Consider a Visit to The Historical And Cultural Site Of Africa

Are you planning a trip, considering going to Africa? Well,consider going to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Windhoek is based on Khomas Highland plateau positioned in central Namibia at 1,700 meters above sea level, 360 km from the Atlantic coastline and 650 km in the North of Orange River. It is the capital of Namibia with a population of about 322, 500. It is the cultural, social, and economic hub of the Centre. Approximately every Namibian business enterprises, Government organizations, and educational institutions have their headquarters in Windhoek. 

 Climate 

Windhoek is the entry point and this is the reason that the majority of the visitors touring Namibia begins their safari adventure from this ideal spot. The weather is friendly with semi-arid climate suitable for tourists. The days are warm and nights are cool all around the year with summer temperature 20°C and winter temperature 5 to 18°C.

 Transport options 

Traveling can be possible by train, road and airways. Hosea Kutako is the international airport located 42 km east from the center of the city. The Eros airport positioned on the south deals with domestic flights. Air Namibia is the national flight carrier. The main bus station is Intercape Mainliner that runs to and fro from the Cape Town. Railway line connects Windhoek with Rehoboth, Mariental, Keetmanshoop, Tsumeb, Otjiwaronjo and many other places. 

The population in Windhoek is roughly 200,000 people, which is developing continuously because of unemployment in rural regions. Even though there is an increase in the population, it is exceptionally clean and trouble free.  

 Colonial edifice 

German styled buildings are seen in the city that proudly highlight Namibia's colonial past. Alte Feste, Christuskirche and Tintenpalast are the oldest buildings, which house spectacular memorabilia and pictures of the early royal period. Other surviving buildings are the Trans-Namib Railway Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral, St. George's Cathedral, National Art Gallery, and more. Exploring each of these remarkable wonders on a day tour offers an insight in the history of Namibia and its transformation into an independent state. 

 Sight-seeing places 

Namibia safari commences in Windhoek and takes you to the attractive Daan Viljoen, a game park in the west. Other sights include kudu, gemsbok, mountain Zebra, warthog, and springs bok. Day tours made at the Zoo Park are also fascinating because you will be able to see the rare sight of an elephant fossil from the Stone Age that is 5000 years ago.

Shopping 

You can shop an array of African crafts, gifts and souvenirs from the Post Street Mall, an open air bazaar. Penduks Craft Village situated in Katutura supports rural women throughout the country and you can support these women by purchasing an item or two from there. 

Accommodations 

Windhoek has lots of accommodation options from luxury hotels to budget guesthouses to self-catering accommodations. There are plenty of restaurants waiting to serve tourists with delicious cuisines and among them the most popular is Am Winberg and Hoe's Beerhouse. The local restaurant La Marmaite is well-known for its African dishes. You can enjoy the fine West African melodies and contemporary music at Club Thriller. 

You can have a safari tour planned around Windhoek, which is surprisingly settled and organized capital city with plenty of delving in the colonial period.

Start Planning Your Summer Vacation Now and Avoid A Payday Loan Later

The cost of international travel has increased significantly over the past decade, making a trip abroad seem like a pipe dream. In fact, the cost of travel has gotten so high that many people push aside the international experience as something completely out of reach. Many people cannot fathom taking a foreign vacation without accumulating a massive pile of debt, utilizing payday loan services, or withdrawing credit card cash advances. And the dream of a trip can quickly lose it luster and become a nightmare when confronted with the interest of a payday loan.

Yet, it doesn't have to be so black and white.

An individual can experience the adventure and enrichment of international travel without neglecting other bills or acquiring payday loans; it just takes a little planning. Although daydreaming about exotic beaches and European adventures is a lovely way to spend an afternoon, it isn't going to get you any nearer these vacation destinations. 

You must take action, and the best time to start planning a summer getaway is now.

There are obvious benefits of planning ahead: you have time to save a substantial amount of money and avoid credit reliance while on the trip; you have time to research places that you know little about in order to make the trip more enjoyable; you have time to put money aside to cover your monthly expenses while you are abroad so that you will not have to take out a payday loan when you return home. 

 These are all good reasons that can help you save money on your international vacation, but there are even more concrete benefits to planning early: you will save on airfare, boarding, and, possibly, excursions.

Bar none, the most expensive part of an international trip is the airfare, so you want to start checking flights now to gauge around how much a flight will run. 

However, do not buy just yet; according to the travel site Kayak, the best time to buy international airfare is 34 days prior to departure. Other sites indicate one to three months before departure. Thus, while you want to monitor flights on a regular basis for months before you intend to take your trip, do not buy until you see the flight price drop. Knowing how much flights were will help you determine whether or not your flight is a good deal.

Another benefit of planning early is deals on hotels. Because you will have less competition, you will have more options when it comes to where to stay. 

Hostels are another great option for European vacations; they offer many of the amenities of hotels at a fraction of the cost. Researching in advance will help you to save a bundle of boarding costs.

Lastly, by planning ahead you can gather information on the best (and cheapest) places to eat, drink, and hang out. 

Many museums and cultural sites are free on certain days of the week, so by planning ahead to visit on free days you can reduce your excursion costs. You can also find out when cheap or free festivals and other cultural activities are taking place, which help you to make the most of your trip without resorting to payday loans upon return.

Don't spend another summer daydreaming about international adventures. Take action now to ensure a summer vacation that you will remember for the rest of your life.