Namibia’s otherworldly, time-sculpted landscapes beg to be savoured at a walking pace. Escorted walking tours in Namibia for UK small groups take you to extraordinary locations for trekking experiences shared with people with the same appreciation for the joys of on-foot exploration.

The Waterberg Plateau, a wildlife-rich mountain park, is a well-known paradise for keen hikers with a variety of nature trails, ranging from walks of a few hours to multi-day camping trips. Naturalists will be kept busy with sightings of zebra, giraffe, antelope and over 200 species of birds, including black eagles and Cape vultures.

Small group trekking holidays in Namibia also take you walking in the Namib desert, the oldest desert in the world. Climbing the famous Sossuvlei dunes rewards you with magnificent expansive views. You can walk the length of the 2 million year old Sesriem Canyon, a gorge up to 30 metres deep carved out by the Tsauchab River.

Taking a small group guided ramble along the mesmerising Fish River Canyon is the best way to appreciate the sheer scale of Africa’s largest canyon, admiring its twists and turns and the sights and sounds of local fauna, including springbok and baboons. The Brandberg massif is another popular destination for hikers, with the added attraction of ancient rock art reflecting man’s enduring relationship with this unique environment.

Walking is an element of many of our Namibia group tours, which feature a variety of cultural, scenic and wildlife experiences. Check out the wealth of available combinations.

Wider African walking packages for small groups offer a range of on-foot activities, from exciting escorted bushwalks in search of wildlife to eye-opening guided township walks which provide deep insights into the culture and way of life of local people. In the north of the continent, meanwhile, keen trekkers will appreciate our wonderful range of small group hiking tours in Morocco, with memorable walks amid the splendour of the Toubkal range.

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