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The 15 Best Walvis Bay Tours & Boat Trips

79 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $72

The lagoon is the point of Walvis Bay: pelicans on the bow, a seal colony on the spit, flamingos on the flats and the dune belt starting where the beach ends. These 15 cover the water and the sand, priced, timed, and clear about which go out before the wind.

Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour - Oyster farms, lighthouse views, and a huge seal colony
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Walvis Bay: Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour

1.Marine Big 5 Luxury Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,012 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76Our pick

Sail Walvis Bay’s luxury catamaran to spot seals, dolphins, whales and sunfish, with oysters, sparkling wine, lunch and expert guides included.

“What a wonderful experience! Bertie and his team were attentive and super friendly!”

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Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour Tour - Starting at Walvis Bay lagoon
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Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour Tour

2.Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 483 reviews · 4h 30m · from $140

Ride Namibia’s giant dunes into the Atlantic, spot flamingos and wildlife, enjoy a picnic, and try sandboarding on a 4x4 Sandwich Harbour tour.

“Great guided 4x4 tour to Sandwich Harbour – it was well organized and we had an awesome half day with our guide cj: excellent safe driving, very personal, funny, experienced who shared also interesting facts. The scenery is stunning, especially where the dunes meet the ocean, and there were plenty of stops for photos and fun in the sand. Definitely recommended if you want a unique Namibia highlight in a few hours.”

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Walvis Bay: 4x4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay - Flamingoes and wetlands near the lagoon
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Walvis Bay: 4×4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay

3.4×4 Desert Excursion to Sandwich Harbour Bay

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

Ride 4x4s across Namib dunes to Sandwich Harbour, spot flamingoes and springbok, and enjoy oysters, snacks, and sparkling wine for $153.

“Our driver Nico was amazing! He is very experienced sharing great insights about the nature and the animals we saw. He made the tour a great family experience!”

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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4x4 Scenic Excursion - From salt works to the Namib dunes
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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4×4 Scenic Excursion

4.Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4×4 Scenic Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · 4 hours · from $130Top rated

Ride 4x4s between Namibia’s dunes and Atlantic beaches, spot wildlife, enjoy a picnic, and reach Sandwich Harbour from Walvis Bay.

“Although it wasn’t the best day for it our guide did everything he could to get the perfect pieces of sun through the sea mist. The trip went from “oh know we won’t see anything” to “this is spectacular”. Our guide was informative, fun and a little crazy in the best way. Lunch was outstanding. There is a lot of choices of guides for this tour and we are so pleased we chose this one”

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Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour - The 8:00 am Start at Anchors Waterfront Restaurant
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Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

5.Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

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

Kayak beside 20,000 Cape fur seals at Pelican Point, with 4x4 transport, breakfast, bird stops, and guide photos included.

“The tour was fun and informative. Our excellent guide, SJ, grew up in Namibia and spoke English perfectly. He was extremely knowledgeable and very concerned about conserving the environment while sharing his love for his country. TRead more”

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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Kayaking Tour - Reaching the remote end of Pelican Point
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Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

6.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 lighthouse, shipwreck, breakfast, and a scenic 4x4 ride.

“Great experience and all credit to Schalk our guide for taking care of us and our 3 kids!! Thanks guys!!”

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Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4x4 Tour (5 hours) from Walvis Bay - Leaving town for the Namib Desert
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Sandwich Harbour Half-Day 4×4 Tour (5 hours) from Walvis Bay

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

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

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

Ride 4x4s across Namibia’s giant dunes and coast at Sandwich Harbour, with wildlife, birdlife, snacks, guides, and small-group pickup.

“Great experience riding the dunes in a 4x4 vehicle. Great touch with the added tapas and sparkling wine on top of a dune overlooking the ocean and dunes expanse. The safari was fun as well and the care given to the animals. A little tight with 6 passengers in the vehicle. Would recommend 4 passengers only per vehicle.”

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From Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour World Heritage Site - Into the Namib by reliable 4x4
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From Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour World Heritage Site

Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour - Starting at Walvis Waterfront
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Walvis Bay: Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour

10.Sandwich Harbour Sunset Photography Tour

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

Photograph Sandwich Harbour at sunset, ride Atlantic beaches and dunes, then enjoy oysters, snacks, sparkling wine, and Namibian beer.

“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 - Walvis Bay Lagoon and the flamingo stop
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Half-Day Sandwich Harbour Tour from Walvis Bay with Lunch

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

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

Ride 4x4s from Walvis Bay to Sandwich Harbour for flamingos, dunes, beach views, endangered birds, oysters, and a picnic lunch.

“This is a MUST for anyone coming here to this area ! It was fantastic in every way , specifically driving up/down the dunes, driving along the beach, seeing jackels and our guide, Nico with the a wonderful lunch was par excellence! I would give this 6 stars if possible !”

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Walvis Bay: Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour Full-Day Tour - Walvis Bay Lagoon and the pink salt lakes
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Walvis Bay: Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour Full-Day Tour

12.Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour Full-Day Tour

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

Kayak with Cape Fur Seals, spot flamingos, and ride the dunes to Sandwich Harbour on this full-day Namibia adventure from Swakopmund.

“The kayaking with seals was surreal. They were so friendly and adorable. Oliver our first guide was absolutely hilarious and kept us entertained and was happy to continually stop for photos. The Sandwhich harbour part was a lot of fun - so pretty and the dune driving was awesome. Alex our second guide was very experienced and we were in safe hands with him. Super nice guy - even found some springbok for us!”

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Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience - Oysters, snacks, and a surprisingly social boat ride
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Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience

13.Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $256

Review of Walvis Bay’s Mola Mola Marine Dune Experience, combining seals, dolphins, oysters, saltpans, and a 4WD trip to Sandwich Harbour.

“Perfect tour package allowing to make the boat trip and the Sandwich Bay in the same day. All the staff was friendly, it was well organized and we felt safe. Boat trip was very scenery and interesting, Sandwich Bay excursion was a lot of fun. Amazing views all over the day. Would recommend to do.”

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Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion - Design for the Cruise Ships - From salt pans and flamingos to the park entrance
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Sandwich Harbour Scenic Excursion – Design for the Cruise Ships

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

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

Review of the Walvis Bay Sandwich Harbour cruise excursion, with 4x4 dune driving, wildlife, picnic lunch, timing advice, and value tips.

“Really great tour. The guide Hans was excellent and so informative. He could answer any question we asked about the country and the area. There were 3 4x4 cars in total on the tour. Only 2 people in each car so plenty of room. We saw plenty wild life and had a fantastic champagne lunch in the dunes. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Half Day Original Seal Kayak Adventure, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay - Launching near the lighthouse
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Half Day Original Seal Kayak Adventure, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay

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

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

Kayak among seals at Pelican Point, with a 4x4 ride through Walvis Bay wetlands, birdlife, salt pans, and possible dolphins.

“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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