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Private 4x4 Tour: Discover Namib Desert's Beauty
5.0
26 Ratings
Walvis Bay
Discover Sandwich Harbour’s stunning dunes, pink lakes, and flamingos on a private 4x4 tour. Enjoy a beach picnic with local beer and champagne.
Discover Sandwich Harbour’s stunning dunes, pink lakes, and flamingos on a private 4x4 tour. Enjoy a beach picnic with local beer and champagne.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Namib-Naukluft Park - Participants in the Sandwich Harbour 4x4 tour can look forward to seeing magnificent pink flamingos and the vibrant pink lakes of Walvis Bay’s salt works. The tour features a visit to the Sandwich Harbour lagoon viewpoint, dependent on the tides, providing stunning views of the harbour. There will also be chances for…
- Namib-Naukluft Park - Participants in the Sandwich Harbour 4x4 tour can look forward to seeing magnificent pink flamingos and the vibrant pink lakes of Walvis Bay’s salt works. The tour features a visit to the Sandwich Harbour lagoon viewpoint, dependent on the tides, providing stunning views of the harbour. There will also be chances for photography from a dune-top viewpoint.
- Walvis Bay Waterfront - Walvis Bay, Namibia’s primary seaport, is situated between the mouths of the Swakop and Kuiseb rivers along the Atlantic Ocean. To the south of Walvis Bay lies a vast lagoon that attracts tens of thousands of birds, including numerous flamingos. The lagoon, salt pans, and bird sanctuary that make up the Walvis Bay Wetlands are among the most significant coastal wetlands in southern Africa. Over 150,000 migratory birds spend the summer months in Walvis Bay, with non-breeding Palearctic and intra-African species being predominant. More than 150 bird species have been recorded in this area, including the Greater Flamingo, Lesser Flamingo, Great White Pelican, Chestnut-banded Plover, African Oystercatcher, Cape Teal, and Black-necked Grebe. Additionally, European and northern Siberian migrants, traveling between 10,000 and 14,000 kilometers, visit Walvis Bay annually. These long-distance travelers include the Curlew Sandpiper, Sanderling, Grey Plover, and Ruddy Turnstone.
- Walvis Bay Esplanade - Participants in the Sandwich Harbour 4x4 tour can look forward to seeing magnificent pink flamingos and the vibrant pink lakes of Walvis Bay’s salt works. The tour features a visit to the Sandwich Harbour lagoon viewpoint, dependent on the tides, providing stunning views of the harbour. There will also be chances for photography from a dune-top viewpoint.
What's Included
- Lunch on the dunes in Sandwich Harbour
- Dune Sand Boarding (on request)
- Park permits included
- Flying dress rental (optional, $25 extra)
- Hotel/Cruise Ship terminal pick-up and drop-off in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund
- Drinks and water provided
- Free photos and videos of excursion
- Lunch on the dunes in Sandwich Harbour
- Dune Sand Boarding (on request)
- Park permits included
- Flying dress rental (optional, $25 extra)
- Hotel/Cruise Ship terminal pick-up and drop-off in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund
- Drinks and water provided
- Free photos and videos of excursion
What's Not Included
- Restaurant’s fees, special requests, out of route detour fees ($45 USD)
- pickups outside swakopmund and walvis bay
- Restaurant’s fees, special requests, out of route detour fees ($45 USD)
- pickups outside swakopmund and walvis bay
Additional Information
Embark on a 4x4 adventure to Sandwich Harbour and marvel at the stunning Namib Desert. Enjoy a thrilling dune drive, witness the enchanting pink flamingos and vibrant pink lakes, and indulge in a beach picnic featuring local beer and sparkling champagne. MNG Tours, a certified tour operator with the Namibian Tourism Board, provides experienced guides to…
Embark on a 4x4 adventure to Sandwich Harbour and marvel at the stunning Namib Desert. Enjoy a thrilling dune drive, witness the enchanting pink flamingos and vibrant pink lakes, and indulge in a beach picnic featuring local beer and sparkling champagne. MNG Tours, a certified tour operator with the Namibian Tourism Board, provides experienced guides to ensure a top-quality tour.
- Participants in the Sandwich Harbour 4x4 tour can look forward to seeing the magnificent pink flamingos and the vibrant pink lakes at Walvis Bay’s salt works. The tour includes a visit to the Sandwich Harbour lagoon viewpoint, dependent on the tides, offering breathtaking views of the harbour. Additionally, there will be opportunities for photography from a viewpoint atop the dunes.
Location
Anchors Waterfront Restaurant
Atlantic Street, Waterfront, Walvis Bay, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, Walvis Bay
next to the Walvis Bay Yacht Club and Rojos restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(26 Ratings)
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Voyager21647625440
Jan 14, 2025
It was a great experience. - Getting off the cruise ship (1500 immigration) took a long time and kept the driver waiting. And yet he greeted me with a placard with his name on it, without looking nasty. Pink pelicans and four-wheel drive desert tours were also very popular. At Sandwich Harbor, it was like riding a roller coaster, running up and down steep slopes. He was a good driver and no one was drunk. And surprisingly, lunch in the desert was very fashionable, with tablecloths and even flowers, glass of sparkling wine, beer, cola, juice and water, and it was great. I was impressed because I had no idea I could drink beer in the desert. I was able to take a lot of photos and walk barefoot on the sand, which was a great experience. Thank you.
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Chenloh
Dec 25, 2024
Great tour experience - The tour company was very flexible by going out of the way to accommodate me as a solo traveller with another person to make up a pair of customers on the only day I was in Walvis Bay for the tour. CJ who was our driver cum guide was also informative and excellent, taking us to many interesting spots while giving us a commentary spiced with occasional humour. The highlight was driving through the dunes with CJ giving us a demonstration of his skills and adeptness at handling the often steep and forbidding slopes. The whole experience was capped off with a buffet lunch on a scenic dune top.
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362annelij
Dec 25, 2024
Fantastic! - A fantastic day! We went with CJ, can really recommend him, lung, knowledgeable, professional, everything you could want from a guide. Simple but oh so good lunch and drinks were included in the price. Lunch is enjoyed in the middle of the desert!
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Makgabom798
Dec 16, 2024
Great value for money - This tour was the highlight of my visit in Namibia. The tour guide is very knowledgeable, friendly and has a great sense of humour. Great driving experience and views. Comfortable car. And when we got to Sandwich Harbour , the view took my breath away.
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Stefanb43
Dec 9, 2024
Great tour and guide to Sandwich Harbour from Swakopmund - Great tour with our excellent guide CJ. Were picked up in Swakopmund, which is an included special service not many operators provide! Had a lovely drive to Sandwich Harbour where CJ made several stops on the way to show sights, wildlife and even some interesting details about the red iron oxide sand. Had an exciting drive over the steep dunes going up and down like a rollercoaster, while feeling completely safe with CJ's driving skills.
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Carol_r
Dec 8, 2024
HIghly recommended - Wonderful tour. Saw both greater & lesser flamingos - a lot of them, all paler in color than the ones in Florida. Even better to see were the cormorants. Thousands and thousands of them, maybe 50,000 total, in several groups/colonies, packed together on shore along the edge of the Atlantic. Quite a sight to see, whether they were standing on the beach, swimming in the ocean, or flying above the water, they were always with a group. Much of the drive was on sand, usually following the tracks of previous drivers. While the early and ending parts of the drive were along the flat beach, once we entered the dunes, everything was up and down hills. Some parts were quite hair-raising, but fun, and our driver, Lance, was a great driver and clearly knew what he was doing. We made several stops to see the beautiful sand dunes. Had a wonderful lunch atop one called 360 Degrees because there was a 360 degree view from there. Took a lot of pictures along the way. After all of that, we topped it off with some sandboarding. The company supplied the boards, and we added the fun. It’s easy and not at all dangerous. All you have to do is lie or sit on the board and let gravity do the rest. Much easier than skiing, waterskiing, snowboarding, and all of those things that require balance and steering. Some of us wanted to do it a second time, and they provided that. Lance was not only our driver, but served as a very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly guide. One caveat, especially for women: There are neither rest rooms nor trees on this tour.
Walvis Bay was the 2nd to last stop on an Oceania cruise from Barcelona to Cape Town. We took excursions from Oceania at most of the stops on the way, but we booked this tour independently. It can be booked through a number of sources including Tripadvisor, Viator, and the operator MGN Tours in Walvis Bay. It was by far better than any of the Oceania offerings that we took. It wildly exceeded our expectations. I’m serious: Don’t miss this one!
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Terryf994
Dec 8, 2024
Unique in the world. - Great guides, experiences and food and drink!Truly an amazing day not to be missed if you’re in Namibia. .Book this tour
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Worldtraveler061
Dec 8, 2024
You won't go wrong with this wonderful tour! - Wonderful tour. Saw both greater & lesser flamingos - a lot of them, all paler in color than the ones in Florida. Even better to see were the cormorants. Thousands and thousands of them, maybe 50,000 total, in several groups/colonies, packed together on shore along the edge of the Atlantic. Quite a sight to see, whether they were standing on the beach, swimming in the ocean, or flying above the water, they were always with a group. Much of the drive was on sand, usually following the tracks of previous drivers. While the early and ending parts of the drive were along the flat beach, once we entered the dunes, everything was up and down hills. Some parts were quite hair-raising, but fun, and our driver, Lance, was a great driver and clearly knew what he was doing. We made several stops to see the beautiful sand dunes. Had a wonderful lunch atop one called 360 Degrees because there was a 360 degree view from there. Took a lot of pictures along the way. After all of that, we topped it off with some sandboarding. The company supplied the boards, and we added the fun. It’s easy and not at all dangerous. All you have to do is lie or sit on the board and let gravity do the rest. Much easier than skiing, waterskiing, snowboarding, and all of those things that require balance and steering. Some of us wanted to do it a second time, and they provided that. Lance was not only our driver, but served as a very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly guide. One caveat, especially for women: There are neither rest rooms, trees, nor bushes on this tour.
Walvis Bay was the 2nd to last stop on an Oceania cruise from Barcelona to Cape Town. We took excursions from Oceania at most of the stops on the way, but we booked this tour independently. It can be booked through a number of sources including Tripadvisor, Viator, and the operator MGN Tours in Walvis Bay. It was by far better than any of the Oceania offerings that we took. It wildly exceeded our expectations. I’m serious: Don’t miss this one!
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Jocheveds
Dec 1, 2024
Excellent experience .Day to remember .A Must in Walvis Bay !!!!!! - We had an amazing tour .
Patrick our guyed was very knowledgeable .He told us a lots about the aria
and drove us very nice thru the dunes .The lunch with tasty,Canopies, Oysters and a glass of Champagne was very good .
We enjoyed the trip a lot and will definitely recommend it to our friends .
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Morganrj19
Nov 12, 2024
Dune exploring - CJ was the best! Make sure you are in his car. Great fun in the dunes and he added in extra stops to add to the experience. If you are in Walvis Bay, I would recommend for a morning or afternoon activity.
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