Swakopmund Small-Group Sandwich Harbor Tour With Pickup
See where the ocean crashes against towering dunes at Sandwich Harbor during this excursion from Swakopmund that takes care of all the planning. Join a small group and traverse the desert to reach the isolated area. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like jackals, ostriches, and seals as well as several species of birds, including flamingoes. Listen to commentary from your tour guide about the unique ecosystem of Sandwich Harbor.
Highlights
- ✓Visit one of the largest salt evaporation mines in Africa
- ✓Enjoy a delicious brunch with drinks right on the dunes
- ✓Hassle-free transfers from your hotel are included
- ✓A small group means more attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our journey takes us through Walvis Bay, lagune wetlands where thousands of pink Flamingos can be seen, past the enormous Salt Mine harvesting 100000 tons per month, south along the beach to Sandwich Harbor where the Dune belt meets the sea . See the waves carve away the dunes at high tide where it sometimes becomes impossible to enter this beautiful and remote area. We go on a roller coaster dune ride up to the view point with absolute surprise to see the stunning views and the quiet desert ambiance. The huge sea of sand , the dunes, have that special kind of magic ...absolutely unique. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you about the desert area and skillfully drive you to the best spots. Adrenaline soaked dune drives , searching for animals in this desolate area , learn how the plants and animals have evolved to live in the desert. Absolutely Awesome , all of it. A must do when in Namibia. the full day tour has 5s tops more than this half day tour
- ✓Our Tour takes us through the Ramsar convention Walvisbay lagune wetlands where up to 250 000 and 54 species of birds can be seen from time: Pelicans, Flamingos, Plovers, Sandpipers and other endemic Birds can be seen. We drop our tyre air pressure and discuss the many birds
What's included
- ✓Brunch
- ✓Snacks
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This experience requires a Minimum number of 2 participants, if this is cancelled because minimum is not met then you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
This experience is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, it does not rain here but we have strong desert winds sometime. If it is cancelled due to bad weather, it might be rescheduled to a new time, or another date, or a full refund.
This tour can be upgraded to include Champagne, oysters and Sushi, please advise us of your special occasion or if you want a high end tour.
We reserve the right to change the route, weather, tide or safety permitting.
This tour can be chosen as a Private Tour, minimum 1 person maximum 6 pervehicle please select under Private Tour.
Combination Tours with Catamaran and Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour possible, please sellect
Please note due to the scarcity of German guides we cannot guarantee a German speaking guide, in peak season or when a cruise liner is in the Harbour and 2000guests disembark.
German speaking guides are very scarce. These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
We pick up from any Hotel , Pension or Bed & Breakfast along the Coast between Swakopmund and Walfishbay we also pick up at Walvisbay Harbor and Airport. Please advise arrival times. On an afternoon tour we also pick up after your other activity , like Catamaran seal cruise or after Kayaking. We start in Swakopmund .and pick up in Walvisbay 30 minutes later than advertised. Please take note all cruise liner passengers. We stand in the port after the first gate with a Gazebo that has our logo on. Please note your guide will also stand with a name board. please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Swakopmund Small-Group Sandwich Harbor Tour With Pickup
See where the ocean crashes against towering dunes at Sandwich Harbor during this excursion from Swakopmund that takes care of all the planning. Join a small group and traverse the desert to reach the isolated area. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like jackals, ostriches, and seals as well as several species of birds, including flamingoes. Listen to commentary from your tour guide about the unique ecosystem of Sandwich Harbor.
Highlights
- ✓Visit one of the largest salt evaporation mines in Africa
- ✓Enjoy a delicious brunch with drinks right on the dunes
- ✓Hassle-free transfers from your hotel are included
- ✓A small group means more attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our journey takes us through Walvis Bay, lagune wetlands where thousands of pink Flamingos can be seen, past the enormous Salt Mine harvesting 100000 tons per month, south along the beach to Sandwich Harbor where the Dune belt meets the sea . See the waves carve away the dunes at high tide where it sometimes becomes impossible to enter this beautiful and remote area. We go on a roller coaster dune ride up to the view point with absolute surprise to see the stunning views and the quiet desert ambiance. The huge sea of sand , the dunes, have that special kind of magic ...absolutely unique. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you about the desert area and skillfully drive you to the best spots. Adrenaline soaked dune drives , searching for animals in this desolate area , learn how the plants and animals have evolved to live in the desert. Absolutely Awesome , all of it. A must do when in Namibia. the full day tour has 5s tops more than this half day tour
- ✓Our Tour takes us through the Ramsar convention Walvisbay lagune wetlands where up to 250 000 and 54 species of birds can be seen from time: Pelicans, Flamingos, Plovers, Sandpipers and other endemic Birds can be seen. We drop our tyre air pressure and discuss the many birds
What's included
- ✓Brunch
- ✓Snacks
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This experience requires a Minimum number of 2 participants, if this is cancelled because minimum is not met then you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
This experience is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, it does not rain here but we have strong desert winds sometime. If it is cancelled due to bad weather, it might be rescheduled to a new time, or another date, or a full refund.
This tour can be upgraded to include Champagne, oysters and Sushi, please advise us of your special occasion or if you want a high end tour.
We reserve the right to change the route, weather, tide or safety permitting.
This tour can be chosen as a Private Tour, minimum 1 person maximum 6 pervehicle please select under Private Tour.
Combination Tours with Catamaran and Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour possible, please sellect
Please note due to the scarcity of German guides we cannot guarantee a German speaking guide, in peak season or when a cruise liner is in the Harbour and 2000guests disembark.
German speaking guides are very scarce. These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
We pick up from any Hotel , Pension or Bed & Breakfast along the Coast between Swakopmund and Walfishbay we also pick up at Walvisbay Harbor and Airport. Please advise arrival times. On an afternoon tour we also pick up after your other activity , like Catamaran seal cruise or after Kayaking. We start in Swakopmund .and pick up in Walvisbay 30 minutes later than advertised. Please take note all cruise liner passengers. We stand in the port after the first gate with a Gazebo that has our logo on. Please note your guide will also stand with a name board. please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.