Things to do in Namibia
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Rumours Grill & Pizzeria
This popular steak house/pizzeria also boasts a bustling sports bar and a German-style beer garden.
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Sardinia's
This rather loud and boisterous place is good for pizza and standard Italian fare, as well as great coffee and gelato.
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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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Owela (State) Museum
The other half of the National Museum of Namibia, about 600m from the main building, is known as Owela (State) Museum. Exhibits focus on Namibia's natural and cultural history. Attached to the museum is the National Theatre of Namibia.
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The Tug
Housed in the beached tugboat Danie Hugo near the jetty, the Tug is an atmospheric, upmarket choice for fresh fish and seafood, and is regarded by locals as the best restaurant in town. Its extreme popularity means that advance bookings are essential.
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Bahnhof
Swakopmund brims with numerous historic examples of traditional German architecture. The ornate railway station, or Bahnhof, built in 1901 as the terminal for the Kaiserliche Eisenbahn Verwaltung (Imperial Railway Authority), connected Swakopmund with Windhoek.
In 1910, when the railway closed down, the building assumed the role as main station for the narrow-gauge mine railway between Swakopmund and Otavi. It was declared a national monument in 1972 and now houses the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre.
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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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Gathemann's
Located in a prominent colonial building overlooking Independence Ave, this splash-out spot serves gourmet German and Continental food, though it's a good choice for a gateau and pastry on the sun deck.
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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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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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Sardinia's
An energetic restaurant that sells decent pizza by the slice and other Italian classic dishes as well as strong coffee and sugary gelato.
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Warehouse Theatre
A delightfully integrated club staging live African and European music and theatre productions.
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La Dee Da's
Another traditional stalwart on the Windhoek clubbing scene, here you can dance to Angolan kizomba (fast-paced Portuguese-African music), hip hop, rave, traditional African, rock and commercial pop accompanied by special effects.
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CNA Bookshop
Sells popular paperbacks.
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New Space
New Space sometimes stages theatre productions.
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Safari Den
Gear for 4WD expeditions is sold at Safari Den.
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Windhoek Conservatorium
The conservatorium occasionally holds classical concerts.
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Die Muschel Book & Art Shop
Esoteric works on art and local history are available here.
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Atlanta Cinema
The Atlanta Cinema screens several popular films every evening.
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Ster Kinekor Cinemas
This place shows recent films and has half-price admission on Tuesday.
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Swakopmunder Büchhandlung
This bookshop sells a wide selection of literature from various genres.
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Cobwebs
This arts shop sells African masks, crafts and other traditional artefacts.
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Gräber's
Gear for 4WD expeditions is sold at Gräber's in the Southern Industrial Area.
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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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Windhoek Book Den
The best place to look for novels, European and African literature, and travel books.
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