Sandwich Harbour Tour from Walvis Bay: Desert Meets Ocean

Where the Namib Desert Runs into the Atlantic

A guided tour from Walvis Bay to Sandwich Harbour crosses salt pans and desert scrub to reach the coast, with stops at the Walvis Bay lagoon to watch flamingos and other seabirds. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and lunch. You'll have time to photograph wildlife, explore the beach and dunes, and ask questions throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sandwich Harbour and surroundings

• Stop at Walvis Bay lagoon
• See flamingos, pelicans, and other birds
• Visit salt pans and desert mammals
• Explore Namib Sand Dunes by Atlantic Ocean
• Enjoy beach or dune picnic

The experience

Sandwich Harbour sits where the Namib Desert meets the ocean, and the route there takes you through two distinct landscapes. You start at the Walvis Bay lagoon, an internationally recognized bird area where flamingos, pelicans, terns and cape cormorants gather in numbers. From there the tour moves through the salt pans (industrial salt works that cut geometric patterns across the flat ground), and then onto the beach route itself, where the sand dunes run straight into the Atlantic. A live guide leads the way and points out the smaller inhabitants: springbok, ostrich, palmato gecko, fog-basking beetles and black-backed jackals are possible sightings depending on the day.

The tour allocates time at each stop so you can explore, take photographs and ask questions without rushing. Lunch is included and you choose between a beach picnic or a dune picnic, with refreshments provided throughout. Hotel pickup is included in the booking, and the guide handles the route and the timing so you don't need to arrange transport or navigation yourself.

What’s included

• Lunch with a choice of beach or dune picnic.
• refreshments throughout the day.
• live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup from Walvis Bay.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 14 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Okangala Tours & Safaris

Is this one for you?The tour runs two to five hours depending on how long you spend at each stop, so it fits into a half-day itinerary and leaves the rest of your day free for other activities in Walvis Bay or the surrounding area.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (2 to 14 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What birds will I see at Walvis Bay lagoon?

Walvis Bay lagoon is home to flamingos, pelicans, cape gulls, cormorants and terns. It's an internationally important bird area, so sightings are reliable, though the exact species present can vary by season.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs between two and five hours depending on how much time you spend at each stop and which route the guide takes. You control the pace at the main sites.

What desert animals might I spot?

Springbok, ostrich, palmato gecko, fog-basking beetles and black-backed jackals are possible sightings in the Namib. Smaller creatures are more common than large mammals, and sightings depend on the time of day and season.

Is lunch included, and can I choose what I eat?

Lunch is included and you choose between a beach picnic or a dune picnic. Refreshments are provided throughout the tour.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup from your Walvis Bay accommodation is included. The guide will arrange the pickup time when you book.