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MARINE EXTRAVAGANZA
Guests are transferred from airport or hotel to Walvis Bay Yacht club.  En route we pass the Guano Platform (Bird Island), Damara Tern breeding area and enjoy a scenic drive between the magnificent dunes and the awe-inspiring Atlantic Ocean.  From the yacht club, guests embark on a boat cruise that promises exceptional viewing of the Walvis Bay international wetland bird life, Walvis Bay Lagoon, the lighthouse and seals at Pelican Point.  Also the home of the Heavyside Dolphins, Sunfish, Leatherback Turtles and whales, which often frequent our shores.  Return to the yacht club at tap 12h30 for transfer to a seated lunch on the beach and thereafter a short town tour of Swakopmund, a quaint German style town, rich in culture and historical buildings.
An additional option of experiencing the magnificent dunes of Swakopmund on a quad bike is available. (30 minute quad bike trip).

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.

CATAMARAN CRUISE
Relax and enjoy a sailing excursion aboard the catamaran, moored at the Walvis Bay Yacht club.   We will set sail for Pelican Point, where a large seal colony and playful Heavyside and Bottlenose Dolphins entertain you.  Other points of interest are the oyster farms and Bird Island.  Bird lovers may possibly sight the White Chinned Petrel, Cape Gannet, Black Oystercatcher and even the endemic Damara Tern.  The trip is rounded off with fresh oysters, snacks and sparkling wine served on board.
Another option would be the sunset cruise. (weather permitting)

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.

DUNE DESERT TOUR
The tour concentrates on exploring the local dune belt between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.  Special care is taken not to damage the gravel plains and cause unnecessary damage to the dune eco system.  Your guide will stop continuously to look for tracks (know locally as reading the bushman newspaper), to determine which animals were active the previous night and wherever possible will try to catch some of them to show you.  Great care is taken in sharing knowledge with you on each desert animal and plant, including emphasis on special adaptations and perfect design used for survival in the desert.

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.

SWAKOPMUND CITY TOUR
The tour takes you through the old part of town, revealing its historic buildings giving you a sense of being in old Germany. Concentrating on landmark buildings and sites one understands how Swakopmund became to be and how life was created in this endless stretch of desert.  Leaving the old part of town behind and exploring the suburbs growing around town, one becomes aware how big, diverse and ever changing this charming coastal city really is.

SWAKOPMUND TOWNSHIP TOUR
After a wonderful Herero lady shares her knowledge on her culture and traditions, we continue on foot through the streets of Mondesa taking the opportunity to chat with the local people and getting a fascinating glimpse into a typical Namibian township. We learn about Nama traditions and herbal medicines and then take a drive through the DRC (Democratic Resettlement Community).

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.

FISHING
Shore Shark Fishing  -  minimum 2 fishing persons.   Includes transfers, equipment, bait, soft drinks and lunch packs.  Non-fishing persons are welcome to join at a special rate.