City of Windhoek

This is how the city sees itself.

"If you are fortunate enough to stay for a while, you will soon experience that living in Windhoek holds privileges that add quality to life. Unlike other capital cities, the city centre has no traffic congestion and offers ample parking within walking distance from modern offices. A weekend out of the city in the tranquillity of nature is a ten-minute drive away. Furthermore, compared to other capital cities in Africa, Windhoek is one of the safest.

The ethnic inhabitants of the city reflect the rich mix of Namibia’s people, as does the mixture of languages heard on the streets. While the official language is English, Afrikaans, German and other indigenous languages such as Oshiwambo and Otjiherero are used freely.

Residential properties are readily available and prices are attractive by international standards. The suburbs have a full range of social and sporting facilities. On a cultural level, Windhoek offers a National Theatre, National Art Gallery, several national museums and a Public Library, all situated in the city centre, as well as other excellent venues strategically located in the various suburbs. Regular art and cultural festivals and events are hosted throughout the year.

Windhoek has a passenger bus service, operating primarily between the low-cost suburbs and the industrial estates, as well as serving the residential areas. In the city centre transport is provided by taxis."

Bus service ... good to know. Still looking for apartment listings ...