Mid-Range Travel Guide: Windhoek

Accommodation

$45-120 per night

Mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, B&Bs

Food & Dining

$25-55 per day

Mix of local restaurants, tourist-oriented cafes, hotel breakfast, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$15-40 per day

Combination of taxis, ride-sharing, rental cars for day trips, some public transport

Activities

$30-70 per day

Guided city tours, cultural attractions, wildlife experiences, Kampala, museum entries

Eat at local markets and traditional eateries instead of tourist restaurants - typically 60-70% cheaper

Use public minibus taxis instead of private taxis for city transport - saves 70-80% on transportation costs

Book accommodation directly with guesthouses rather than through booking platforms - often 10-20% cheaper

Shop for groceries at local supermarkets and prepare some meals yourself - reduces food costs by 40-60%

Take advantage of free walking tours and public parks instead of paid guided tours for basic sightseeing

Travel during low season (May-September) when accommodation prices drop 25-40%

Combine multiple activities in one area to reduce transportation costs between attractions

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using public transport - increases daily transport costs by 300-400%

Eating only in tourist areas and hotel restaurants - typically costs 100-150% more than local alternatives

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak season - can cost 50-80% more than advance bookings

Not researching free activities and relying only on paid tours - unnecessarily inflates activity budgets by 200-300%