Windhoek tours, things to do and tickets

Join a guided tour of Windhoek and discover both sides of the city. View the historical highlights in Windhoek city, and get an overview of the Katutura Township.

This 3-hour tour will give you a stunning view over Windhoek from the famous Lover’s Hill while you get to know the comprehensive history of Windhoek and Namibia from colonial era to modern day. Visit the Christ Church, Ink Palace, Parliament Gardens, and the Old Fort before heading into the township of Katutura to meet the people, taste of local delicacies and learn the history of Windhoek and it's people.

For those with limited time available, this fully accommodated combination of Sossusvlei & Etosha is the perfect choice. Overnight in well located lodges in and near Etosha National Park and outside Namib Naukluft National Park and includes 1 night at Swakopmund in between. You will be able to experience the amazing sand dune sea of the Namib and Sossusvlei region as well as Etosha National Park, renowned as one of the best game reserves in Africa.

This comprehensive 3-4 hour Windhoek City Tour gives the visitor an overview of the historical sites in the center of Windhoek as well as an overview of the Katutura township where the majority of the city’s residents live. Explore the capital on Windhoek's greenest city tour.

See the top Namibian attractions on this accommodated guided tour: the Namib Desert, Solitaire, Sossusvlei (the 'Sea of Sand' UNESCO World Heritage), Namib-Naukluft Park, Dead Vlei, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings (UNESCO World Heritage), Damara "Living Museum', Etosha National Park.

This 12 day tour is the perfect overview of Namibia’s highlights. Enjoy sightings of wildlife at the Okonjima Nature Reserve and Etosha National Park before immersing ourselves into the rich culture of the Himba tribe. We explore Namibia’s Skeleton Coast and visit the seals at Cape Cross before taking a short break from camping in Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure capital. Here we can enjoy any number of adrenaline inducing optional activities before starting our journey south. Our next stop after crossing the Tropic of Capricorn is Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, home to some of the world’s highest sand dunes. Continuing on to Namibia’s deep south with breath taking landscapes abound, we visit the ghost town of Kolmanskop, spot the wild horses of the Namib Desert, gaze over the Fish River Canyon, before ending an incredible 12 day trip with the last night at the impressive Quiver Tree Forest before returning to Windhoek. This is the ultimate Namibian adventure for the budget traveller!

Spend 2 nights / 3 days exploring the oldest desert in the world. This camping safari offers the best value option starting in Windhoek and ending in Swakopmund.

Explore the heart of the Namib Desert with a group and local Namibian guides.

In this cooking class you will not only get to know a new cuisine but you will gain an authentic insight into the Namibian culture and its people. Learn about farming of crops in a desert climate and train your whole body preparing the traditional porridge. Vegetarians are very welcome to see that Namibia has much more to offer than great steaks.

Explore Namibia from behind the wheel of your own car with this self-driving audio guide tour. Make the most of your journey through Namibia with over 10 hours of content by experienced tour guides.

This safari has a fully accommodated itinerary with a selection of lodges and guest houses. It is designed to give you some of the very highlights of Namibia´s scenery, wildlife and culture.

This 3-day/2night budget camping safari starts in Swakopmund every Saturday and ends Monday afternoons in Windhoek. Leaving Swakopmund in the morning to Etosha National Park where you will spend 1 full day and an afternoon game driving, searching for predators & prey alike.

Spend your evenings at the flood-lit waterhole waiting for animals to come and drink. Etosha National Park stretches approximately 22,000sqkms and is named after the famed Etosha Pan. Upon leaving Etosha, make a final stop at the Okahandja craft market for some local souvenirs. We arrive in Windhoek in the afternoon where we will be dropped off at our accommodation within the city limits.

Your guide takes you on a journey through the township of Katutura all the while learning the history of the township. Learn why people moved into the area, the different houses and structures and the interesting facts surrounding the area. We spend time in one of the most famous markets in Windhoek, the Oshetu open market, or better known to the locals as “single quarters” where you can interact with the local people, try some authentic local foods & drinks. Combined with some history of the city, your tour ends at the famous craft market in the city centre. This is the ultimate Township Tour in Windhoek!

This transport offers free Wi-Fi, free passenger liability insurance, air-conditioned vehicles and friendly drivers are all standard with Namibia's most reliable transport service provider. All Tot Wa vehicles and drivers comply with the highest safety and hygiene standards, and we guarantee safe, comfortable and reliable transfers to most destinations within Namibia. You are also free to request a quote for destinations outside Windhoek.

This late afternoon game drive gives you an opportunity to see everything from giraffe, antelope, and hippo (a rarity in the Windhoek area) as well as a breathtaking view for sunset. Durstenbrook Guest Farm is the 1st guest farm in Namibia, and an excellent place to escape to for the afternoon, just a 1hour drive from the city centre.

For those seeking adventure, this is the ideal way to explore the highlights of Namibia on a budget. With 2 nights camping in both Etosha National Park, then 2 nights in accommodation in the adventure capital of the Skeleton Coast, this safari allows you plenty of time to enjoy Namibia's wildlife, culture and stunning coastal landscapes.

This 7 day tour is the perfect overview of Southern Namibia. Starting in Windhoek, we head west to explore Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure capital on the Skeleton Coast. Here we can enjoy any number of adrenaline-inducing optional activities before starting our journey south. Our next stop after crossing the Tropic of Capricorn is Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, home to some of the world’s highest sand dunes. Continuing on to Namibia’s deep south with breathtaking landscapes abound, we visit the ghost town of Kolmanskop, spot the wild horses of the Namib Desert, gaze over the Fish River Canyon, before ending an incredible 7 day trip with the last night at the impressive Quiver Tree Forest before returning to Windhoek. This is the ultimate Namibian adventure for the budget traveller!

Airport Shuttle is a reliable service that can pick you up from your accommodation in Windhoek to the International Airport Hosea Kutako, or vice versa.

Get out of town for a morning walk and join us as we hike through the Daan Viljoen Game Reserve, situated only 25km from Windhoek. Our specially designed 5-6km hiking trail traverses the beautiful Khomas Hochland mountains. In addition to the beautiful scenery, your guide will teach you about the local flora and fauna, including wildlife such as kudu, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, springbok and giraffe. .

This 9 day tour is the perfect overview of Namibia’s highlights. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings in Etosha National Park before immersing ourselves into the rich culture of the Himba tribe and spending time on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast with a 1 nights stay in Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure capital. Here we can enjoy any number of adrenaline-inducing optional activities before starting our journey south. From Swakopmunnd, we cross the Tropic of Capricorn, and then spend 2 nights in the Namib Desert, exploring Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and climbing Dune 45. We then continue to Namibia's deep south with visits to the ghost town of Kolmansop and Luderitz as well as the impressive Fish River Canyon and Quiver Tree Forest. This tour is a combination of camping and lodging, and the ultimate Namibian adventure for those looking for a combination of an affordable and comfortable safari!

This budget Namibian safari is a good option for adventure and nature lovers who have limited travel time and wish to explore the Namib Desert. A short small-group tour that caters for adventurers and those who enjoy the adrenalin rush of the coastal area activities from sand-boarding to quad biking and skydiving amongst others. The magnificent sand dunes of the Sossusvlei offer wonderful views of the incredible Namibian landscape and on this tour you will have the chance to climb and explore this ancient area.