Sandwich Harbour Tour: Exploring Breathtaking Namib Desert and Diverse Birdlife

Embark on a thrilling Sandwich Harbour Tour and discover the breathtaking Namib Desert, diverse birdlife, and the stunning meeting point of massive sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kuiseb River - We travel through the Kuiseb river delta, across the beach and dunes to reach Sandwich Harbour( ocean tide/weather dependant). From there picnic in the desert and return via the same route looking for local wildlife.
What's Included
  • Experienced guide
What's Not Included
  • PICK UP AT SWAKOP MUND HAS AS ADDITIONAL COST OF N$ 300.OO PER PERSON.
Additional Information

Sandwich Harbour is a coastal lagoon located on the Atlantic shoreline of Namibia, south of Walvis Bay, situated within the territory of the Namib-Naukluft National Park.

Previously a bustling commercial center built around whaling and small-scale fishing, the area saw a decline as the lagoon filled with silt. Its primary appeal now is the avian life it attracts, which can number up to 250,000.

Despite its name, Sandwich Harbour was never exactly a harbour or a port. It refers to a shallow lagoon located approximately 80km south of Walvis Bay.

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THE TOUR:

Join us as we venture into the splendour and thrill of exploring the Namib desert under the guidance of our experienced guides. The journey will present remarkable sights including unique desert fauna and flora, and the breathtaking view of giant dunes cascading directly into the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Dive off the conventional routes in our 4x4 ride Get intimately acquainted with wildlife
Enjoy the beauty of the Kuiseb River Delta Visit the Walvis Bay Salt Refinery
Experience thrilling dune belt driving Bird spotting opportunities
*See the giant dunes kissing the Atlantic ocean

Location
Walvis Bay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Hdprivate
Apr 13, 2024
Sandwich Harbor Dunes - This was phenomenal. Our tour guide could not have been more skilled. The views and experience are unique. One cannot say they have been to Namibia without visiting the Sandwich Harbor.
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F6570codonw
Feb 15, 2024
Roller-coaster sand dune ride - Was right inside the port gate waiting for us--early. Just the two of us we went out to the dunes, passing groups of other drivers waiting for lost cars. The truck wasn't his normal truck but that added to the adventure out on the dunes. Stopped at the top of a dune overlooking the ocean. A group of several cars below with their passengers hiking up the dunes to where we drove. Then we went out driving through the dunes, down sharp banks and amazing landscape. A bite to eat then we returned along the coast. He stopped several times as I tried to capture closeups of flamingoes and pelicans. Very nice day out in the sand.
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Audrey_c
Jan 25, 2024
Enjoyable day with John - John was our driver and guide. He was friendly and kind to us. Most importantly he is very passionate about what he does. He’s very knowledgeable about the sand dunes and the environment. We also felt very safe with him in the 4x4 vehicle and we enjoyed the experience thoroughly. Highly recommend him. Namibia is a very beautiful country!
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Lwainwright19
Jun 11, 2021
Fantastic tour and guide - My husband and I had the pleasure of accompanying John, the owner of Pelgrim Tours, on a sandwich harbour tour (that we had booked as a combo tour with kayaking at Pelican Point - highly recommended). John was a very enjoyable guide and an absolutely fearless driver. I'd read that you cannot access sandwich harbour at high tide, and it was high tide, but John was not fazed, and instead was able to carefully navigate our vehicle along the coast as the waves came in. He was a very careful and competent driver and we felt confident in his abilities. We also really enjoyed the incredible scenery, and John was always eager to share interesting facts about the area and scenery, and even dug up a Palamato gecko for us to see. The driving up and down the dunes was also a highlight and not for the faint of heart, though I think John may have taken it a little easy on the dunes because I am pregnant. But we had a great time overall and can highly recommend both Pelgrim as well as Sandwich Harbour.
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Vix2016
Dec 31, 2019
Sandwich Harbour - Great experience, John knows the Dunes very well, it was a fantastic adventure..... He was on time, shared interesting facts about the area and the Dumes. We had great fun and took amazing photos on the Dunes.
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Margaret_h
Nov 27, 2019
Wavis Bay Trip - What a fantastic day we had with John our tour guide. John was very experienced and passionate about the wild life and scenery to be found in Namibia and went out of his way to make sure that we had a memorable day exploring Dune 7, Sandwich harbour and surrounding area. If this is the 1st time like us in Walvis bay then this is a tour that you must book, you will not be disappointed. We would love to come back one day and do it all over again
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Filipe
Nov 16, 2019
Highly recommended. Trustable and expert in the dunes John that is more than a guide - Amazing trip. With John, born in Namibia many moons ago, as per his words, you will have a real experience how to drive in the dunes. Even by previous reservation you can have lessons how to drive in the dunes. Out of trail with an experienced John in memorable Toyota 4x4. Digging in the desert till discover water and being sandwiched between the sea and the dunes. Really an amazing trip Thanks for the experience in our wedding anniversary…also many moons ago.
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Cathy_c
Jan 12, 2023
Flamingos - Enjoyed seeing the flamingos. The dune ride was quite an experience. The view from on top of the dunes was beautiful. John was a very good guide.
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