Sit back and look out of the window
Private guided tours of Namibia
A private driver-guide just for you, your partner, your family or your friends. They take care of the roads, the timing and the wildlife spotting, and share the stories behind every place you visit.
Why a private guide?
You see more when someone knows where to look
A good guide spots the leopard in the tree you drove past, knows which waterhole is busy this week, and makes the long road between regions part of the experience.
No driving, no navigating
Ideal for first-time visitors, travellers who don't want to drive on gravel, and anyone who'd simply rather relax.
Only your group
It's private, not a group tour. You set the pace, stop for photos whenever you like and change plans along the way.
In your language
We can source German, French and Spanish-speaking guides, so you can ask every question and catch every story.
Peace of mind
Your guide handles check-ins, park permits and timings, and knows what to do if something unexpected happens.
Guten Tag · Bonjour · Hola
German, French and Spanish-speaking guides
Namibia has a long German connection, and German-speaking guides are some of the most requested on the road. We also source guides who speak French and Spanish.
Language guides are limited and book up quickly from July to October, so tell us your language when you first enquire and we'll secure your guide early.
Request a language guide
An example guided tour
Ten days with your own guide
Your guide meets you at the airport and stays with you until you fly home.
- Day 1
Windhoek
Your guide meets you at the airport and takes you to a lodge outside the city to settle in.
- Days 2–3
Sossusvlei
Through the mountains to the Namib. Your guide gets you into the park early for sunrise on the dunes and explains how Deadvlei's trees have stood for centuries.
- Days 4–5
Swakopmund
Via the Kuiseb Canyon to the coast, with a day on the water and the dunes around Walvis Bay.
- Days 6–7
Damaraland
Rock engravings at Twyfelfontein and a search for desert-adapted elephants with someone who knows their tracks.
- Days 8–9
Etosha National Park
Full days in the park with your guide, moving between waterholes at the best times of day.
- Day 10
Back to Windhoek
Return to Windhoek for your flight home or onward to Victoria Falls or Cape Town.
Who travels with a private guide
First-time visitors
Your guide fills in the history, the wildlife and the culture as you go.
Solo travellers
Company on the road, without joining a group.
Families
Everyone can look out of the window, and nobody has to navigate.
Honeymooners
All the logistics taken care of, so you can enjoy each other.
After a work trip
Finished in Windhoek? Your guide can collect you from your hotel.
Photographers
Stop when the light is right, not when the schedule says so.
Guided tour questions
Is a private guided tour a group tour?
No. The vehicle and guide are only for your party. We don't run scheduled group departures, so every guided tour is private and planned for you.
Can I have a German, French or Spanish-speaking guide?
Yes. We source guides in German, French and Spanish on request. Let us know early, especially for July to October, as language guides book up fast.
Where does the guide stay at night?
Your guide stays at or near your lodge, ready to set off with you in the morning. Their accommodation and meals are arranged by us.
Is a private guide much more expensive than self-drive?
It costs more, because you're paying for the guide's time, vehicle and accommodation. For two or more travellers sharing, the difference is often smaller than people expect. We'll price both so you can compare.
Can I have a guide for only part of the trip?
Yes. Some travellers self-drive or take the shuttle for part of the trip and have a guide for the wildlife areas, like Etosha and Damaraland.
Can a guided tour include Victoria Falls?
Yes. We can plan your Namibia tour to finish with a flight to Victoria Falls, and our Tourgy Tourz team arranges the rest.