Windhoek History Tour: Lover’s Hill to Katutura

Discover the vibrant culture and history of Windhoek on this half-day city and township tour. Explore iconic landmarks, taste local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the fascinating heritage of Namibia.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Christuskirche - Our first stop is the Christuskirche, Windhoek’s most recognisable landmark. Take a look inside (if it’s open) and learn about this uniquely designed church in the centre of town.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • All inclusive of taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Comfortable transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Delight in diverse food tastings
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

During this tour of approximately three hours, you’ll experience breathtaking views of Windhoek from the renowned Lover’s Hill. Additionally, you’ll grasp the extensive history of Windhoek and Namibia, spanning from the colonial period to the present day. Your journey includes stops at notable landmarks such as the Christ Church, Ink Palace, Parliament…

Location
Christuskirche
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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26markusp
Sep 22, 2024
Informative and Engaging Half-Day Tour – Perfect for a Stopover - We took the Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour with Chameleon Safaris, and our guide, Shaka, made the experience truly engaging. We began with a visit to Christ Church and the Independence Memorial Museum, where we learned about Namibia's history. Next, we drove through Katutura, a historic township, followed by a visit to Penduka Village, a women’s empowerment center, where we learned about the crafts made by the women there. We also passed the unfinished Windhoek Waterfront Development and stopped at the lively Oshetu Community Market to sample some local beef. Our final stop was the Namibia Craft Center. Shaka provided great insights throughout, making the tour both informative and enjoyable.
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Y8988uadavidl
Sep 6, 2024
Half day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour - We just completed this tour today. Our tour guide Anton was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, professional and an amazing individual who knew a great deal about the city, township and the beautiful country of Namibia. I would highly recommend this tour and definitely ask for Anton.
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G8546ypchristiner
Sep 1, 2024
Wonderful immersion in Windhoek and Katatura Township - Our guide Raymond was incredibly knowledgeable, and we always felt safe under his guidance. His insights and careful attention made the experience both informative and comfortable for our entire family. This immersion was more than just a tour; it was an eye-opening experience that connected us to the heart of Namibia. By starting our journey this way, we gained a profound appreciation for the country and its people, making the rest of our adventure even more meaningful. Raymond family from 🇲🇺
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Antonia_b
Sep 1, 2024
Informative - We had a very good time with the tour guide Shaka, who is very knowledgeable about Windhoek and its history.
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Wolfgangkh8919lq
Aug 31, 2024
very interesting tour of Windhoek - The tour with our guide Shaka was unforgettable. He really showed us many parts of the city. Beautiful and also less beautiful, which I find very important to get a realistic impression. The highlight was probably the visit to the Oshetu Community Market, where we could taste delicious meat. And worms;) I highly recommend the tour with Shaka!
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Karolins612
Jul 20, 2024
Can definitely recommend! - My tour guide for the day was Shaka and it was a very nice tour. Got to see the different sides of the city and had great conversations with him. We went to the most popular sides but also saw local markets. It was well organized and I was picked up and drop out at my location.
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Tsitsi_m
Jul 10, 2024
Amazing Tour - 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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Mrityunja_s
Jul 7, 2024
Great Half Day Tour - Shaka was a great tour guide, full of local knowledge. A must do tour of Windhoek, as one sees both the have & have-not side of the city.
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Compass21729399599
Aug 11, 2024
Great tour - The tour with Raymond our guide was informative. As a native of the township, he could provide us with local insight of life in Township. He enabled us to see another side of Namibia.
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M1003eycarolinem
Nov 2, 2024
OK but co firm you’re goi g to be picked up. - I gave this feedback to Chameleon Safaris, the operators of this tour, but they have failed to respond to me, hence posting here. I was not picked up as stated but worse, I was lied to by the company. I was due to be picked up between 8:30 and 9 am and when this didn’t happen, I contacted the company around 9:15 am, having found a WhatsApp number online for them. The lady I spoke to assured me the driver was on his way and stuck in traffic. It turned out that the tour had actually started without me and the other three people had already done the first couple of stops. The driver came back for me and that’s when it became obvious that I had been lied to. They had just forgotten about me and I’d have missed the tour if I hadn’t co tasted them myself. This soured the entire experience for me. I had been sat waiting for over one hour. The tour itself was okay, a lot of riding around looking out of a window. Standing outside a closed church and getting increasingly dehydrated because Chameleon Safaris had only supplied water for the other customers certainly didn’t help. The driver was kind enough to get me some water towards the end of the tour, for which I was very appreciative - this was the only saving grace on this trip. I would not use this company again. If the lady had just been honest from the start this review would’ve been very different. Customer service is important to me - clearly not to this company.
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From $36
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).