Searching for the best Namib coastline tours and shore excursions for Walvis Bay & Swakopmund? In a short time, you will see what the Namib Coastline has to offer with our shared Namibia shore excursions. Private excursions can also be arranged with customized itineraries.
Treasure of Namib Desert Tour
- Cost: USD 130 Per Person
- Participants: Minimum of 4 people
Description:
This 5-hour tour starts at the Walvis Bay Port, where your guide will pick you up. You will visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, known for its many flamingos, the Moon Landscape, and the salt pan also called the Pink Lake. During this tour, you will learn about the plants and animals that survive in the harsh desert conditions, such as the Welwitschia Mirabilis and lichens. You will explore Dune 7 and enjoy a scenic drive along the coastline on your way back to Walvis Bay Port. This marks the end of this shore excursion.
Pelican Point Tour
- Cost: USD 130 Per Person
- Participants: Minimum of 4 people
Description:
This 4-hour tour begins when you are picked up in a 4×4 vehicle at the Walvis Bay Port. Pelican Point is a long sandy peninsula that separates the Walvis Bay Lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean. It is famous for its birds, seals, beautiful scenery, and sometimes dolphins. You will enjoy the views along the coastline and visit the Pink Lake, where the colors change with the light. Together with your guide, you will explore Dune 7 in your 4×4 vehicle, admiring the unique desert landscape. On your way back to the port, you can enjoy another scenic drive where the desert meets the ocean. This marks the end of this shore excursion.
Mondesa Township Tour
- Cost: USD 90 Per Person
- Participants: Minimum of 4 people
Description:
This 5-hour tour begins when your guide picks you up at the Walvis Bay Port. You will start with a visit to the Lagoon to take photos of flamingos and enjoy the coastal views. You will explore Dune 7 before heading to the Martin Luther Museum, which features a historical locomotive monument near Swakopmund. You will then visit the local open market to taste Kapana, a popular street food cooked in the open.
Before visiting an orphanage home, you will stop at the Herero House to learn about their culture and daily life. You might get a taste of their traditional Herero bread or milk. After visiting the orphanage, your guide will take you to a viewpoint overlooking the informal settlement to learn about the history of Swakopmund, which was established in the early 1950s.
This tour offers a cultural experience where you can meet families, see local art crafts, and try a few clicks of the Damara language. Afterward, your guide will drive you back to the Walvis Bay Port, allowing you to enjoy the coastal scenery one more time. This marks the end of this shore excursion.
