Sandwich harbour and Welwitschia Tour

Our Tour takes us onto the harsh gravel plains of the Namib Desert and we learn how Plants and animals have adapted to these hostile conditions. how plants and animals survive of the moisture of the Fog, to formation of the Moonlandscape and how the age old Welwitschia Plants grow....Welwitschia plants of up to 1500 years old can be seen
then we head south past Dune 7 into Walvisbay to the Ramsar wetland and lagoon area to view thousands of Flamingos and other waders onto the beautiful and stunning Sandwich Harbor dunes.... where sea meets Dunes. Stunning views, adrenalin dune drive, searching for desert life. Absolutely awesome
This is a long day and lunch is served. Popular Tour with Cruise liners. We pick you up in the harbour for free and drop you off.
This tour is unique to Desert Dunes and Dust Tours and tour route maybe changed for weather reasons. Contact us if you are more than 16 in the group or for private Tours
Upgrade with Champagne ,oysters etc. possible contact us.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Swakopmund, Swakopmund, Erongo Region

This half day tour takes you from Swakopmund to the Namib Desert gravel plains, where little Lichen fields are and on to the 400 million year old Moonlandscape....you feel as if you are on the Moon.... then on to the view the 1000 year Old Welwitschia Mirabilis plant that grows in this area. This plant has only 2 leaves and the leaves grow out of the stem, ravaged by wind the leaves tear... something truly unique

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Goanikontes, Goanikontes, Erongo Region

we stop at this water oasis of great importance to Swakopmund and see how history evolved

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Moon Landscape, 7VW5+5V3, Palmenhorst, Namibia

we view the vast and 500 million year old unique moon landscape.
You feel as if you are on another planet. This are has endured 2 ice ages and lots of volcanic eruptions and lava flows

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Welwitschia Plains, Swakopmund Namibia

The 1500 year Welwitschia plants only grow on the Welwitschia plains. we view this unique and magnificent plant and learn how its survives in these harsh conditions

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Walvis Bay Esplanade, 7fjpxfcq+56, Walvis Bay Namibia

The tour returns to Walvis Bay past Dune 7 to where the Flamingos and 500 000 other waders are in the Walvis Bay Lagune. we drive past the pink salt lakes and onto the beach and down to the towering dunes of Walvis bay. we may see seals and Jackals amongst the many seals.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sandwich Harbour, Namibia

Sandwich harbour is where dune meets sea, we have a narrow strip of Beach to travel on. Tide dependent and very beautiful. We drive up to the towering dunes to the best Dune views ever. Its stunning , its beautiful. Its Sandwich Harbour. It's a roller coaster dune ride with amazing color contrasts, absolutely UNIQUE. We go onto a small game drive , searching for what life the harsh desert has, and sadly we have to return home.
Entry to Sandwich harbour is tide dependent and the guide on the day will decide which way round the tour is driven, maybe Sandwich first and then Welwitschia.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum of 2 participants to start, should this not be met we will offer you another date/experience or full refund."
"should you be a group larger than 6 people please contact us for better pricing"
"This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, but we have sand storms, should it be cancelled we will offer you another date/ experience or full refund."
"we reserve the right to change the route, weather and safety permitting"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duración: 7 To 8 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up at any Accommodation in Swakopmund or in Walvisbay, Long beach and Swakopmund.
This is an ideal Cruise liner Tour .We pick up in Walvis Bay Harbour

Airports

• Rooikop Airport, Walvis Bay Namibia

Ports

• Walvis Bay Port, 2FWR+CFH, Unnamed Road, Walvis Bay, Namibia

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• Lunch - Food and drinks, park fees, snacks, light meal, beer, cider, bottled water, cool drinks and juices

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