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( cnr Robert Mugabe Ave & John Meinert St; admission Mon-Fri/Sat free/N$20;
8am-5pm Tue-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat) This art gallery contains a permanent collection of
works reflecting Namibia's historical and natural heritage. The collection displays works
by Muafangejo - Namibia's first black artist to gain international acclaim. His linocuts de-
pict the liberation struggle from a religious and narrative perspective.
Daan Viljoen Game Park
(per person/vehicle N$40/10; visitors sunrise-6pm) This beautiful wildlife park sits in
the Khomas Hochland about 18km west of Windhoek.
You can walk to your heart's content through lovely wildlife-rich desert hills, and spot
gemsboks, kudu, mountain zebras, springboks, hartebeest, warthogs and eland. Daan Vil-
joen is also known for its birdlife, and over 200 species have been recorded, including the
rare green-backed heron and pin-tailed whydah.
Daan Viljoen's hills are covered with open thorn-scrub vegetation that allows excellent
wildlife viewing, and three walking tracks have been laid out. The 3km Wag-'n-Bietjie
Trail follows a dry riverbed from near the park office to Stengel Dam. A 9km circuit, the
Rooibos Trail crosses hills and ridges and affords great views back to Windhoek in the
distance. The 34km Sweet-Thorn Trail circuits the empty eastern reaches of the reserve.
If you can't be bothered getting back to Windhoek, Daan Viljoen Lodge provides lux-
ury accommodation within the park.
To get to Daan Viljoen, take the C28 west from Windhoek; Daan Viljoen is clearly
signposted off the Bosua Pass Hwy, about 18km from the city.
WILDLIFE RESERVE
Festivals & Events
Bank Windhoek Arts Festival
( www.bankwindhoekarts.com.na ) This is the largest arts festival in the country, with
events running from February to September.
ARTS
Mbapira/Enjando Street Festival
Windhoek's big annual bash is held in March around the city centre. It features colourful
gatherings of dancers, musicians and people in ethnic dress.
ARTS
Independence Day
NATIONAL
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