This Sandwich Harbour 4×4 excursion pairs dune driving with a beach lunch, pausing along the way for Walvis Bay’s pink salt lakes and flamingos.
About This Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Excursion
This Sandwich Harbour 4×4 excursion is run by MNG Tours, a Namibian Tourism Board-registered operator, and combines a guided dune drive with stops at Walvis Bay’s pink salt-works lakes and their flamingo populations. Tide conditions permitting, the route also reaches a viewpoint over the Sandwich Harbour lagoon, where the dunes meet the sea, with a further photography stop from a vantage point atop the dunes.
Why Choose This Experience
- Run by a Namibian Tourism Board-certified operator
- Includes a lunch stop on the dunes with drinks provided
- Passes Walvis Bay’s pink lakes and flamingo colonies en route
- Sandboarding available on request when arranged in advance
What to Expect
After pickup in Walvis Bay or Swakopmund, the guide drives the group along the coast and into the dunes, stopping at the pink lakes and, tides allowing, the Sandwich Harbour lagoon viewpoint. A lunch stop on the dunes includes drinks, and travellers who arrange it in advance can also try dune sandboarding during the day.
Duration
This Sandwich Harbour 4×4 excursion runs for approximately 5 hours.
What Is Included
- Park permits
- Lunch on the dunes at Sandwich Harbour
- Drinks and water, including local beer and sparkling wine
- Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund
- Dune sandboarding, available on request in advance
What Is Not Included
- Restaurant fees, special requests or out-of-route detour fees (listed at 45 USD)
- Pickups outside Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
Meeting Point and Pickup
The tour is based at Atlantic Street on the Walvis Bay waterfront, next to the Walvis Bay Yacht Club and Rojo’s restaurant, with hotel and cruise-terminal pickup available in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Travellers are asked to share their exact pickup location with the operator in advance, and pickup takes place about an hour before the excursion departs.
Safety and What to Bring
Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and comfortable clothing suited to sand and sun are worth bringing. Travellers who want to try sandboarding should confirm this with the operator in advance so equipment can be arranged.
Cancellation and Booking Information
This activity uses Viator’s standard cancellation policy: a full refund applies when cancelling at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, with no refund for later cancellations. Always confirm current cancellation terms and availability directly on Viator before booking.
Operator Information
This experience is operated by MNG Tours, an independent Namibian Tourism Board-registered supplier, not by Namibia Travel Guide. Booking, payment and customer support are handled through Viator; Namibia Travel Guide does not process payments, control availability or manage cancellations for this activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this Sandwich Harbour 4×4 excursion last?
It runs for approximately 5 hours.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch on the dunes plus drinks, including local beer and sparkling wine, are included.
Can I go sandboarding?
Dune sandboarding is available on request when arranged with the operator in advance.
Where does the tour start?
The tour is based on Atlantic Street on the Walvis Bay waterfront, with hotel and cruise-terminal pickup available in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.
Who operates this activity?
MNG Tours, an independent Namibian Tourism Board-registered supplier, operates the excursion, and booking is completed through Viator.
