This Sandwich Harbour self-drive tour is for travellers with their own capable 4×4 who want to drive the dunes themselves, with an experienced guide leading the way from Walvis Bay.
About This Sandwich Harbour Self-drive Tour
Red Dune Safaris supplies the guide, two-way radios for communication between vehicles, recovery equipment and the national park fees; participants supply the vehicle, fuel and their own food and drink. The route enters the Namib-Naukluft Park and follows the narrow coastal strip where the dunes meet the Atlantic on the way to Sandwich Lagoon. Group sizes are small, with a maximum of four bookings per departure. The operator stresses that the tour is undertaken at the driver's own risk.
Why Choose This Experience
- Drive your own vehicle with a guide leading the convoy
- Two-way radios and recovery equipment provided
- National park fees included
- Small convoy size
What to Expect
Participants meet the guide at the parking area opposite the operator's meeting hotel in Walvis Bay, where radios are handed out and the route is explained. There is no hotel pickup, as everyone drives their own vehicle.
The convoy heads south into the park and along the beach towards Sandwich Harbour, with the guide choosing lines suited to the vehicles and conditions. Beach access is tide-dependent. Stops are made for views and photographs before the drive back to Walvis Bay, about five hours in total.
Duration
This Sandwich Harbour self-drive tour runs for approximately 5 hours. Guiding is offered in English, as listed by the operator.
What Is Included
- National Park fees
- Two Way radios for commucation
- Recovery equipment
- Guide
What Is Not Included
- Gratuities
- Vehicle
- Vehicle insurance ( if a rental vehicle is used,please confirm that it allow sand and sand dunes driving)
- Vehicle insurance (if private owned vehicle, please confirm that it allows sand and sand dune driving)
- Personal insurance
- Fuel (diesel/petrol)
- Travel insurance
- Food and drinks
Meeting Point and Pickup
Hotel pickup is not included; all travellers meet at the operator's departure point in Walvis Bay. The exact meeting point is shown on Viator and in the booking confirmation.
Good to Know
- This is not listed as a private tour, so other travellers may join the same departure.
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking.
- Bookings are limited to a maximum of 4 travellers per booking.
- 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.
Confirm before booking that your rental or private vehicle insurance covers sand and dune driving, and bring your own food, drinks and a full tank of fuel.
Cancellation and Booking Information
This listing uses Viator's standard cancellation policy: a full refund applies when cancelling at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time, with no refund for later cancellations or changes. The listing may be cancelled if weather conditions are unsuitable, in which case a different date or a refund is offered. Always confirm current cancellation terms and availability on Viator before booking.
Operator Information
This experience is operated by Red Dune Safaris Namibia, an independent operator, 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. The photograph shown on this page is an illustrative destination image and does not depict this specific tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this Sandwich Harbour self-drive tour last?
Approximately 5 hours.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. Travellers meet at the operator's departure point.
Is this a private tour?
No. It is not listed as private, so you may share the departure with other travellers.
Can I cancel this booking?
Yes, with a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time under Viator's standard policy.
Who operates this experience?
Red Dune Safaris Namibia runs the experience, and booking is completed through Viator.
