Excursion Marine & dune adventure tour at Walvis Bay

Take a short drive from the harbour to the jetty, where you will board a boat/catamaran for a 2.5-hour cruise on the Walvis Bay lagoon. The water here is usually very calm and abundant with birds and marine life.

Cruising, Walvis Bay Lagoon, Pelican Point, Birds and Marine Life

The boats depart the jetty and cruise around the lagoon and harbour area, from here, cut across the lagoon to the moored Russian trawlers and the oyster lines. Inquisitive seals will swim up to the boats for something to eat. The water here is usually very calm and abundant with birds and marine life. Continue to Pelican Point, where a large seal colony and schools of dolphins, which swim alongside the boats, providing entertainment. Dolphins sighted are the Heavy side and Bottlenose. For the bird lovers, apart from seeing many flamingos (seasonal), pelicans and cormorants, there are also common sightings of the White Chinned Petrel, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Cape Gannet, Black Oystercatcher.

Casual Light Finger Snack and sparkling wine served during the Cruise

To round off the boat trip, refreshments and finger snacks are served during the cruise. Local beer, soft drinks, mineral water, and a selection of open sandwiches and other snacks are also offered.

Sandwich Harbor 4x4 Adventure 

On arrival, embark your 4x4 vehicle for your Sandwich Harbor tour. Sandwich Harbour is a part of the Namib-Naukluft Park many have heard of but very few have ever visited. Giant sand dunes run straight into the ocean, creating breathtaking sceneries and a unique off road driving experience. Our landrovers take you to beautiful lookouts where you can feel the isolation Namibia and the Skeleton Coast are so famous for!

Sandwich Harbour Lagoon with Refreshments along the way

The Sandwich Harbour Lagoon is a highlight of the Sandwich Harbour area. It is a large natural tidal lagoon, situated about 55km south of Walvis Bay. The lagoon is completely surrounded by large sand dunes, and is only accessible by 4x4 - even this relies largely on the tides. The lagoon area is fed with fresh water seeping through the sand dunes, and contributes to the beauty and natural diversity of the area. The water plays a fundamental role, as it feeds the plants on the shores of the lagoon, which in turn stabilize the dunes, preventing them from silting up the area. If the lagoon is not accessible via 4x4, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our lookout spots.

Depending on the tides and the swell, we will try to reach the Sandwich Harbour lagoon along the beach. Alternatively, we will take an exciting dune ride to our lookout dune to get an aerial view of the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon. We stop along the way to enjoy sparkling wine, oysters and cool drinks. Depending on weather conditions (wind), this will either be done on top of a high dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, on the beach, or amongst the dunes.

The route homewards will be done testing the power of the vehicles on the dunes, the highlight being the 65 m high roaring dune, giving you exceptional viewpoints on the return to Walvis Bay and the quayside.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Walvis bay Lagoon, Birds and Marine Life, 4x4 Sandwich Harbour Adventure, Light Lunch, Refreshments and Oysters

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of activity including getting in & out of 4x4 vehicle and walking over uneven terrain with a few steps to climb. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. The vehicles used are the best available and may be below the Silversea standard offered in other ports. Portions of the roadway are gravel surfaces may be a little bumpy. Sunblock, sunglasses, hats and comfortable clothing/shoes are recommended. It can get a little chilly out on the boats and though there are blankets onboard, guests are encouraged to bring a warm, wind proof jacket along just in case. Please note it is not always possible to reach Sandwich harbour if the sea conditions are very rough or the tides are too high. If the lagoon is not accessible via 4x4, guests will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our lookout spots. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The price of this tour is adversely affected by the cost of conducting business in this area of the world due to its high-cost infrastructure. Guides and adequate transportation need to be sourced from a distance. Local souvenir shop accepts local currency (ZAR) and credit cards only. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.