The city of Windhoek is traditionally known by two names: Ai-Gams, from the Nama people, which literally refers to the hot springs that were once part of Windhoek, while the second name, Otjomuise, meaning a place of steam, was given by the Herero people. Both traditional names reference the hot springs.

Windhoek is located in a semi-desert climatic region. Days are mostly warm with very hot days during the summer months, while nights are generally cool.

The City of Windhoek is one of the cleanest and most secure capitals on the African continent and energetically welcomes both international and domestic visitors.

Start your day by visiting the National Art Gallery of Namibia that is on Robert Mugabe Avenue and John Meinert Street. This is a small gallery that has a permanent exhibition of Namibian art - historical and contemporary.

Warehouse Theatre at Tal Street is probably the most relaxed venue for the performing arts and live theatre and it is housed in the Old Breweries Building. Here you can experience a modern mix of local and visiting artists with music from jazz and funk to rock and roll.

Next door to the Warehouse Theatre there is Namibia Craft Centre that houses the Omba Gallery. At the gallery you can view regular exhibitions of Namibian and other African art, have something to drink at eat at the café and also visit some of the other arts and crafts stalls.

Go and see how semi precious stones are sorted, cut, faceted and polished on the premises of the House of Gems.

Under the backing of the College of the Arts there are live shows in the Parliament Gardens - Theatre in the Park.

Tukondjeni Market is worth a visit just for the sounds and smells of Africa. Here you can buy foodstuffs that range from a live chicken to barbecued meat and if you are brave enough a traditional African dish of fried Mopani worms.

Zoo Park is situated in the centre of Windhoek, this lush, green park consist of a landscaped garden with a pond, children's playground and open-air theatre. With the Chinese Pavilion that symbolizes the friendship between the people of Shanghai and the people of Windhoek.

Heroes' acre is a modern, state of the art national symbol that was inaugurated by His Excellency, Dr Sam Nujoma, and President of the Republic of Namibia on 26 August 2002. Its construction was motivated by the need to foster the spirit of patriotism and nationalism and to pass on this legacy to the future generation of Namibia. The Heroes' Acre took 13 months to construct