Complimentary transfers for central Swakopmund Alternative meeting point Batis Birding Office or Desert Explorers Pick ups between 07h45 - 08h15 (Summer) and 08h15h - 08h45 (Winter) Drop offs between 12h30 - 13h00 Duration +/- 4.5 hours Minimum of 4 participants in total to run the tour (option to join existing bookings) No private tours Included are English speaking guide, vehicle, bottled water and soft drinks, as well as a bite size snack Bring walking shoes, warm jacket, hat and sunscreen Weather dependent
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Discover desert secrets on our half-day tour through shifting dunes between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Encounter unique desert creatures like Namib Sand-diving Lizard and Namaqua Chameleon. Explore history at the 'Horse Graveyard' and learn how coastal fog sustains life. Avian enthusiasts might spot Tractrac Chat, Red-capped Larks, and more.
We only pick up in Swakopmund
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Living Desert Eco Dune Tour lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $95 per person for this Swakopmund experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Children aged 2–12 pay from $47, adults from $95. Infants go free.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We only pick up in Swakopmund Pickup points include Ocean House Guesthouse.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 33 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 125 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The Naturalist Collection t/a Batis Birding Safaris CC.
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Chantelle was a fantastic guide. She was able to spot animals and their tracks from a distance and we saw so many. Nothing was too much trouble. She even spotted a chameleon which was a highlight of the day! I would definitely recommend this trip to see what animals are right under our noses as we drive past these fantastic landscapes.
A fantastic half-day tour in the dunes near Swakopmund. Arnold, our guide, discovered everything possible: geckos buried in the sand, horned puff adders, chameleons, jackals.... How he discovered it is a mystery to me. But it was a very impressive tour. I learned a lot. Highly recommended. And truly worth the price.
We were a photography group and Jurgen and Frekkie gave us a great tour with amazing sightings,
Arnold was a fantastic guide and the tour was a great experience. Your passion and knowledge were incredible and everyone visiting Namibia should take this tour with you. The handmade cookies were also the best! This is definitely a must-do in Swakopmund
We had a tour with Jürgen and Frekkie, and it was just amazing! The four-hour tour included information about very interesting animals and nature in general. Jürgen explained everything vividly and humorously. The desert seems dead, but is alive with interesting creatures like chameleons, snakes, geckos and beetles. One of the best experiences we had in Namibia. highly recommended!
What an incredible experience! The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the desert around the town. This made the tour educational and thoroughly enjoyable. We saw so many desert creatures 🤩 it was delightful 😊
From the beginning of the planning process to the final taxi arrangement, Batis Birding Safaris was attentive, thorough, flexible, and communicative. Our customized itinerary packed in more than one could reasonably expect to see in 12 days. None of it was outside the expert authority of our guide, Tim. Acting as tour guide, driver, and spotter, Tim spoke fluently on the history, culture, and natural history of the land, paying attention to everyone’s individual interests and catering to the divergent requests of our eclectic group. Full of endless energy, he often stayed up past hours to provide tutorials on Astro photography or go night herping. No rare bird went unmissed, no photo op was denied, and he aggressively positioned our vehicle to get the best views of wildlife while maintaining and enforcing strict guide ethics. Throughout the trip, Tim couldn’t have gotten more than 5 hours of sleep on any night and yet, he never complained but remained constantly professional while also integrating into our group like one of the gang. If there was something he didn’t know, instead of coming up with a false answer (as you are taught to do in tour guide school), the tireless Tim would research it that night and provide an explanation in the morning. Collectively, we agreed we’d never had better treatment on a safari. We are already talking about coming back. Eleven out of ten stars!
Arnold the guide was very well informed, entertaining and excellent on herpetology...................
Fun, interesting desert tour. Incredible guide, Shantelle, can track and fine desert reptiles. Very knowledgeable and fun. Shovel nosed lizard, Namibian Sidewinder, Trak Trak Chat, Namibian Chameleon, Palmato Geiko.
Chantel, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did her best to find and demonstrate the desert lining creatures. She was exceedingly entertaining and helpful wherever possible. This excursion is highly recommended.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Desert Eco Dune Tour | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (125) | $95 | |
 Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund | 3h 30min | 4.6 (98) | $65 | View |
 LIVING DESERT TOUR /Little 5Tour/ | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (13) | $74 | View |
 Sandwich Harbour Adventure Seals and Sandwich harbour dune drive | 6–7 hours | 4.9 (349) | $223 | View |
 Scenic Desert Tour by Bike | 2 hours | 4.9 (206) | $34 | View |
 Marine Dune Day Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbor Dune Drive | 8 hours | 4.9 (63) | $255 | View |
 Namib Desert Night Walk | 2 hours | 5.0 (35) | $77 | View |