Skip to main content

Chameleon Backpackers - The heart of Namibia

As a traveler, you seldom miss the backpackers you stayed at while traveling, you are more likely to be homesick. I have traveled through Namibia, Botswana and right now I am in Zimbabwe and my heart doesn't seem to yearn for South Africa, I'm homesick but I want to be back at chameleon backpackers in Windhoek. Back with a family I shared meals and laughs with for a week, an amazing bunch of wanderlusters who came together and became a family.
The best part about chameleon is everyone is part of this family, you can't really tell who works there and who doesn't. All so helpful and kind, always with a smile.

Chameleon Backpackers is in Windhoek a 5 minute walk away from town.
The beauty about Chameleon is it isn't just a backpackers establishments. They offer dormitory beds from approx US$15 per night, a guesthouse with spacious rooms and en-suite bathrooms and a commune available for stays of more than 3 months.
What Ienjoyed the most about being in the dorm room was the fact that the toilet and shower are in the room. This is a luxury in backpackers establishments as most of the toilets are outside the room. The dorm room accommodates 6 people.
There is a continental breakfast every morning in the communal kitchen which is fully equipped for all your culinary skills. 
Chameleon also offers you 2 hours free Wi-Fi for every night that you are staying there and should you spend your 2 hours, you may purchase another 2 hours for approximately US$3.

There is a braai/barbeque to bring together the travelers staying at Chameleon every Thursday night but because everyone becomes a family, there ends up being a braai every night,
10pm the bar closes and noise levels have to be brought down to a minimum but that doesn't stop the family that just shared a meal together at dinner from staying up and whispering to each other about their life stories and fond memories about their home countries.

I made friends at Chameleon from as far as France, Sweden and even Australia. my travel family keeps expanding and I can't help miss all the fun people i met.
As I travel further away from Namibia, I keep telling the people I meet to go to Chameleon because i really wish that people can experience the home I had in Windhoek.

Next time you plan a trip to Namibia, Stay at Chameleon... You will not be disappointed.

x0x0
#TheSoloWanderer

Popular posts from this blog

Charlotte the friendly ghost in the Midlands Meander

The thing about having family in KZN is, often when one travels to visit family you never really stop and explore the small towns that one drives past. To this day I still struggle to visit Durban and not feel guilty about being so close to family and actually not getting time to see them. I mean, one can only imagine how busy a travel bloggers life can be when there's lots of boys to drool over and plenty beer to sample... Never mind the delicious Indian cuisine found in the city. The views are breathtaking everywhere I am currently on a road trip with some of South Africas top travel bloggers, travel writers, photographers and videographers and this time we stopped in Nottingham Road. No it's not a one road sleepy little village in the breathtaking Midlands meander. Nottingham road is actually a small town. With breathtaking views everywhere you turn. With only about 2500 residents which is quite impressive in terms of growth compared to only having had 200 re...

A Family at Once In Cape Town

Welcome to Once. You know that feeling you get when you walk into a new place and you are instantly inspired? When you are a creative good energy is everything. An environment that inspires you is everything. Let me introduce you to Cape Towns All star hotel and backpackers – Once In Cape Town . Eat. Sleep. Explore. Once In Cape Town Welcome Pack This is a home for budget travellers. After checking and walking around my home for the next 3 days, I just wanted to get on my social media accounts to tell everyone about this amazing place I would be staying in. Once in Cape Town reminded me why I love doing what I do and why I do what I love. Also, my true purpose in Cape Town and my mission to promote budget African travel and lifestyle. Minnie Mouse eats a giant slice of  pizza The beautiful thing about staying at Once is you will never feel like a tourist or a stranger. There is a community of travellers from all over the world. There is a fun fill...

The Blue Pearl of Morocco - Chefchaouen

Grande Cascades of the Rif Mountains. All I know is I know this place from other bloggers who have been to Morocco. This part of Morocco was not even part of my plans but it fell into place so perfectly and I believe it was meant to be. I took a bus from Rabat the capital of Morocco to Chaouen as the locals call it.  The bus ride is just over 4 hours and of course, it was not on time. I used the CTM bus services and the ticket from Rabat to Chaouen was 100 Moroccan Dirham and 5MD to pay for your luggage. Although the bus has the reputation of being the best and most comfortable in Morocco, their travel times are inconvenient but at least you will have air-con unlike with other buses.  The alleyways of the Chaouen Medina. As the bus started winding down the mountain roads, from a distance I could see the city, and then only did it kick in, I was in Chaouen, a city I have only known in blog posts. I got so excited, I am rather familiar with this feeli...