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Sandwich harbour and Welwitschia Tour

Location Swakopmund, Namibia
$272.54
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Overview

The Namib Desert's harsh gravel plains reveal how plants and animals have adapted to survive in hostile conditions. Witness the age-old Welwitschia plants, some up to 1500 years old, as we journey south past Dune 7 into Walvis Bay.

  • 🌵 Learn about plant and animal survival techniques using moisture from the fog.
  • 🦩 View thousands of flamingos and other waders in the Ramsar wetland and lagoon area.
  • 🏖️ Marvel at the stunning Sandwich Harbor dunes where the sea meets the dunes.
  • 🍽️ Lunch is served during this long day tour; popular with cruise liners.
  • ⚠️ Tour route may change for weather reasons; contact us for groups over 16 or private tours.
  • 🥂 Upgrades with champagne and oysters are possible; please contact us for details.

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Sandwich harbour and Welwitschia Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Food and drinks, park fees, snacks, light meal, beer, cider, bottled water, cool drinks and juices

  • Swakopmund
    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
  • Goanikontes
    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. You feel as if you are on another planet. This are has endured 2 ice ages and lots of volcanic eruptions and lava flows
  • Welwitschia Plains
    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
  • Walvis Bay Esplanade
    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 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.

  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • Cruiseliner guests please look out for our Desert Dunes & Dust Gazebo at the entrance of the harbour with your nameboard
  • Cruiseliner guests we will wait at the harbour should docking times change.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Sandwich harbour and Welwitschia Tour

    Location Swakopmund, Namibia
    $272.54
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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