Windhoek is the capital city of Namibia. The city has had a number of different names over the years with the earliest name being Damara /Ais /Gams from the Nama language. The current name, meaning windy corner, is likely to have been brought from South Africa by Jonker Afrikaner.Although there is much to do within the city, the surrounding area includes the foothills of the Khomas Highland, Auas and Eros Mountains and offers some spectacular scenery. If you wish to explore then you will wish to consider hire a car in order to get you around. VIP Cars offer a variety of cars that you can use to both explore the local area and also head off on a country-wide tour of Namibia.