Smart Stays @ 77 on Independence guidebook

Kamau
Smart Stays @ 77 on Independence guidebook

Food scene

Excellent place for sundowners with a panoramic view of the city. Distance from residence: 210 meters (3 minute walk)
Sky Bar
Excellent place for sundowners with a panoramic view of the city. Distance from residence: 210 meters (3 minute walk)
Experience traditional food from the continent. Distance from residence: 1.4 kilometers / 0.8 miles (4 minute drive)
6 locals recommend
La Marmite
Marien Ngouabi Street
6 locals recommend
Experience traditional food from the continent. Distance from residence: 1.4 kilometers / 0.8 miles (4 minute drive)
Great place for meat lovers. Distance from residence: 3 kilometres / 3.7 miles (6 minute drive)
64 locals recommend
Joe's Beerhouse
160 Nelson Mandela Ave
64 locals recommend
Great place for meat lovers. Distance from residence: 3 kilometres / 3.7 miles (6 minute drive)
A quick stroll for coffee / lunch. Distance from residence: 350 meters (4 minute walk)
14 locals recommend
Craft Cafe
Tal Street
14 locals recommend
A quick stroll for coffee / lunch. Distance from residence: 350 meters (4 minute walk)
For fast food lovers. Distance from residence: 400 metres (6 minute walk)
KFC
For fast food lovers. Distance from residence: 400 metres (6 minute walk)
For a relaxed evening out for dinner. Occasioned by a need to experience local musical talents Distance from residence: 400 meters (5 minute walk)
6 locals recommend
The Wine Bar
Garten Street
6 locals recommend
For a relaxed evening out for dinner. Occasioned by a need to experience local musical talents Distance from residence: 400 meters (5 minute walk)
Popular with expatriate community. Distance from residence: 2.5 kilometres / 1.6 miles (5 minute drive)
Francesco
Liliencron Street
Popular with expatriate community. Distance from residence: 2.5 kilometres / 1.6 miles (5 minute drive)
For wine lovers and overall good cooking. Distance from residence: 2.5 kilometres / 1.6 miles (5 minute drive)
35 locals recommend
The Stellenbosch Wine Bar and The Stellenbosch Tasting Room
320 Sam Nujoma Dr
35 locals recommend
For wine lovers and overall good cooking. Distance from residence: 2.5 kilometres / 1.6 miles (5 minute drive)

Sightseeing

Local craftsmanship is offered here with jewellery, sculptures, traditional attire and restaurant. Distance from residence: 350m (4 min walk)
10 locals recommend
Namibia Craft Centre
40 Tal Street
10 locals recommend
Local craftsmanship is offered here with jewellery, sculptures, traditional attire and restaurant. Distance from residence: 350m (4 min walk)
Shopping mall that includes supermarkets, clothing stores, forex bureaus, banks, jewellery stores, mobile phone outlets and a food court 750 meters (9 minute walk)
25 locals recommend
Wernhil Park
Ndemufayo Avenue
25 locals recommend
Shopping mall that includes supermarkets, clothing stores, forex bureaus, banks, jewellery stores, mobile phone outlets and a food court 750 meters (9 minute walk)
Shopping mall that includes a movie theatre, electronics stores, supermarkets, banks, forex bureaus, mobile phone outlets, jewellery stores and a food court Distance from residence: 1.7 kilometres / 1.05 miles (4 minute drive)
48 locals recommend
Maerua Mall
48 locals recommend
Shopping mall that includes a movie theatre, electronics stores, supermarkets, banks, forex bureaus, mobile phone outlets, jewellery stores and a food court Distance from residence: 1.7 kilometres / 1.05 miles (4 minute drive)
Shopping mall that includes a movie theatre, electronics stores, banks, forex bureaus, jewellery stores, mobile phone outlets, supermarkets and a food court Distance from residence: 7.4 kilometres / 4.5 miles (12 minute drive)
47 locals recommend
The Grove Mall of Namibia
Chasie Street
47 locals recommend
Shopping mall that includes a movie theatre, electronics stores, banks, forex bureaus, jewellery stores, mobile phone outlets, supermarkets and a food court Distance from residence: 7.4 kilometres / 4.5 miles (12 minute drive)
The most notable remnant of Germany's influence over Namibia. The Christus Kirche (Christ's Church), was officially consecrated on 16th October 1910 and is the oldest Evangelical Lutheran church in Namibia. Gottlieb Redecker , a German government architect, drew up the first designs in 1900 and 1901. The walls were constructed from sandstone and the portal of Italian Carrarian marble, features that complement the neo-Romanic style, combined with an art nouveau influence. A favourite with tourists. Services are still held in the church and are conducted in German. Distance from residence: 700 metres (10 minute walk)
25 locals recommend
Christuskirche
Robert Mugabe Avenue
25 locals recommend
The most notable remnant of Germany's influence over Namibia. The Christus Kirche (Christ's Church), was officially consecrated on 16th October 1910 and is the oldest Evangelical Lutheran church in Namibia. Gottlieb Redecker , a German government architect, drew up the first designs in 1900 and 1901. The walls were constructed from sandstone and the portal of Italian Carrarian marble, features that complement the neo-Romanic style, combined with an art nouveau influence. A favourite with tourists. Services are still held in the church and are conducted in German. Distance from residence: 700 metres (10 minute walk)
The museum takes visitors through the country's pre-colonial, colonial and post colonial history. Showcasing artefacts related to each period. Guests can also visit the restaurant that offers local traditional and contemporary dishes with the best skyline view in town Within the vicinity is the colonial German fortress known as the "Alte Feste" that also houses historical artefacts. Distance from residence: 850 metres (10 minute walk)
16 locals recommend
Independence Museum
16 locals recommend
The museum takes visitors through the country's pre-colonial, colonial and post colonial history. Showcasing artefacts related to each period. Guests can also visit the restaurant that offers local traditional and contemporary dishes with the best skyline view in town Within the vicinity is the colonial German fortress known as the "Alte Feste" that also houses historical artefacts. Distance from residence: 850 metres (10 minute walk)
An ideal setting for family outings such as picnics Distance from residence: 600 metres (8 minute walk)
13 locals recommend
Zoo Park
Park St
13 locals recommend
An ideal setting for family outings such as picnics Distance from residence: 600 metres (8 minute walk)
A haven botanical enthusiasts in the midst of the semi desert environment. Social gatherings such as picnics can also be held here. Distance from residence: 1 kilometre / 0.62 miles (12 minute walk)
7 locals recommend
Parliament Gardens
Love Street
7 locals recommend
A haven botanical enthusiasts in the midst of the semi desert environment. Social gatherings such as picnics can also be held here. Distance from residence: 1 kilometre / 0.62 miles (12 minute walk)
Perfect place for gift shopping and souvenirs Distance from residence: 190 meters (2 minute walk)
9 locals recommend
Craft Market (Independence Ave)
Independence Avenue
9 locals recommend
Perfect place for gift shopping and souvenirs Distance from residence: 190 meters (2 minute walk)
Thrill seekers, nature lovers and fitness enthusiasts can hike along the routes and appreciate the beautiful plants along with the scenery Distance from residence: 1.8 kilometre / 1 mile ( 4 minute walk)
Botanical Garden Walking Path
Thrill seekers, nature lovers and fitness enthusiasts can hike along the routes and appreciate the beautiful plants along with the scenery Distance from residence: 1.8 kilometre / 1 mile ( 4 minute walk)
A popular nature reserve where visitors can cruise through a nature drive that includes rhinos, giraffes, zebras and other wild cats. The reserves scenic open uninhabited spaces while having a meal are also one of its highlights Distance from residence: 39 kilometres / 24 miles (42 minute drive)
Gocheganas Lodge
A popular nature reserve where visitors can cruise through a nature drive that includes rhinos, giraffes, zebras and other wild cats. The reserves scenic open uninhabited spaces while having a meal are also one of its highlights Distance from residence: 39 kilometres / 24 miles (42 minute drive)
Zebras, Giraffes, Oryx, Gemsbuck, Wilderbeest, Impala, Warthogs and a nature walk are all on offer a this reserve. Very convenient for a quick family getaway. Distance from residence: 25.6 kilometers / 16 miles (42 minute drive)
10 locals recommend
Daan Viljoen Game Reserv
10 locals recommend
Zebras, Giraffes, Oryx, Gemsbuck, Wilderbeest, Impala, Warthogs and a nature walk are all on offer a this reserve. Very convenient for a quick family getaway. Distance from residence: 25.6 kilometers / 16 miles (42 minute drive)

City/town information

Windhoek is capital city of Namibia with a population of around 500,000. The name Windhoek is derived from the Afrikaans meaning "windy corner". The San people first populated the area thousands of years ago. The precise moment of the city's founding is unclear but by the 19th century, the local tribes known as the Namas & Herero referred to the area as "/Ai-//Gams" and "Otjomuise" respectively. Both names are references to the hot springs located in the area. Windhoek is known for its cleanliness and German/South African influences from its colonial past. Due to its hilly surrounding the international airport “Hosea Kutako” is situated forty kilometres although a smaller airport (Eros Airpot) is located within the city
8 locals recommend
Windhoek
8 locals recommend
Windhoek is capital city of Namibia with a population of around 500,000. The name Windhoek is derived from the Afrikaans meaning "windy corner". The San people first populated the area thousands of years ago. The precise moment of the city's founding is unclear but by the 19th century, the local tribes known as the Namas & Herero referred to the area as "/Ai-//Gams" and "Otjomuise" respectively. Both names are references to the hot springs located in the area. Windhoek is known for its cleanliness and German/South African influences from its colonial past. Due to its hilly surrounding the international airport “Hosea Kutako” is situated forty kilometres although a smaller airport (Eros Airpot) is located within the city