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Swakopmund - Namib Desert Activities

Whether it’s the adventure sports that is your calling or the idea of rediscovering a whole city before anyone else does; there’s a ton of things to do in Swakopmund to keep the budget-minded traveler busy for any length of stay.
We strongly recommend to pre-book the activities with us. The availability of a few activities are sometimes very limited. Most of the activities can be pre-booked together with an accommodation.
Send us a message or email to tell us what activities you are interested in.
Here is a list of the best things to do while you visit one of the most traveler-centric cities in Namibia.

Urban Tours -The tour of Historical Swakopmund concentrates on the historical part of Swakopmund. Your guide will relate the history of Swakopmund and explain the origin of the various historical buildings in town-also includes “millionaire’s mile”, the northern suburbs and the townships.

Tommys Living Desert Tour- This Living Desert Tour is a memorable 4x4 adventure drive through the dunes outside Swakopmund. Search for the life in this apparently barren landscape:-You will informed about the plant-life, insects and minerals as well, and you will experience a 'roaring' dune.

Tandem Skydiving-Before taking off, an experienced Tandem Master will give full instructions on the procedures that will follow. Once in the plane you will enjoy a 35-minute scenic flight over the area climbing to 10,000 feet. After exiting the plane, a 30-35 sec at 220km/h free fall will follow before the parachute opens...

Sightseeing flights
Swakopmund is an ideal location for sightseeing flights. No matter whether you fly over the "moon landscape", along the Swakop river bed or over the Kuiseb River, the dunes of the Namib Desert and the fascinating Sossusvlei. A flight from Swakopmund is a highlight that you should not miss. There are many routes offered but each of them are an unforgettable experience.

Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Excursion
A 4x4 excursions with accomplished guides to one of Namibia’s most spectacular and inaccessible destination, Sandwich Harbour. Sandwich Harbour is approximately 40 km 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.

Sandboarding -No experience is needed for either and 6 different slopes are included in the lie-down option. High speeds can be reached for the maximum adrenaline buzz.

Quad Biking -
Experience the sheer thrill of riding a quad bike through Namibia's boundless expanse of shifting sand dunes.
Pelican Point 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.

Fat Bike Scenic Desert Tour or Beach Cruise
Join us on an unforgettable and unique ecological Namibian cycling experience in and around the charming historic town, Swakopmund. Feel the fresh coastal air, take-in the silence and breathtaking scenery of the oldest desert in the world while enjoying the thrill of cycling up and down Namibia’s famous dunes. Guaranteed to excite and offer an unforgettable and unique cycling experience.

Dolphin Boat Cruise
The emphasis is on Sailing and all the romance and luxury associated with this fine way of travelling on the seas. These tours are excellent for viewing the marine life on the Walvis Bay Lagoon with a close encounter with seals, dolphins, birds, Whales, turtles, and Sun Fish.

Ride a Camel at the Swakopmund Camel Farm - When will you ever get the opportunity to ride a camel again?

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