Swakopmund tours, things to do and tickets

Sail out on a catamaran and try to spot the ocean’s “Big 5”: whales, dolphins, mola mola, leatherback turtles and seals. Enjoy a relaxing morning at sea including refreshments and snacks.

Discover a unique landscape of giant sand dunes that run straight into the ocean. Explore the rolling dunes on a 4x4, and learn about the creatures that live and thrive in this harsh environment.

Experience the thrill of quad biking through the Namibian sand dunes.

Join us on an unforgettable and unique ecological Namibian cycling experience. Feel the fresh coastal air, take-in the silence and breathtaking scenery of the oldest desert in the world while enjoying the thrill of cycling up and down Namibia’s famous dunes. Guaranteed to excite and offer an unforgettable and unique cycling experience. A Swakopmund must for both the scenic appreciator and adrenaline seeking adventurist. No air or noise pollution and shallower tracks than even footprints makes Fat Bike Touring the most ecological way to explore our desert’s delicate habitat.

Complimentary transfers for central Swakopmund

Alternative meeting point Batis Birding Office or Desert Explorers

Pick ups between 07h45 - 08h15 (Summer) and 08h15h - 08h45 (Winter)

Drop offs between 12h30 - 13h00 

Duration +/- 4.5 hours

Minimum of 4 participants in total to run the tour (option to join existing bookings)

No private tours

Included are English speaking guide, vehicle, bottled water and soft drinks, as well as a bite size snack

Bring walking shoes, warm jacket, hat and sunscreen

Weather dependent

This will be your most memorable Dune Tour and your Namibia Highlight. We go where dune meets sea, harsh and desolate area constantly changing, yet quiet and relaxing, see amazing wild life, and thousand's of sea Birds in these harsh conditions. We go up towering Dunes, to the most beautiful view points, exciting dune drives with skilled and knowledgeable guides
See thousands of pink Flamingos, Pelicans, and other amazing birds in the Ramsar Walvisbay Wetland .The biggest evaporation pond Salt Mine in Africa with its pink salt waters is seen along the route
get to Feel the Desert, the quietness, the ambience, stunning views,
an unforgettable tour creating everlasting memories
this HALF DAY TOUR also available as FULL DAY TOUR, it has more stops and goes slower
The PRIVATE Tour is for You only, max 4 people per car NO other guests will be added
Combo Tours available:
Marine Dolphin & Seal Catamaran cruise and Sandwich harbor
Kayaking and Sandwich harbour
See our offer or enquire

This living desert tour is a extraordinary exploration of the coastal dune belt just outside Swakopmund. To the untrained eye the dunes are just a pile of sand, however your skilled and experienced guides will introduce you to a wealth of life. Track Palmato Geckos, sand-diving lizards, the famous fog-basking tok-tokkie beetle, sidewinder snakes, spiders, scorpions, and chameleons. This 3-hour exploration will be rounded out with a short dune drive.

Experience a quad bike tour through the desert to explore the different plant and animal life. Learn all about the survival tactics of the creatures that call this desert a home.

Explore the coastal dune belt of the Namib in search of the small creatures that live in the desert. Track geckos, lizards, snakes, chameleon, spiders, and more while enjoying the beautiful sand dunes of the Dorob National Park.

Join a unique desert cycling experience, and ride along the dry riverbed and up and down amazing dunes. Stop along the way to take in the scenery of the oldest desert in the world and enjoy the thrill of going downhill on some of the larger dunes.

Viewing the extensive bird life in the Ramsar Convention Walvisbay Wetlands where up 250000 birds can be seen from time to time, to the many Seals in the seal colony ( 50 000+ SEALS) including huge Bulls and Pups, to the magnificent views Sandwich Harbor, where Sea meets Dunes, and the surrounding Dunes have to offer, together with the adrenaline evoking skillful dune driving by the guide, the pure passion and enthusiasm the guide portrays of this beautiful scenic but harsh area. Knowledgeable and passionate guides make this tour exceptional.
an exceptionally unique experience few get the see
creating unforgettably fond memories.
ITS A FULL DAY TOUR. minimum 2 pax

Experience kayaking among thousands of friendly seals and dolphins. Enjoy a dune drive in the Namib Desert and be on the lookout for wildlife.

Enjoy an off-road ride into the Namib Desert, on the lookout for wildlife. See where the giant dunes meet the Atlantic and visit Sandwich Lagoon.

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to skydive high above the incredible scenery of the Namib Desert - the oldest desert in the world. Freefall at 200km/h and experience the feeling of human flight before your instructor opens the parachute.

Often called the Welwitschia tour, this enlightening journey takes you through the ancient canyons of the Moon Valley, one of the most fascinating areas of the Namib Desert.

Explore Namibia from behind the wheel of your own car with this self-driving audio guide tour. Make the most of your journey through Namibia with over 10 hours of content by experienced tour guides.

Paddle for about an hour in the calm water of the bays. Enjoy wonderful bird life, seals and the occasional dolphin.

This African budget safari offers an amazing experience of the breath-taking sand dune sea of the Namib and provides an adventure to the Sossusvlei region. This is a small-group tour that caters for those that have limited time and wanting the comfort of a bed and en-suite bathroom. Discover the beauty of the Namibian landscape and enjoy fantastic views and the remarkable scenery of the worlds oldest desert.

Experience the two Must-Do activities in Namibia - quad bike riding and sandboarding - with us! Desert Explorers is considered the number one adventure hub along Namibia's coast. We pride ourselves in providing excellent and friendly service by professional guides. We're here to give you an unforgettable experience while preserving out desert and showing you the beauty the Namib has to offer. Come and join us on this adrenaline filled combo deal - a once in a lifetimes experience!

Note that our tours are not private; however, in quieter seasons you will most likely have a private tour. We generally provide one guide for every six guests. Note that youth who ride their own quad bike pay the adult price.

With your own 4x4 vehicle, drive into the massive Namib Naukluft National Park over sand dunes and forgotten salt pans onto the mysterious place they call Sandwich Bay. Navigate the narrow passages where huge dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean.