Sandwich Harbour Full-Day Dune Drive and Seal Colony Tour from Swakopmund
by Desert Dunes and Dust Tours
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Sandwich Harbour is where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Namib Desert dunes, creating a unique natural landscape. This full-day motorized tour from Swakopmund lasts about 6 to 7 hours and includes a lunch. The journey begins with a hotel pickup and a drive to the Walvis Bay Waterfront to see flamingos near the lagoon in the Ramsar Wetlands, home to up to 250,000 birds at times. The tour continues past the salt mine’s pink lakes to Pelican Point, where a large seal colony of about 70,000 seals, including bulls and pups, can be observed up close. From Pelican Point, the route heads south toward Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes meet the sea. Here, guests experience a dune drive guided by an expert driver, who navigates the sandy terrain and points out local wildlife in this harsh desert environment. The guide also shares information on the area's history and environment. After the dune drive, the tour returns to the hotel, concluding with a sundowner to end the day. The tour requires a minimum of two participants.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Hotel pickup and Flamingos near Walvis Bay Waterfront
The tour starts with pickup at the hotel before heading to the flamingos near the Walvis Bay Waterfront. From there, the route passes the Ramsar Wetlands and lagoon, where thousands of birds can be seen. The journey continues past the pink salt lakes toward Pelican Point, visiting the seal colony of about 70,000 seals. Afterward, the drive goes south to the dunes that meet the sea at Sandwich Harbour, including dune driving and wildlife viewing, followed by a return to the hotel with a sundowner.
15 min
Walvis Bay
This stop includes viewing the Walvis Bay Lagoon, part of the Ramsar Wetlands with up to 250,000 birds including flamingos and other waders. The tour then turns north to the seal colony at Pelican Point, where approximately 70,000 seals can be observed closely. Occasionally, a jackal may be spotted hunting in the area.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sandwich Harbour Full-Day Dune Drive and Seal Colony Tour from Swakopmund
by Desert Dunes and Dust Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$448.22Overview
Sandwich Harbour is where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Namib Desert dunes, creating a unique natural landscape. This full-day motorized tour from Swakopmund lasts about 6 to 7 hours and includes a lunch. The journey begins with a hotel pickup and a drive to the Walvis Bay Waterfront to see flamingos near the lagoon in the Ramsar Wetlands, home to up to 250,000 birds at times. The tour continues past the salt mine’s pink lakes to Pelican Point, where a large seal colony of about 70,000 seals, including bulls and pups, can be observed up close. From Pelican Point, the route heads south toward Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes meet the sea. Here, guests experience a dune drive guided by an expert driver, who navigates the sandy terrain and points out local wildlife in this harsh desert environment. The guide also shares information on the area's history and environment. After the dune drive, the tour returns to the hotel, concluding with a sundowner to end the day. The tour requires a minimum of two participants.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Hotel pickup and Flamingos near Walvis Bay Waterfront
The tour starts with pickup at the hotel before heading to the flamingos near the Walvis Bay Waterfront. From there, the route passes the Ramsar Wetlands and lagoon, where thousands of birds can be seen. The journey continues past the pink salt lakes toward Pelican Point, visiting the seal colony of about 70,000 seals. Afterward, the drive goes south to the dunes that meet the sea at Sandwich Harbour, including dune driving and wildlife viewing, followed by a return to the hotel with a sundowner.
15 min
Walvis Bay
This stop includes viewing the Walvis Bay Lagoon, part of the Ramsar Wetlands with up to 250,000 birds including flamingos and other waders. The tour then turns north to the seal colony at Pelican Point, where approximately 70,000 seals can be observed closely. Occasionally, a jackal may be spotted hunting in the area.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.