Sundowner.

Even in summer, evenings in Southern Africa are rather short, so the few hours between the end of the working day and dusk have to be celebrated thoroughly. A much-loved ritual for this time of day in Namibia and neighbouring countries is the so-called sundowner, which essentially is a drink enjoyed, well, during sunset. Typically, you would order a cold beer, Gin & Tonic (for the more British feel) or the ubiquitous Rock Shandy. Then all you have to do is sit back, maybe munch on some nibbles, and engage in trivial conversation. In Windhoek the best place for a sundowner with the whole family is the bar at Hotel Thule overlooking the hills of Klein Windhoek. If you like it more sophisticated, try the Wine Bar or the Hilton rooftop bar in the city centre. For the real bush experience, drive out to River Crossing Lodge on the fringes of the city towards the airport.