Windhoek Surrounds
Windhoek Surrounds in Namibia
The region of the Windhoek surrounds is located in the central highlands between the Kalahari and the Great Escarpment. The traveller can expect different landscape structures and countless accommodation facilities. This region is ideal for staying over at the beginning of your journey.
Climate of the Windhoek surrounds
The annual rainfall varies strongly from west (100 mm) to east (up to 400 mm). Thanks to its location high on the central plateau the temperatures are moderate with maximum summer temperatures averaging between 28 - 30°C and minimum winter temperatures between ca 6-8 °C.
Flora and Fauna of the Windhoek surrounds
On top of the highlands of the Windhoek surroundings an enormous diversity in vegetation can be found, only comparable to Otavi Region, the Okavango and the Caprivi within Namibia. The diversity in bird species is also worth mentioning, more than 230 species occur around Windhoek. Mammals, especially kudu, hartebeest and oryx feel at home in the area as well as reptiles and scorpions.
Highlights around Windhoek
Here we provide an overview of activities, highlights and sights of the Windhoek Surrounds region. Windhoek itself is definitely worth a visit. More about Windhoek you can learn on our site Activities in Windhoek. In the surroundings of Windhoek there is a hot springs resort, a little game park with local game species, a dam which is the main water supply for Windhoek and a recreational resort at the same time and much more.
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Accommodation in the Windhoek surroundings