Desert Jewel Casino and Windhoek Country Club Resort

Located between the Khomas Highland, Auas and the Eros Mountains, is Windhoek, the capital of Namibia - a small capital city, with just 200,000 people. If you’re looking for things to do, particularly of historical interest, try the Alte Feste (old fort) also with the National Museum or Christuskirche and Tintempalast, the parliament buildings. For architecture, you can find several German-inspired homes, a throwback to early colonial times. You can find restaurants and bars/nightclubs in the city centre and throughout the city, as well as varied accommodations. For easy access to the casino, try the resort.

gaming

The casino has 162 machines, which break down into 81 video slots, 69 classic reels and 12 video poker. For table games, there’s stud poker, racing poker, blackjack and roulette. The casino operates daily from 10 am until 4 am, with table games running 3 pm to 4 am Mondays to Fridays, and noon until 4 am on weekends. Pop in and try your luck at slots and be sure to check out their progressives starting at $N 4800. A few extra bucks and you can hire a caddy over at the golf club.

Hotel/Accommodations

This popular golf club resort has over 1300 members and for its guests, offers 152 rooms (including 6 luxury suites and a presidential suite). The hotel has internet access and guests can enjoy a free breakfast as well as 24 hr room service. Facilities and services on site include a swimming pool, currency exchange, a fitness centre, and conference seating for 800. For those interested in golf, you can find 18 holes at the resort. Being the capital, you can also find other hotels that may fall more in line with your budget.

Dining

At the resort, executive chef Mark Vorster creates all your culinary delights. Try Terrace Pool & Bar for light eats, overlooking the pool and golf course. In town, there’s other options, such as the Chez Wou Orient Restaurant (Asian cuisine), the Kokerboom Restaurant (international a la carte and dinner buffets) and Tappers Cocktail Bar and Lounge (light eats). For authentic Namibian cuisine, find your own eatery in town. Ask casino staff for suggestions on places popular with locals and tourists. Also popular in the region, is German-inspired fare.

Attractions/NightLife

When looking for venues serving your favourite cocktails, there’s Jass Bar (an upscale cigar bar), Club Thriller (with African and international music), Funky Lab (for dancing) and La Dee Da’s (also a club). You can also enjoy drinks poolside at the Terrace Pool & Bar. Spend an afternoon taking in 18 holes at the resort. Check out the National Museum, housed in Alte Feste Fort or the Natural Scientific Museum. For general attractions, try the Meteor Fountain, Okapuka Ranch, the Windhoek Theatre and the parliament buildings, Christuskirbe and Tintempalast. For souvenirs, try the Craft Market.

Rewards/Deals

The casino does not currently have any player rewards systems in place. Be sure to ask a casino representative about any possible contests or promotions which may be running during your stay.