Sandwich harbour and Welwitschia Tour

5.0 (24 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation

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24 reviews

5.0

Beautiful and unique color contrast where ocean meets Dunes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Beautiful pink Flamingos at our first stop — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Our Tour takes us onto the harsh gravel plains of the Namib Desert and we learn how Plants and animals have adapted to these hostile and harsh conditions. How plants and animals survive off the moisture off the Fog, the formation of the 400 million year old Moonlandscape and how the age old Welwitschia Plants grow. Welwitschia plants of up to 1500 years old can be seen

Then we head south past Dune 7 into Walvisbay to the Ramsar wetland and lagoon area to view thousands of Flamingos and other waders, past the pink salt lakes along the shore onto the beautiful and stunning Sandwich Harbor dunes. Where Sea meets Dunes. UNIQUE, Stunning, absolutely beautiful, an adrenalin rollercoaster dune drive, a short game drive searching for desert life, awesome

This is a long day and lunch is served. Popular Tour with Cruise liners. We pick you up in the harbour for free ONE HOUR AFTER DOCKING.

This tour is unique to Desert Dunes and Dust Tours and tour route maybe changed for weather reasons.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Desert Dunes and Dust Tours

Ages: Children (1–12 years) · Adults (13–60 years) · Seniors (61–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch: Food and drinks, park fees, snacks, light meal, beer, cider, bottled water, cool drinks and juices

Itinerary

Swakopmund

30 min

This Full day tour takes you from Swakopmund to the Namib Desert gravel plains, where little Lichen fields are and on to the 400 million year old Moonlandscape....you feel as if you are on the Moon.... then on to the view the 1000 year Old Welwitschia Mirabilis plant that grows in this area. This plant has only 2 leaves and the leaves grow out of the stem, ravaged by wind the leaves tear... something truly unique
Goanikontes

10 min

we stop at this water oasis of great importance to Swakopmund and see how history evolved
Stop 3

10 min

we view the vast and 500 million year old unique moon landscape.

You feel as if you are on another planet. This are has endured 2 ice ages and lots of volcanic eruptions and lava flows
Welwitschia Plains

10 min

The 1500 year Welwitschia plants only grow on the Welwitschia plains. we view this unique and magnificent plant and learn how its survives in these harsh conditions
Walvis Bay Esplanade

20 min

The tour returns to Walvis Bay past Dune 7 to where the Flamingos and 500 000 other waders are in the Walvis Bay Lagune. we drive past the pink salt lakes and onto the beach and down to the towering dunes of Walvis bay. we may see seals and Jackals amongst the many seals.
Stop 6

30 min

Sandwich harbour is where dune meets sea, we have a narrow strip of Beach to travel on. Tide dependent and very beautiful. We drive up to the towering dunes to the best Dune views ever. Its stunning , its beautiful. Its Sandwich Harbour. It's a roller coaster dune ride with amazing color contrasts, absolutely UNIQUE. We go onto a small game drive , searching for what life the harsh desert has, and sadly we have to return home.

Entry to Sandwich harbour is tide dependent and the guide on the day will decide which way round the tour is driven, maybe Sandwich first and then Welwitschia.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Desert Dreams B&B
Hotel Eberwein
Swakopmund Guesthouse
Swakopmund Plaza Hotel
Beach Hotel Swakopmund
SeaSide Hotel and Spa
Bay View Resort Namibia
City Center Hotel
Hotel Europa Hof
The Langholm Hotel
Swakop Lodge
The Mole Guesthouse

and 24 more pickup points

We pick up at any Accommodation in Swakopmund or in Walvisbay, Long beach and Swakopmund.

This is an ideal Cruise liner Tour .We pick up in Walvis Bay Harbour one hour after the Ship Docks. Please look out for our Gazebo and nameboards

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

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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 of 2 participants to start, should this not be met we will offer you another date/experience or full refund.
This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, but we have sand storms, should it be cancelled we will offer you another date/ experience or full refund.
we reserve the right to change the route, weather and safety permitting
Please note German guides are limited and we do not have the capacity to give everyone a German guide, 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
Cruiseliner guests please look out for our Desert Dunes & Dust Gazebo at the entrance of the harbour with your nameboard
Cruiseliner guests we will wait at the harbour should docking times change.