Cardboard Box
Windhoek's oldest and most popular backpackers accommodation, offers accommodation in dormitories and private rooms,
The hostel is Namibian owned and managed, this is a rare occurrence
in the backpacking industry in Namibia. Although we have grown considerably from the early days we still strive to give the same warm and personal Namibian service that made us the most popular place to stay in Windhoek
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Chameleon
City Backpackers
A small personal lodge which is very centrally located in the city centre. We have 3 dorm rooms and 14 private rooms 8 of them with en-suite bathroom. Our atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and many people return ot Chameleon because they feel so at home
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Windhoek (pronounced "Vind hook" or German «Windhuk») is the capital of Namibia. It is located in the Khomas Region, has a population of 230,000, and is a major trade centre of sheep skins. Windhoek was originally the centre of a Nama chief, who defeated the Herero inhabitants of the region in the 19th century. Germany occupied the region in 1885, and it became the seat of colonial rule in 1892, as the capital of the colony of South-West Africa
(Deutsch-Südwestafrika). During World War I, Windhoek was captured by South African troops and became a British dominion. Until the independence of Namibia was inaugurated in 1990, Windhoek was recognized as the capital of South West Africa as administered by the South African government. It continues today as the capital of the Republic of Namibia.
With Namibia's independence from South African administration in 1990, the city experienced a new wind of change that led to accelerated growth and development. Windhoek became the seat of a first, democratically-elected government of the Republic of Namibia, headed by the head of state the president, Sam Nujoma. Windhoek is twinned with the German capital Berlin (since 2000), Trossingen, Germany and has a partnership with Wetzlar, Germany
