Walvis Bay Dolphin Cruise & Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Tour

One day splits between water and desert: dolphins and seals in the morning, then dunes and desert wildlife by sunset.

A full-day tour in Walvis Bay combining a marine dolphin cruise through the lagoon and past Pelican Point, followed by a 4x4 excursion across the dunes to Sandwich Harbour in the Namib Naukluft Park. The cruise departs at 9am from the Waterfront Jetty and includes lunch with fresh oysters. The afternoon dune drive returns around 5:30pm to catch the golden sunset. Guides speak English, Afrikaans, Dutch and German throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Marine cruise and dune excursion

• Check in at Walvis Bay Waterfront
• Board Marine Dolphin Cruise at 9:00
• Cruise through lagoon to Pelican Point
• View Cape Fur Seal Colony and lighthouse
• Enjoy light lunch with oysters on boat
• Disembark and take 20-minute break
• Board 4×4 vehicles for dune excursion
• Stop at Walvis Bay Lagoon to view flamingos
• Drive through Kuiseb River Delta and saltpans
• Visit Sandwich Harbour via beach route
• Stop for snacks, beverages, and sparkling wine
• Observe desert-adapted wildlife and wetlands
• Return after 17:30 to enjoy golden sunset

The experience

The day starts at the Walvis Bay Waterfront Offices at 8:30am for a 9am departure on the Marine Dolphin Cruise. The boat heads into the lagoon past oyster farms toward Pelican Point, where a Cape Fur Seal Colony of over 70,000 animals gathers around the landmark lighthouse. Common sightings include Bottlenose and Heavyside dolphins, flamingos, pelicans, and penguins. During August through November, Humpback and Southern Right Whales pass through. After roughly two hours on the water, you return to the Waterfront Jetty for a light lunch featuring fresh Walvis Bay oysters, sparkling wine, and beverages.

After a short break, you board a 4x4 vehicle for the Sandwich Harbour dune experience. The route begins at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to view flamingos, then crosses the Kuiseb River Delta and the Walvis Bay Saltpans toward Sandwich Harbour: a Ramsar wetland site reached via the beach when conditions allow. Multiple stops along the way offer chances for photographs and to spot desert-adapted wildlife: black-backed jackals, springbok, oryx, ostrich, brown hyena, and the fog-basking beetle and dancing spider unique to the Namib. The vehicles return after 5:30pm, timing the arrival for the golden sunset over the dunes.

Lunch with oysters and sparkling wine is served on the boat. Afternoon snacks and beverages are provided during the dune drive. Bottled water, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, and a glass of Champagne are included throughout. A trained, licensed professional guide leads both segments in your choice of English, Afrikaans, Dutch or German. The full outing runs 8 to 9 hours from check-in to return.

What’s included

Bottled water, lunch with fresh Walvis Bay oysters and sparkling wine on the boat, afternoon snacks and beverages on the dunes, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks throughout the day, a glass of Champagne, and a trained, licensed professional guide who speaks English, Afrikaans, Dutch and German.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on siteUS$ 46

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mola Mola Safaris

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Afrikaans, Dutch and German, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language suits you. If you speak one of those four, you'll get the full narrative of both the marine and desert portions without translation gaps.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What animals will I see on the marine dolphin cruise?

Bottlenose and Heavyside dolphins are common sightings, along with the Cape Fur Seal Colony at Pelican Point, flamingos, pelicans, and penguins. During August through November, Humpback and Southern Right Whales also pass through the lagoon area.

What's included in the lunch and snacks?

Lunch on the boat features fresh Walvis Bay oysters, sparkling wine, and beverages. Afternoon snacks on the dunes include homemade bakes and sparkling wine. Bottled water, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, and a glass of Champagne are available throughout the full day.

What languages does the guide speak?

The trained, licensed guide delivers commentary in English, Afrikaans, Dutch, and German, so you can follow in your preferred language.

What time does the tour end and when should I expect to return?

Check-in is at 8:30am for a 9am cruise departure. The 4x4 vehicles usually return after 5:30pm, allowing time to reach Sandwich Harbour and catch the golden sunset over the dunes.