Cruise liner Special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Treasures
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About This Experience in Walvis Bay
Why Visit Walvis Bay?
Walvis Bay, Namibia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Walvis Bay provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Walvis Bay
You can reach Walvis Bay, Namibia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Bottled water, Cola , Juice, Beer and cider
- Brunch
Cancellation Policy
Additional 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is not a private tour. If you want a private tour then rest of the seats in the vehicle must be paid locally. Please tell us on booking
- 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
- We need at least two people to start the tour.
- This tour is ideal for Cruise liner guests
- We structure our pick up times along with the arrival times of the ship
- Should the ship dock late we will be waiting. for you to disembark
- German speaking guides are very scarce. These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
- 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.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Our Walvis Bay tour starts in the Walvis Bay Harbor or Walvis Bay Port, then we drive north towards Swakopmund, past the BirdWe collect you at the Pier you disembark on at the Walvis Bay harbor with a name board please advise Ships name and docking time. Our booking will then adapt to your time. We will wait for you at the Pier
End Point
We Stop at the Flamingos in the Walvis Bay Lagune, hereWe collect you at the Pier you disembark on at the Walvis Bay harbor with a name board please advise Ships name and docking time. Our booking will then adapt to your time. We will wait for you at the Pier
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Our Walvis Bay tour starts in the Walvis... 1 hour
Our Walvis Bay tour starts in the Walvis Bay Harbor or Walvis Bay Port, then we drive north towards Swakopmund, past the Bird Island, the only manmade Guano Island and into Swakopmund. At the Jetty we go for a walk on the Jetty and the Mole and share the history of this small German colonial town. We walk around and see some old buildings
We see old Hotels and Stations as we... 1 hour
We see old Hotels and Stations as we drive through the little town then we drive onto the gravel Plains of the Namib desert and our first stop is the Lichen field. This tiny plant is a joint venture between a mushroom and an algae, we learn how they compliment each other and how they survive
The gravel road takes us to various view points along the Moonlandscape 1 hour
The gravel road takes us to various view points along the Moonlandscape. Traces of lava flow periods and ice ages are apparent all around you. You feel like you are on another planet, walking on the moon... We some Uranium exploration sites, and maybe some desert animals like Zebra or Springbuck
Goanikontes is an oasis in the Swakopmund River 1 hour
Goanikontes is an oasis in the Swakopmund River. Very important location for the history of the area as it was the first watering hole in the desert from Swakopmund, an old Police post and vegetable were grown here. We learn the interesting History as we pass through the dry river bed
Amazingly on the hard gravel plains where nothing... 2 hours
Amazingly on the hard gravel plains where nothing grows we find the age old Welwitschia plant. This unique plant has no stem and only two leaves, it has adapted to absorb moisture from the fog and the little rain, and can grow to be hundreds of years old. There are male and female plants, these are pollenated by little brown and orange bugs that live in the plants. Thousands of seeds are produced that spread by the harsh prevailing winds. Nature is amazing
After a long ride through the desert we pass Dune 7 close to Walvis Bay 1 hour
After a long ride through the desert we pass Dune 7 close to Walvis Bay. Unfortunately we do not climb the dune we only have time to view it. we sadly return to the Walvis Bay harbour
We Stop at the Flamingos in the Walvis... 15 minutes
We Stop at the Flamingos in the Walvis Bay Lagune, here are more than 750 000 Birds, comprising 54 bird Species, palearctic migratory birds, pelicans terns and Cormorants can be seen from time to time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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