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Top 10 day trips things to do in Walvis Bay

When Walvis Bay is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Moon Landscape and Welwitschia 4x4 Half-Day Tour from Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay1

    1. Moon Landscape and Welwitschia 4x4 Half-Day Tour from Walvis Bay

    5.0· 21 reviews· 5 hours

    Embark on this unique day tour from Walvis Bay and see a fossil! A 6-hour excursion into the arid Erongo region, includes lunch and transfers. Highlights of the tour : Fossil, Welwitschia Mirabilis, ancient geology that formed the Moon landscape and the Goanikontes Oasis.

  2. Sandwich Harbour Half Day Tour, Walvis Bay2

    2. Sandwich Harbour Half Day Tour

    5.0· 17 reviews· 4 hours

    Begin your adventure at the stunning Walvis Bay Lagoon, home to flocks of flamingos and diverse coastal birds. Take in the beautiful scenery and snap some memorable photos. Next, we’ll visit the Walvis Bay Salt Works, famous for its industrial salt production and vibrant pink lakes caused by microorganisms. This unique landscape is ideal for photography. Enjoy a scenic drive along the sandy beach with ocean views on one side and the Namib Naukluft dunes on the other. This route showcases the stark beauty of the Namib Desert. If weather permits, we’ll head to Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, a RAMSAR site. If high tides restrict direct access, you can still admire the lagoon from lookout points and enjoy a leisurely stroll. After exploring, relax at a picturesque spot while enjoying snacks and beverages, all with stunning landscape views. On the return journey, get ready for an exhilarating 4x4 ride over high dunes, followed by a relaxing cruise back along the beach.

  3. Sandwich Harbour 4X4 Dune Excursion, Walvis Bay3

    3. Sandwich Harbour 4X4 Dune Excursion

    5.0· 1 reviews· 5.5 hours

    Where the towering dunes of the Namib Desert meet the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean, Sandwich Harbour offers one of Namibia’s most breathtaking and exclusive experiences. This hidden gem inside the Namib-Naukluft National Park is only accessible by 4x4, making every journey feel like a true adventure. Feel the thrill as skilled guides navigate massive dunes, offering panoramic views you won’t find anywhere else on earth. Along the way, discover unique wildlife like flamingos, jackals, and desert-adapted creatures, while learning about the fascinating ecosystem that makes this place so special. Capture unforgettable photos, enjoy scenic stops on the dunes, and experience the raw beauty of Namibia up close. Whether you choose a half-day, full-day, or sunset tour, each trip is tailored to create lasting memories. Book your Sandwich Harbour tour today and experience the perfect blend of adventure, nature, and luxury—an absolute must for any traveler visiting Namibia.

  1. Scenic Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Excursion Walvis Bay with Owner ±6hrs, Walvis Bay4

    4. Scenic Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Excursion Walvis Bay with Owner ±6hrs

    5.0· 1 reviews

    Experience the beauty of Namibia on a small-group adventure led by knowledgeable local guides who are passionate about sharing the magic of our coastline, wildlife and dunes. From the breathtaking landscapes of Sandwich Harbour to the wildlife-rich lagoon and Atlantic Ocean coastline, our tours are designed to be relaxed, personalised and photography-friendly. We focus on genuine Namibian hospitality, personalised service and memorable off-the-beaten-path experiences, giving guests time to truly enjoy the scenery, wildlife encounters and unique atmosphere of the area. With cruise-friendly scheduling, flexible pickups and attention to detail, we ensure every guest enjoys a smooth, stress-free and unforgettable experience from start to finish. Perfect for nature lovers and photographers. Our tours combine comfort, safety and authentic local insight while showcasing some of Namibia’s most spectacular coastal scenery wildlife and hidden gems along the Atlantic shoreline.

  2. Scenic Sandwich Harbor Half Day tour, Walvis Bay5

    5. Scenic Sandwich Harbor Half Day tour

    5.0· 111 reviews· 4.5 hours

    We offer knowledgeable and experienced guides, German or English speaking and safe drivers , trained inhouse. We are passionate about what we do and where we do it and this can be seen and felt on all our tours. We have fun on tour, and are proud to share this beautiful gem with the world. This tour can be upgraded to a private tour, fancy food like champagne, oysters , and sushi, for anniversary or birthday parties, or other special occasions, contact us . We are a branch of an existing company operating out of Walvis bay. Our new website has no reviews yet, let yours be the first

  3. Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion - Design for the Cruise Ships, Walvis Bay6

    6. Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion - Design for the Cruise Ships

    4.9· 81 reviews· 4.3 hours

    This 4-hour 4x4 adventure tour is specially designed for our clients arriving via passenger liner. You will be met & picked up at the Walvis Bay port where your cruise ship will be docking. Before heading out to Sandwich Harbour we first make a stop at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to admire the flamingos and occasionally a great white pelican, flow the Walvis Bay Salt Refiners with all its pink salt lacks. Now we are off to the Nambi Desert -Sandwich Harbour, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands. Wedging between the sea and dunes "if tides permit"; if tides forbid, surf the dunes up to the many convenient lookout spots. Lots of time are granted to explore the area as well as photograph opportunities. Finally, enjoy a light picnic lunch with some cold beverages with a natural desert backdrop, then hit the dunes for some more excitement before concluding your adventure to the Kuiseb River Delta, a dry riverbed where you can occasionally see springbok, oryx, or even ostrich.

  4. Sandwich Harbour 4X4 Excursion Tour Food and Drinks, Walvis Bay7

    7. Sandwich Harbour 4X4 Excursion Tour Food and Drinks

    4.9· 85 reviews· 5 hours

    4x4 excursion to sandwich harbor experience the beauty of the Namib desert with our 4x4 dune drive, see the pink flamingo's and the pink lakes, with a picking on the beach with local beer and sparkling Champaign. MNG tours is a certified tour operator with Namibian tourism board, with experienced guides ensuring the best quality tour, 1. Participants in our Sandwich Harbour 4x4 tour can anticipate encountering majestic pink flamingos and the striking pink lakes of Walvis Bay's salt works. The tour includes a visit to the Sandwich Harbour lagoon viewpoint, which is contingent upon the tides, offering breathtaking vistas of the harbour. Additionally, there will be opportunities for photography from a viewpoint atop the dunes.

  5. Classic Sandwich Harbor Experience Full Day, Walvis Bay8

    8. Classic Sandwich Harbor Experience Full Day

    4.9· 89 reviews· 7 hours

    This will most probably be the highlight of your Namibia experience, creating everlasting fond memories. We have heard things like: 'The best tour of my life'; ' The most beautiful spot on Earth'. This is an absolute must tour to do in Namibia. We have well trained guides, taking safe precautions at all times. A light lunch all by yourself in wide open spaces, with Dune and sea views and blue skies. Absolutely stunning. To enjoy Sandwich harbor to the fullest one must book the full day Tour. This is our Flagship Tour: therefore, called Classic Sandwich Harbor Experience! DO IT!. If you want a private tour, please speak to our reservations as you need to pay for 2 more seats. to fill up the vehicle

  6. Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour, Walvis Bay9

    9. Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

    4.9· 357 reviews· 4.5 hours

    This kayaking tour will give you the opportunity to kayak among a permanent seal colony at the tip of the Pelican Point Peninsula about 35 km outside of Walvis Bay.

  7. Highlights of Walvis Bay Guided 1/2 Day Tour- Dune 7 & Seals, Walvis Bay10

    10. Highlights of Walvis Bay Guided 1/2 Day Tour- Dune 7 & Seals

    4.9· 16 reviews· 4 hours

    Explore the beauty of Walvis Bay on this 4 hour tour. We climb the highest dune in the area, Dune 7, we travel off-road to the very tip of Pelican Point Peninsula, learn about the salt refining that takes place here, not to mention the spectacular birds at Walvis Bay Lagoon.

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