About this experience
We offer a light lunch in the desert, unique and quiet.
The Skeleton coast offers harsh desert conditions, unique plant life , like the tiny Lichens and plants sustained by fog alone, shipwrecks, jackals and thousands of seals can be viewed at a location Diego erected the first Cross, on his voyage in 1493 In his search for a route around Africa. A must see to view thousands of Cape Fur Seals.
Should you wish to see more Shipwrecks you must book the full day Shipwreck Tour as it goes another 200km further north.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Brunch
Not included
- Wind breaker jacket
- Sun protector cream
Itinerary and highlights
we pass and learn about The Orania Desalinization Plant, who built it and why, then past Wlotska's Backen a local Holiday resort and how it came into being.
We stop and walk through the tiny lichens in a Lichen Field and learn about how they survive in these arid conditions. We will be stopping at the Zeila ship wreck and onto Henties bay where we collect a light lunch platter. The route takes us past the Gallows monument that has now been changed, and onto Cape Cross seal colony. Where Diego erected a Marble Cross. There is a walk way to go where you get real close to thousands of seals. On spending time Photographing these likeable animals we sadly have to head home.
We stop on the way to Cape cross between Swakopmund and Henties Bay where the Zeila Shipwreck is located in the sea.
We will pass various of houses located along the shore between Swakopmund and Henties Bay. These houses are known as vacation houses
Here you will see the gallows monument that was erected in 1978 as an appeal to keep the beach clean
After hour stop at the seal colony we will then head back but first we will stop and refuel the car so we can have a smooth and save travel back to your accommodation
Meeting and pickup information
- Our guide will pick up all clients at the lobby/reception of the hotel or guesthouse that you will be staying. All Cruise liner Passengers: Please look out for our gazebo with the name Desert Dunes and Dust Tours on as you exit the cruise liner. Please note Sandwich Harbour tours is a sister company of Desert Dunes and Dust Tours
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sandwichharbourtours.com
Accessibility and practical details
- 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 require a minimum of 2 participants to start the tour, should this not be met, we will offer you another date or experience or a full refund.
- This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, as it never rains, but we have sand storms, should we have to cancel or postpone the tour we will offer you another time slot/date, or experience or a full refund.
- Please advise us of any special dietary requirements and allergies on booking
- Should you wish to see more shipwrecks along the Skeleton coast please book the full day Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Tour
- This tour is not recommended for cruise liner guests as its very far to travel
- 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!!
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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All Cruise liner Passengers:
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Please note Sandwich Harbour tours is a sister company of Desert Dunes and Dust Tours
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