Khomas

The central highland region that is home to Windhoek, Namibia's capital, and the starting point and transport hub for travel around the country.

Khomas lies on Namibia's central plateau and is home to the capital, Windhoek. Windhoek preserves German colonial-era buildings such as the Christuskirche and the Alte Feste, while the Independence Memorial Museum and craft markets offer insight into local history and culture; on the outskirts are nature reserves and game farms. Most travelers pick up a rental car here and set off for Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha. The plateau climate is dry, and winter nights (roughly Jun–Aug) are cold. Hosea Kutako International Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Windhoek
• Sossusvlei

Itineraries

• Coastal Town & Red Dunes Small Group Tour – Depart from Windhoek and cover the two major highlights of Swakopmund and Sossusvlei in four days.
• Namibia Classic Self-Drive Loop – A counter-clockwise loop covering dunes, the coast, rock petroglyphs, and Etosha, bringing together the best of Namibia…
• Southern Namibia Canyon, Ghost Town & Dunes – Head south to the Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, and Lüderitz, then travel north to a dark sky reserve and the red dunes.
• Kaokoland Himba & Kunene 4x4 Route – Drive north by 4x4 through Damaraland, Sesfontein, and Epupa Falls, ending with a traverse of Etosha from the west gate.
• Windhoek to Victoria Falls Overland Loop – Cross from Namibia along the Okavango River to the Delta and Chobe, ending at Victoria Falls.