Tour operator
Namibia Tracks and Trails
Windhoek-based safari operator founded in 1986, offering guided lodge and camping tours, self-drive packages and fly-in safaris across Namibia and Botswana.
Chameleon Safaris
Locally owned Windhoek operator since 1995, running small-group camping and lodge safaris to Sossusvlei and Etosha plus half-day city and township tours.
At a glance
- Type
- Safari and city tour operator
- Area
- City Centre, Windhoek, Namibia
- Official site
- chameleonsafaris.com
Good to know
- Scheduled departures
- Small groups
- City and township tours
- Airport shuttle
Why we recommend it
Chameleon Safaris is a locally owned tour operator that has been running trips from Windhoek since 1995. It grew up alongside Chameleon Backpackers, and it remains one of the most practical choices for travellers who want a guided trip without the cost of a private safari. All journeys start in Windhoek, and the company offers a complimentary shuttle from Hosea Kutako International Airport to your accommodation.
The core of the business is scheduled safaris with fixed departure dates and no minimum number of travellers, so a trip runs even if only a few people have booked. There are two broad styles. Lodge, or accommodated, tours run from about three to twelve days, with examples including a seven-day Namibia Highlights tour and a seven-day Taste of Namibia tour. Camping safaris come in budget and classic versions; the six-day Sand, Sea and Etosha budget camping safari covers Sossusvlei, the coast and Etosha National Park in one loop. Shorter trips to Sossusvlei are also available. Guides are professionally trained, English-speaking Namibians.
For travellers with a day or two in the capital, Chameleon runs Windhoek day trips. Its half-day city and township tour, described by Travel News Namibia, leaves from Independence Avenue in an air-conditioned minibus and visits the Christuskirche, the Independence Memorial Museum and Parliament Gardens before driving about 20 minutes to Katutura. There it stops at the Single Quarters market for kapana and at Penduka, the women's craft project at Goreangab Dam, with optional batik workshops and paddle boating. Day trips to Okapuka farm are also offered.
The company also arranges private guided safaris, conservation and volunteering combinations and a surf and safari option, while self-drive trips are handled through a sister site. Group sizes on scheduled trips are small, though the company does not publish a maximum.
The office at 8 Ferry Street is open from 07:00 to 17:00. You can contact the team on +264 61 247 668 or by WhatsApp on +264 81 889 9452. Book scheduled safaris well ahead in the July to October high season. Chameleon suits solo travellers, young travellers and couples who want a sociable, good-value way to see Namibia's highlights.
Chameleon Safaris FAQs
How long has Chameleon Safaris been operating?
Since 1995.
Where do tours start?
All journeys begin in Windhoek, with a complimentary shuttle from Hosea Kutako International Airport to your accommodation.
Do scheduled safaris need a minimum number of people?
No. Fixed departures run with no minimum number of travellers.
Do you offer camping and lodge tours?
Yes. Lodge tours run from about three to twelve days, and camping safaris come in budget and classic styles.
Is there a Windhoek city tour?
Yes. A half-day city and township tour visits the Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum, Parliament Gardens, Katutura, Single Quarters and Penduka.
Are the guides local?
Yes. Guides are professionally trained, English-speaking Namibians.
Where is the office?
At 8 Ferry Street, Windhoek, open from 07:00 to 17:00.
How do I contact them?
Call +264 61 247 668 or WhatsApp +264 81 889 9452.