Sandwich Harbour Tour Walvis Bay: Full-day Dune & Lagoon Experience

Dunes meet sea, seals rest on sand, and lunch arrives with nothing but horizon around you

A full-day tour from Walvis Bay through the Ramsar Convention lagoon wetlands and out to Sandwich Harbour, where dunes slope down to the ocean. The route passes through open desert where ostriches, oryx and jackals roam, includes a private lunch with dune views, and returns along the shore where seals and dolphins may appear. A live German-speaking guide leads the drive. Hotel pickup and lunch are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay

• Drive through Walvis Bay lagoon wetlands
• Observe pelicans, flamingos, and other birds
• Deflate tires and discuss bird species
• Enter dunes meeting the sea at Sandwich Harbour
• Take dune drive to viewpoint and picnic spot
• Enjoy lunch with dune and sea views
• Walk on dunes and beach
• Game drive spotting ostriches, oryx, jackals, springbok
• Watch seals on the beach
• Look for dolphins and whales
• Return along shore with birdwatching
• Refuel vehicle and reinflate tires
• Drive back to hotel

The experience

The day starts in the Walvis Bay lagoon wetlands, a Ramsar Convention site where up to 250,000 birds gather across 54 species: pelicans, flamingos, plovers and sandpipers among them. The guide drops tire pressure to cross the sand and points out the birds as the landscape opens up. From there the route heads toward the coast where dunes rise and fall, narrowing to a strip of beach where the desert meets the sea. A dune drive climbs to the Sandwich Harbour viewpoint, where the bay spreads below surrounded by Nara bush and red dunes against green water and blue sky.

Lunch happens in the quiet of the dunes with a view. Just you, the guide and the landscape. After eating, there is time for walks on the dunes and beach. The return route cuts through the desert where a game drive may turn up ostriches, oryx, jackals or springbok. Along the shore, seals rest or play in the shallows. If luck holds, dolphins and whales pass by. Thousands of birds line the route back to Walvis Bay, where the vehicle refuels and air pressure goes back up before the drive to your hotel. The full day runs seven hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live German-speaking guide.
• lunch with dune and sea views.
• bottled water and soft drinks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 89 years) · Youth (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideGerman

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Desert Dunes and Dust Tours

Is this one for you?Book the full-day tour to see the lagoon wetlands, the dunes and Sandwich Harbour itself in one trip. The half-day option does not reach the harbour. If you want a private vehicle, speak to reservations about booking extra seats to fill the van.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (1 to 12 years).

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 can I expect to see in the Walvis Bay lagoon?

The lagoon holds up to 250,000 birds across 54 species, including pelicans, flamingos, plovers, sandpipers and endemic species. The guide points them out as the vehicle crosses the wetlands at the start of the tour.

Is lunch included, and what is it like?

Lunch is included and served in the dunes with views of the sea and sky. It is a quiet meal in open space with only your group around, not a crowded stop.

What animals might we see on the desert and beach sections?

The desert game drive may turn up ostriches, oryx, jackals and springbok. On the beach and in the shallows, seals rest or play, and dolphins or whales sometimes appear offshore.

How long is the full Sandwich Harbour tour?

The full-day tour runs seven hours from pickup to return to your hotel.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a live German-speaking guide, lunch, bottled water and soft drinks.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour involves dune walks and a dune drive described as a "stomach-tingling roller coaster ride." It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy, and requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness.