About this experience
We start the journey by picking you up at your accommodation, we travel past Long Beach and Swakopmund .We will see the shipwreck namely Zeila between Swakopmund and Henties Bay. We will head out to Spitzkoppe. Where we will view and climb Namibia's own Matterhorn. Namibia has wide open spaces, clear skies, thousands of seals, beautiful Rock formations, age-old Bushman paintings, and unique desert Plants. A must-see in Namibia!
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 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
- Lunch
Not included
- Wind Breaker Jackets
Itinerary and highlights
We pass Wlotskasbaken on our way out of Walvis Bay through Swakopmund and discuss this unique settlement
We also pass the new Desalinization Plant close by delivering water to teh Uranium mines and Swakopmund
We pass through Henties bay and refuel for our long journey. This is a local holiday town
We back track to Henties bay and turn off into the Namib Desert heading for the Spitzkoppe. We pass some local stalls selling rock crystals and view the fascinating Bushman paintings and rock engravings. We climb up the Rock Arch and view the beautiful surrounding Dolomite rock formations. Spitzkoppe is Namibia's Matterhorn, an Inselberg and beautiful granite rock formation with a height of 1638m. After a small lunch we head back to Swakopmund
After a long journey we pass by Swakopmund heading back to Walvis Bay.
On our way to Henties Bay we stop at the shipwreck namely Zeila, that is stranded in the middle of the ocean right between Henties Bay and Swakopmund.
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. 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 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
- This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, but should it be cancelled you will be offered another date or full refund
- We require a minimum number of 2 participants, should this number not be met we will offer you another date/experience or full refund
- should you specifically want to do some extras on the the tour like going up the chain walks, please advise at time of booking. We might have to change the route to accommodate you time wise
- Please choose the Northern route or southern route at time of booking. See the price schedule.
- 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
- Please note this tour is not meant for cruise liner passengers as the distance you travel is very far and it is a very long drive. Please contact us before booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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
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
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