Scenic Sandwich Harbor Half Day tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Our first stop is at the Flamingos in the Walvis Bay lagune, we learn about them, why they are pink and about their habitat, then we drive past the enormous salt works and see the pink salt lakes. Further in the Lagune , which is a Ramsar site, we see the many waders and palearctic sea birds. The route takes us along the shore, past windswept dunes, seals and black backed Jackals, and harsh salt pans to where the Dunes meet the Ocean. .

   20 min

2. The route along the shore takes us past wind swept dunes, black backed Jackals, seals and an array of sea birds. We see salt pans and vast open spaces, often with nobody in sight, and the dune belt that comes closer and closer, until it meets the sea. Entry into Sandwich harbour is often difficult and tide dependent, its Unique, its beautiful. Towering dunes on the left sea on the right. A rollercoaster ride takes us up to the high dunes and spectacular view point. The ambience is quiet and relaxed, its majestic and vast. We then go on an exhilarating dune ride and game drive, searching for what life the desert has to show, from the tiny shovelnose lizard, dancing on the hot dunes, to the ever hardened Oryx struggling to survive these harsh conditions. Along the salt pans back onto the shore to Walvis bay

   30 minAdmission included

3. Sadly our exciting tour ends back in Walvis Bay and we drop you off where we picked you up, at the guest house or the Harbor as arranged. This will be one of you most memorable tours you can go on. We constantly hear 'Sandwich Harbor is the most beautiful place I've seen,' or 'this was one of my best tours ever'. Come along and see for yourself. Sandwich Harbor most definitely a Namibia highlight. We need at least 2 people to start the tour.

   20 min

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 163 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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• 5Epic

  One of the most epic days of my life. Not sure what I was expecting, but driving along the coast and across the dunes was incredible. We stopped for refreshments at the most beautiful spot overlooking Kodak. Honestly Victor was an amazing driver / guide. Would wholeheartedly recommend

  07990515559October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing

  We had our tour to Sandwich harbour with Rinus. He picked us up on time at our B&B. Then the amazing ride started and we enjoyed the whole ride, with fun, adrenalin and some snacks on the dunes. We've seen seals and a few Oryx-antilopes. We can absolutely recommend it.

  Explore48294096676October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Unforgettable Namibia

  Our guide Tongai was brilliant - experienced & knowledgeable!! Highlight = light lunch on top of the dunes. The fog cleared & the views the incredible! Also driving on the sand with the massive sand dunes on our left & the Atlantic Ocean to our right. Fortunate, to also see seals, flamingos, jackals & whales!

  christieh538October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Unforgettable experience

  Incredible experience. Victor was very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for the area was infectious

  S5465IYtimrOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5We had a blast!

  We had awesome day with Volker! Volker was very knowledgeable about the Namibian history and geology. There were lots of stories, which made it feel genuine. Volker also made sure we could take plenty of photos at the most scenic spots. The lunch, the high quality lunch, was very cozy with a pretty view. We even got some bubbles and cake to celebrate a birthday! Everyone, including the other couple who were on the tour, were in such good moods that we even got a little treat at the end: a short visit to the seal colony. Absolutely wonderful tour! We would highly recommend 👌

  192wardnOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Don’t hesitate, just book

  Our guide Louwrens is well experienced and has so much knowledge. He is such a nice guy and we had a wonderful time.

  andr_bL3042CMSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Walvis Bay

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 133 experiences we list in Walvis Bay.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 4 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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