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The 15 Best Walvis Bay Tours & Boat Trips

69 tours  ·  from $72 a head

The lagoon is the reason to be here: flamingos on the shallows, a seal colony out at Pelican Point, and the dune belt starting immediately south. These 15 cover the water and the sand, priced, with sailing times and how early the 4×4 runs leave.

Walvis Bay: 4x4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay - The Kuiseb Delta and Namibia’s salt country
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Walvis Bay: 4×4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay

1.4×4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 4 hours · from $153Our pick

Ride 4x4s across Namibia’s dunes to Sandwich Harbour, with flamingoes, wildlife, ocean views, oysters, sparkling wine, and expert guides.

“Elmar was truly an amazing guide and the the passion he had for the area and the things we saw was just affecting. An absolute must-see when in this area. Lunch was truly fantastic as well. One of the best day tours ever taken.”

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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4x4 Scenic Excursion - Riding toward the dunes and Atlantic shore
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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4×4 Scenic Excursion

Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour - Breakfast before the kayaks
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Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

3.Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $79

Kayak beside thousands of Cape fur seals at Pelican Point, with 4x4 transport, breakfast, birdlife, and guide photos included.

“Our favorite part was when the seal jumped on our kayak! Very easy kayak trip, even for beginners. Plus lots of great birding.”

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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Kayaking Tour - The morning 4x4 ride across Walvis Bay
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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

4.Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 4h 30m · from $76

Kayak beside thousands of Cape fur seals at Pelican Point, with flamingos, a shipwreck, lighthouse, breakfast, and coastal views.

“It was really nice... but maybe a little too easy. Not really a physical activity. I was hoping for more real sea kayaking.”

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Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4x4 Tour (5 hours) from Walvis Bay - Passing the salt refinery and coastal desert
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Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4×4 Tour (5 hours) from Walvis Bay

5.Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4×4 Tour (5 hours) from Walvis Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $172

Review of the Sandwich Harbour 4x4 tour from Walvis Bay, with dune drives, wildlife, lunch, practical tips, pricing, and booking advice.

“My husband and I were on a cruise with stop in Walvis Bay, Namibia, and we can’t recommend Red Dune Safaris and JP enough. Despite our delayed disembarking due to immigration process, JP was waiting for us patiently, managed to delivRead more”

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Sandwich Harbour 4x4 guided tours.Join us for an awe inspiring adventure. - The 4x4 ride across sand and dunes
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Sandwich Harbour 4×4 guided tours.Join us for an awe inspiring adventure.

6.Sandwich Harbour 4×4 guided tours.Join us for an awe inspiring adventure.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $143

Ride 4x4s across Namibia’s Sandwich Harbour, seeing dunes, ocean, birds, wildlife, snacks, and expert guides from Walvis Bay.

“Best tour we’ve ever taken! Gerhard was the friendliest, funniest guide we could have imagined! He was an excellent driver and guide! First class tour including Champaign toast and a charcuterie lunch which was sublime! The sand dunes were amazing and the drive was exhilarating and yielded some out of this world photos. Tour was well worth the cost! Ten stars for Gerard!”

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From Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour World Heritage Site - Starting at Walvis Bay lagoon
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From Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour World Heritage Site

7.Sandwich Harbour World Heritage Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 134 reviews · 4h 30m · from $153

Explore Sandwich Harbour from Walvis Bay by 4x4, with flamingos, desert wildlife, dune views, lunch, drinks, and optional sandboarding.

“I had the best time in my life!!! Great experience, a wonderful Guide Herman is the best. He makes a unforgetable trip - i will do this again !”

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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour - Along the Atlantic beach toward Sandwich Harbour
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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour

8.Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · from $153

Review of Walvis Bay’s Sandwich Harbour sunset tour, with dune views, 4x4 beach driving, photography tips, oysters, drinks, and practical advice.

“Although I found it scary, I loved the experience! The drivers were amazing and kept contact with each other all the time. Stopped for photos, food was also delicious! Thanks for an awesome experience 😀”

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Half-Day Sandwich Harbour Tour from Walvis Bay with Lunch - Lunch on the sand, with oysters and sparkling wine
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Half-Day Sandwich Harbour Tour from Walvis Bay with Lunch

9.Half-Day Sandwich Harbour Tour from Walvis Bay with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $143

Review of the half-day Sandwich Harbour tour from Walvis Bay, with flamingos, dune driving, oysters, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“This is one of the best tours I've ever taken. They picked us up at the cruise port and took us on a 4X4 to the Dunes, stopping to see beautiful flamingos. Our guide was very informative and friendly. On to of the exciting drive up, down, around the dunes (and the beach), there was a delicious lunch with o'dervous, delicious Namibian oysters, and champagne. Great experience. Recommend it.”

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Walvis Bay: Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour Full-Day Tour - Flamingos, salt ponds, and Pelican Point
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Walvis Bay: Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour Full-Day Tour

10.Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 105 reviews · 8 hours · from $224

Kayak with Cape Fur Seals, spot flamingos and desert wildlife, then race across the dunes to Sandwich Harbour from Swakopmund.

“We had an absolutely unforgettable experience – from start to finish! Stephan was an incredible guide: knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about Namibia. He made the day feel effortless and personal, and we felt safe, well taken care of, and completely inspired throughout the trip. From kayaking with seals to exploring Sandwich Harbour and driving through the breathtaking dunes of the Namib Desert – every moment was pure magic. We also really appreciated the attention to detail and the delicious food provided – far beyond our expectations! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a unique and authentic way to experience the wild beauty of Namibia. Thank you, Stephan – we’ll…”

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Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion - Design for the Cruise Ships - From Walvis Bay port to the open desert
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Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion – Design for the Cruise Ships

12.Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion – Design for the Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $149

Review of the Sandwich Harbour cruise excursion from Walvis Bay, with dune driving, wildlife, picnic lunch, timing advice, and value tips.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour. The pick up and drop off from the cruise port were smooth. Our guide Martin was super friendly and took great care of us. Lunch was fabulously prepared by Abbie. And the sand dunes were magnificent. Overall we had one of the best tours I have ever been on.”

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Half Day Original Seal Kayak Adventure, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay - Crossing the wetlands by 4x4
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Half Day Original Seal Kayak Adventure, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay

13.Half Day Original Seal Kayak Adventure, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $72Best value

Kayak beside seals, dolphins, and flamingos at Pelican Point on a guided 4x4 and sea adventure from Walvis Bay.

“This was an absolutely phenomenal activity. While the kayaking was the highlight, there was so much more to this day. Pick up was conveniently close to the cruise port. Our hosts were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about so much iRead more”

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Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Guided Tour - Walvis Bay Lagoon and its busy birdlife
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Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Guided Tour

14.Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 5 hours · from $180

Explore Sandwich Harbour by 4x4 from Swakopmund, with flamingos, pink salt lakes, Atlantic dunes, wildlife, lunch, and sparkling wine.

“Super Tour, sehr netter Guide. Ein superschönes Erlebnis. Kann man nur empfehlen. Leckeres Picknick unterwegs, grandiose Aussicht auf den Sanddünen.Alles bestens.”

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Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point - Cruising through Walvis Bay’s protected waters
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Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point

15.Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $90

Cruise Walvis Bay to Pelican Point for dolphins, seals, pelicans, oysters, sparkling wine, and a light lunch on Namibia’s coast.

“We had a wonderful trip out into the bay, Skipper Nick was a great host. The Pelicans made a guest appearance on the boat, as well as the seagulls. Seals, Dolphin and even a Jackal were seen on the shore. I highly recommend a trip.”

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