Sandwich harbour and Welwitschia Tour
Overview
Our Tour takes us onto the harsh gravel plains of the Namib Desert and we learn how Plants and animals have adapted to these hostile conditions. how plants and animals survive of the moisture of the Fog, to formation of the Moonlandscape and how the age old Welwitschia Plants grow....Welwitschia plants of up to 1500 years old can be seen
then we head south past Dune 7 into Walvisbay to the Ramsar wetland and lagoon area to view thousands of Flamingos and other waders onto the beautiful and stunning Sandwich Harbor dunes.... where sea meets Dunes. Stunning views, adrenalin dune drive, searching for desert life. Absolutely awesome
This is a long day and lunch is served. Popular Tour with Cruise liners.
This tour is unique to Desert Dunes and Dust Tours
then we head south past Dune 7 into Walvisbay to the Ramsar wetland and lagoon area to view thousands of Flamingos and other waders onto the beautiful and stunning Sandwich Harbor dunes.... where sea meets Dunes. Stunning views, adrenalin dune drive, searching for desert life. Absolutely awesome
This is a long day and lunch is served. Popular Tour with Cruise liners.
This tour is unique to Desert Dunes and Dust Tours
Inclusions
- Lunch - Food and drinks, park fees, snacks, light meal, bottled water, cool drinks and juices
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Swakopmund, Swakopmund, Erongo Region
This half 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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Goanikontes, Goanikontes, Erongo Region
we stop at this water oasis of great importance to Swakopmund and see how history evolved
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Moon Landscape, 7VW5+5V3, Palmenhorst, Namibia
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Welwitschia Plains, Swakopmund Namibia
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Walvis Bay Esplanade, 7fjpxfcq+56, Walvis Bay Namibia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sandwich Harbour, Namibia
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Swakopmund, Swakopmund, Erongo Region
This half 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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Goanikontes, Goanikontes, Erongo Region
we stop at this water oasis of great importance to Swakopmund and see how history evolved
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Moon Landscape, 7VW5+5V3, Palmenhorst, Namibia
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Welwitschia Plains, Swakopmund Namibia
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Walvis Bay Esplanade, 7fjpxfcq+56, Walvis Bay Namibia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sandwich Harbour, Namibia
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- we enforce the international Covid Protocol
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
LouBeeLou3
August 2023
We had a wonderful day. Our guide, Victor took us on an interesting drive to Sandwich Harbour followed by an inland drive to see the Welwitchia and Moon Landscape. Our guide was good company and very knowledgeable of the history, geology, human geography, fauna and flora. It was amazing to see s...
We had a wonderful day. Our guide, Victor took us on an interesting drive to Sandwich Harbour followed by an inland drive to see the Welwitchia and Moon Landscape. Our guide was good company and very knowledgeable of the history, geology, human geography, fauna and flora. It was amazing to see seals, springbok, oryx and stunning scenery. Highly recommended from a first-timer to Namibia!Gideon_Lam
March 2020
Uwe was the guide for the day and he was an excellent guide! He was really knowledgable not only in history, but in geography, chemistry and biology related to the 2 places. He was really experienced, especially about the tides and thus we managed to visit the dunes via a route where the tide is ...
Uwe was the guide for the day and he was an excellent guide! He was really knowledgable not only in history, but in geography, chemistry and biology related to the 2 places. He was really experienced, especially about the tides and thus we managed to visit the dunes via a route where the tide is low. By the afternoon, the fog appeared and the tides went up. Uwe was also an excellent driver too as he managed to maneuver around the dunes which seemed harmless but was actually dangerous. Sandwich Harbor was more of a desert safari where we went round looking for animals living in the desert. We managed to see a seal, springboks, 2 jackals, many flamingos, eagles, seagulls and pelicans. I also saw footprints of hyenas, jackals and ostriches. There was also a nara fruit plant present among the nara bushes. The dunes was stunning as it was my first time seeing dunes and the sea meeting together. We then head off to the Welwitschia plains where I looked forward to the Welwitschia plant. Currently there lies a 1500 one which left me in awe. The mountain scenery was beautiful too. We had great lunch and I enjoyed the pastries and the eggs. He also talked about some history and the plant life there e.g. the lichens and the algae. I do hope that more tree planting efforts would be done in the desert so that more wildlife can fluorish. All in all, it was an excellent weekend tour where I took a break from volunteering at Na'an Kuse. Now I can returned recharged and full of energy. If I could, I would give this 7 out of 5 stars. Thanks Uwe!andrea j
January 2020
Uwe is your driver and guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and comes with a charming character, He makes the Sandwich harbour tour a a friendly and cosy experience. I was with a family of 5, including a 4 year old child on a full day tour. Our children actually felt as if grand...
Uwe is your driver and guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and comes with a charming character, He makes the Sandwich harbour tour a a friendly and cosy experience. I was with a family of 5, including a 4 year old child on a full day tour. Our children actually felt as if grandpa was taking them on a desert adventure. If planning for a full day tour, make sure low tide is at around mid day, it will allow you drive on the beach on your way to and back from Sandwich bayKatrin_K
February 2023
Wir haben eine sehr schöne, abwechslungsreiche Tour zu den Dünen, der Mondlandschaft und den Welwitschias unternommen. Unser grosses Glück war, dass wir Uwe als Guide hatten. Er kennt sich super aus, konnte uns viele interessante Informationen über Land und Leute, sowie Flora und Fauna geben. San...
Wir haben eine sehr schöne, abwechslungsreiche Tour zu den Dünen, der Mondlandschaft und den Welwitschias unternommen. Unser grosses Glück war, dass wir Uwe als Guide hatten. Er kennt sich super aus, konnte uns viele interessante Informationen über Land und Leute, sowie Flora und Fauna geben. Sandwich harbour und die hohen Dünen, die er sicher befahren konnte, waren unser Highlight. Neben der wunderschönen Natur konnten wir sogar einige Tiere sehen (viele Flamingos und andere Vögel, Oryxe, Springböcke, Schakal) Aber auch die Mondlandschaft und die Welwitschias waren einmalig. Danke Uwe, für diesen schönen Tag!