Sandwich harbour and Welwitschia Tour
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About This Tour in Swakopmund
Why Visit Swakopmund?
Swakopmund, Namibia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Swakopmund 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 Swakopmund
You can reach Swakopmund, 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
- Food and drinks, park fees, snacks, light meal, beer, cider, bottled water, cool drinks and juices
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This experience requires a minimum of 2 participants to start, should this not be met we will offer you another date/experience or full refund.
- should you be a group larger than 6 people please contact us for better pricing
- This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, but we have sand storms, should it be cancelled we will offer you another date/ experience or full refund.
- we reserve the right to change the route, weather and safety permitting
- Please note German guides are limited and we do not have the capacity to give everyone a German guide, These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
- Please note we can not guarantee a German guide on every tour!!
- 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
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
This Full day tour takes you from Swakopmund... 30 minutes
This Full day tour takes you from Swakopmund to the Namib Desert gravel plains, where little Lichen fields are and on to the 400 million year old Moonlandscape....you feel as if you are on the Moon.... then on to the view the 1000 year Old Welwitschia Mirabilis plant that grows in this area. This plant has only 2 leaves and the leaves grow out of the stem, ravaged by wind the leaves tear... something truly unique
we stop at this water oasis of great... 10 minutes
we stop at this water oasis of great importance to Swakopmund and see how history evolved
we view the vast and 500 million year old unique moon landscape 10 minutes
we view the vast and 500 million year old unique moon landscape. You feel as if you are on another planet. This are has endured 2 ice ages and lots of volcanic eruptions and lava flows
The 1500 year Welwitschia plants only grow on the Welwitschia plains 10 minutes
The 1500 year Welwitschia plants only grow on the Welwitschia plains. we view this unique and magnificent plant and learn how its survives in these harsh conditions
The tour returns to Walvis Bay past Dune... 20 minutes
The tour returns to Walvis Bay past Dune 7 to where the Flamingos and 500 000 other waders are in the Walvis Bay Lagune. we drive past the pink salt lakes and onto the beach and down to the towering dunes of Walvis bay. we may see seals and Jackals amongst the many seals.
Sandwich harbour is where dune meets sea, we... 30 minutes
Sandwich harbour is where dune meets sea, we have a narrow strip of Beach to travel on. Tide dependent and very beautiful. We drive up to the towering dunes to the best Dune views ever. Its stunning , its beautiful. Its Sandwich Harbour. It's a roller coaster dune ride with amazing color contrasts, absolutely UNIQUE. We go onto a small game drive , searching for what life the harsh desert has, and sadly we have to return home. Entry to Sandwich harbour is tide dependent and the guide on the day will decide which way round the tour is driven, maybe Sandwich first and then Welwitschia.
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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?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
