Shore Excursion from the Port of Walvis Bay and many highlights.
Overview
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This is an exciting and interesting shore excursion starting and ending in the port of Walvis Bay. We explore Walvis Bay town and visit the famous wetlands south of Walvis Bay which teams with thousands of flamingos and numerous other shore and seabirds. Afterwards we visit some of the highest dunes in this coastal area. We continue into the Namib Desert and marvel at the so called "moonscape", a rugged and rocky scenery reminding us of the surface of the moon. Our next destination is an oasis in the Swakop Canyon, a former farm which has now been turned into a pleasant resort with a restaurant in the middle of the "Moonscape". Afterwards we return to the coast and visit the historical town of Swakopmund which was founded in 1892 by the German Colonial Reich. Your guide will relate the history of Swakopmund and explain the distinct colonial character and origin of the various historical builidngs.
We return to Walvis Bay port in the afternoon.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Walvis Bay Esplanade
We meet at the port of Walvis Bay in the morning. We then explore Walvis Bay and visit the famous wetlands south of Walvis Bay, a Ramsar Site, one of the richest and most important coastal wetlands in Southern Africa. Up to 160,000 birds are counted in our summer months, including thousands of Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Damara Terns, Curfew Sandpipers, Chestnut-banded Plovers and numerous other shore- and sea birds.
Namib-Naukluft Park
Afterwards we drive along a spectacular dune belt in the direction of the Namib Desert. En route we visit some of the highest dunes in the area. We continue into the Namib-Naukluft Park and visit the so called "Moonscape", a rugged and rocky scenery reminding us of the surface of the moon. Our next destination is an oasis in the Swakop Canyon called Oasis Goanikontes, meaning "place of many trees". Surprisingly we come across a lush landscape with many trees due to the groundwater in the dry riverbed. This historical place started as a farm in 1848 and used to supply ships with food and water in Walvis Bay. The farm has now been turned into a pleasant resort with a restaurant in the middle of the "Moonscape".
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Shore Excursion from the Port of Walvis Bay and many highlights.
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Light refreshments, bottled water, coca-cola and fruit juice.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Day in Walvis Bay
Lawson A,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day with our guide Hans-Dieter. We started the day at Walvis Bay seeing hundreds, maybe thousands, of flamingos. Then off to see the amazing dunes and both national parks. The moonscape was amazing. We saw many parts of Swakopmund & Walvis Bay. Hans-Dieter is a 3rd generation local who was so knowledgeable about everything. His passion for his hometown was so evident that it provided us with an exceptional experience. Highly recommend this tour.
Highly recommended. Great day with many experiences.
Frank P,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great travel guide. He told us a lot about land and people and we had a great trip and saw a lot of whale bay, Swakopmund and the desert.
Great tour- great guide!
Stefanie H,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful tour with competent friendly guide - thank you Hans -Dieter Göthje for the great day!
Must do
Shirley G,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved our day with Hans. He would by far have been the best most knowledgeable guide available on the day having been born and bred in Swakopmund. Excellent driver and loved everything we learned about the area and country.
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