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Namib-Naukluft National Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour

1. Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour

Enjoy an evening trip to capture the beautiful sunset of Sandwich Harbor. Drive along the beach, experience the unique wetland atmosphere, and feast on snacks and drinks after you have taken your pictures. Departing from Walvis Waterfront, sit back and enjoy the journey as you are driven to the Kuiseb River Delta, a dry riverbed where you may spot the odd springbok, oryx, or jackal. Next, if the weather and tide allow, experience a drive to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon along the beach. This is one of Southern Africa’s richest and most unique wetlands and one of five internationally recognized Ramsar sites in Namibia Enjoy plenty of time for photography in the beautiful late afternoon light. Explore your photographic creativity with the sun slowly setting, then bury your feet in the sand and watch the sunset over the ocean. When the sun has set and the light has diminished, feast on a selection of fresh Namibian oysters and snacks with sparkling wine, Namibian beers, and cool drinks. Take in the views from the dunes or the beach, before returning to the waterfront.

Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Experience

2. Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Experience

Explore the Namib Desert with a 4x4 vehicle and experienced guide. Admire the abundant bird life along the way and enjoy the exciting dune driving. Arriving at the Walvis Bay Waterfront, you first meet your guide for the day, then set out on the experience of a lifetime. Making multiple stops along the way, you get to learn about the Walvis Bay Lagoon, famous for its flamingos. Afterwards, you make your way through the Walvis Bay salt pans, where you can spot more bird life, like Pelicans and Caspian terns, as well as the beautiful pink lakes. The real fun starts when you reach the soft beach sand and start heading South to Sandwich Harbour, where you will get to experience the magnificently high ancient dunes and the vast Atlantic Ocean colliding. Stopping on the beach strip or on top of the dunes allows multiple epic photo opportunities and memories to last a lifetime. Enjoy a light lunch, snacks, and sparkling wine with a view of the rolling dune landscapes, before returning to the Walvis Bay Waterfront where your tour will conclude.

Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4x4 Scenic Excursion

3. Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4x4 Scenic Excursion

After meeting your guide and before heading to Sandwich Harbour for your half-day experience in the dunes, a stop will be made at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to admire the flamingos and occasionally a great white pelican passing by. Leaving the flamingos behind, head to the salt works where you'll then proceed to the Sandwich Harbour wedging between the sea and dunes if tides allow; if tides forbid, surf the dunes up to the many convenient lookout spots. Then explore the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, one of Southern Africa’s richest and most unique wetlands. Walk around Sandwich Harbour and climb some dunes, and don't forget to some action photos along the way. Finally, enjoy a light picnic lunch with some cold beverages with a natural desert backdrop, then hit the dunes for some more excitement before concluding your adventure to the Kuiseb River Delta, a dry riverbed where you can occasionally see springbok, oryx, or even ostrich.

Kayaking at Bird Rock

4. Kayaking at Bird Rock

Launch near the historic landmark known as Bird Rock and paddle for about an hour in calm waters sheltered by the bay. Enjoy the wonderful bird life, see seals playing and dolphins swimming. See pelicans, cormorants and flamingos. Paddle for about 1 hour before enjoying some hot beverages on the beach. The brand new Fluid Synergy kayaks can be paddled solo or as a double and can accommodate a small child together with parents for fun for the whole family. Bird Rock is also known as Guano Island. Learn about one man's entrepreneurial drive to build a man-made island to harvest its “white gold.” By about 12:30 PM you’ll be back in Swakopmund to get ready for your afternoon activity.

Walvis Bay: Pelican Point & Sandwich Harbor Kayak & 4x4 Tour

5. Walvis Bay: Pelican Point & Sandwich Harbor Kayak & 4x4 Tour

The Kayak Combo is the combination of our Pelican Point Kayaking morning tour and an afternoon 4x4 ride in the breathtaking Sandwich Harbour Area of the Namib Naukluft Park. We spend the morning kayak next to our permanent seal colony at the tip of the Pelican Point Peninsula about 35 km outside of Walvis Bay. We regularly encounter Heaviside’s and Benguella Dolphins. Our kayaks are molded plastic sit-inside double kayaks. They are stable and suitable for inexperienced paddlers. Our guide will use a waterproof camera for some photos, which we will email to you withing a week after the tour (no extra cost). After refreshments, we head back to Walvis Bay to meet up with your Sandwich Harbour guide to see the Kuiseb River Delta, flamingoes, the saltpans and the wetlands just north of the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon. If weather and tides allow, you will drive right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands. Alternatively, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our many beautiful lookout spots. We return to Walvis Bay around 16h30.

Walvis Bay Shore Excursion: Flamingos, Dune 7, Swakopmund

6. Walvis Bay Shore Excursion: Flamingos, Dune 7, Swakopmund

You'll be met at your cruise ship in the port of Walvis Bay. After a quick briefing, head over to the lagoon to view all the flamingos. From there, have the chance to climb Dune 7, the highest dune in the vicinity at 132 meters (433 feet) tall. Enjoy a drink of water and then move on to see the Welwitschia Mirabilis plant, an endemic living fossil. Stop to admire the lunar landscape of the Welwitschia Plains before spending lunchtime at Goanikontes Oasis (lunch at your own expense). After lunch, you'll be taken to the old German town of Swakopmund. Explore the town at your own pace and do some shopping. Finally, make your way back to your cruise ship via the coastal road.

From Windhoek: 10-Day Namibia Highlights Tour with Lodging

7. From Windhoek: 10-Day Namibia Highlights Tour with Lodging

DAY 1 MONDAY Pick up accommodation in Windhoek (or at the airport on request) Tranfer to Kalahari Anib Lodge Dinner @ Kalahari Anib Lodge Overnight @ Kalahari Anib Lodge DAY 2 TUESDAY Breakfast @ Kalahari Anib Lodge Transfer to Namib Desert Lodge Dinner @ Namib Desert Lodge Overnight @ Namib Desert Lodge DAY 3 WEDNESDAY Sossusvlei Excursion (brunch packs) Sundowner dune drive Dinner @ Namib Desert Lodge Overnight @ Namib Desert Lodge DAY 4 THURSDAY Breakfast @ Namib Desert Lodge Transfer to The Delight Swakopmund Overnight @ The Delight Swakopmund DAY 5 FRIDAYBreakfast @ The Delight Swakopmund Overnight @ The Delight Swakopmund DAY 6 SATURDAY Breakfast @ The Delight Swakopmund/ breakfast pack Transfer to Damata Mopane Lodge Excursion to Petrified Forest Dinner @ Damara Mopane Lodge Overnight @ Damara Mopane Lodge DAY 7 SUNDAY Breakfast @ Damara Mopane Lodge Excursion to Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings Excursion to Damara Living Museum Excursion to Organ Pipes & Burnt Mountain Dinner @ Damara Mopane Lodge Overnight @ Damara Mopane Lodge DAY 8 MONDAY Breakfast @ Damara Mopane Lodge / breakfast pack Visit at a Himba Village Transfer to Etosha Safari Camp Afternoon Etosha Game Drive Dinner @ Etosha Safari Camp Overnight Etosha Safari Camp DAY 9 TUESDAY Breakfast packs Full Day Etosha Game Drive Dinner @ Etosha Safari Camp Overnight Etosha Safari Camp DAY 10 WEDNESDAY Breakfast @ Etosha Safari Camp Transfer to Windhoek Drop-off at accommodation in Windhoek

Walvis Bay: Landscape, Mountains & Wildlife Day Tour

8. Walvis Bay: Landscape, Mountains & Wildlife Day Tour

After pick-up from your accommodation in Walvis Bay, travel deep into the arid Namib Naukluft Park, the largest park in Africa, and 4th largest park in the world, at 50 000 square kilometers. During this adventure, see some of the most magnificent animals that call the National Park it's home in their natural habitat. This tour is great for aspiring and professional photographers alike. The wide open spaces create breathtaking landscape scenes that will be imprinted into your mind and heart forever. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, that also include water and drinks. This is not a formal sit down lunch, instead, it is far more relaxed, and includes quality homemade treats. The tour concludes in the late afternoon at your starting point.

Mola Mola Day

9. Mola Mola Day

Explore the west coast of Namibia with a wildlife filled boat cruise across the bay area of Walvis Bay with an added Pelican Point Experience, enjoying a beautiful lunch amongst the seal colonies, followed by a dune adventure in Sandwich Harbour in fully equipped 4x4 vehicles. Starting your day at the Mola Mola office for check-in, you receive your ticket and instructions for your fun-filled day ahead. Join the pelicans and seals on board and embark on a relaxing and informative cruise in search of dolphins, whales, and the moonfish, also known as the Mola Mola. Indulge in our "Namibian coffee" (sherry) to stave off the chilly ocean breeze before stopping at Pelican Point Peninsula. There, you will walk the plank right onto the beach, where a beautiful Beach Braai set-up awaits with a welcoming table of fresh Walvis Bay oysters, canapés, and sparkling wine. Relax with your feet in the sand, whilst we serve you fresh flame-grilled beef fillet, crayfish, a variety of delicious salads, and bread. Before the 4x4 vehicles pick you up, finish your meal with coffee/tea and a small dessert. Satiated on freshly cooked Namibian cuisine, you are ready for your 4x4 adventure. Meet your guide and get comfortable in your vehicle, before setting off to explore the unique and deserted stretch of Pelican Point, making stops along the way to Sandwich Harbour. Entering Sandwich Harbour, you get to view the high dunes from afar, either by entering the area on the beach or over the dunes. Stop on the highest peaks to admire the magnificent rolling sand landscape and to fully experience "where the ocean meets the desert". Enjoy a glass (or two) of sparkling wine with a view, before returning to Walvis Bay to conclude your Mola Mola Day.

Kayaking Combo with Beach Braai

10. Kayaking Combo with Beach Braai

Explore the Walvis Bay coast with all the Mola Mola experiences combined into one tour: boat, kayak, beach lunch, and 4x4 dune drive. Start your day bright and early with a quick planing catamaran transfer from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point Peninsula, with the possibility of a dolphin or whale sighting. Disembark the boat and join your kayak guides on the beach at a camp set-up for a safety briefing. Equipped for your kayak gear, set off onto the ocean water for a kayak adventure accompanied by curious seals popping up around your kayak. Keep your eye open for a possible whale or dolphin sighting nearby to make your morning more magnificent. Make your way, either by foot, kayak or short 4x4 transfer to the Beach Braai lunch. There, a welcoming table with fresh Walvis Bay oysters and sparkling wine awaits. Main lunch includes fresh flame-grilled beef fillet, crayfish, salads, and bread. Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea with a small dessert to conclude your lunch. After savouring the delicious Namibian cuisine, the 4x4 vehicles will pick you up and take you to Sandwich Harbour for a 4x4 dune drive adventure. Making multiple stops along the way allows for photo opportunities and a moment to take in the exquisite sand dunes of Sandwich Harbour (Namib Sand Sea, an UNESCO World Heritage Sight). Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine with a view, before returning to Walvis Bay Waterfront where your tour will conclude.

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5.0 / 5

based on 25 reviews

We were in Walvis Bay, Namibia, with AIDAaura on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023. There we were picked up punctually at 12.45 p.m. by our guide -Marius van Zyl- at the port directly at the ship. He is multilingual and speaks German, Dutch, African or English. From here we started the approx. 120 km long 4x4 adventure tour along the salt lagoons, the beach and off-road through the high dunes of the Namib Desert. For us it was a unique experience, the whole thing was sweetened with a delicious picnic by the sea and the sighting of many wild animals such as flamingos, pelicans, geckos, seals, ostriches, jackals and springbok. Marius told us a lot about the country and its people. We can recommend the tour with him at any time, he is really TOP!

Marius, our German-speaking guide, was just great! He even dug in the sand several times to find a Gekko. Had a delicious lunch in the middle of the dunes. We also learned a lot about the country and its people. The tour offered a lot: flamingos, red water from the salt, long drive through Sandwich Harbor with great views, gekko and other animals seen, sporty drive through the dunes, viewpoints on the dunes, lunch in the middle of the dunes. Simply everything included

Absolutely brilliant tour, lots of stops to take pictures of animals and beautiful nature. Then a breathtaking dune drive, then a sunset picnic with sparkling wine, Namibian oysters and very tasty snacks. We can recommend the tour!

Wonderful experience! Our guide was immensely hospitable, endearing and knowledgeable. Gorgeous scenery and wildlife. An exhilarating drive with the 4x4 up and down the magnificent dunes. Tasty snacks and drinks too.

All-round successful experience with cool guides! We recommend!