Sunset Sandwich Harbour tour from Walvis Bay: Dunes meet ocean

Drive towering dunes down to the Atlantic and back across salt flats in one afternoon

A four-hour tour from Walvis Bay combines 4x4 dune driving, a visit to the Pink Salt Lake, stops at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to spot flamingos and other birdlife, and a finale at Sandwich Harbour where sand dunes meet the ocean. The tour includes a licensed English-speaking guide, soft drinks, beer, juice, ciders, champagne and snack platters. Pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour

• See flamingos and other birdlife
• Visit Walvis Bay Pink Lake and salt harvesting
• Enjoy views of sand dunes and Kuiseb Canyon
• Witness dunes meeting Atlantic Ocean at Sandwich Harbour
• Experience thrilling 4x4 dune driving

The experience

The tour starts with a drive to the Walvis Bay Lagoon, where you watch greater and lesser flamingos wade in shallow water alongside pelicans, cormorants, sandpipers and migratory birds. From there you head inland to the Pink Salt Lake, a surreal landscape of vibrant pink water where salt is harvested in visible mounds across the flats. The route then enters the Namib-Naukluft Park, passing majestic sand dunes, rugged desert and wildlife like oryx and springbok before reaching Kuiseb Canyon's scenic overlooks.

The centerpiece is Sandwich Harbour, where towering dunes drop straight to the Atlantic Ocean. The 4x4 takes you down steep descents and up high-speed climbs across the sand, with panoramic desert views opening at each crest. A picnic with drinks and snacks happens here, surrounded by the meeting point of dune and ocean. The guide shares stories about the region's history, wildlife and ecology throughout the afternoon, and the light at sunset turns the dunes gold.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Walvis Bay location.
• four-hour guided tour with a licensed English-speaking guide.
• soft drinks, water, beer, juice, ciders and champagne.
• snack platters at Sandwich Harbour.
• 4x4 dune driving with expert guides who know the terrain.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

AgesAdult (12 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (2 to 3 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 25

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 36 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chena Tours & Safaris Namibia

Is this one for you?Pickup is included, so you don't need a car or local transport to reach the starting point. The four-hour timeframe fits a free afternoon without eating into a full day, and the small group size keeps the experience intimate rather than crowded.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 3 years); Infant (under 2).

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 wildlife will I actually see on this tour?

Greater and lesser flamingos gather in large flocks at the Walvis Bay Lagoon, along with pelicans, cormorants, sandpipers and other migratory birds. In the Namib-Naukluft Park section, you may spot oryx and springbok moving across the desert landscape.

How much of the tour is spent in the 4x4 doing dune driving?

The dune driving happens at Sandwich Harbour and takes up the latter part of the tour, with steep descents, high-speed climbs and panoramic runs across the sand. The full tour runs four hours from start to finish.

What's included in the picnic at Sandwich Harbour?

The picnic includes soft drinks, water, beer, juice, ciders, champagne and snack platters, served while you sit surrounded by dunes and ocean views.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup is included in the tour price. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the group throughout the afternoon.

What is the Pink Salt Lake actually like to see?

The Pink Salt Lake displays vibrant pink waters created by salt-harvesting operations visible across the flats. It's a surreal, otherworldly landscape that photographs distinctly and sits between the lagoon and the dune country.