Climbing & hiking
Day outings at Spitzkoppe and on the crags around Windhoek, guided by climbers who grew up here.
Granite, friction and local knowledge
Spitzkoppe is an island of granite rising some 700 metres out of the Namib plains. The coarse rock gives remarkable friction, so beginners can stand on slabs that look impossible, and the classic multi-pitch lines rise straight out of the desert.
Brooklyn and John-Isaac grew up on these rocks and trained as climbing guides before anything else. Every outing is private, led by an experienced local guide and matched to your experience, from a two-hour walk to a full day on the wall.
- Where
- Spitzkoppe and Windhoek
- Best season
- April to October
- Group size
- Private, from 2 guests
- Gear
- Ropes, harnesses, helmets and rack supplied
- Guided by
- Experienced local climbing guides
Experiences
Pick one to see what the day involves. Prices are per person per day; see the rates table below.
Guided hikes
Easy walks through the boulders to the rock arch and the San paintings. No experience needed.
Scrambles
Hands-on granite, mostly without ropes, from a sunset dome to the full-morning false-summit route.
Easy · 1.5–2 hours
Sunset dome scramble
A late-afternoon slab scramble to the best sunset lookout in the reserve.
Western domes, Spitzkoppefrom N$650 pp
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Moderate · 2–3 hours
Chain-assisted cave viewpoint
Fixed steel chains up smooth slabs to a cave high above the plains.
Bushman’s Paradise ridge, Spitzkoppefrom N$650 pp
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Challenging · 5–6 hours
False summit via the Gully route
A full-morning hands-on scramble to the false summit at 1,650 m.
Gross Spitzkoppefrom N$650 pp
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Technical climbing
Single-pitch cragging, a first multi-pitch day, or the classic big lines. All technical gear supplied.
Beginner to advanced · Half or full day
Single-pitch cragging
Top-rope, sport and trad routes on golden granite, matched to your grade.
Spitzkoppe and Swakop Riverfrom N$1,500 pp
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Intermediate · Full day
Easy multi-pitch
Your first day linking pitches, on moderate granite with abseil descents.
Spitzkoppefrom N$3,200 pp
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Advanced · Full day
Advanced multi-pitch
Classic trad lines of four to twelve pitches with multi-stage abseils.
Gross Spitzkoppe, Pontok Towers and Sugarloaffrom N$4,500 pp
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Around Windhoek
Crags and bouldering close to the capital: a warm-up on arrival or a last session before you fly.
Beginner to advanced · Half or full day
Windhoek crags and bouldering
Sport cragging and bouldering minutes from central Windhoek.
Avis Dam and the Windhoek hillsfrom N$1,950 pp
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Easy to moderate · Half or full day
Windhoek valley hikes
Ridge trails and reserve walks on the edge of the capital.
Daan Viljoen and the Windhoek valleyfrom N$950 pp
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Rates
Rack rates for 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027, in Namibian dollars (NAD / ZAR). Per person per day, with a minimum of 2 guests.
| Experience | Location | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single pitchSpitzkoppe | Spitzkoppe | N$1,500per person / day |
| Single pitch + easy multi-pitchSpitzkoppe | Spitzkoppe | N$3,200per person / day |
| Advanced multi-pitchSpitzkoppe | Spitzkoppe | N$4,500per person / day |
| Guided hikingRock arch walk, San rock paintings, Sunset dome scramble, Chain-assisted cave viewpoint, False summit via the Gully routeSpitzkoppe | Spitzkoppe | N$650per person / day |
| ClimbingWindhoek | Windhoek | N$1,950per person / day |
| Guided hikingWindhoek | Windhoek | N$950per person / day |
| Guide drive-out feeSpitzkoppe | Spitzkoppe | N$3,500per booking |
Included
Climbing gear, Permits, First-aid kit, Guide fees.
Not included
Meals and drinks, Accommodation, Transport. Hiking gear is available separately. Rates can change without prior notice.
Booking
50% deposit secures your booking; the balance is due 7 days before departure.
- Namibian citizens · 40% off (Valid Namibian ID required)
- Children under 12 · 40% off (Accompanied by an adult)
- Groups · Group discounts on request
Cancellation
- 4+ weeks before
- Full refund less 15% administration fee
- 2 weeks before
- 50% refund
- 7 days before
- No refund
- Government travel restrictions
- Full refund less 15% administration fee
Good to know
Gear
- We supply ropes, harnesses, helmets, belay devices and the trad rack.
- Bring your own climbing shoes and chalk bag; fit is personal.
- Hiking gear is available separately on request.
Fitness and experience
- Guided hikes need only normal walking fitness.
- No climbing experience is needed for a single-pitch day.
- Advanced multi-pitch routes need prior outdoor multi-pitch experience.
Season and safety
- April to October is the best season: 18–26 °C days and cool rock.
- In summer we start at dawn and follow the shade.
- Every outing carries a first-aid kit; climbers should hold travel insurance that covers rescue.
Make it a journey
Our adventure safaris combine Spitzkoppe climbing with the coast, Damaraland and Etosha over six to thirteen days.
Plan a day on the rock
Tell us your dates, experience and group size. We reply personally with a plan for your day.