Half-Day Sandwich Harbour Tour from Walvis Bay with Lunch

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1. After a short break at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to see masses of flamingos, the drive initially takes us to the Kuiseb river delta, a dry riverbed where the odd springbok may still be seen. As this area forms part of our Kuiseb Delta Concession, we are the only activity operator allowed to access this area. If weather and tides allow, we will drive right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon along the beach, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands and one of five RAMSAR sites (Ramsar site no. 743) in Namibia.

   2 h

2. Sandwich Harbour boasts two distinct wetlands and associated mudflats. One is aquifer-fed and supports typical emergent vegetation, but is slowly disappearing due to natural causes. The second, under tidal influence, consists of mudflats and raised shingle bars. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, it is one of Namibia's most important coastal wetlands, supporting eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds. Several archaeological sites dating back 1,000 years exist within the site. Human activities have included fishing, guano collection, and hunting. If our vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of high tide, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our many beautiful lookout spots and will have the time to walk and explore. We have lots of time to stop along the way for photography. • Lunch: Selection of our famous fresh Namibian oysters and snacks with sparkling wine, beers and cool drinks.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 123 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Wonderful Afternoon on the Dunes in the Namibian Desert

  Highly recommend this tour. Sandwich Harbour 4x4 provides a wonderful, exhilarating tour of the dunes and Sandwich Harbour in the Dorob National Park. Our guide Elmar was dry engaging with his job and was also excellent in ensuring we not only had a thrilling ride through the dunes and saw many springbok and oryx along the way. He was great at finding stunning views and locations away from the other tours. One of the highlights is the stop for drinks and refreshments. The spread Sandwich Harbour 4x4 provided was incredible - sparkling wine, beer, fresh Namibian oysters, beef kebabs, chicken schnitzel, fish and other bites plus three small desserts including a local Namibian treat. All in all, a fun afternoon that I would like to do again next I visit Namibia!

  RogerDeanDCMay 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing Tour

  Excellent scenery and food, and amazing guide, his knowledge was amazing and very humorous. He could also drive a dune very well!

  Andy_MFebruary 2026via Viator

• 5Amazing off roading experience would love to do it again.

  It was amazing and Elmar was a superb host. We were treated so well and he went out of his way to seek out the wildlife and give us a really good trip. The meal they prepared was delicious. Best experience for a long time!

  MalcPJanuary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5This trip was absolutely fantastic.

  This trip was just absolutely fantastic. Our guide Marshal was so knowledgeable about his country and the wildlife. We saw Gecko up close, Cormorants, Seals, and Jackals. The Namib Desert 4x4 trip was fabulous and the views from the top of high dunes breathtaking. Lunch was so good too in the most beautiful setting on the beach you can imagine. Can you tell I enjoyed it !

  martin tJanuary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing tour across beautiful country

  This was a great experience getting to see the beautiful landscapes and thrilling driving along the beach and over the dunes. Our guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. The quality of the lunch provided was superb especially the local oysters. We got to see quite a bit of wildlife including the flamingos, a jackal and springbok. As there were just 3 of us we got our own 4x4 and it felt a lot more customised than the big groups we saw in other convoys also visiting the area. Please note: we passed a number of dead and dying seals along the way which might be upsetting to some.

  Derek BDecember 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Smiling from ear to ear whilst driving from far to near

  Sam was one of the best and most fun loving guides I have had the pleasure of driving with. He gave ample time for us to take photos, made jokes, was knowledgable about the animals, dunes, sea, tide and swells. We were spoilt beyond measure. He is a super fantastic guide and his driving capabilities kept me smiling the whole way- my cheeks are still sensitive. If you appreciate nature and want to experience the dunes, I recommend going with Sandwich Harbour 4x4

  Footprints815373October 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Walvis Bay

• Its from-price is 24% below the median of the 133 experiences we list in Walvis Bay.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 133.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay, on the Atlantic coast of Namibia, is a port town where the Namib Desert meets the sea, with a lagoon full of flamingos.

Walvis Bay is Namibia's main port, set on a sheltered bay with a lagoon where large flocks of flamingos and pelicans feed, and desert dunes begin at the edge of town. Cold water from the Benguela Current brings fog and a cool, dry climate, and rain is rare. South Africa administered the town until 1994, when it became part of Namibia.

Top-ranked sights in Walvis Bay: Kuiseb Pass.

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