While Namibia is best known for its sweeping landscapes and rich wildlife, it has an interesting history, too. Tourfind offers historical trips for small groups that help you delve deeper into the past life of this south-west African gem.

Many clues to Namibia’s past fortunes are found in its coastal towns. In Luderitz, the site of the Original Diaz Cross marks the first European discovery of this part of the African coast by the Portuguese sailor Bartolomeu Diaz in 1488.

Centuries later, the primary influence was German, as is clear from the architecture of churches, houses and administrative buildings in towns like Luderitz and Swakopmund. Our small group guided historical tours allow you to explore and learn about the diverse buildings of the colonial era. Additionally, some Namibia tours go to the ghost town of Kolmanskop, abandoned after the harvest from the nearby diamond field began to dwindle.

More colonial architecture can also be found in the capital, Windhoek, where there also memorials such as Heroes’ Acre, dedicated to those who fell in Namibia’s quest for independence from European colonial powers and later from South African rule.

Mondesa township tours in Swakopmund provide a fine insight into today’s Namibia, its diverse peoples and cultures and their history and traditions. On wider African tours encompassing neighbouring South Africa, you can take a tour of Soweto, where Nelson Mandela’s house is among the notable landmarks, as well as visiting historic battlefields such as Isandlwana, the scene of Anglo-Zulu conflicts.

We have a wealth of small group tours designed specially for historians. Check them all out today.

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