There is sweet tobacco in the air, and the cozy woodsiness of the night envelops you as the sun dips below the horizon, leaving its dusky glow on archaeological sites that have stood for countless millennia. Local Tip: If you are already having safari withdrawals, then book an afternoon game drive here to catch a glimpse of giraffe, kudu, oryx and more.Imagine sitting on the terrace on Elephantine Island in the middle of the river Nile, enjoying the warmth of the evening sun, with your cocktail glass bursting with the refracted orange glitter of the magic hour. Located just outside 5km Windhoek in the mountains on a 6500ha reserve, the views from here are SPECTACULAR! Combine this with an excellent restaurant it’s certainly the place to be if you want a little more serenity than the city has to offer. If you want to escape the city, then River Crossing Lodge is the spot! Local Tip: The restaurant, Leo’s At The Castle, offers some of Windhoek’s best fine dining menu’s. In addition to oozing history, Heinitzberg is also a wine connoisseurs paradise boasting one of the coziest wine cellars we’ve ever seen where, with prior booking, you can also book a romantic dinner. From its perch on Heinitzberg St in Klein Windhoek, it’s no surprise that it offers some pretty incredible sunsets over the capital. The Heinitzberg is one of Windhoek’s 5 historical castles. Looking for a unique spot to reflect on the day, then Hotel Heinitzberg could be for you.
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If you don’t have a car, then download the Lefa app, Namibia’s version of Uber, for safe and reliable transport around the city. Local Tip: While Avani Stratos is located in the centre of town, Am Weinberg is located in the quieter suburb of Klein Windhoek. If you want to be where the action is, there are not 1, but 2 awesome spots and these are the Avani Stratos SkyBar and the Am Weinberg Sky Lounge.īoth are known as hot spots for Windhoek’s social elite, offering amazing cocktails, excellent service, incredible views and the perfect setting for an insta worthy photoshoot!
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Full moon views to the east and sunset views to the west are AMAZING!!! Local Tip: If you’re in town on the full moon, then be sure to visit here. Note: For visits at sunset, there is a minimum order of N$150 after 5pm, so be sure to grab a drink or two! With 3 balconies, there is plenty of space to find a quiet place to enjoy a drink and watch the sun go down on another amazing day in Namibia.
Situated in the centre of town, the National Independence Museum offers incredible views of Windhoek city and the Christuskirche.
On a budget? Then head up to level 4th of the National Independence Memorial Museum’s restaurant, aka NIMMS Restaurant and take in the views from the balcony of love! Here are our top 5 recommendations if you are an avid sunset chaser like us! While incredible sunsets over the dunes of Sossusvlei or the waterholes of Etosha are always #1, sunsets over Windhoek are not too shabby themselves and definitely worth taking in. It’s the perfect time to sit and reflect on another amazing day, processing all the incredible sights and experiences one has had.
Observing sunsets while on tour in Namibia are a daily ritual, and if you’ve had the pleasure of experiencing even just 1 Namibian sunset, you will know why.
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