Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour Tour
Erongo, Namibia
Drive through the Sandwich Harbour dunes on a 4x4 excursion
Highlights
- Explore Sandwich Harbour
- See pink flamingos
- Spot local wildlife
- Visit the pink lakes
- Try sandboarding in the dunes
Description
Sandwich Harbour is a part of the Namib Naukluft Park (Namibia) many have heard of but very few have ever visited. Giant sand dunes run straight into the ocean, creating breathtaking sceneries and a unique off road driving experience. Our vehicles take you to beautiful lookouts where you can feel the isolation Namibia and the Skeleton Coast are so famous for! We offer full- and half-day trips to Sandwich Harbour, as well as combination tours with Boat trips and Kayaking.
What to Expect
Your day starts when we collect you from your accommodation in either Walvis Bay or Swakopmund.
After a quick briefing you start your journey to the Namib Naukluft National Park.
The first stop is at the tranquil Walvis Bay lagoon, a RAMSAR site which is home to up to 250 000 flamingos, pelicans, avocets and other birdlife.
Next, we stop near the Walvis Bay salt refinery, it is the largest solar evaporation plant in Africa, refining up to 750 000 tons of salt per year.
From there we head towards the beach for a fun drive towards Sandwich Harbour.
You now enter the Namib Naukluft National Park, the largest park in Africa at 49 000 square kilometers, it also marks the old border line between Namibia and South Africa.
After some coastal driving you will reach the narrow passage close to Sandwich Bay. This is where the huge Namib dunes meet the Atlantic. You will have the opportunity for photographs here, and then it’s the last stretch to Sandwich Bay.
Once at Sandwich Lagoon, you will have time to explore this amazing landscape. We climb the 100 meter tall dunes in search of the best view.
If the weather permits, we will set up lunch here for you, if weather is unpleasant, then we will find a secluded spot in the desert and set up your lunch.
After lunch, we take a slow drive back towards Walvis Bay whilst looking for wildlife.
Your tour concludes at your pickup point.
Includes
- Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off
- Pickup and drop-off at port terminal
- Park tickets
- Entry fees
- Food, picnic in the dunes overlooking the ocean
- Drinks, sodas, local beer, water and champagne
- Sandboarding in the dunes on request in advance
Excludes
- Private photoshoot (available for purchase)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
