Namibia Tracks and Trails

SWAKOPMUND

Where the desert dunes sweep down to the ocean on Namibia's western flank, lies the charming seaside village of Swakopmund. Swakopmund, deriving its name from the fact that it lies at the mouth of the Swakop river, is an oasis, neatly nestled between the wild Atlantic Ocean and the world’s most ancient sea of sand, the Namib Desert.

With its old world charm, temperate climate and German background, Swakopmund is indeed the tourist mecca of Namibia, offering not only scenic beauty, but all the modern amenities and facilities to cater for tourists, both local and international. Furthermore, the sweep of the coastline and desert hinterland offers many options for adventure and relaxation.

We welcome you to our beautiful coastal town and invite you to explore the beauty, peacefulness and charm it offers.

EXCURSIONS:

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MARINE CRUISES
(various options available)
These cruises concentrate on the observing of sea animals, especially the Heavyside and Bottlenose Dolphin and Cape Fur Seals. Watch as they play and jump in the wake of the boat, while you sip sparkling wine and enjoy delicious Walvis Bay oysters.

DESERT TOURS (various options available)
Discover life in the desolate landscape of the Namib Desert. Follow remote tracks and experience interesting adaptations of the fauna and flora. Travel with us to the Moon Landscape, past the Oasis Goanikontes to the living fossil, the Welwitschia Mirabilis plant.

SANDWICH HARBOUR TOUR
We offer 4x4 excursions with accomplished guides to one of Namibia’s most spectacular and inaccessible destination, Sandwich Harbour. Sandwich Harbour is approximately 40 kilometres south of Walvis Bay. It is a Ramsar heritage site situated within the confines of the Namib Naukluft Park. It is a beautiful setting with the lagoon flanked by high dunes to the East and the sea to the West.

CAPE CROSS SEAL COLONY
115 km North of Swakopmund, Cape Cross is one of the largest breeding seal colonies in southern African. Come and enjoy a trip to Cape Cross with an experienced guide.

BIRDING TOURS
The Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour lagoons are among the most important wetlands anywhere on the coast of Africa. These are rich feeding grounds for a great variety of wadings birds, including flamingoes and the rare white pelicans.

SUNDOWNER TOUR
Sparkling wine and oysters served on the beach (weather depending). You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the venue.

CRAYFISH LUNCH AND TOWN TOUR
After a seated lunch on the beach, we will take you on a historical tour of Swakopmund.

ACTIVITIES:

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QUADBIKING
This is the best way to experience the pristine beauty of the Namib Desert and its magnificent dunes. No prior experience is needed and you will never be too old to do a guided quadbike excursion.

SANDBOARDING
Conquer the constantly shifting and powerful towering beauties of the Namib Desert, the sand dunes, by zooming down the sheer slip faces on a traditional Swakopmund sandboard or carve up the dune with style and skill on a snowboard adapted for sand.

TANDEM SKYDIVING
Tandem Skydiving allows you to jump with as little as 15 minutes training. You will freefall for 30 seconds at 220 km per hour from 10 000 feet. Following, you will enjoy a five minute canopy ride down to tip-toe landing outside the Clubhouse.

KAYAKING
Experience a leisurely trip to witness splendid scenery filled with exquisite flamingos, pelicans, terns, plovers, cormorants and sandpipers on the lagoon bird watching trip. Whilst on the Pelican Point trip enjoy excellent bird viewing, seals and occasionally dolphins.

HORSERIDING
Tourist outrides are offered on well trained horses into the Namib Desert and plains. Trails lead through the dry riverbed among unique fauna and flora, past small water pools and into the silence of the Moon Landscape. Sunset and moon rise trails are offered - even the inexperienced rider can enjoy this wonderful experience.