Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
The Marine Dolphin Cruise followed by a 4×4 dune excursion to Sandwich Harbour in the Namib Naukluft Park - the Epic combination of the best off both worlds. After the splendours of the Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise you disembark onto the Waterfront Jetty and board the 4×4 vehicles. This is when the sandwich Harbour Dune Experience begins. Mola Mola has coined a phrase for the Marine Dune Day – “EPIC IN A DAY” – this sums up the cruise in the Walvis Bay Lagoon area with seals and dolphins, and then the adventure and beauty of big dune driving and breath taking scenery, all in one day! A light lunch, with oysters, is served on the boat and afternoon snacks are served on the the dunes.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
- Glass of Champagne
- Trained and licensed Professional Driver/guide
What's not
- Guest House transfers excluded. Our personalised transfers can be booked at an additional charge.
- National Park Permit Fees (To be paid at check-in: N$ 270/adult & N$ 220/child)
Itinerary
The day starts with check-in - 8h30 at our Walvis Bay Waterfront Offices - to start the Marine Dolphin Cruise at 9h00. You'll receive a boarding pass and all boats depart from the Waterfront Jetty (in front of our office). The Marine Dolphin Cruise proceeds through the Lagoon area, oyster farms all the way to Pelican Point. Here you will be welcomed by the impressive 70 000 plus Cape Fur Seal Colony and the landmark Pelican Point Lighthouse. Throughout our informative guides will entertain you in English, Afrikaans, Dutch and German. Common sightings include Bottlenose and Heavyside Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals, Flamingos, Pelicans, Mola Molas, penguins and Humpback & Southern Right Whales (August-November). The return cruise to the Waterfront will include a light lunch, fresh Walvis Bay oysters, sparkling wine, beverages and bottled water. After disembarking from The Marine Dolphin Cruise guests usually have about 20 mins break before the 4×4 depart .
The journey to Sandwich Harbour starts with a stop at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to view the flamingos and then proceeds to the Kuiseb River Delta through the Walvis Bay Saltpans. The Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, and it's rich wetlands, is a Ramsar site (one of five in Namibia) and we always try to reach it via the beach. There are various stops and ample opportunity for some breathtaking photos. One of the stops also includes some light snacks, homemade bakes, beverages and sparkling wine. Some common sightings include animals that are desert adapted like the black-backed jackal, fog-basking beetle, dancing spider (‘white lady of the Namib’), golden mole, Springbok, Oryx, ostrich, brown hyena and gecko. The Lagoon and Saltpans are home to large variety of waders. This is a full day excursion and our vehicles usually only return after 17h30 allowing the for the full utilisation of the golden sunset.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 94 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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5Outstanding tour operator in Walbis Bay
Excellent experience with Mola Mola. Full day tour, everything was well prepared and the guides and all staff were super friendly and professional. I can only recommend them. Top operator.
5Andreas is the absolute best!!!!
We had a blast today with Andreas! He is a great driver, very funny and a great photographer ;) We felt every bit of excitement but 110% safe on the dunes. The overal experience is amazing, the landscapes are breathtaking and, again: Andreas added to the fun. He is patient, kind and we learned a lot from him. Thank you again, Andreas, for making this day memorable! You are the best! 💪
5Amazing dune experience
Just wow! Our driver Glynn was amazing and very knowledgeable and funny. The dunes and the sea were awesome. Lunch was excellent. Highly recommend. We will be back!
5Well organised and memorable experience
Communication was prompt from my initial enquiry right through to final arrangements. On the day, the driver kindly waited for me when I ran late and also followed up by email. The cruise was enjoyable, with Louis being a friendly and engaging guide. The Sandwich harbour experience was amazing as well. Both meals by the shore and at Sandwich Harbour were great. A wonderful experience overall and highly recommended.
5Lagoon and Dunes
Went on lagoon cruise with Kobus and Sammy and the 4x4 dunes with Peter. Could not have asked for a better experience. The day was the best.
5Professional and friendly staff, great experience to enjoy breathtaking landscapes
Amazing experience! The guides are very friendly and professional, and the views were breathtaking. It's very hard to fail with such beautiful nature! Highly recommendable! Also, Conrad is a great dune driver and a very cultured guide; we loved chatting with him!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Follow the Mola Mola Safaris sign boards and meet us at our office overlooking the jetty.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 24 travellers
- Operated by
- Mola Mola Safaris
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
How it compares in Walvis Bay
- Its from-price is 82% above the median of the 133 experiences we list in Walvis Bay.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 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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