Warehouse Theatre

Warehouse Theatre is located in Windhoek, Namibia's busy capital city that serves as the cultural and economic heart of this southwestern African nation. Windhoek sits at an elevation of 1,700 meters in a valley between the Khomas Highland, Auas and Eros Mountains, offering a unique blend of German colonial architecture, African culture, and modern urban development. The city's name derives from the Afrikaans word meaning 'windy corner,' reflecting its position in the highland Dakar. As Namibia's largest city and administrative center, Windhoek provides an excellent introduction to the country's diverse heritage, from its indigenous roots through German colonial period to its independence in 1990. The city features tree-lined streets, historic buildings, bustling markets, and serves as the gateway for exploring Namibia's spectacular landscapes including the Namib Desert, Etosha National Park, and the dramatic coastline. Visitors will find a cosmopolitan atmosphere with excellent restaurants, cultural venues like the Warehouse Theatre, and friendly locals who often speak multiple languages including English, Afrikaans, German, and various indigenous languages.

Windhoek offers an excellent dining scene reflecting its multicultural heritage, from upscale restaurants serving Namibian game meat and German cuisine to casual spots offering African dishes and international fare. The city is famous for its game meat restaurants where you can try kudu, oryx, springbok, and ostrich prepared in various styles. German influences appear in excellent bakeries, beer gardens, and schnitzel houses, while local markets offer traditional African foods like kapana (grilled meat) and mopane worms. The Warehouse Theatre area and Independence Avenue have the highest concentration of quality restaurants, and most establishments offer good wine selections featuring South African vintages.

Windhoek enjoys a semi-arid climate with pleasant weather year-round, though the best time to visit is during the dry winter months from May to September when temperatures are mild (15-25°C), humidity is low, and rainfall minimal. This period offers clear skies perfect for photography and comfortable conditions for walking and outdoor activities. Summer months (November to March) bring higher temperatures (up to 35°C), afternoon thunderstorms, and increased humidity, though this is also when the landscape is greenest. The shoulder seasons of April and October offer good weather with fewer crowds and potentially better accommodation rates.