline St and right again on Green Mountain Dam Rd.

    Then follow the signs to Goreangab Dam/Penduka. To be picked up for free from town call 0811 294 116.

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  2. Peter's Antiques

    This place is an Ali Baba's cave of treasures, specialising in colonial relics, historic literature, West African art, politically incorrect German paraphernalia and genuine West African fetishes and other artefacts from around the continent. It's a place that travellers love to hate, but many succumb to its wonders.

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  3. Kalahari Sands Hotel

    The handicrafts sold in Post Street Mall are largely imported directly from Zimbabwe, though you can buy locally produced Herero dolls from outside the Kalahari Sands Hotel as well as baskets and woodcarvings around Zoo Park.

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  4. Karaman Weavery

    This shop specialises in locally woven high-quality rugs and garments in pastel desert colours, with Namibian flora and fauna the favoured designs. It accepts special orders and can post them worldwide.

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  5. Karakulia Craft Centre

    This local carpet factory produces original and beautiful African rugs, carpets and wall-hangings in karakul wool and offers tours of the spinning, dyeing and weaving processes.

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  6. Pick & Pay Supermarket

    If you're keeping a tight budget, Windhoek is a grocery paradise for self-caterers. The big names include Pick & Pay.

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  7. Checkers Supermarket

    If you're keeping a tight budget, Windhoek is a grocery paradise for self-caterers. The big names include Checkers.

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  8. Bismarck Street

    Street stalls sell Zimbabwean crafts on the waterfront by the steps below Cafe Anton on Bismarck Street.

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    Cymot Greensport

    Cymot Greensport is good for quality camping, hiking, cycling or vehicle outfitting equipment.

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  10. Cape Union Mart

    Cape Union Mart is good for quality camping, hiking, cycling or vehicle outfitting equipment.

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  12. Windhoek Book Den

    The best place to look for novels, European and African literature, and travel books.

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    House of Gems

    This is the most reputable shop in Windhoek for buying raw minerals and gemstones.

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  14. Gräber's

    Gear for 4WD expeditions is sold at Gräber's in the Southern Industrial Area.

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  15. Cobwebs

    This arts shop sells African masks, crafts and other traditional artefacts.

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  16. Swakopmunder Büchhandlung

    This bookshop sells a wide selection of literature from various genres.

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  17. Die Muschel Book & Art Shop

    Esoteric works on art and local history are available here.

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  18. Safari Den

    Gear for 4WD expeditions is sold at Safari Den.

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  19. CNA Bookshop

    Sells popular paperbacks.

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  20. Pick & Pay Supermarket

    If you're keeping a tight budget, Windhoek is a grocery paradise for self-caterers. The big names include Pick & Pay.

    reviewed

  21. Karakulia Craft Centre

    This local carpet factory produces original and beautiful African rugs, carpets and wall-hangings in karakul wool and offers tours of the spinning, dyeing and weaving processes.

    reviewed

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  23. Checkers Supermarket

    If you're keeping a tight budget, Windhoek is a grocery paradise for self-caterers. The big names include Checkers.

    reviewed

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    Namibia Crafts Centre

    This place is an outlet for heaps of wonderful Namibian inspiration - leatherwork, basketry, pottery, jewellery, needlework, hand-painted textiles and other material arts - and the artist and origin of each piece is documented. The attached snack bar is well known for its coffee and healthy snacks.

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