I'm an expat living in Windhoek and head into Katutura (a suburb of squatter camps and tin houses) weekly to visit a Centre that helps children who are orphaned and vulnerable. I often drive throughout the township - far into the back hills of Havana and Hakahana - and never feel unsafe. In fact, I find people very welcoming. Tourists... More

the best township ever where everything goes. love it More

If you want to experience the real life in this city then go and meet the people. They live in Katutura (the place we don't want) and, particularly if you are from Europe or the US it would be a crime to leave without seeing how people live in Windhoek. You will see the wealth in the city, you will... More

This township was a large sprawling village complete with roadside shops, markets and malls. Quite amazing to see how the poorer dwellings are so basic - not even running water or sanitation- and are growing every day. They say eventually 50% of Namibia's population will be living in this township! More

Excellent day spent driving around, had a beer at Xwama Restaurant just off independence avenue, afterwards went to markets and had FRESH (slaughtered a few hours before) medium rare AAA grade beef barbecued on an open fire with chilli spice, vetkoek (oily dough balls) and an another ice cold Qaurt of Windhoek Lager. The place is Safe, just like any... More

Went with a guide to Katatura and think the place is well worth a visit. Sure you will se everything from very poor housing to rather nice houses but it gives you an idea about how most people in Windhoek lives. We went to several markets and not once did I feel unsafe, the people I met were very friendly... More

Dear Friends, I have been to Katutura many times and worshipped with the people and lived there for a while and discovered how SAVE it is to live in Katutura. It is all in the mind of the one who has heard the wrong information. We have spent time in Umalunga in Grootfontein and found it SAFE. We have taken... More

It's not an attraction, but it's a real place where poor people live. Don't go there because it's unsafe, horrifying and there's absolutely no need to. Unless you want to help. The first sevaral houses are ok, they are houses and have water and light. But if you go furthere in, you'll see people living in carton boxes without water,... More