Namibia is still developing its own unique culinary identity. Presently, most restaurants offer a variety of continental, traditional German and South African fare with exotic touches like wild game and crocodile steaks.

The official language in Namibia is English although Afrikaans, German and Kwanyama - an indigenous language - are widely spoken throughout the country.

The capital, Windhoek, situated among the rolling hills of the central highlands, is a perfect blend of colonial-German and modern city architecture, best seen on a stroll down Independence Avenue, which also provides the visitor with good shopping opportunities for....