What to do and see in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region: The Best Private Tours

Explore Swakopmund with your private tour guide. Swakopmund is a German settlement on the coast of Namibia from the 1892's to just before the first world war. Situated 30km north of Walvis Bay in the mouth of the Swakop river, this town has really beautiful surroundings. Light-heartedly referred to as "Little Germany" by many travelers, the building style in the old part of town is distinctly German.  Gaze at the majestic dune belt along the way to Swakopmund, with a short visit to Dune 7 where you can touch and see the sand up close.  Once in Swakopmund, as you have a wide variety of things to do. You can choose between the Railway Station, the Steam Tractor "Martin Luther", the Swakopmund museum at the lighthouse, or the Krystall Gellerie, home of the largest quartz crystal.  Please remember that if you want to buy any curios in Swakopmund that you will need a copy of your passport Last on your agenda is the coastal highway It's quite a memorable place, so bring your camera!

Inclusions: Entry or admission fee, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenirs, personal amenities, food or drinks served at shops. , Wifi, Gratuities

The views on this 5 hour private adventure is amazing, both in quality and variety. Out of this world landscapes and wild animals! Most of the 60km to Sandwich harbor is along the coast between our fascinating plants that have adapted to living in unique conditions. You might see some cape fur seal, black backed jackal and black backed Cape Cormorant.  Access to Sandwich harbor is tidal, which means we cannot enter the harbor at high tide. Sandwich harbor itself has two natural tidal lagoons. Your guide will take you for a walk at the side of the lagoon, if you want to. We can take you to the top of the dunes at Sandwich for a better view of the area, or you can climb the dune yourself, if you prefer.  Please note, this tour goes into nature, far from civilization. As such, there are no toilets. We will provide a privacy tent, seat, toilet paper and a hole in the ground if needed. Free pickup in Walvis Bay. In short, you will see many beautiful things, so bring your camera!

Inclusions: Entry or admission fee, Permit for Sandwich Harbour from Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop

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This loop through the desert shows off some stunningly beautiful desert landscapes between the Swakop River and the dreaded C14 national road. Very arid and isolated, it is worth seeing. From the dune belt at the coast the landscape changes rapidly to wide open spaces and gravel plains the views are spectacular. On these gravel plains the plant life has adapted quite uniquely to the desolate surroundings.  You will see the Swakop River Canyon, also known as the Moon Landscape, on the way to the Welwitschia plains and Blutkoppen. Blutkoppe is well worth visiting for it's wind carved caves and sensual shapes. Ganab has a watering hole. The desert changes a lot with rainfall and the wildlife moves around, so no two tours are the same, some may be bone dry, and others have lush greenery and wildlife everywhere.  Vogelvederberg boasts some impressive wind carved rock formations, and is a good lookout over the desert. All this nature is exquisitely beautiful.... bring your camera!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Snacks, National Park Entry permits

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This is a true private adventure! You will have fun exploring the many features of the desert all the way up to the very remote Welwitschia Miriabilis plants.  Stop for photographs at the lookout over the Moon Landscape and take in the many earthy colors and texture of this magical place. Take a break at the Goanikontes oasis, with excellent atmosphere, and wifi connectivity. With a bit of luck you might see some wild animals along the riverbed with ostrich being the most common. At the designated parking areas there is quite a bit of information on the Welwitschia, where you can stretch your legs a bit and walk among the Welwitschia in their natural environment.  Following a quick drive through Swakopmund to view the historic buildings and jetty the next item on the adventure is the coastal road between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. The Dune belt on the left hand, and the ocean on the right make for some spectacular views. Bring your camera.

Inclusions: Namib Naukluft Permit, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Goanikontes has a restaurant, with drinks and snacks., Wifi

Enjoy a relaxing day in the Namib Desert sun,while being treated to ever changing landscapes and abundant wildlife that freely roams the plains. Be sure to get ample photographic opportunities of the wild animals and unique surroundings.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local beer

Exclusions: None

On this private excursion you will be seeing all of the very many different landscapes around Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Enjoy the luxury of traveling with your own group and guide. Your adventure starts at your accommodation in either Walvis Bay & Swakopmund because your private guide picks you up with the tour vehicle. From the beaches to sand dunes and gravel plains cut through with spectacular canyons, your whole day will be filled with wonder and awe. Every detail of this showpiece tour has been finely crafted to give you the best tour that you can possibly have in one day. Rest stops are spaced regularly to ensure your maximum comfort. Because it is a private tour, you can customize it to exactly the way you want, should you want to see more of a certain area. You won't want to forget this adventure… bring your camera! 

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Lunch

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Discover a weatherd shipwreck that tells the story of a lost fight against the sea,and catch sights of flamingos,pelicans,terns and a colony of cape fur seals. Discover the walvisbay lagoon is considered of the richest and most important wetland in southern africa, Discover the lagoon which is approximately seven km long and up to 2.5 m deep at high tide with maximum tidal range of about 1.8 m. Discover the sand formation is one of the highlighits and major sites of interest at the coast. For the adventure a visit to the coast is not complete without the thrill of climbing the dune,putting your feet in the sand and gliding down at the end.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Use of bicycle

Sunrise or Sunset Tour. We will guide you to some beautiful areas in the Namib desert, in order for you to get those great dunes and desert images that you are looking to capture. Please note, we are not professional photographers, but we do have a very creative eye and we do now the best areas in the desert to take photos. This tour is very weather dependant and it might be postponed or cancelled on short notice. We might encounter local wildlife on tour which will add even more value to your photos. Please note, we are not professional photographers, but we do have a very creative eye and we do now the best areas in the desert to take photos. This tour is very weather dependant and it might be postponed or cancelled on short notice.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Snacks

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The guests will vist the Guano Platform between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. After they will visit the lagoon where many Flamingos can be viewed. After they will visit the Salt Water Mine in Walvis bay. The guests will climb Dune 7 as a fun activity. Finally the guest will cool down at Moon Valley Resort and Spa with a nice swim.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, WiFi on board, Restroom on board, Breakfast

Absolutely stunning and unique Dune & Sea Views, colorful contrasts... We go where dune meets see, harsh and desolate area constantly changing, yet quiet and relaxing, see amazing wild life, learn how animals and plants have adapted to these harsh desert conditions, exciting dune drives with skilled and knowledgeable guides search for the Middle five: Seals, Jackals, Springbuck ,Ostriches and Oryx's and how they survive View thousands of pink Flamingos, Pelicans, Avocets and Plovers, some endemic species, cute little Sanderlings amazing numbers of birds in the Ramsar Walvisbay Wetland. One of the biggest evaporation pond Salt mines in Africa with its pink salt waters is seen along the route get to Taste and Feel the Desert, the quietness, the ambience, amazing.... an unforgettable tour creating everlasting memories

Inclusions: we use air conditioned Land Cruisers

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