Sandwich Harbour, part of the Namib Naukluft Park, is a place many have heard of but very few have ever visited. Giant sand dunes run straight into the ocean, creating breath taking sceneries and unique landscapes, just waiting to be discovered!
This tour is a must for any coastal visitor. From the start of this trip you will be awed by the natural beauty on offer. From the abundant birdlife in the lagoon area to the free roaming animals in the Namib Desert. Get to see where massive sand dunes meet up with the ocean. Ever changing landscapes and the thrilling offroad drive will make for lasting memories. Book now!
Embark on this day tour from Walvis Bay and see a fossil. This is a 4.5-hour excursion into the arid Erongo region, including lunch and transfers. See Dune 7, Welwitschia Mirabilis, and the ancient geology that formed the Moon landscape. See thousands of flamingos in their natural habitat, Marvel at the vast landscape that resembles the Moon,Explore the old town of Swakopmund,Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off at Walvis Bay PortYou'll be met at your cruise ship in the port of Walvis Bay. After a quick briefing, head over to the lagoon to view all the flamingos. From there, have the chance to climb Dune 7, the highest dune in the vicinity at 132 meters (433 feet) tall.
Enjoy a drink of water and then move on to see the Welwitschia Mirabilis plant, an endemic living fossil.After lunch, you'll be taken to the old German town of Swakopmund . Explore the town at your own pace and do some shopping. Finally, make your way back to your cruise ship via the coastal road.
A half day 4x4 adventure tour departing from Walvis Bay ( pick up at the port ) to the Sandwich Harbour Area after a short break at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to view some flamingoes and salt works, you will proceed to the Kuiseb river delta, a dry riverbed where the odd springbok may be seen. Beautiful dunes will have to be crossed to get to Sandwich Harbour. If weather and tides allow, you will drive right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands. If our vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of the tides, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our many beautiful lookout spots and will have the time to walk and explore the Sandwich Harbour Area. Lots of time are granted for photograph. A light picnic lunch with some cold beverages in the breathtaking scenery can be expected before returning through the dunes for some more adventure.
Meet a guide driver at your hotel or at the Walvis Bay Waterfront, getting an early start on the day to enjoy cooler morning temperatures as you travel. On your way to Sandwich Harbour, visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, which is an inhabitant to hundreds of thousands of flamingos and other birds. Next, learn about the Walvis Bay Salt Refiners, Namibia's biggest salt refinery and than head into the Namib Desert, searching out the wildlife and desert plants that thrive in this harsh landscape. The tour will end with the drive to the Pelican Point Peninsula to see a small colony of seals before returning to the waterfront.
Sandwich harbour is a magnificent area, people from all corners of the world travel thousands of miles to see and experience in person. On this tour we take you to where the desert meets the ocean, on the way we stop by the Walvisbay lagoon (declared as an international important bird area), a home to many species of birds such as flamingos, pelicans, plovers , terns. Proceeding through the salt pans and then the beach route.
possible sightings: Springbok, ostrich, plamato gecko, fog basking beetle, blackbacked jackal .We allocate enough time to our clients to explore, experience, take photographs and ask all the necessary questions they may have during the tour. Our clients will be guaranteed a splendid experience by our friendly guides. Refreshments are always provided on tour and sufficient time will be allocated to ensure you enjoy your meals and drinks. Clients have the choice for a beach or dune picnic.
This Day Tour one of the private tours on the coast & inland. Our tours are very photographer friendly, and have a very relaxed pace. The tours are also custom made just for you, we can stay longer at places you like, or skip over places you don't want to see, even slight detours are not out of place.Explorer Tours is NTB registered and we do have passanger liability, so you can rest assured that you are safe and in the best hands.The views on this tour is simply spectacular! The mix of scenery is quite balanced, and is a typical desert trip. From the sand dunes at the dune belt, to gravel plains, a beautiful oasis and of course the raw rock of the canyon. Your guide will tell you a little bit more about all the areas that you are going through, our tours are 4 hours long and you can customize the tour.
Often described as "where ocean kisses the desert".
This journey is as dramatic as the landscape itself, massive sand dunes rolling into the waves guarantee an unpredictable route every time.
This unique coastal wetland is habitat to hundreds of species of birds & wildlife animals. Sitting against wind sculptured dunes and praising the wonders nature offers, this spot is also perfect for bird watching.
This is the ‘classic’ Mola Mola cruise - accompanied by dolphins, seals, pelicans, whales, fresh oysters, sparkling wine and much more. Having reached the splendour of the Namibian Skeleton coast, this three hour activity allows you to experience the amazing riches of our Atlantic ocean, while enjoying the educational, fun and friendly cruise.
The morning starts from the Walvis Bay Waterfront and is filled by an abundance of bird and mammal life, pelicans and seals up close and delight in the sea air, great food with fresh oysters and bubbles! For more than two decades Mola Mola has shared this experience with thousands of guests - sharing with them the friendly hospitality Namibia is known for.
Mola Mola is a part of your Namibian adventure not to be missed!
Join us in this guided tour towards part of the Namib Naukluft Park. You will get to experience a spectacular dune driving and see wildlife sightings. Last, but not least, watch the desert meet the ocean in the famous Sandwich Harbour.
The Marine Dolphin Cruise followed by a 4×4 dune excursion to Sandwich Harbour in the Namib Naukluft Park - the Epic combination of the best off both worlds.
After the splendours of the
Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise you disembark onto the Waterfront Jetty and board the 4×4 vehicles. This is when the sandwich Harbour Dune Experience begins. Mola Mola has coined a phrase for the Marine Dune Day –
“EPIC IN A DAY” – this sums up the cruise in the Walvis Bay Lagoon area with seals and dolphins, and then the adventure and beauty of big dune driving and breath taking scenery, all in one day! A light lunch, with oysters, is served on the boat and afternoon snacks are served on the the dunes.
This tours lets you explore this area in the comfort of a minibus or coach. See endemic fauna and flora, enjoy a lunch at an oasis in the middle of the desert and explore the touristic town of Swakopmund.
This kayaking tour will give you the opportunity to kayak among a permanent seal colony at the tip of the Pelican Point Peninsula about 35 km outside of Walvis Bay.
If vibrant colors, surreal landscapes and a thrilling 4 x 4 off road adventure is your thing- then the Sandwich Harbour Coastline Adventure Tours is the perfect adventure for you! This adventure will take place on the beautiful coastline of Namibia- where the dunes meet the oceans, all in the iconic 4 x 4 Land Rover Defender! With common animal sightings such as the Black-backed jackal, Brown hyena, Ostrich, Springbok, Oryx and geckos, a professional Namibian Guide, Namibian cuisine and Sparling wine- this adventure makes for a true Namibian coast experience with ever-lasting memories!
Sandwich Harbour is a lagoon on the Atlanic coast of Namibia, south from Walvis Bay, within the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Formaly a commerial port based around whaling and small scale fishing,it declined as the harbour silted up, and is now best known for its birdlife, which can be as many as 250 000 .
Although called Sandwich Harbour, it was never a harbour or even a port, it is a shallow lagoon lying about 80km south of Walvis Bay.
THE TOUR:
Experience the adventure and beauty of exploring the Namib desert with your guide. There are many interesting sights to see, including desert fauna and flora, and giant sand dunes that run straight into the ocean.
HIGHLIGHTS:
*Get off the beaten track in our 4x4
*Get up-close to wildlife
*Kuiseb River Delta
*Walvis Bay Salt Refinery
*Dune Belt driving
*Bird viewing
*Massive dunes meet the Atlantic ocean
Enjoy a relaxing day in the Namib Desert sun,while being treated to ever changing landscapes and wildlife that freely roam the plains. Be sure to get ample photographic opportunities of the wild animals and unique desert surroundings.
Experience driving between the crashing ocean and ancient sand dunes of the Namib, and get to the top of the dunes to see endless view of sand and the sea.
Sandwich Harbour is part of Namib Naukluft Park, this place is a magical place where a dune meets within the sea.
This tour is for the most energetic people and with a love of photography.
What better way to spend your time while on Holiday. This trip takes you all along the 'Swakop River' to two iconic destinations which is hidden in the desolate Namib Desert.
The moon landscape offers some of the best views in Namibia and not to mention the chance to see a true fossil, the "Welwitschia Mirabilis", in its glory and found only in the Namib Desert and Southern Angola.
This trip is ideal for photographers, small groups, large groups, young and old. All trips can be done in the morning or afternoon.
This is a coastal highlight tour, touching all the interesting sites in the Desert area in one tour. You get to experience this beautiful little Sea resort and all the unique features in the Namib Desert, as well as learning about the harsh History and Geology of this area.
This is a Walvis Bay Tour going to Swakopmund and back to Walvis bay.
Namibia Kayak Tours provide the following:
*Scenic transfers from Walvis Bay to Pelican Point and return
*Experienced guides
*Protective clothing and floatation devices
*Dry bags for cameras
*Sit on top double kayaks
*Bottled Water on-board
*Picnic on the beach (includes coffee,tea,fruit juice and a light snack)
What you need to bring:
*Warm clothing and a towel for afterwards (you might still get wet)
*Hat and sunscreen
*Camera
After collecting you from the waterfront in Walvis Bay, go on a scenic drive past the Walvis Bay waterfront and salt refinery on route to Pelican Point Peninsula, where you will have the chance to kayak amongst countless seals, dolphins and other marine life.
Red Dune Safaris provides:
The second part of the tour takes you deep into the Namib desert where the huge dunes meet the Atlantic. Many interesting sights to see including desert fauna and flora, off road driving on the sand, lunch that includes finger snacks, sparkling wine.
Discover a weatherd shipwreck that tells the story of a lost fight against the sea,and catch sights of flamingos,pelicans,terns and a colony of cape fur seals.
Discover the walvisbay lagoon is considered of the richest and most important wetland in southern africa,
Discover the lagoon which is approximately seven km long and up to 2.5 m deep at high tide with maximum tidal range of about 1.8 m.
Discover the sand formation is one of the highlighits and major sites of interest at the coast.
For the adventure a visit to the coast is not complete without the thrill of climbing the dune,putting your feet in the sand and gliding down at the end.
The Namibian South-Atlantic west coast is famously dangerous with foggy weather, many reefs, strong Benguela Current and swells. It is shrewn with countless remains of dead ships. One of these is the Shawnee a transport tug that ran aground on 16 February 1976, 15 miles north of Conception Bay. Another is the wreck of the Eduard Bohlen passenger and cargo ship, that ran aground south of Conception Bay on 5 September 1909 in thick fog and now lie about 600m inland.
Its an absolutely awesome experience to learn how to drive your own car like a professional in these absolutely unique areas. An unforgettable experience. Competent and experienced Guides take you driving up and down these enormous dunes whilst experiencing the Classic Sandwich Harbor Tour. See the amazing pink waters of the Salt Mine, view the thousands of waders in the Ramsar Wetland, Flamingos, Pelicans and all the species, view Seals and Jackals whilst driving on the Beach and then onto the towering Dunes.
Coaching and sharing experiences with the Guide. No chances are taken and driver compatible routes are chosen to optimize SAFETY, but you will surely take home the thrill and the stunning views in one of your most favorable memories.....guaranteed.... join us. Create unforgettable memories!
Please note price here includes one vehicle and 2 persons, all additional vehicles and persons are extra. Please consult us.
You can now rent a 4wd from us should your car rental not allow it
PHOTO VENTURES NAMIBIA offers unique eco-friendly photographic tours of one of the most diverse and scenic countries on the African continent.
We specialize in Sandwich Harbour tours, Kayak marine tours, Marine Dolphin boat tours and Kiteboarding tours in Namibia.
We can also custom make a tour for you to any destination in Namibia or neighboring countries
