Sandwich Harbour Day Trip from Swakopmund with Brunch and Snacks
by Desert Dunes Dust Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R5,400Overview
This 4-5 hour day trip from Swakopmund explores the area where the desert dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean at Sandwich Harbour. The tour travels through the Walvis Bay lagoon wetlands, home to thousands of flamingos and other bird species. Along the route, participants see the large salt mine that produces about 100,000 tons monthly, with its pink evaporation ponds. The guide drives on sand dunes with skill, taking guests to high viewpoints for wide views of the dunes and sea. The tour includes dune driving with stops to observe desert plants and animals adapted to this harsh environment. The trip includes a visit to the Ramsar-designated Walvis Bay lagoon, where up to 250,000 birds of 54 species such as pelicans, flamingos, plovers, and sandpipers can be observed. Guides lower tire pressure to prepare for the sandy terrain and provide information about the birdlife. Brunch and snacks are included during the tour. This tour is available as a half-day or a full-day option, with the full day including more stops and a slower pace. Private tours can be arranged for up to six people per vehicle. There are also combo options with catamaran cruises or kayaking available separately. The route may be adjusted for weather, tides, or safety. German-speaking guides are limited and assigned on request when available. Cruise ship passengers are picked up one hour after docking, and tours depart no later than 90 minutes after pickup to avoid no-shows.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay Salt Mine
The tour passes through Walvis Bay lagoon wetlands where thousands of pink flamingos are visible. Guests see the large salt mine harvesting around 100,000 tons monthly and travel south along the beach to Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes meet the sea. The guide drives on dunes to high viewpoints, providing views of the desert and ocean. The desert environment and local wildlife are discussed. The dune driving includes some fast sections and stops to look for animals adapted to the desert. The quiet desert atmosphere and wide sand sea are key features of this part of the tour.
240 min
Flamingo lagoon
This stop explores the Ramsar-listed Walvis Bay lagoon wetlands, home to up to 250,000 birds from 54 species including pelicans, flamingos, plovers, and sandpipers. The guide lowers tire pressure to prepare for the sandy terrain and provides information about the local birdlife and habitat.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sandwich Harbour Day Trip from Swakopmund with Brunch and Snacks
by Desert Dunes Dust Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R5,400Overview
This 4-5 hour day trip from Swakopmund explores the area where the desert dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean at Sandwich Harbour. The tour travels through the Walvis Bay lagoon wetlands, home to thousands of flamingos and other bird species. Along the route, participants see the large salt mine that produces about 100,000 tons monthly, with its pink evaporation ponds. The guide drives on sand dunes with skill, taking guests to high viewpoints for wide views of the dunes and sea. The tour includes dune driving with stops to observe desert plants and animals adapted to this harsh environment. The trip includes a visit to the Ramsar-designated Walvis Bay lagoon, where up to 250,000 birds of 54 species such as pelicans, flamingos, plovers, and sandpipers can be observed. Guides lower tire pressure to prepare for the sandy terrain and provide information about the birdlife. Brunch and snacks are included during the tour. This tour is available as a half-day or a full-day option, with the full day including more stops and a slower pace. Private tours can be arranged for up to six people per vehicle. There are also combo options with catamaran cruises or kayaking available separately. The route may be adjusted for weather, tides, or safety. German-speaking guides are limited and assigned on request when available. Cruise ship passengers are picked up one hour after docking, and tours depart no later than 90 minutes after pickup to avoid no-shows.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay Salt Mine
The tour passes through Walvis Bay lagoon wetlands where thousands of pink flamingos are visible. Guests see the large salt mine harvesting around 100,000 tons monthly and travel south along the beach to Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes meet the sea. The guide drives on dunes to high viewpoints, providing views of the desert and ocean. The desert environment and local wildlife are discussed. The dune driving includes some fast sections and stops to look for animals adapted to the desert. The quiet desert atmosphere and wide sand sea are key features of this part of the tour.
240 min
Flamingo lagoon
This stop explores the Ramsar-listed Walvis Bay lagoon wetlands, home to up to 250,000 birds from 54 species including pelicans, flamingos, plovers, and sandpipers. The guide lowers tire pressure to prepare for the sandy terrain and provides information about the local birdlife and habitat.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.