Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour & Pelican Point Day Trip

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This full-day journey is for travellers who prefer a slower pace - those who want to gently savour every moment, feel the ocean breeze and experience the desert and sea with a sense of quiet wonder.

Highlights

  • A peaceful, unhurried full-day exploration of Walvis Bay’s coastline.
  • Longer stops to truly absorb each landscape.
  • Gentle dune driving with a focus on safety and comfort.
  • Time to reflect in the vast silence of Namib-Naukluft National Park.
  • The breathtaking dune-and-ocean meeting point at Sandwich Harbour.

Description

Your guide leads with warmth and patience, ensuring that every part of the journey feels safe, steady and unhurried. With mindful driving, longer moments at each stop, and an atmosphere of comfort, this tour allows you to relax deeply and truly drink in the beauty of Namibia’s coast. Your day begins at the Walvis Bay Lagoon, where flamingos and pelicans glide peacefully over still water - an ideal start for easing into the rhythm of the day. From there, you continue to the Walvis Bay Salt Works, a shimmering landscape of white salt mounds and reflective pools that seem to stretch endlessly. At the pink water pans, you’ll have quiet time to admire the soft rose tones and watch delicate waders tracing gentle movements across the water. The journey moves on to Pelican Point, where fresh ocean air meets the playful calls of Cape fur seals. Black-backed jackals often wander along the shoreline, creating a raw yet peaceful coastal atmosphere. Your route then guides you into the vast expanse of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, one of the oldest deserts on Earth. Here, the silence deepens, the dunes rise higher, and the magical colours of the Namib surround you. This stop invites slow photography, reflective moments and an appreciation of the desert’s timeless stillness. From the park, you move toward the tour’s grand finale: Sandwich Harbour, where the towering dunes slip dramatically into the Atlantic Ocean. Dune driving here is calm, steady and focused on your safety and comfort. Your guide chooses gentle routes and stops often so you can pause, breathe, watch the waves or simply absorb the incredible meeting of sea and sand. This is not a rushed excursion. It is a slow, safe, soulful exploration—crafted to leave you inspired, grounded and deeply connected to Namibia’s coast.

Includes

10:00 – Relaxed departure from Walvis Bay Stop 1: Walvis Bay Lagoon Flamingos, pelicans, calm waters, unhurried viewing. Stop 2: Walvis Bay Salt Works Shimmering pools, salt mountains, spacious photo stops. Stop 3: Pink Water Pans Soft rose hues, gentle birdlife, peaceful landscape watching. Stop 4: Pelican Point Cape fur seals, jackals, fresh ocean air, slow coastal exploration. Stop 5: Namib-Naukluft National Park Endless dunes, deep silence, time to breathe and take it all in. Stop 6: Sandwich Harbour Calm dune driving, sweeping ocean views, serene picture moments, refreshments. 16:00 – Return to Walvis Bay

Important Information

  • Tour Pace: This is a slow, unhurried tour designed for travellers who want to savour the scenery, breathe in the desert and ocean air and experience each stop fully. It is not a high-speed or adrenaline tour. Minimum Age / Health Requirements: Recommended for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Guests with severe back or mobility issues should consult with the operator before booking, as there is some dune driving and walking on the dunes. Group Size: Small groups are preferred to ensure a relaxed, personalized experience. Safety First: Your guide prioritizes your comfort and security throughout the tour. Timing: Departure is at 10:00 and return by approximately 16:00. Pickup & Drop-off: Included from any accommodation in Walvis Bay.

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