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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 9:59 am
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Originally Posted by Forrest Bump
Probably the safest capital in subsaharian Africa.
Easy to navigate either walking or driving.
Not great food on offering, though you can find some pub on Independence avenue. Pretty much every tourist ends up to eat and chill at "Joe's beerhouse", with a good choice of every kind of grilled meat.
With also western prices.
From the Hilton, you will have anything and everything at your disposal. But Joe's is probably the finest local place. I've worked off and on in Namibia, and it truly is a safe country as far as subsaharan locations.

Keep in mind you will be driving on the left. Not a big deal as traffic is light compared to western standards. And folks will generally be friendly.
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