Top 20 Experiences in Walvis Bay
Half-Day Sandwich Harbour Tour from Walvis Bay with Lunch
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!
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 guided tours.Join us for an awe inspiring adventure.
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!
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Half Day Experience with Beach Braai
Begin your day, or end your day with a +- 6 hour, beautiful expedition! We offer both AM and PM tours, where our experienced guides and equipped 4x4’s will take you through the arresting dune landscape of Sandwich Harbour. With huge sand dunes and the Atlantic ocean at your feet, you will have epic photo ops and magical memories to take home - Often described as ‘one of my most amazing experiences ever!’ Our unique lunch setting on Pelican Point Peninsula is also there for you! Arriving by fast catamaran (AM tour) or returning over the bay (PM tour), you have approximately 20-30 min on the water, giving you a snapshot of the bay, our marine environment, Pelicans, seals and even dolphins. The sit-down Beach Braai will provide an exceptional Namibian culinary experience, right on the pristine Pelican Point beach! The lighthouse, seal colonies, famous Donkey Bay and just spending time on the serene sand peninsula, are all added bonuses not to be missed!
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Adventure
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.
Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience
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.
Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion - For The Cruise Ships
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.
Sandwich Harbour Full Day Excursion
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.
Private Half Day Coast Tour of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund City
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.
Tour to Sandwich harbour
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.
Namib Desert Landscape Tour
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.
Shore Excursion - Flamingos ,Dune7,Welwitschia, Moonlandscape,Oasis,Swakopmund.
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.
Full Day Guided Tour to Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlights
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.
Sandwich Harbour Half Day Excursion
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.
Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point
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!
Exhilarating Sandwich Harbour 4x4: Guided Self drive experience
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
Pelican Point .Lagoon. Dune7 (Shore Excursion)
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.
Moon Landscape including Welwitchia Plains
The Welwitschia Mirabilis is a unique plant a must to see. Driving through the Moon Landscape of valleys and eroded hills, one can experience the vastness in our Namib Naukluft Park.
Cultural Tour in Swakopmund
A short drive through the centre of town into the township. A detailed explanation about our culture and different tribes. Take a little walk in the open market. We stop at a Herero lady where she explains Herero culture and religion. Followed by a visit to a Pre-primary school and kindergarten where travellers can interact with the kids. Next we visit DRC an informal settlement. Thereafter we visit a traditional herbalist. A pop in at the Damaranama tribe. Lastly a taste of the local foods.
Cruise liner special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlight Tour
This is a unique tour in that it includes all the highlights this area has to offer in one tour. You will have gathered knowledge on the frail ecology, harsh geology and hard lived history of this desert Landscape. Everything it offers is unique to this area only. We have a drink and light lunch at a 360 degree lookout point. Its an up market tour in Airconditioned vehicles and limited participants, but very popular for Cruise liner Guests. The absolute quietness, the vast unpopulated landscapes, the light Desert Breeze, the evidence of lava flow and lack of water gives light to how inhospitable this area is. Would love to showcase this area to you.
Sandwich Harbour & Pelican Point Full Day Tour
Discover the coastline near Walvis Bay during this full day adventure. You will see local wildlife, amazing landscapes and the worlds tallest dunes! Enjoy a picnic lunch with drinks in the middle of the desert. This tour is a photographers dream!