The 15 Best Windhoek Tours & Day Trips

Windhoek: City and Township Tour - Starting with Windhoek’s formal city center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 430 reviews · 4 hours · from $40Our pick

Explore Windhoek’s landmarks, Katutura markets, kapana, and a community project on a small-group half-day city tour.

“This tour was definitely worth my time and money. As someone interested in history and culture, this tour was packed with information that contextualized the sites we visited. Abner was an excellent patient guide who accommodated me perfectly. I especially appreciated how he introduced the tour plan at the beginning and checked in at each point to prepare and manage expectations. Many thanks!”

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Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour

2.Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · from $37

Explore Windhoek and Katutura in three hours with city landmarks, local food, Namibian history, township life, and Penduka crafts.

“Really good and knowledgeable tour guides. Had such a great experience learning more about Namibia while exploring the city of Windhoek. Loved the touch of going to get some amazing capena”

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Windhoek: Bushman Walk with the San

3.Bushman Walk with the San

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $43

Learn San click language, bush skills, fire making and cultural traditions on a small-group walk near Windhoek for $43.

“A must do when you are in Windhoek!! It was a very interesting walk through the bush, not difficult at all. You learn heaps about the living and hunting of the San people. They were so friendly and also our children (14 and 17) enjoyed it very much!!”

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6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek

4.6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $2,127Top rated

Review a six-day Namibia safari from Windhoek, with Etosha wildlife, Skeleton Coast, Sossusvlei dunes, cheetahs, meals, and lodging.

“This is a great tour and a perfect way if you want to see some major Namibian attractions without doing a self-drive tour or without spending multiple weeks in the country. I went on this tour in early July 2024 and had an amazing time. I was sRead more”

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Windhoek City Tour

5.Windhoek City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $37

Explore Windhoek’s landmarks, Katutura market, Namibian street food, and Penduka craft project on a friendly small-group city tour.

“Our guide, Petrus, was extremely knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. It was especially interesting to learn about Katutura and its residents. Fun visit to the Community Market there.”

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10-Day Namibia Highlights Guided Tour from Windhoek

6.10-Day Namibia Highlights Guided Tour from Windhoek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $3,111

Explore Namibia in 10 days, from Sossusvlei and Cape Cross to Etosha, with lodges, meals, transport, and a guide included.

“Spectacular 10-day tour, perfect organization and our guide Petrus was professional, precise, and made us love this splendid country. Very reliable and safe car. Landscapes and people that we will remember forever”

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12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari

7.12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $3,071

Review of a 12-day Namibia camping safari covering Etosha, Himba culture, Skeleton Coast, Sossusvlei, Kolmanskop, and Fish River Canyon.

“Had an awesome time! The itinerary was great with the dunes hike, Etosha, and Kolmanskop being the highlights. Tulimo and Gregory were excellent guides (and chefs!). Fully recommended this excursion for anyone looking to tour around Namibia.”

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3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari

8.3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $632

Review of a 3-day budget camping safari from Windhoek to Sossusvlei, with sunrise dunes, Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon, meals, and Swakopmund drop-off.

“I recently had a good camping experience. The location was stunning, with breathtaking views, especially after trekking two dunes, including the iconic Big Daddy. The hikes were challenging but incredibly rewarding, offering panoramic vistas Read more”

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Namibia Self-Driving Audio Guide (in English & German)

9.Namibia Self-Driving Audio Guide (in English & German)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 365 days · from $29

Explore Namibia by car with 225 GPS-linked audio tracks covering wildlife, culture, history, and major sights in English or German.

“Just need to be careful to ensure download not interrupted. Good support when there is a problem. Internet access not great in Namibia - so this audio was great”

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Traditional Cooking Class – Mahangu pap for beginners

10.Traditional Cooking Class – Mahangu pap for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $56

Learn to make Namibian mahangu pap, braai meat, and local delicacies in a private Windhoek home cooking class.

“Linda was a great host and chef and taught me about the local cooking methods and traditional foods. We cooked a delicious lunch of traditcuisine including pap, spinach and fried fish. All was done in in a comfy room of Iyaloo's house and restaurant - many thanks. I'd do it again given the chance. Many thanks Linda”

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6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari

11.6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,355

Explore Namibia on a six-day budget safari with Sossusvlei dunes, Swakopmund, Etosha wildlife, camping, and small-group travel.

“As someone who has never camped I was a little nervous, I shouldn’t have been. Raymond our guide is simply excellent at his job and made us feel very comfortable. Nothing felt budget. He showed us how to put up the tents which is super qRead more”

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Private Transfers between Windhoek and Hosea Kutako Int. Airport

12.Private Transfers between Windhoek and Hosea Kutako Int. Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $24

Review of Tot Wa’s private Windhoek airport transfer, with pricing, timing, pickup tips, comfort, safety, value, and booking advice.

“Would highly recommend. Met punctually at arrivals hall and friendly and professional throughout the journey.”

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Airport Shuttle

13.Airport Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $22Best value

Review of Motema Tours’ Windhoek airport shuttle: a $22.90 pickup from Hosea Kutako with friendly drivers, luggage help, and hotel drop-off.

“Clean vehicle, cautious, helpful and friendly driver. Took a bit of time to find the driver amongst many other pre-arranged pick-ups.”

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11 Days Small Group Namibia Experience Fully Accommodated Tour

14.11 Days Small Group Namibia Experience Fully Accommodated Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $4,500

Review of an 11-day Namibia small-group safari covering Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha, and Okonjima for $4,500.

“Excellent service all round - couldn’t recommend them highly enough. From initial communications with Derek who helped to advise us through a suggested itinerary and route, was accommodating to our budget, happy to make any chaRead more”

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