Walvis Bay 4×4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay – The Ultimate Guide

Are you planning an adventurous holiday to Namibia? Then you cannot miss out on the Walvis Bay 4×4 desert excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay. This incredible full day private tour will take you through the Namib-Naukluft coastline in Namibia’s 25,000 km2 of desert and coastal area, ending in the protected wetland of Sandwich Harbour Bay. You will witness spectacular bird and seal life, with breathtaking dune landscapes, and many other coastal wonders that this rugged and beautiful coastline has to offer.

Overview

The excursion starts at 8:00am where you leave your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, guided by a qualified Namibian tour guide. The path takes you along the Atlantic seashore, driving through colonies of antelopes, wild ostriches, seals and -seasonally- whales and dolphins. This tour takes you to the lagoons, salt mines and dunes that once served as a habitat for thousands of animals and offer an incredible wildlife experience.

Your tour guide will be knowledgeable of the local history, culture and stunning wildlife and will help you spot a variety of species, such as seals, pelicans and flamingos. After 2 hours of driving, your tour stops for breakfast at a location of your choice.

From there, you continue your journey along the Atlantic coast. You’ll pass by two lagoons before arriving to Sandwich Harbour Bay, where you can explore the protected wetland reserve that harbors a rich variety of bird species, including flamingos, pelicans and herons. Your guide will help you spot these species and provide you with more insight into the local community who have been living in Sandwich Harbour for centuries.

At midday, you’ll stop for lunch in the midst of the coastal dunes before taking a photo safari drive. Make sure you bring along your camera for stunning pictures of the panoramic views to this incredible part of Namibia. Your tour ends with a return back to your hotel in Walvis Bay.

Highlights

• Marvel at the spectacular views of the Namib Desert from the dunes
• Explore and discover the local bird and seal life with your knowledgeable guide
• Witness breathtaking panoramic views of Sandwich Harbour Bay
• Enjoy a full lunch in the midst of the dunes
• Get up close and personal with an incredible desert environment

Itinerary

• Pickup from your hotel between 8:00 am and 8:30 am
• Travel across 25,000 km² desert area along the Atlantic seashore
• Stop at lagoons and salt mines
• Breakfast (at own expense) at a location of your choice
• Spot wild animals such as antelopes, flamingos, seals and ostriches
• Arrive at Sandwich Harbour Bay
• Explore the protected wetland reserve
• Full lunch in the midst of the coastal dunes
• Photo Safari Drive
• Return to your hotel in Walvis Bay at around 5:00 pm

What to Expect

The 4×4 excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay is an incredible tour that takes you through its rich wildlife along 25,000 km² of desert and coastal areas. Your air-conditioned vehicle is driven by a professional Namibian driver guide. He will provide information about the wildlife, local history, and cultures in both English and German.

The tour starts relatively easy on low dunes with lovely views across the Atlantic ocean. As you progress through your journey along the coastline, you come across some high dunes where your expert guide will assist getting down. On the other side of these high dunes, you can explore pans with seaweed, fluffy sand and salty water. From there you head back towards Sandwich Harbour Bay where the landscape changes often till you arrive at the lagoon surrounded by a wide spectacular view over Sandwich Harbour which is a World Heritage site.

The tour cost includes full day 4×4 excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay in an air-conditioned vehicle as well as full lunch and drinks throughout the day. Professional guides are also included in your tour cost to ensure that you get a informative experience of this stunning area. The tour cost also includes entry fee to Sandwich Harbour Bay National Park. Any other purchases such as breakfast or beverages are at own expense.

Tips

• Make sure to wear comfortable shoes that are suitable for the desert environment
• Bring your camera along for some stunning pictures of this unique landscape
• Bring an extra bottle of water for the drive
• If possible come early for Birds sighting and take off late for sunset views

My Personal Opinion

I have recently visited Namibia and enjoyed a wonderful 4×4 excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay on Walvis Bay with a very knowledgeable guide who told us about all the local cultures, wildlife and fascinating stories about the area. During this full-day excursion, I felt like I was in paradise and could fully enjoy my adventurous holiday in Namibia. I could explore stunning views at the top of the dunes, got up close and personal with an incredible desert environment, witnessed breathtaking bird and seal life, admired beautiful panoramic views of sand bars and endemic plants while enjoying a full lunch in the midst of the dunes surrounded by nature. It was definitely an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend to all nature lovers who are looking for an awesome adventure on their trip to Walvis Bay!

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