Marine Dune Day: Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbor Dune Drive
Description
This Marine Dune day will be the highlight of your Namibia Tour. The Catamaran Dolphin and seal cruise is very popular added with the Sandwich harbor Dune drive, is the best Namibia has to offer. Its a full day, its a lot of information to absorb, but its absolutely worth it. Our guides are knowledgeable and careful, skilled dune drivers. Safety is important. We love what we do and how we do it is transparent in our reviews. Would be great having you on Tour with us. This tour is a Walvis bay Tour
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Itinerary
The Catamaran Cruise departs at 08h30 from the Waterfront and returns about 12h00. Enroot to the see will Pelicans Seals and often Dolphins. On a good day we could spot the Sunfish ( Mola Mola) and even Whales ( in the whaling season). Some times Pelicans fly real close and we stop at the seal colony to view the 50000 strong seal colony from the sea. Snacks are served on the Catamaran. We return to the waterfront where we are met by our Sandwichharbourtours.com guide who takes us out to Sandwich Harbor. Time to embark and disembark the Catamaran is not included in the time ( this takes about 20 minutes)
From the Waterfront we proceed to the Esplanade and stop at the Pink Flamingos we drop the air of our tyres and go past the Pink Salt lakes on our way along the shore to the towering Dunes of Sandwich Harbor. Past windswept dunes and and array of seabirds. We may see Seals and jackal.
We drive past the Walvis Bay Lagoon, the Pink salt lakes of the Salt Mine and onto the shore , along the beach south for 60km. We encounter many bird species, migratory and others, Flamingos, Pelicans Avocet, Terns and many more, along the way. We enter the Namib Naukluft Park and onto the towering Dunes of Sandwich Harbor. We drive along the 'Lange Wand,' where Sea meets Dunes, only a narrow strip of beach to travel on, so tide is very important. We have the most stunning Dune views. Its a rollercoaster ride up to the view point and the most beautiful site unfolds at your feet. after enjoying the wonderful Dune views we head back through the dunes. We go to various viewpoints, have short dune walks and look about. Its absolutely amazing. Its awesome! Have a light lunch at some awesome spot along the route. We search for what wild life the Desert has along a small game drive. We head back onto the beach and the way we came to Walvis Bay and drop you at your Cruise liner or Hotel
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Once booked, travelers may reach out to us for a smooth pickup and drop off. We pick up in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay Free Of Charge. Please be ready 10min before pick up time You can also travel with your own vehicle to the New Marina and meet us there Please take note all cruise liner passengers. We stand in the port after the first gate with a Desert Dunes and Dust Tours Gazebo that has our logo on. Please note your guide will also stand with a name board. please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We need to know where you are staying so that your pick up can be arranged.
- Should the Tour be cancelled for any reason, we will offer you another Tour/ time slot or full refund.
- We require at least two people to start a tour. If you are a solo traveler contact us to confirm
- Please contact us the night before your tour on what's app to confirm tour details
- Please note German guides are limited and we do not have the capacity to give everyone a German guide, These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please note we can not guarantee a German guide on every tour!!
- Let us know your dietary requirements and allergies on booking or by what's app . We offer Oysters and champagne on the Dolphin Cruise.
- It could be cold or windy ,please wear sun and wind protection clothing and easy walking shoes.
- please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
- Please note we do our Dolphin Cruise with Pelican Dolphin Cruises which is our own in-house company.
- Bigger Catamarans available with bigger groups
Reviews(54)
Thank you for this wonderful day, thank you to our guide RIAAN for sharing his passion and knowledge with us. I recommend Riaan, it was brilliant, the landscapes are incredible.
Thank you for the recommendation and for noticing the guides knowledge and passion. Wonderful to hear that you had a great day 😊. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure. Thanks Uwe
We had a fantastic tour to Sandwich Harbour with Volker and Warren and can highly recommend our tour guide! Isabel and Francesco
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we're glad you enjoyed both tours. Kind regards, Uwe
One word: unforgettable! A perfect day. Big thanks and compliments to Volgger: Great fun on the dunes accompanied by a feeling of absolute safety. The morning on the catamaran was also very nice. Thank you!
Glad the memories created by Desert, Dunes & Dust Tours will last with you for a lifetime 😊. See you soon for another unforgettable adventure. Thanks Uwe
My girlfriend and I did the combo tour — Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbour — and it turned out to be one of the best days of our entire Namibia trip. We were picked up at our guesthouse around 07:30 and headed out on the cruise. The boat was fairly small, which we really appreciated: instead of being one of fifty people on a big catamaran, you get a much more personal experience. Plenty of space, plenty of time to take everything in. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Back at the harbour, Andrew was already waiting for us with his 4x4 — and this is where the day went from good to unforgettable. He drove just the two of us all the way out to Sandwich Harbour and made the whole region come alive. He explained the landscape, the wildlife, the way the desert meets the ocean, going into real detail and showing us things we honestly never expected to see. You could tell he wasn't just running through a script; he genuinely knows and loves this place. On top of that, he took the time to give us practical tips for our own self-drive around Namibia, which was above and beyond anything we expected from a tour guide. If you're considering this tour: do it. And if you can, ask for Andrew. He's the reason this day was truly one of a kind.
What a wonderful review! thank you for taking your time leaving such a thoughtful and lovely feedback. Glad the tour was the highlight of your trip to Namibia, we appreciate your feedback and your satisfaction is a huge reward to our team. Safe travels! Uwe
Pickup was late but the overall experience was worth it. Especially props to Riaan for his amazing touring around Sandwich Harbour, definitely the highlight of the trip and he went above and beyond to make it feel special.
Thank you for the lovely feedback! we're glad you had a blast and the time of your life in Namibia. Giving clients an ultimate trip is our priority 😊🙌 glad you were part of it. Safe travels Uwe
Very good experience and guides, many thanks to Freddi, Cristal and Vallet. Everything was done on time and good organized. We had tasty oysters, drinks and snacks.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! glad your experience was 10/10. Thanks Uwe
It’s exceptional! We had such a fantastic day and would definitely do it again ! Everything was well organized, the guides were amazing and very knowledgeable.
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're happy that the organization and guides knowledge was up to your standards. Your feedback truly goes a long way 😎🙌 and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure with Desert, Dunes & Dust Tours. Thanks Uwe
Our guides Christel / Volker have made our excursion very special with interesting facts and historical background. We were particularly impressed by the ride on the dunes with Volker. Throughout the whole, secondly adventurous, journey we felt very safe and well looked after. Good photo spots, insider knowledge and fun on the job have rounded off the afternoon wonderfully. Thank you so much!
Thank you for the great review we are glad that you had such a wonderful day out in the dunes and on water. Our guides being very knowledgeable and free spirited can make guests feel safe and entertained. We look forward to wonderful recommendations from you to your family and friends so that they too can get the same experience 😊. Thanks Uwe
Overall, we had a great day! The tour on the water was not a tour by catamaran - as announced - but still a nice experience. Since we were only 6 people, this was very relaxed and cozy. The seals were an absolute highlight. Unfortunately, we haven't seen any pelicans. The afternoon tour was awesome! We were properly driven through the dunes - that was awesome!!!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! It's wonderful to hear that you had a blast even though animal sightings can be very unpredictable 😊 overall, it sounds like you had a wonderful tour. Thanks Uwe
Brilliant both the boat trip and sandwich harbour
It was wonderful having you on tour. Thank you for your great review. Thanks Uwe
