Sunset at Sandwich Harbour Experience
Description
This will be your most memorable Dune Tour and your Namibia highlight, now made even more magical with a breathtaking sunset. We go where dune meets sea—harsh and ever-changing, yet quiet and deeply relaxing. Experience amazing wildlife and thousands of seabirds thriving in these conditions. We climb towering dunes to the most beautiful viewpoints, enjoying exciting dune drives with skilled and knowledgeable guides. See thousands of pink flamingos, pelicans, and other birdlife in the Ramsar Walvis Bay Wetland. Along the route, we pass Africa’s largest evaporation pond salt mine, with its striking pink waters. As the sun sets, feel the desert’s stillness, soak in the ambience, and take in stunning views as the sky turns golden. An unforgettable tour creating everlasting memories.
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Itinerary
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
Our journey begins in Walvis Bay, passing the lagoon wetlands where thousands of pink flamingos gather in the afternoon light. We continue past the impressive salt pans before heading south along the beach to Sandwich Harbour, where towering dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean. As the sun begins to set, the landscape transforms into golden hues. Watch waves carve into the dunes at high tide, sometimes making access a true adventure. Enjoy an exhilarating dune drive over rolling sands to a breathtaking viewpoint, perfectly timed for sunset. Take in endless views of desert meeting sea, with the sky painted in warm colours and a peaceful, untouched atmosphere. Our knowledgeable guides share insights into the unique desert ecosystem and its wildlife. We end the experience with a relaxing sundowner stop, making this a truly unforgettable Namibian highlight.
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
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- This tour can be chosen as a Private Tour, minimum 1 person maximum 6 pervehicle please select under Private Tour.
- German speaking guides are very scarce. These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
- We reserve the right to change the route, weather, tide or safety permitting.
