Scenic Sandwich Harbour Tour
Description
This will be your most memorable Dune Tour and your Namibia Highlight. We go where dune meets sea, harsh and desolate area constantly changing, yet quiet and relaxing, see amazing wild life, and thousand's of sea Birds in these harsh conditions. We go up towering Dunes, to the most beautiful view points, exciting dune drives with skilled and knowledgeable guides See thousands of pink Flamingos, Pelicans, and other amazing birds in the Ramsar Walvisbay Wetland .The biggest evaporation pond Salt Mine in Africa with its pink salt waters is seen along the route get to Feel the Desert, the quietness, the ambience, stunning views, an unforgettable tour creating everlasting memories this HALF DAY TOUR also available as FULL DAY TOUR, it has more stops and goes slower The PRIVATE Tour is for You only, max 4 people per car NO other guests will be added Combo Tours available: Marine Dolphin & Seal Catamaran cruise and Sandwich harbor Kayaking and Sandwich harbour See our offer or enquire
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our journey takes us through Walvis Bay, lagune wetlands where thousands of pink Flamingos can be seen, past the enormous Salt Mine harvesting 100000 tons per month, south along the beach to Sandwich Harbor where the Dune belt meets the sea . See the waves carve away the dunes at high tide where it sometimes becomes impossible to enter this beautiful and remote area. We go on a roller coaster dune ride up to the view point with absolute surprise to see the stunning views and the quiet desert ambiance. The huge sea of sand , the dunes, have that special kind of magic ...absolutely unique. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you about the desert area and skillfully drive you to the best spots. Adrenaline soaked dune drives , searching for animals in this desolate area , learn how the plants and animals have evolved to live in the desert. Absolutely Awesome , all of it. A must do when in Namibia. the full day tour has 5s tops more than this half day tour
Our Tour takes us through the Ramsar convention Walvisbay lagune wetlands where up to 250 000 and 54 species of birds can be seen from time: Pelicans, Flamingos, Plovers, Sandpipers and other endemic Birds can be seen. We drop our tyre air pressure and discuss the many birds
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any Hotel , Pension or Bed & Breakfast along the Coast between Swakopmund and Walfishbay we also pick up at Walvisbay Harbor and Airport. Please advise arrival times. On an afternoon tour we also pick up after your other activity , like Catamaran seal cruise or after Kayaking. We start in Swakopmund .and pick up in Walvisbay 30 minutes later than advertised. 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
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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 number of 2 participants, if this is cancelled because minimum is not met then you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, it does not rain here but we have strong desert winds sometime. If it is cancelled due to bad weather, it might be rescheduled to a new time, or another date, or a full refund.
- This tour can be upgraded to include Champagne, oysters and Sushi, please advise us of your special occasion or if you want a high end tour.
- We reserve the right to change the route, weather, tide or safety permitting.
- This tour can be chosen as a Private Tour, minimum 1 person maximum 6 pervehicle please select under Private Tour.
- Combination Tours with Catamaran and Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour possible, please sellect
- Please note due to the scarcity of German guides we cannot guarantee a German speaking guide, in peak season or when a cruise liner is in the Harbour and 2000guests disembark.
- German speaking guides are very scarce. 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
Reviews(479)
Very knowledgeable about the area and history. Safe driving. Would recommend.
Thank you for the lovely review! Safe travels Uwe
Had a delightful day with guide Andrew. He was extremely knowledgeable and a very safe driver, specially on the dunes.
Your review made our day 😊! We're so pleased that you had an unforgettable experience exploring Sandwich Harbour. Thank you for taking your time share your feedback and for supporting our team. Safe travels Uwe
We had a fantastic day out with our guide and driver Winton. Learned a lot about the history of Sandwich Harbour and took in some amazing views. Spotted flamingos in flight at Walvis Bay in the morning and springbok, oryx and a couple of jackals in the Namib Desert in the afternoon. We were treated to a sumptuous lunch and refreshments before heading off for a thrilling desert drive over the dunes. Thoroughly recommend Winton and the team from Desert Dunes and Dust for a great day out. John and Kathy, Queensland, Australia.
Thank you for choosing Desert, Dunes & Dust Tours for your adventure. We value your feedback and support. Wonderful to hear that you had a blast with lots of wildlife sightings and thrilling dune driving with sumptuous lunch 😊🙌. Safe travels John and Kathy we wish to welcome you back for another exciting adventure in Namibia. Uwe
An outstanding day with Stefan. He was informative and funny, we felt safe in the 4WD and got to experience the ups and downs of the dunes. Amazing wildlife, wonderful views and a tasty lunch topped it off.
Amazing wildlife, wonderful views and a tasty lunch with great company make a perfect Tour. Thank you for the warm feedback! we look forward to welcoming you for another thrilling adventure. Safe travels Uwe
We had a brilliant afternoon with our guide, Winton! He showed us the most beautiful viewpoints and told us all about Sandwich Harbour. The tour was rounded off with a picnic offering breathtaking views. We can’t recommend a tour with Desert, Dunes & Dust Tours highly enough. Winton made the trip a truly special experience. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the high recommendation, it truly means a lot to the team. We're glad you had a fantastic experience with breathtaking views and delicious picnic. Thank you Uwe
Everything was great; Victor was an excellent guide.
Thank you for the great feedback! Warm regards Uwe
The Sandwich Harbor tour with Winton was a wonderful experience! The route included the pink salt ponds, a drive along the coast where the dunes and the ocean meet, which was spectacular. The drive over the dunes was challenging but we felt very safe. The view of Sandwich Harbor from the dunes was beautiful. Winton the guide was very nice and very knowledgeable. The explanations were fascinating, and thanks to him we also got to see flocks of cormorants, seals, oryx and springboc. We could stop at every corner and take pictures and enjoy the view. The meal was rich and drinks were plentiful. The trip with Winton is highly recommended.
Thank you for the high recommendation, it's truly appreciated 🤗 glad that the guide was knowledgeable, meal was rich, drinks were plentiful and that you got to take plenty of pictures. When clients are happy, we are happy! Warm regards Uwe
A wonderful experience to explore Sandwich Harbor. A big thank you to our guide Winton for his expert piloting and knowledge of the dunes. And as a bonus, we pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. If you want to discover this beautiful place, you should go with them.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! glad you had a blast in the dunes and that you were happy with the organization and guides knowledge. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure. Warm regards Uwe
Very nice tour, good length with good food. Winston was a great guide. Funny with good explanations. Would recommend!
Thank you for the high recommendation 🤗, glad to hear that you had a nice tour and that you were happy with the menu and team. Safe travels and warm regards Uwe
We took the tour with Gerhard as our guide, and we couldn't have asked for better! The tour itself is absolutely breathtaking, but what makes it perfect are Gerhard's explanations, as he is a well of knowledge and culture not only about the area but about all of Namibia and its customs and traditions. The next time we return, we will definitely call him for another tour.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on your next visit to Namibia 🙌🤗. Warm regards Uwe
