Listing ID: 112

Fully Guided Tours

Windhoek City & Katutura Township Tour

Offered by: Chameleon Safaris 80% rating based on comments

Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

Max. 13

Age Requirement

5+ yrs

Offered by: Chameleon Safaris

VERIFIED LOCAL OPERATOR

Office HQ: Windhoek, Namibia
Founded in: 1995
Listed on: Apr 2023
Price range: $150 - $500

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Overview

This 3 hour tour will give you an overview of modern day Windhoek while you get to know the comprehensive history of Windhoek and Namibia from colonial era to today.

We visit the Christ Church, Ink Palace, Parliament Gardens, and the Old Fort. From the city centre we then drive to the Katutura Township. Katatura is Windhoek’s informal settlement and estimated to be home to more than two thirds of Windhoek’s 325,000 people. The township is a vibrant and exciting place to visit and a great chance to get a bit of insight into some of the more traditional Namibian cultures.

Highlights

Visit the Christ Church
Parliament Gardens
Local market
Penduka craft project
Drive to Katutura Township

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Tour Features

Languages

Afrikaans +1

Tour Style

Tour type

Cultural and Theme Tours

Guiding method

Fully Guided Tours

Best month to travel

All months

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 13 people per vehicle.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Physical Level

Light: Level 1

Activities & Transfers

Activities: windhoek and township tour
Transport mode: Normal 4x4
Hotel & accommodation pickup offered

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What's Included
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Items that are included in the cost of this listing

Pick up & drop off from accommodation
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Services of an English speaking local guide
Mineral water and snacks

Items that are not included in the cost of this listing

Items of a personal nature
Tips and Gratuities
Drinks

We strongly recommend you do not bring valuables on this tour.

Itinerary Details

Christuskirche

Our first stop is the Christuskirche, Windhoek's most recognisable landmark. If it is open, go ahead and take a look inside - learn about it's unique designed.
- Admission: Free
- Duration: Approximately - 15 minutes
Parliament Gardens (Ink Place)

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.
- Admission: Free
- Duration: Approximately - 15 minutes
National Museum of Namibia

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.
Explorer Cultural Township Tours

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.
- Admission: Free
- Duration: Approximately - 1 hour
Single Quarters Community Market

Explore the local market and try some local delacacies from Kapana (bbq meat) to Mopane worms, to mealie pap and more.
- Admission: Free
- Duration: Approximately - 30 minutes
Penduka Village

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.
- Admission: Free
- Duration: Approximately - 30 minutes

Departure & Return Details Traveler Pickup Is Offered

Departure Details

Departure: Mon_Sun

Departure point:

We can pick you up from any centrally located accommodation in Windhoek

Operator notes:

Pick up from accommodation starts 30 minutes prior to tour departure

Return Details

Return: Same day

Return notes:

Returns to original departure point

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation

Accessibility & Health Restrictions

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Cancellation Policy

If you wish to make any changes to, or cancel your safari after your booking has been confirmed we will require such requests in writing from the person making the booking. If you wish to change any details of the land content of your safari (eg. change departure dates, accommodation types or even parts of the itinerary) we will do our best to help, however there will be an Amendment fee levied of 20% of tour price per person. If you wish to cancel your holiday the following cancellation charges will be applied from the day written request of cancellation is received by us.

If there’s no other option than to cancel, we’d like to make sure you’re aware of the potential fees involved. The overview below shows this tour’s cancellation fees depending on how far ahead of the departure date you cancel.

Amount of cancellation charge

20% - More than 30 days
100% - Less than 30 days

Travel Insurance

Please Note: Some travel insurance policies are not recognized by some Namibian hospitals; you should check with your provider if their product is accepted in Namibia before you travel and seek alternative coverage where necessary.

Plugs And Adopters

As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D and M plugs.

	Type D This plug has three round prongs that form a triangle.
	Type M Type M is a 16 amp plug, and it has three round prongs that form a triangle.

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Chameleon Safaris, not ViaNamibia.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on ViaNamibia.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.