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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Namibia

120 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Anything that comes with a guide, a boat or a set of low-range gears, gathered into one place. The 15 here are the ones worth handing a whole day to; the shorter outings follow after them.

Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour - Checking in at Walvis Bay Waterfront
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Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour

1.Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,012 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76Our pick

Sail Walvis Bay on a luxury catamaran to spot seals, dolphins, whales and sunfish, with oysters, sparkling wine and lunch included.

“Excellent Guide. He was very knowledgeable, articulate, and had a good sense of humor. Saw lots of animals, including a humpback whale, dolphins, pelican, and loads of seals. We were spoiled by an excellent lunch as well.”

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Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour Tour - Starting in Walvis Bay or Swakopmund
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Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour Tour

2.Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 483 reviews · 4h 30m · from $140

Ride a 4x4 from Walvis Bay to Sandwich Harbour for flamingos, pink salt lakes, giant dunes, wildlife, lunch, and sandboarding.

“The tour was nothing short of amazing. It was good value for money. Our tour guide Cj did an amazing job. My friends and I would definitely book it again.”

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Walvis Bay: 4x4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay - Starting at Walvis Bay Lagoon
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Walvis Bay: 4×4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay

3.4×4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 4 hours · from $153

Ride a 4x4 from Walvis Bay across Namib dunes to Sandwich Harbour, with flamingoes, wildlife, ocean views, oysters, and sparkling wine.

“The tour was amazing. Niko our guide made us the best time there. Drove us through the dunes, stopped everywhere we could see something Even with the food it was a special experience Big big thanks”

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Windhoek: City and Township Tour - Christ Church and Windhoek’s central landmarks
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Windhoek: City and Township Tour

4.Windhoek: City and Township Tour

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

Explore Windhoek’s landmarks, Katutura, kapana, and a women’s community project on a thoughtful four-hour small-group 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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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4x4 Scenic Excursion - Meeting near Flamingo Villas and starting at the lagoon
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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4×4 Scenic Excursion

Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour - Reaching the seal colony by tandem kayak
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Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

6.Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $79

Kayak beside 20,000 Cape fur seals at Pelican Point, with bird stops, 4x4 transport, breakfast, gear, and guide photos included.

“The tour was fun and informative. Our excellent guide, SJ, grew up in Namibia and spoke English perfectly. He was extremely knowledgeable and very concerned about conserving the environment while sharing his love for his country. TRead more”

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Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour - Parliament Gardens adds the independence story
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Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour

8.Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour

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

See Windhoek’s landmarks, Katutura township, local kapana, mopane worms, and Penduka crafts on a practical three-hour cultural tour.

“Our tour guide Simon was friendly and patient in answering questions, and he drove smoothly. Not only took us to city landmarks, but also took us to local markets to taste delicious local food. Let's appreciate the different aspects of Windhoek. It's a pleasure to attend this event.”

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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Kayaking Tour - The 4x4 ride through Walvis Bay’s bird country
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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

9.Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 4h 30m · from $76

Kayak beside thousands of Cape fur seals at Pelican Point, with flamingos, a shipwreck, lighthouse, breakfast, and 4x4 transport.

“An awesome morning meeting Walvis Bay’s cheekiest locals (and a bonus stop off to watch the surfers at Donkey Bay)! SJ is a brilliant, entertaining and knowledgable guide. Ask him about his SAG Award ;) thank you!”

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Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4x4 Tour (5 hours) from Walvis Bay - From salt pans to the Namib Desert
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Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4×4 Tour (5 hours) from Walvis Bay

Scenic Desert Tour by Bike - Why a fat bike suits sandy ground
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Scenic Desert Tour by Bike

11.Scenic Desert Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $29Best value

Ride a fat bike through Swakopmund’s Namib dunes with a guide, safety gear, water, and optional steep descents for $29.91.

“Fantastic experience cycling amongst the amazing dunes! Our guide was excellent. Brilliant way to see the desert without breaking the budget on an expensive tour. 100% recommend.”

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Sandwich Harbour 4x4 guided tours.Join us for an awe inspiring adventure. - The 4x4 ride across beach and dunes
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Sandwich Harbour 4×4 guided tours.Join us for an awe inspiring adventure.

12.Sandwich Harbour 4×4 guided tours.Join us for an awe inspiring adventure.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $143

Ride a 4x4 from Walvis Bay into Sandwich Harbour for dune thrills, ocean views, wildlife, birdlife, snacks, and expert local guiding.

“Best tour we’ve ever taken! Gerhard was the friendliest, funniest guide we could have imagined! He was an excellent driver and guide! First class tour including Champaign toast and a charcuterie lunch which was sublime! The sand dunes were amazing and the drive was exhilarating and yielded some out of this world photos. Tour was well worth the cost! Ten stars for Gerard!”

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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour - The Wetland at Sandwich Harbour
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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour

13.Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · from $153

Photograph Sandwich Harbour at sunset from towering dunes, then enjoy oysters, snacks, sparkling wine, and Namibian beer by the Atlantic.

“Although I found it scary, I loved the experience! The drivers were amazing and kept contact with each other all the time. Stopped for photos, food was also delicious! Thanks for an awesome experience 😀”

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Swakopmund: Little Five Desert Wildlife Quad Biking Tour

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