Namibia Eats
Heading to Namibia for a self-drive adventure around the country with friends in May. We have a pretty flexible schedule and will have a couple of nights in places like Windhoek & Swakpomund along the way. Just wondering if there are any super fun or "can't miss" spots to eat at in these areas.
I know a fair amount about the country and have heard from some that it is a culinary wasteland (comparatively to places like South Africa for example), so I am hoping there might be some alternative points of view and a recommendation or two.
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Swakopmund has The Tug, which is worth a visit - ask for a seat by the windows. Otherwise, pig out in the German bakeries / konditoreis and skip dinner!
In Windhoek, Joe's Beer House is fun and the food is good. Abyssinia, an Ethiopian restaurant, was excellent - better than I've had in Washington DC or Cape Town. I highly recommend a meal or at least drinks at the Hotel Heinitzburg (Relais & Chateaux) with a view that's stunning and very nice food. La Marmite has North and West African cuisine, and I enjoy Restaurant Africa for its unpretentious take on African fare.
HTH
Kurt
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re: kurt_a
Thanks very much Kurt! These are great suggestions. We actually were going to splurge for a night at the Hotel Heinitzburg (chose Olive Grove instead to save). But we will at least head over for a drink. Thanks also for the Abyssinia tip this sounds very interesting as well.
We are also excited of course for the bakeries / konditoreis as friends have told us not to miss out.
Thanks again!
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