Not many towns in Namibia qualify as destinations in their own right. One of the few exceptions to this rule is the quaint little artists enclave of Omaruru. And even if it wasn't, with an ideal location at the centre of the Windhoek-Swakop-Otjwarongo triangle, Omaruru is just a short detour en route between these other places of urban interest. So, if you want to get away from it all and are longing for some inspiration and change of scenery, Omaruru is your destination this weekend. Take a walk along the picturesque main road with its many colonial-era houses that have been turned into galleries and craft shops. Then find yourself a cosy chair under one of the huge trees at the Sanddragon café and watch people passing by while you slurp your super-creamy vanilla milkshake. Continue with a chocolate tasting at the Dögerloh Chocolate Factory, add some wine tasting at the Kristallkellerei, one of Namibia's very few wine estates, and call it a day with a decent dinner at Kashana. Let's just hope you will still make it to your lovely campsite next door at the Riverside Guesthouse. Can you see the shooting stars through the foliage of the giant trees that gently sway overhead at night?
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