Unearthly Landscapes of Namibia

The transfer time from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport to Kalahari Anib Lodge is approximately 3 hr 15 minutes, depending on traffic.

The transfer time from Okapuka Safari Lodge to Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport is approximately 1 hr 5 minutes, depending on traffic.

Visa

You don’t need a visa for Namibia if you’re staying for fewer than 90 days. For more information on entry requirements to Namibia, please visit GOV UK for more information.

Passport validity

To enter Namibia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. It must also have at least one blank page. If you’re travelling to South Africa, you will need an additional 2 blank pages.

Currency Information:

The Namibian Dollar (NAD; symbol N$) is in note denominations of N$200, 100, 50, 30, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of N$5, N$1, 50 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents.

The Namibian Dollar is at par with the South African Rand, meaning they are interchanged at equal value. Both currencies are accepted in Namibia.

Credit Cards:

Credit cards (especially Visa and Mastercard) are accepted by many hotels and restaurants, but petrol stations throughout the country and shops in remote places accept cash only.

ATMs:

ATMs can be found in most towns. To ensure smooth transactions, notify your bank of your intended travel to Namibia before your trip.

We suggest a group collection to cover guides, transfer drivers, and hotel staff of £60.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.

Full details of all the excursions available will be advised at the Information meeting. Prices may vary, depending on numbers etc and are only a guideline. Your Tour Leader will be happy to arrange these for you but may not necessarily accompany you. Please also note that prices  are dependent on minimum numbers and may cost more if the minimum is not reached. Some tours may have minimum participant number requirements. Public holidays may affect the operations. Payment by card or cash.  Payment in cash, either use the Namibian dollar or South African Rand.

Please keep in mind that the rates are for 2024 and not yet for 2025.  For 2025 expected increase in rate is: 10 – 12%.

ULTIMATE MARINE CRUISE (DOLPHINE CRUISE)

Duration: 3 hours

Times:  09h00 – 12h00

Price:  NAD 1’270.00 per person

Based in the Bay and surroundings, Cape Fur Seal colony of Pelican Point Peninsula and open ocean. Can also include the Long Beach and second lagoon areas dependent on sightings and weather conditions. Included in the tour are the following: Canape’s, sparkling wine & fresh Namibian oyster pairing, beverage variety, dessert platter Guided tour

BRAAI/BBQ CRUISE

Duration:  3 hours

Times:  09h00 – 12h00

Min 6 guests

Price:  NAD 1’500.00 per person

Based in the Bay and surroundings, Cape Fur Seal colony of Pelican Point Peninsula and open ocean. Can also include the Long Beach and second lagoon areas dependent on sightings and weather conditions. Included in the tour are the following: A traditional Namibian braai / BBQ on board the catamaran, rounded off with a special BBQ dessert. Sparkling wine & fresh Namibian oyster pairing, beverage variety. Guided tour.

BEACH LUNCH & CRUISE

Duration:  ± 5 hours

Times:  09h00 – 16h30

Min 10 guests

Price:  NAD 2’990.00 per person

A guided cruise in the Bay/Harbour/Dolphin Beach areas (dependent on sightings) going up to Pelican Point Cape Fur Seal colony. Second section: a guided 4×4 dune tour into the Namib Naukluft Park to Sandwich Harbour. Included in the tour are the following: Canape’s, fresh Namibian oysters paired with sparkling wine & a variety of beverages, rounded off by a dessert platter. Canapes, dessert & beverages are served on the Sandwich Harbour section of the tour as well.

LIVING DESERT TOUR

Duration:  4 – 5 hours

Pick up at hotel in Swakopmund @ 08h00

Includes soft drinks

Price:  NAD 850.00 per person

This is an exciting educational tour that explores the local dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, and the abundance of life therein. Geckos, rolling spiders, scorpions, lizards, snakes, chameleons and skinks are some creatures to be found on this exciting tour. A scenic panorama drive across the dunes allows you to absorb and enjoy a variety of the beautiful dune landscapes while adding a little excitement to the tour.

WELWITSCHIA MOON LANDSCAPE TOUR

Duration:  4 – 5 hours

Pick up at hotel in Swakopmund @ 14h30

Includes soft drinks

Price:  NAD 950.00 per person

This tour takes us eastwards from Swakopmund into the Namib Desert along the banks of the Swakop River. The river has carved out deep canyons into the granite rock, producing spectacular landscapes known as the Moon landscape. This tour focuses on geology, desert adapted plant life (oldest living plant Welwitschia mirabilis), and animals big and small.

PELICAN POINT KAYAKING

Duration:  08h00 – 12h00

Price:  NAD 1’110.00 per person

Our Pelican Point Kayaking tour gives you the opportunity to kayak among our permanent Cape Fur Seal colony at the tip of the Pelican Point Peninsula about 35 km outside of Walvis Bay. We regularly encounter dolphins and – in season between July and November – even whales.  Pelican Point is home up to 50.000 Cape Fur Seals all year round. They are very friendly and playful and not scared of our Kayaks, even when you paddle right next to them. The seals are inquisitive and often come within touching distance of your kayak.  You will meet your kayaking guide at 8h00 at our office at the Walvis Bay Waterfront. From there we depart in our 4×4 vehicle on a scenic drive along the Walvis Bay Lagoon and the salt mines to Pelican Point. There are plenty of photo stops along the way to take pictures of countless flamingos, large flocks of cormorants, pelicans and great variety of other birds and wildlife.

SANDWICH HARBOUR 4 X 4 SCENIC EXCURSION

Duration:  08h30 – 12h30 or 12h30 – 16h30

Min 3 guests

Price:  NAD 2’400.00 per person

We have two daily departures for this excursion: Our morning half-day Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Scenic Excursion starts every day at 08h30 (check-in at 08h15), returning at 12h30, while our afternoon half-day Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Scenic Excursion leaves from our offices at the Waterfront in Walvis Bay at 12h30 and returns at 16h30.

Departing from the Walvis Waterfront, we do a short break at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to see masses of flamingos and other coastal birds that reside in and around the lagoon at different times of the year. From here, the drive initially takes us to the Kuiseb river delta, a dry riverbed where the odd springbok, oryx or jackal may be spotted. As this area forms part of our Kuiseb Delta Concession, we are the only activity operator allowed to access this area.

If weather and tides allow, we will drive right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon along the beach, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands and one of five RAMSAR sites (Ramsar site no. 743) in Namibia. Sandwich Harbour boasts two distinct wetlands and associated mudflats. One is aquifer-fed and supports typical emergent vegetation, but is slowly disappearing due to natural causes.

The second, under tidal influence, consists of mudflats and raised shingle bars. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, it is one of Namibia’s most important coastal wetlands, supporting eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds. Several archaeological sites dating back 1,000 years exist within the site. Human activities have included fishing, guano collection, and hunting. If our vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of high tide, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our many beautiful lookout spots and will have the time to walk and explore. We have lots of time to stop along the way for photography.

When it becomes time to enjoy something to eat, your guide simply finds a suitable place to stop and serves a selection of oysters and snacks with sparkling wine, beers and cooldrinks. We usually do this on top of a high dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, between the dunes or on the beach. Our excursion will take us past the area’s typical fauna and flora. Animals which have developed ways to adapt to the desert include the black-backed jackal, fog-basking beetle, dancing spider (‘white lady of the Namib’), golden mole, shovel-snouted lizard, palmato gecko, springbok, oryx, brown hyena and ostrich.

Endemic to the central Namib Desert, the! Nara plant has adapted well to the desert: Its tap root can reach more than 15m into the ground to reach water resources. They have no leaves to lower loss of water by transpiration. The route homewards takes us over spectacularly high dunes and guests will experience some exhilarating 4×4 driving, before arriving back on the beach for an easy cruise home.

SAILING DESERT ADVENTURE (FULL DAY)

Combination tour:  Sandwich harbour 4 x 4 & Catamaran cruise

Duration:  09h00 – 16h30

Min 3 guests

Price:  NAD 3’600.00 per person

The Sailing Desert Adventure provides the ultimate combination of viewing our marine life on a leisure sailing cruise on the Atlantic Ocean and exploring our fauna and flora with a ride in the breath-taking Sandwich Harbour Area of the Namib Naukluft Park.

We set sail between 08h45 and 09h00 (check-in 08h30) every morning with our sister company Catamaran Charters from our Jetty at the Walvis Bay Waterfront for a marine educational sailing excursion in the bay area in search of the Marine Big 5: Whales, Dolphins, Mola, Leatherback turtle and seals. While serving hot coffee and tea, our initial route takes us past oyster farms as we approach Pelican Point with its landmark lighthouse and 60,000 resident Cape Fur Seals. In season (July to November), larger mammals such as the Southern Right Whale and Humpback Whales are often spotted, while other whale species, such as the Gray whale and the Pygmy Right whale have made appearances. Bottlenose, Heaviside 24 and Dusky dolphins are regularly seen, as are Sunfish and Leatherback Turtles.

Accompanying our four sailing catamarans throughout are a variety of seabirds, such as the Kelp Gull, Hartlaub’s Gull, Pelicans, Skua and Cape Cormorant. We hoist the sails of our four sailing catamarans whenever possible, switch off the engines and let our guests experience true sailing. Guests can even help in putting up the sails and rigging the ropes.

Our journey from Pelican Point takes us past some of the more interesting ships and oil rigs in the bay as we serve fresh oysters with sparkling wine, savoury snacks and desserts together with light drinks, cooldrinks and water. We return to the Waterfront at about 12h30, where your Sandwich Harbour 4×4 guide will meet you for your afternoon Sandwich Harbour excursion.

After a short break at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to see masses of flamingos, the drive initially takes us to the Kuiseb river delta, a dry riverbed where the odd springbok may still be seen. We are the only activity operator allowed to access this area as it forms part of the Kuiseb Delta Concession which was awarded to us in 2019.

If weather and tides allow, we will drive right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands and one of five RAMSAR sites (Ramsar site no. 743) in Namibia. Sandwich Harbour boasts two distinct wetlands and associated mudflats. One is aquifer-fed and supports typical emergent vegetation, but is slowly disappearing due to natural causes. The second, under tidal influence, consists of mudflats and raised shingle bars. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, it is one of Namibia’s most important coastal wetlands, supporting eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds. Several archaeological sites dating back 1,000 years exist within the site. Human activities have included fishing, guano collection, and hunting.

The site is used for scientific research, with surrounding areas used for tourism, recreation, and angling. If our vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of high tide, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our many beautiful lookout spots and will have the time to walk and explore. We have lots of time to stop along the way for photography.

When it becomes time to enjoy something to eat, your guide simply finds a suitable place to stop and serves a selection of oysters and snacks with sparkling wine, beers and cooldrinks. We usually do this on top of a high dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, or on the beach.

The route homewards will take us past the area’s typical fauna and flora. Animals which have developed ways to adapt to the desert include the black-backed jackal, fog-basking beetle, dancing spider (‘white lady of the Namib’), golden mole, shovelsnouted lizard, palmato gecko, springbok, oryx, brown hyena and ostrich. No less spectacular is the iconic fruit of the Namib desert, the! Nara melon. This leafless plant with its long tap root (up to 15 meters) has been an important part of the ǂAonin people’s diet, key to their survival in the area for more than a century and still to this day is the only local plant that is utilized commercially. We return to the Walvis Bay Waterfront at around 16h30.

SCENIC FLIGHTS FROM SWAKOPMUND

STANDARD SOSSUSVLEI FLIGHT

Duration:  2h12

Rates will be based on the number of guests on the flight

Flight will take you from Swakopmund, Kuiseb River & Canyon, Tsondapvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Diamond Camps, Eduard Bohlen – and Shawney Shipwreck, Sandwich Harbour, Salt Pans, Walvis Bay & Swakopmund.

SKELETON COAST SCENIC

Duration:  2h06

Rates will be based on the number of guests on the flight

Swakopmund, Rössing Mine, Spitzkoppe, Brandberg & Ugab River, Damaraland Neapolitan lava flows,

Cape Cross, Henties Bay, Zeila Shipwreck, Salt Pans & Swakopmund

DIAMOND COAST

Duration:  1h36

Rates will be based on the number of guests on the flight

Swakopmund, Namib Desert, Diamond Camps, Eduard Bohlen – & Shawney Shipwreck, Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay, Salt Pans & Swakopmund.

NAMIB DESERT

Duration:  1h06

Rates will be based on the number of guests on the flight

Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Namib Desert, Shawney Shipwreck, Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay, Salt Pans & Swakopmund

QUAD BIKE TOUR

Duration:  30 min, 45 min, 1hr, 90 min, 2hrs

Price:    30 min  NAD 450.00 per person

45 min NAD 490.00 per person

1 hr        NAD 550.00 per person

90 min  NAD 650.00 per person

Includes:  Safety gear, water & Transfers

Our most popular tour! It’s an adventure the whole family will enjoy. Speed along huge sand dunes on your quad bike. Experience the immensity of the desert and appreciate the breathtaking views. Beginners welcome. No license needed.

BREAKFAST RUN

Duration:  3hrs

Price:    3 hrs      NAD 1’250.00 per person

Includes:  Safety gear, water & Transfers, breakfast at Rossmund Golf Estate

Min 2 guests

We take a quad bike ride deep into the desert, towards beautiful Rossmund Golf Estate. With an excellent view of the golf course, you can try and spot springbok and possibly other wildlife while you enjoy a hearty breakfast, after which we head back on the quad bikes.

GO-KARTING

Duration:  10 min

Price:    10 min  NAD 150.00 per person

Included:  All gear

Up for a race? Join us at our gokarting track at our Adventure Centre. Challenge your friends and family to a race and let’s see who can win gold!

CAMEL RIDE

Duration:  30 min

Price:    30 min  NAD 290.00 per person

This is such a fun experience and a must-try for the whole family. A great idea for photoshoots too. Our guide will take you through the Swakopmund river, to the start of the Namib Desert, where you can take plenty of pictures, before heading back to our Adventure Centre.

SUNDOWNER TOUR

Duration:  90 min

Price:    90 min  NAD 850.00 per person

Included:  Safety gear, transfers, non-alcoholic champagne, fresh oysters

Min:  2 guests

We combine an adventure filled quad bike ride with the beauty of an African dusky evening. Follow your guide along huge sand dunes, until he finds the most picturesque location for you to sit and enjoy fresh Namibian oysters and non-alcoholic champagne while watching the skies turn orange.

SANDBOARDING

Duration

Lie-down or Stand-up

Price:    Lie-down             NAD 600.00 per person

Stand-up             NAD 700.00 per person

Pick up time:  09h30

Tour ends:  13h30

Included:  Transfers, safety gear, all equipment, water, light lunch

Those wanting speed and an adrenaline-filled activity should choose this! We offer lie-down or stand-up sandboarding. No experience needed. Check out our combo deals for more sandboarding options.

TOWNSHIP TOUR

Duration:  3 hrs

Pick up:  10h00 or 15h00

Price:    NAD 750.00 per person

Included:  Transfers, traditional meal, drinks

Are you eager for a cultural emersion ready to learn something new? Then try our tour to Swakopmund’s Damara, Herero and Ovambo sectors of the township to experience the local Namibia traditional cuisine and culture of these tribes. This tour can be done in the day or at night.

BOAT OR SHORE FISHING

Pick up from 08h15

Tour ends around 13h00

Price:    Boat       NAD 2’000.00 per person

Shore    NAD 2’500.00 per person

Included:  Transfers, all equipment and permits, lunch & drinks

Shore or Boat options are available to enjoy this fishing experience. Good catches can be expected all year round. The following species can be caught: Kabeljou, Steenbras, Barbel, Galjoen, Garrick and various sharks. Are you feeling lucky?

TANDEM SKYDIVE

Included:  Transfers and safety gear

Price:    NAD 4’675.00 per person

How’s this for a bucket list activity! Sky-dive over scenic Namib, an experience you’ll never forget. A 35-minute scenic flight over the area takes you up to 10,000 feet, exit the plane and spend 30-35 sec free-falling at 220km/h!! Once the parachute opens, enjoy 5-8 minutes descending to a tiptoe landing.

PARAGLIDING

Included:  Transfers, all gear

Price:    NAD 1’700.00 per person

With the fresh south westerly winds and a nice, soft place to land, the dunes around Swakopmund can be considered a fantastic paragliding site. Soar over dunes and watch the Atlantic while you’re up there!! We doubt you’ll get a better view in Namibia!

COMBO:  QUAD BIKE/SANDBOARDING

Duration:  03h30

Included:  Transfers, safety gear, all equipment, water

Price:    NAD 1’050.00 per person

Want to get the ultimate desert experience while in Namibia? Try our combo deal! You can choose between a 2- or 3-hour excursion. Both options offer 1hr sandboarding, and the rest of the time is for you to enjoy on your quad bike!

SWAKOPMUND FAT BIKE TOURS

SCENIC DESERT TOUR

Duration:  2 hrs

Min:  2 guests

Price:  NAD 480.00 per person

E-bike option NAD 540.00

Includes: experienced guide, fat bike, helmet

Tour Times:  08h30, 11h00, 14h30

This is a unique ‘must do’ Swakopmund experience. You get to experience the breath-taking scenery of the oldest desert in the world in a fully ecological way without noise or air pollution. Ride along the top of the Namib Desert’s famous dunes and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime views of desert, sea and Swakopmund. This tour is for both the scenic appreciator and adrenalin seeking adventurist. The scenic desert tour is around 12 – 14km long and includes cycling from Swakopmund town centre, along the dry Swakop river bed and up and down stunning dunes.

“OLD CITY TOUR”

Duration:  2 hrs

Min 2 guests

Price:  NAD 550.00 per person

E-bike option NAD 600.00

Includes: experienced guide, fat bike, helmet

Tour Times:  08h30, 11h00, 14h30 (subject to availability)

On this Historic Swakopmund Tour we ride down memory lane, passing some of Swakopmund’s historic buildings and landmarks to give the visitor a feel of how our charming town started and why Swakopmund is still one of Namibia’s most popular places to visit.

DESERT & CITY COMBO TOUR

Duration:  3hrs

Min:  2 guests

Price:  NAD 850.00 per person

Includes: experienced guide, fat bike, helmet

Tour Times:  09h00 or 14h00 (subject to availability)

This tour is a 360 experience of Swakopmund and its surroundings! Combining our “Old City” Swakopmund and Scenic Desert Tour, giving you a full view of both the city and surrounding desert area. We start off by riding down memory lane, passing some of Swakopmund’s historic buildings and landmarks to give the visitor a feel of how our charming town. We then head off into the surrounding desert to take in the breath-taking scenery of the Namib desert. On our way back we might encounter some camels in the Swakop riverbed.

SANDWICH HARBOUR FAT BIKE TOUR

Duration:  Full day

Min:  3 guests

Price:  NAD 3’700.00 per person

Includes: experienced guide, park fees, pick up from accommodation, fat bike, helmet, water & light lunch

Tour Times:  This tour is low-tide dependent.  Please contact for exact dates and availability.

Experience the world famous “where the desert meets the sea” on a Fat Bike. Sandwich Harbour on the edge of the world heritage site, Namib Sand Sea, is one of the most special places in the world. The Fat Bike allows us to explore this amazing area in the most ecological and close to nature way. You will be collected from your accommodation in Swakopmund or Walvis Bay. We will then transfer by 4×4 vehicle from Walvis Bay for about 40km along the coast heading to Sandwich Harbour. Approximately 8km before Sandwich Harbour we offload the Fat Bikes and enjoy the amazing 8km cycle along beach and dunes to the Sandwich Harbour lagoon. Stopping along the way for photos and water breaks. The cycle is +/- 3 hours. On return to the vehicle, we enjoy some food and well-deserved ice-cold drinks.

The emphasis is on casual clothing for throughout. Comfortable shoes or walking boots are recommended. Dressing in layers and waterproofs to allow for changes in the weather is recommended. Please bring some warm clothing for example a fleece and warm outer jacket for the evenings and early mornings. On safari, it is advisable to wear long sleeves and trousers to provide protection against insect bites. On safari avoid clothes with very bright colours as this may irritate the animals, preferably wear clothes with brown, khaki or beige colours. Binoculars are also recommended.

Bring a torch, water bottle, sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Binoculars are essential for game viewing and a 300mm lens is recommended for photography. We also recommend you bring a swimming costume.

Compulsory vaccinations: None.

All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor at least 8 weeks prior to departure as this information can change.   You can also visit the travel health website for more information; vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Namibia guide.

A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required, as the itinerary includes extensive sightseeing and travel, with some early morning starts. Please note that there will be lengthy coach journeys. Additionally, the order of the itinerary and events is subject to change due to factors such as weather conditions, road conditions, and unforeseen logistical challenges.

Windhoek – Kalahari Anib                                                          383km ±3h20

Kalahari Anib – Canyon Lodge/Roadhouse                             416km   ±4h20

Canyon – Nest Hotel                                                                    424km   ±4h30

Nest – Namib Desert Lodge                                                       600km   ±7hours

Namib Desert – Swakopmund                                                   298km   ±4hours

Swakopmund – Twyfelfontein                                                   332km   ±4h30

Twyfelfontein – Etosha Safari                                                    316km   ±4hours

Etosha – Okapuka                                                                         380km   ±4hours

Okapuka – Windhoek                                                                  80km     ±1h30