OK, here is my itinerary - any suggestions on shopping (crafts mostly to bring back) and places to eat (local, exotic, not typical Americanized food) would be most helpful.

Also, have 12 hour layover in Frankfurt, so any suggestions on what to do would be great - thanks!

Thursday, May 29 – Arrive Frankfurt 1145. Depart on Air Namibia SW286 2230 hours.

Friday, May 30 – Arrive Windhoek 0900 hours. Pick up by Otjikoko/Martin Walter Farms personnel at airport, ferry to farm.
Marion Hall, PO Box 404, Omaruru Namibia – Phone +264 64 570364 – Fax +264 64 570365 – email: mwfarms@africaonline.com.na

Stay at farm until Saturday, June 7

Craft centre – Okahanja – between Omaruru and Windhoek – about 40 miles north of Windhoek at crossroads of B1 and B2. Perhaps go there on way back from ranch, have a stopover/lunch and shop for crafts if that is OK. If not, perhaps on return trip on Thursday.

Saturday, June 7 – Leave Martin Walter Farms in Omaruru and be ferried to Windhoek for arrival in early afternoon. Pick up car at 1500 at Yang Tze Complex, downtown Windhoek, corner of Sam Nujoma Dr. and Nelson Mandela Ave – phone (061) 385100 – cell 081 1240364

Casa Piccolo - Total N$ 400 for single room. Will leave rifle case with Claudia Horn (owner).
6 Barella Street - Klein Windhoek
P.O.Box 11728 - Windhoek - Namibia
Tel. (+ 264-61) 221155 - Fax: (+ 264-61) 221187
e-mail: casapiccolo@iafrica.com.na

Sunday, June 8 – leave by 0900

Stay at Moshura Lodge:

http://www.namibian.org/travel/lodging/private/mushara.htm


Monday, Jun 9 – Stay at Okaukuejo – waterhole chalet-
http://www.namibian.org/travel/lodging/okaukuejo.html



Tuesday, June 10 – get up EARLY to get on road to Walvis Bay – make sure all fuel stays topped off, car in good shape mechanically – looks like best, safest route is C38 to Outjo, then C63 to Kalkfeld, C33 to Omaruru, then C33 to Karibib, then B2 to Swakopmund, and on to Walvis Bay.

Courtyard Hotel - http://www.namibian.org/travel/lodging/private/courtyard-hotel-walvisbay.html


Wednesday, June 11 – Park at Mola Mola safris, they have car guards there – leave luggage at Courtyard hotel. Kayak tour in early AM with Jeanne Meintjes, Eco Marine Kayak Tours P.O. Box 225,WALVIS BAY,NAMIBIA Tel/Fax +264 64 203144 cell + 264 81 129 3144
email emkayak@iway.na www.emkayak.iway.na – 0745 Mola Mola safaris – this is where we meet.

Stay in Swakopmund night of June 11 – Sam’s Giordano

http://www.namibian.org/travel/lodging/private/sams.htm


Thursday, June 12 – One night stay at Casa Piccolo – pick up rifle case. N$400 single.

Friday, June 13 – drop off car by 1500 - shuttle to airport by 1700

John (Eric):

Sounds like you're ready to go. I just got back a couple of days ago so my brain is still fuzzy from the long plane ride. Here's some tips that might help you:

1. When shopping at outdoor craft markets don't take the first price offered. Go to several vendors and get a feel of what the "real price" should be.

2. Take along plenty of Namibian Dollars or South African Rand for the vendors.

3. Take plenty of photos.

4. Put on sunscreen on your skin. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages.

5. Keep the center line of the road on your right shoulder. Drive slower than the speed limit.

6. Make reservations for all restaurants that you plan to eat in, except for bistros.

7. Follow your PH's instructions and shoot straight.

8. Have a good time.



Namibiahunter

Eric,

In Windhoek, right downtown on Independence Ave. (?) maybe three blocks from the Kalahar Sands, on the Second floor is the Gourmet Restaurant for lunch or dinner. Really good food, as opposed to Joe's Beer Hall that is really good atmosphere and frankly ordinary food.

In Swakop, there used to be a restaurant on a beached tugboat (The Tug???) It's good seafood. If you want some "elegance" try the dining room at the Hansa Hotel. By the way, next to the Hansa is the best jewelry shop in the Southern Hemisphere (just in case gifts are in order... especially for the Chancellor of the Exchequer).

Regards, Tim

Thanks, guys, for the advice. Luckily the Chancellor of the Exchequer is a benevolent dictator and allows me much latitude in the dispensation of funds. She also isn't big on gifts or jewelry, but I will definitely look into the jewelry shop and check out what they have - I might find something just perfect for her

John,

Claudia Horn is a great lady and her hotel is one of the cleanest I've stayed in anywhere at her very reasonable room rate.

Ask Claudia what she recommends, she knows her business very well and is a real wine nut and she loves hunters. Just mention that you know me from the forum and she will give you as much help as possible...........

Cheers and have a great hunt John,

Not even having MET her yet and already I get that impression - she is quite wonderful, helpful, and a real gem. I'm bringing her a special gift that I know she'll love, and will definitely ask her about places to go and shop while I'm there - thanks!

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Originally posted by Blair338/378:
John,

Claudia Horn is a great lady and her hotel is one of the cleanest I've stayed in anywhere at her very reasonable room rate.

Ask Claudia what she recommends, she knows her business very well and is a real wine nut and she loves hunters. Just mention that you know me from the forum and she will give you as much help as possible...........

Cheers and have a great hunt John,

John,

She will appreciate that. Good on you and again, have a great hunt mate!

Regards,