Namibia

Food in Namibia - Dine exotic
The guest farms in Namibia usually serve
the typical German dishes. But Namibian cuisine also has
also has a lot to offer. Traditional dishes are made from millet and
cow's milk. The meat on offer is also varied and for us Europeans
downright exotic. Vacationers should definitely try a crocodile steak or dried ostrich meat.
dried ostrich meat. This is accompanied by a freshly tapped
beer brewed in Namibia is served. But there are even more specialties that will delight any gourmet.

Namibians love to eat meat products. The most popular are dishes made from
beef or lamb. The beef comes  only from local farms and therefore tastes
farms and therefore tastes really natural. Mainly in the north
"Biltong" is served. This meat is air-dried and spicy
spice. It is usually beef or antelope meat. All types of meat are prepared in the form of steaks, roasts or ragouts.

The
food on offer in Namibia is varied. The most
most widespread among the local population, however, is definitely "pap".
Pap is a porridge made from maize flour, which is traditionally eaten with the right hand.
eaten with the right hand.


In Namibia, pap is served with various vegetables, especially kidney beans or cabbage.
cabbage. It is served with chicken or beef. Pap is basically
comparable to polenta and is also widespread in other African countries - always under a different name.
In Windhoek ,
the capital of Namibia, there are plenty of restaurants that generally serve
generally offer less African and more international cuisine.
The prices in Namibia's restaurants are often almost the same as German prices.
Source: Eating & drinking - Namibia | afrika-travel.de

Sightseeing in Namibia - In a class of its own
There are numerous opportunities to discover Namibia's unique and diverse
nature to discover. During a balloon ride you can see the animals at the
waterholes, the huge white salt pan and the savannah of the
"Etosha National Park from the air. A jeep safari, on the other hand
offers a close-up view of rhinos, elephants, lions and buffalo.
buffalo. The extraordinary desert golf courses are a real treat for fans of this sport.
of this sport get their money's worth. Namibia is also a paradise for anglers
paradisiacal conditions, as the reservoirs are rich in tiger fish,
and the Benguela Current on the west coast offers large stocks of catfish
(catfish), pike and cod. In contrast to the desert areas in the south
in the northeast you can hike through large teak forests and go boating on the long waterways.
boating on the long waterways  

Culture in Namibia - Experience true hospitality
Namibian hospitality is best experienced during a stay on one of the many
on one of the many farms, where you can also enjoy the
can also enjoy the original African cuisine.

On the one hand, the country's inhabitants are all Namibians,
on the other hand, they are also members of one of the eleven ethnic groups that
each have their own history and individual traditions.

Namibia has left-hand traffic and a speed limit of 100 km/h on highways and 50-60 km/h in cities.
in cities. Driving at night should be avoided if possible, because then
the game is enormous despite the fact that most farms are fenced in. In particular
Antelopes can jump over two-meter-high fences. An off-road vehicle
is not absolutely necessary due to the large number of asphalted roads
roads, but a slightly more expensive but well-sprung rental car is recommended.
well-sprung rental car will serve you well on the potholed roads.