About this experience
This Day Tour one of the private tours on the coast & inland. Our tours are very photographer friendly, and have a very relaxed pace. The tours are also custom made just for you, we can stay longer at places you like, or skip over places you don't want to see, even slight detours are not out of place.Explorer Tours is NTB registered and we do have passanger liability, so you can rest assured that you are safe and in the best hands.The views on this tour is simply spectacular! The mix of scenery is quite balanced, and is a typical desert trip. From the sand dunes at the dune belt, to gravel plains, a beautiful small German town Your guide will tell you a little bit more about all the areas that you are going through, our tours are 4 hours long and you can customize the tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary and highlights
Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the start of the Namib Desert.
Swakopmund is a German settlement on the coast of Namibia from the 1900's, just before the first world war. Situated 30km north of Walvis Bay in the mouth of the Swakop river. Light-heartedly referred to as "Little Germany" by many travelers, the building style in the old part of town is destinctly German.
On your private tour you will see the majestic dune belt, and with a short visit to Dune 7 you can touch and see the sand up close.
Once in Swakopmund, there is no set route or tour, as you have a wide variety of things to do. On every tour agenda is the Railway platform that has been restored into a high end hotel now. From there there are many options, like the Steam Tractor "Martin Luther", the Swakopmund museum at the lighthouse, or the Krystall Gellerie, home of the largest quartz crystal.
There are also many old buildings to view, but if this is not your kind of thing, and you prefer to walk in between the small streets to shop and explore, this will be accommodated. If you want to sit in a coffee shop and rest for a while, this too, will be done. Just tell your guide what you have in mind for Swakopmund, and it will be done.
Please remember that if you want to buy any curios in Swakopmund that you will need a copy of your passport.
You will have some free shopping time and a city tour
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick you up from the harbor in walvisbay / walvisbay waterfront small exit gate of the port 3-4 minutes walk from where the shop docks
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Explorer Cultural Township Tours in Swakopmund /WalvisBay
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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