Local tours and adventures you have to try in Namibia

There’s no better way to get to know a place than through a tour. Tours allow for a guided and informative up-close experience of a place and its people, from authentic unscripted cultural encounters to the discovery of hidden treasures. Here are a few tours you need to try during your visit to Namibia.

GET TO KNOW THE LOCALS

The best way to get a feeling for a place is to take a little time to experience how the locals do things and to understand their history. On a city tour or township tour you get the chance to experience the local culture, visit a shebeen, taste kapana and chat to interesting characters from the community. We recommend a tour of Windhoek’s highlights to introduce yourself to the capital, a bicycle tour of Katutura, a walking tour of quirky Swakopmund or a tour of its Mondesa township at the coast. You can also immerse yourself in a culture dramatically by visiting one of the many Living Museums across the country.

EXPLORE THE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS

It’s easy to miss the little things without a trained eye to guide your gaze in the right direction. That’s why following an experienced tour guide leading you through nature is a great way to uncover the hidden creatures and intriguing features of this enchanting land. Explore the living desert’s secrets on a day tour through the dunes near Swakopmund, or take your time journeying through the desert for a few days, sleeping under the stars and waking up to absolute peace.

HAVE AN ADVENTURE

If you are looking for something a little more adrenaline-inducing, there are a number of tours around Namibia that are sure to get your blood pumping. Swakopmund is known as the country’s adventure capital, and with good reason. Take a tour out onto the open sea in a kayak or catamaran, go shark fishing, spot dolphins and whales or speed over desert sands on the back of a quad bike. You might enjoy the lay of the land on horseback, from up above in a hot-air balloon, via a scenic flight, on a fatbike or as you navigate challenging terrain in a 4×4.

Whichever tour you choose, the result will all be the same: an unforgettable experience

GO ON AN ADVENTURE!

Here are a few recommendations: