Namibia’s history is reflected in the monuments, museums and architecture of its towns and in the traditions of the tribal cultures which still thrive in this fascinating land. The Namibia history tours listed below set UK travellers on a journey of discovery.

History Tours in Namibia

Guided trips in Namibia take you to the Twyfelfontein and Brandberg World Heritage sites, where the age-old presence of Namibia's tribes is evidenced in spectacular rock art. Living Museum excursions provide an authentic insight into the past and present cultures of groups such as the Damara and Himba peoples, including traditional hunting methods, meals, crafts and dances.

On guided city tours, you can see Namibia’s German colonial past traced in myriad buildings from that era. In Windhoek, the National Museum of Namibia teaches visitors about the peoples that have historically inhabited the country. Meanwhile, intriguing archaeological and ethnographic exhibits await in the Swakopmund Museum.

Namibia Guided History Excursions

Escorted trips to the ‘ghost town’ of Kolmanskop echo Namibia’s diamond-mining history. The town’s abandoned buildings have been invaded by the desert and are knee-deep in sand! The Luderitz Museum tells you more about the diamond industry as well as the region’s history and ethnic communities.

If history is what you look for in travel, see our full range of worldwide historical tours today.

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