Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour

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About this activity

In this 3-hour tour, you will get to know Windhoek and Namibia from the colonial era to the modern day. Visit the Christ Church and the Old Fort before heading into the township of Katutura to meet the people, taste local delicacies and learn the history of Windhoek and its people.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Chameleon Safaris

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Food tasting

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: Tips

Itinerary

Christuskirche In Windhoek

15 min

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.
Parliament Gardens

15 min

Our next stop is Parliament Gardens, named for it's proximity to Parliament house. Here, we learn all about Namibia's rich history and the people that fought for Namibia's independence.
National Museum of Namibia

Passing by

Here we get to know about Dr Sam Nujoma, Namibia's founding father, and the struggle for Namibia's Independence as well as where we are currently, some 20 years post independence.
Alte Feste

Passing by

Further information on the history of Namibia including the role of the Germans and South Africans pre independence.
Stop 5

one hour

From Windhoek city, we head into the Katutura Township to experience how more than 50% of Windhoek residents live. Katutura itself is a huge area, and made up of all different suburbs of all different socio-economic levels.
Stop 6

30 min

Explore the local market and try some local delacacies from Kapana (bbq meat) to Mopane worms, to mealie pap and more.
Stop 7

30 min

Our last stop is Penduka, a wonderful womens project set up to give women work opportunities. Explore their workshop and see how they handcraft beautiful local curios from batik style fabrics to embroidery and more.