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Be it the adrenaline surging roller coaster, whoop of the quad bike on a pristine dune slope,
to the fascination of the Big 5 aquatic marine adventure, Namibia has adventure, thrills and
educational experiences to spice up your African safari.
Browse through this brochure and contact our consultants with any activity you may consider,
or even just ask for some advice. Please bear in mind that many lodges also have activities
that we can advise you on and book for you.
We wish you a fantastic safari and some unforgettable activities.
Sense of Africa
Tel: + 264 61 275 300
24 hour contact: + 264 81 127 0102
Email: [email protected]
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24 hour contact: + 264 81 127 0102
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Please note that bookings can only be done during office hours (Monday - Friday,
08h00 - 17h00). For enquiries / assistance after hours, please contact our 24 hour
contact number as stated above.
Index:
GPS & Radio hire, Safety training on Namibian roads page 2
Activities in and around Windhoek
page 3 - 15
Activities in and around !Nami/us / Lüderitz
page 16 - 19
Activities in and around the Namib Desert
page 20 - 21
Activities in and around the Coast
page 21 - 46
Activities in and around Damaraland
page 47
Personal Notespage 48
Satellite Phone, GPS, 4x4 Driving Course
Satellite Phone Hire
Available from
Windhoek
Included
Phone, Insurance
Charge
Per day
Not all of Namibia has cellular telephone coverage,
in particular not the remote wilderness areas. A
satellite telephone allows calls to be made and
received from any location worldwide and is not
restricted to cellular coverage as it allows the
user to communicate directly via satellite to any
other telephone. This is useful, not only as an
effective way to stay in touch with relatives while
on holiday, but also provides a lifeline in case
of emergency. Each satellite telephone is preprogrammed with emergency numbers, so no
matter where you may find yourself, assistance
is only a satellite telephone call away.
GPS Hire
Available from
Windhoek
Included
GPS, insurance
Charge
Per day
Although Namibia serves as a friendly and
easy country to traverse, guests may feel more
comfortable in knowing their exact position and
being reassured that they are travelling the
correct roads in the right direction. The GPS
comes complete with detailed maps of Namibia
and the rest of Southern Africa, ensuring guests’
peace of mind when travelling. The device is
very easy to use and is a great accessory for
any trip through Namibia.
4x4 Driving Course
Available from
Windhoek
Duration
2 hours
Get the most out of the 4x4 vehicle you have
hired and feel safe on Namibia’s gravel roads
and be more confident on off-road terrain. To
prepare you for your journey, we offer basic
off-road driving techniques for 4x4 as well as
sedan vehicles. Our 4x4 instruction will get you
accustomed to your vehicle and its accessories.
A basic survival course and optional survival box
is offered to aid you in case of emergencies.
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Do you travel into Africa or any other remote regions
where there is no mobile data / voice coverage? Do you
need to stay in contact using e-mails, Internet and
voice calls?
Sat 4 rent has the solution!
Sat 4 rent offers the IsatPhone pro Satellite phone for voice calls and text
messages. We also offer the BGAN terminal for e-mail and Internet
access.
Sat4rent keeps you
in touch with the world!
160 Nelson Mandela Avenue • Tel/Fax +264 61 232 457 • PO Box 5040, Windhoek
[email protected] • www.joesbeerhouse.com
All roads
Why one has to visit Joe’s
Beerhouse!
lead to Joe’s
Live the legend.
* Stumble across an oasis in a land of
contrast, a retreat of wholesome Namibian
and German food.
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relish in good, old-fashion hospitality.
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the namibian institute of culinary education (nice) comprises a training school
for chefs and a stylish restaurant, which
sports numerous dining rooms (indoors
and outdoors), a wine bar as well as a
sushi bar. experience our ‘living classroom’ where nice chefs create culinary
delights of international standard.
nice is situated on the corner of mozart
street and hosea kutako drive in the heart
of windhoek. nice is open for dinner daily.
lunch is served from monday to friday (excluding public holidays). a reservation is
recommended (061-300710).
restaurant & bar
Interesting facts about Windhoek:
* Archaeological remains of an elephant kill,
dated at between 5 000 and 20 000 years ago,
were discovered during construction work in
1961. They can be seen in the Owela Museum.
* In addition to the elephant bones, some
quartz stone tools such as hammer stones and
choppers were also discovered in Zoo Park.
* The Alte Feste is the oldest surviving building
in Windhoek and houses part of our national
museum.
* In Post Street Mall, the Gibeon Meteorite
Fountain displays 31 of the original 77 meteorites
on steel columns. The Gibeon meteorite shower
occurred south-east of Gibeon in southern
Namibia, and is the largest known shower of its
kind in the world.
* It has one of the oldest weather bureaus in
the world. Established in 1863, it has been in
uninterrupted use ever since.
* The St Georges cathedral is the smallest
cathedral in southern Africa.
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Windhoek City Tour
Duration
2 hours (approx.)
Included
English/German
speaking guide
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek
See and learn about the historical, cultural
and architectural aspects of one of the most
cosmopolitan cities in Africa. Relive the historical
legacy from the first indigenous settlers to the
present day inhabitants of Windhoek, a fusion of
European and African culture. The sightseeing
tour includes besides lots of other highlights:
panoramic view of the city, Tintenpalast,
Christuskirche and the Alte Feste, Klein
Windhoek/Aegams, the shebeen littered streets
of Katutura and a cultural market, Penduka,
Funky Town and the old location and the
architectural fusion of Independence Avenue
Katutura Tours on bicycle
Duration
3.5 hours (approx.)
Tuesday - Sunday
Included
Bike and helmet as well
as Katutura guide
Minimum persons
3
Age limit
Children must be able to
ride an adult bike
Departure
Penduka Project at
08h00
Experience the lively streets of Katutura in a
new exciting and environmentally friendly way.
KatuTours offers guided tours by bike through
the culturally and historically rich township
of Katutura, Windhoek’s former ‘blacks only’
suburbs during the apartheid rule. Experience
the vibrant soul of Windhoek from the immediacy
and intimacy of a bicycle and get a taste of
Namibia that you could never have from a car.
The total distance covers about 7km.
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Okapuka game drive
Duration
09h00-12h30 and
14h00-18h00
Included
Transfers, game drive
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek
The game drive at Okapuka is extraordinary due
to the large variety of game species roaming the
extensive African plains, also inhabited by the
rare white rhino.
Düsternbrook leopard feed and game
drive
Duration
09h00-12h30 and
14h00-18h00
Included
Transfers, game drive,
cheetah and leopard
feed
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek
Enjoy a very picturesque drive through dry
riverbeds and mountainous landscape to Farm
Düsternbrook. En route you may already see
animals such as kudu, warthog and giraffe. From
the farmhouse a safari vehicle will take you to an
area where cheetah and leopard are fed in open
terrain and where you can closely observe these
shy animals.
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Auas Game Lodge game drive
Duration
14h00-18h00
Included
Transfers, game drive
and coffee/tea with cake
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek
Enjoy a very picturesque drive along the Auas
Mountains to the lodge. After a coffee break,
take part in a 2 hour game drive over the wide
plains of the southern highland, where you may
explore kudu, oryx, wildebeest, eland, giraffe
and many other game as well as bird species.
GocheGanas Nature Reserve game
drive
Duration
14h00-19h00
Included
Transfers, game drive
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek
Enjoy a very picturesque drive through the Auas
Mountains to the lodge, situated on top of a hill
that offers fantastic views. You will be taken on
a 2 hour game drive in an open safari vehicle,
where you may see a wide variety of game
species such as kudu, springbok, eland, oryx
and giraffe – you may even be lucky enough to
see the endangered and rare rhino from close
up.
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Okambara Elephant Lodge game drive
Duration
09h00-21h00
Included
Transfers, lunch, game
drive
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek
This tour takes you onto the edge of the Kalahari
desert in eastern Namibia. After arrival at the
very picturesque lodge, enjoy lunch in the family
run farm house. In the afternoon enjoy a 3 – 3½
hour game drive in an open vehicle. On the
approximately 15.000 hectares of the Okambara
Resort you can watch elephants, rhinos, giraffes,
hyenas, cheetahs, different antelopes, zebras
and ostriches in their natural environment. This
is Africa on your doorstep.
Horse riding at Elisenheim
Duration
From half day
excursions to multi-day
horse excursions
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
8 years
Departure
Elisenheim Guest farm
We offer a variety of horse riding activities to
guests staying in and around Windhoek. It is an
ideal way for visitors with time to spare between
destinations to experience the stunning scenery
and wildlife of Namibia. Activities on offer
include sundowner rides (3 hours), champagne
breakfast rides in the mountains (5 hours), picnic
day rides (6 hours), overnight lodge based trails
(1 night or 2 nights), rides by the hour as well as
riding instruction for local clients.
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Windhoek & Surroundings
The N/a’ankusê Wildlife Sanctuary, situated on a 3,200ha wildlife reserve
in the stunning African veldt, is home to free roaming giraffe, zebra, and
antelope. It serves as a rehabilitation centre for cheetahs, lions, leopards,
wild dogs and baboons - only animals that cannot be released back into
the wild remain here. Enjoy our
exceptional surroundings and
experience some of our
activities such as carnivore
feeding tours, cheetah time or spend several hours ‘Behind the Scenes’
with Marlice van Vuuren, meeting our animals and understanding our
important conservation work. Situated 30 minutes from the airport
and 45 minutes from Windhoek we are ideally placed for a day from
Windhoek.
Neuras is an oasis on the edge of the desert
where wine supports conservation. It is
unique in the world for its combination of
wine production and landscape conservation
producing an exclusive 3,000 bottles a year.
As one of only three wineries in Namibia, our
wine has been critically acclaimed by
international wine experts. We are situated
by the majestic Naukluft Mountains and only 80km from the world famous
Sossusvlei. Neuras is a 14,400ha nature reserve home to free roaming mountain
zebra, antelope, and many other animals. The area has ancient canyons, fascinating
geological formations and five natural fountains making Neuras an unbelievable
oasis in the middle of the Namib Desert. There are unique activities on offer only at Neuras, including carnivore
tracking and wine tasting.
N/a’an ku sê provides an important source of employment,
accommodation, education and healthcare to several Bushman (San)
families. The San are considered to be the oldest culture in the world and
are traditionally hunter gatherers.
The
Ancient
Skills
Academy is a joint venture between the N/a’an ku sê
Foundation and the Nyae Nyae Conservancy in Namibia, aiming
to serve as a reciprocal training venture where visiting groups
from the Nyae Nyae Conservancy stay at N/a’an ku sê to display
their cultural heritage and skills to the visitors.
When visiting the Academy, you will experience a variety of San
activities such as signs and tracks of the veldt, fire making with
traditional San fire sticks, plants that they use for medicinal
purposes, they will tell you how they hunt and set traps, and
will finish off your visit to them with a few traditional dances
and singing!
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Na’ankuse: Cheetah’s up close
Duration
1 - 1½ hours
Min/Max persons
1/5
Age limit
16 years
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek, 2 hours prior
Special note
Booking essential, 48
hours in advance
You will enjoy a blissful hour seeing our 3 semitame cheetahs, Aiko, Kiki and Aisha. Either Rudie
or Marlice van Vuuren, our inspirational founders
and directors, or one of our expert field guides,
will introduce you to these incredible animals,
tell you the story of how they came to be at the
sanctuary and be on hand to take photographs
of this special moment. You will have the unique
opportunity to hear their delightful purr and
see one of Africa’s most stunning creatures up
close.
Na’ankuse: Totally wild, Full Carnivore
Feeding Tour
Duration
2½ - 3 hours
Time
Daily at 10h00 and
15h00
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek, 2 hours prior
Special note
Booking essential, 24
hours in advance
Join our exciting and informative full carnivore
feeding tour for a unique wildlife experience.
During the course of this tour you will visit and
feed many animals including lion, leopard, wild
dogs, baboons, caracal and cheetahs. You will
hear their stories about how they came to N/a’an
ku sê, learn more about their behaviour in the
wild and see them being fed by our experienced
guides. An excellent opportunity for fantastic up
close photographs.
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Na’ankuse: Really Wild, Wild Dog,
Leopard & Caracal tour
Duration
1½ hours
Time
Daily at 10h00 and
15h00
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek, 2 hours prior
Special note
Booking essential, 24
hours in advance
During the course of this one and a half hour tour
you will get close to wild dogs and leopards and
see them being fed by our experienced guides.
You will also get the chance to spend some
quality time inside our caracal enclosure which
provides a great photo opportunity!
Na’ankuse: Go Wild, Baboon, Cheetah
and Lion feeding
Duration
1½ hours
Time
Daily at 10h00 and
15h00
Minimum persons
2
Age limit
16 years
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek, 2 hours prior
Special note
Booking essential, 24
hours in advance
During the course of this one and a half hour tour
you will get close to lions and cheetahs and see
them being fed by our experienced guides. You
will also get the chance to meet our wonderful
primate friends!
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Na’ankuse: Behind the Scenes with
Marlice van Vuuren
Duration
4 ½ hours
Time
Daily at 08h00
Min/Max persons
1/4
Age Limit
16 years
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek, 2 hours prior
Special note
Booking essential, 72
hours in advance
Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at the Lodge
before meeting some of our animals. You will
play with and feed the baby baboons, see our
colourful, precious wild dogs, meet some of
our beautiful semi-tame cheetahs and have the
rare opportunity to walk with our tame caracals
through the veldt. You will also get to see behind
the scenes in our animal food preparation area,
learn more about our carnivore conservation
project, see our Clever Cubs school and meet
the San Bushman community.
Na’ankuse: Cheetah Walk
Duration
2 - 2½ hours
Time
Daily at 08h00
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
16 years
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek, 2 hours prior
Special note
Booking essential, 24
hours in advance
Either one of the van Vuuren family members or
one of our expert field guides, will take you on a
unique and exciting walk with our cheetah Kiki
through the stunning African veldt. During this
walk you might get the opportunity to witness Kiki
stalking and hunting. There is also an excellent
chance of you spotting small antelope, white
back vulture and other species.
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Na’ankuse: Caracal Walk
Duration
1½ - 2 hours
Time
Daily at 08h00
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
16 years
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek, 2 hours prior
Special note
Booking essential, 24
hours in advance
Rudie and Marlice van Vuuren, or one of our
expert field guides, will take you on a delightful
walk through the veld with two of our tame
caracals. During this walk you will get to see how
these animals behave in the wild, stalking birds
and small mammals as they regain their natural
instincts and hone their hunting skills.
Na’ankuse: Bird watching walk &
Vulture restaurant
Duration
2½ - 3 hours
Time
Daily at 16h00
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
12 years
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek, 2 hours prior
Special note
Booking essential, 24
hours in advance
During this 5 km guided walk there’s an excellent
chance for you to spot many different bird species
including African Hoopoe, Lilac Breasted Roller,
Grey Go-Away-Bird, Secretary Bird and lots
more. Whether you’ve never been bird watching
before or you are an experienced Twitcher our
experienced guides would be there to help you
identify the different species. At the end of your
walk you can relax in our “Vulture Hide” and
watch as the White-Backed and Lappet-Face
Vultures feed on the feast of the day!
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Na’ankuse: Children’s Petting Farm
Duration
1½ - 2 hours
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek, 2 hours prior
Special note
Booking essential, 48
hours in advance
During the course of a morning or afternoon,
children can have lots of fun meeting and
playing with our bunnies and meerkats, feeding
our duiker, chickens, turkeys and other small
animals and will also have a unique opportunity
to feed nuts to our baby baboons and vervet
monkey! For children aged 10 and over, our
experience guide can also lead children in a
number of fun activities that will help them learn
about conservation - a great educational trip
which the children will love. Children should be
accompanied by a parent.
Sossusvlei Excursion by air
Duration
Full day
Included
Flight, 4x4 excursion,
lunch with soft drinks
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Pick up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek
The flight takes you over the Khomas Hochland
and over the Rant Mountains, when the land
seems to fall away to form the Namib desert
plains with a myriad of colours and Inselbergs.
Soon you reach the magnificent red star-dunes
of the Namib Desert, where the world’s highest
sand dunes encircle mesmerizing white clay
pans. You land at Sesriem and visit Sossusvlei
by 4x4 vehicles, and also have the chance to
walk to the mesmerizing Dead Vlei, followed by a
lunch at Sossusvlei Lodge. In the early afternoon
the flight takes you back to Windhoek.
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Windhoek & Surroundings
Sossusvlei Scenic Flight
Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
Included
Flight, soft drinks
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Windhoek
The flight takes you over the Khomas Hochland
and over the Rant Mountains, when the land
seems to fall away to form the Namib desert
plains with a myriad of colours and Inselbergs.
Soon you reach the magnificent red star-dunes
of the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei, where the
world’s highest sand dunes encircle mesmerizing
white clay pans. Having circled the area to take
photographs from different angles your flight
takes you back to Windhoek.
Southern Region - !Nami/us / Lüderitz
Interesting facts about !Nami/us / Lüderitz
* !Nami/us / Lüderitz was founded in 1883 when Heinrich Vogelsang purchased “Angra Pequena”
(Little Bay) and some of the surrounding land on behalf of Adolf Lüderitz. This event marked the first
step of German colonization in then South West Africa.
* The rocky coastline of the !Nami/us / Lüderitz peninsula harbours flamingo flocks and Namibia’s
only penguin colonies, while the adjacent Sperrgebiet National Park is arguably the country’s wildest
and most pristine landscape.
* !Nami/us / Lüderitz is also known as “the fastest place on water”. Since 2007 the stormy shore of
!Nami/us / Lüderitz serves as the location of the internationally acclaimed kite surfer speed challenge.
Since its inception, records have continued to tumble here on one of the world’s harshest coastline.
* Diaz Cross, found just south of !Nami/us / Lüderitz town, commemorates the landing of Portuguese
sailors on Namibian ground in 1488.
* The first diamonds were found close to !Nami/us / Lüderitz in 1908. Till today, diamond mining
serves as the largest income generator for the Namibian economy.
* Just outside of !Nami/us / Lüderitz lies the ghost town of Kolmanskop, a prominent tourist
destination.
* The !Nami/us / Lüderitz coastline is recognised by Bird Life and other global conservation groups as
one of the most Important Bird Areas (IBAs) for important coastal seabird breeding:
* Mercury Island, Ichaboe Island, Halifax Island and the Possession Islands support the entire
Namibian breeding population of Cape Gannets, 96% of the Namibian population of the endangered
African Penguin, and nearly one quarter of the global breeding population of Crowned Cormorants.
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Southern
Southern
Region
Region
- !Nami
- L/us
üderitz
/ Lüderitz
SEDINA
Sail on the schooner Sedina to Halifax Island, home of the Jackass
Penguin and bring your Nautical Dream to life! We have a lovely
passing view of Diaz Point and the Lighthouse. Sealife encounters
include: Jackass Penguins, Heaviside Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals,
Whales, Various other birdlife.
KOLMANSKOP
Kolmanskop, once a vibrant village where diamonds sparkled and sustained life, now a windswept
ghost town. A guided tour will transport you back in time to relive the grandeur of forgotten riches. No
entry without a permit as Kolmanskop is located inside the forbidden territory (Sperrgebiet).
KOLMANSKOP DIAMOND ROOM
Take home the perfect souvenir and make your visit last a lifetime! In the once grand halls of
Kolmanskop, after years of desolation, diamonds have returned and rekindled life in the forgotten
ghost town. These Namibian cut and polished stones revive memories of families that braved the
harsh Namibian Desert in search of wealth and prosperity. This is the only place where diamonds
are available directly from Namdeb to the public.
GHOST TOWN TAVERN
After the 45 minute walk through history, you are invited to enjoy a refreshing cappuccino at the
Ghost Town Tavern.
!Nami/us / Lüderitz Town Tour
Duration
2 hours
Time
09h30-10h30
Min/max persons
1/12
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Lüderitz Nest Hotel
!Nami/us / Lüderitz began its life as a trading
post with other activities in fishing and guanoharvesting. In 1909, after the discovery of
diamonds in nearby Kolmanskuppe, !Nami/us /
Lüderitz enjoyed a sudden and massive surge
of prosperity. A drive through town, seeing
buildings designed and constructed in the
German colonial era (1890s) and the infamous
“Sand Hotel” in “Area 7” as well as the fishing
factory are included on this interesting tour. The
historically rich and poignant “Shark Island” will
be a stopping point.
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Southern Region - !Nami/us / Lüderitz
Kolmanskop ghost town visit
Duration
45 minute guided tour
Time
09h30 and 11h00
Sundays and public
holidays at 10h00
Included
German/English
speaking guide
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Kolmanskop
It was in 1908 when the first diamond was found.
This caused a diamond rush and sparked life in
the little town of Kolmanskop. Today this once
vibrant town lies at the mercy of the Namib desert,
threatening to engulf the grand buildings. On a
guided tour you will be taken back into history
and will relive this once bustling diamond centre.
This also includes a guided tour of Kolmanskop.
Grand Peninsula Tour
Duration
2 hours
Time
11h00-13h00
Included
English speaking guide
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Lüderitz Nest Hotel
A scenic tour through the “Lüderitzbucht
Peninsula” crossing dry, arid semi-desert
landscape to reach the rocky Atlantic coastline.
On the way you will take in the oxygen-rich air at
“Grossebucht” (Big Bay) and perhaps a photo in
front of the eroding ship wreck, the Irmgard. From
here we journey to the famous Dias Point where
you can watch the seals basking in the sun,
catch a glimpse of African penguins on Halifax
Island and perhaps some heavyside dolphins in
the bay. At Dias Point, where Bartholomeu Dias
erected a Padrão (Cross) in 1488, we take a cup
of coffee in the little restaurant. From here we
head back to the hotel.
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Southern Region - !Nami/us / Lüderitz
Pomona & Bogenfels Tour
Duration
Full Day Tour
Time
09h00-18h30
Included
Vehicle, driver/guide,
2-way radios, light lunch,
coffee, biscuits, water,
cool drinks, beer
Min/max persons
2/20
Pick-up
Any establishment in
!Nami/us / Lüderitz
The tour enters the Sperrgebiet via the Rotkop
Security Gate, anyone wishing to enter this area
has to have previously obtained police clearance
so it is essential that this tour is pre-booked so
we can assist you in obtaining the necessary
documentation. As the name of this day tour
suggests one of the main points of interest
visited are the abandoned diamond mining town
of Pomona. The other major attraction of this
tour is the rock arch at Bogenfels. While on this
trip you will be introduced to dune driving & the
fascinating flora of the desert.
Catamaran Marine Cruise
Duration
2 hours
Time
08h00
Included
English speaking guide
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Lüderitz Nest Hotel
African penguins, seals, dolphins and whales!
Experience !Nami/us / Lüderitz Bay and outlying
islands on the large catamaran “Zeepard” around
Dias Point to Halifax Island, home of Namibia’s
largest accessible African penguin colony.
During this marine tour, you may encounter the
“heavyside dolphin” (unique to this coastline),
a colony of Cape Fur seals and a host of bird
life including rare cormorants. Your on board
guide will entertain you with stories about how
Bartholomeu Dias discovered “Angra Pequena”
in 1488 on his way to the Cape of Good Hope
as well as fascinating information on the area’s
abundant sea life.
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Oyster farm tour
Duration
1 hour
Time
15h00, Monday - Friday
Included
Oyster tasting
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Any establishment in
!Nami/us / Lüderitz
A visit to the local oyster factory will show you how
the infamous and delicious !Nami/us / Lüderitz
oysters are bred, grown and distributed.
Finish the tour with a perfect ending by tasting
the fresh oysters with a glass of sparkling wine.
Come cruise with us to Halifax Island aboard the catamaran Zeepaard,
and see African Penguins in their natural habitat.
Enjoy the company of Heavyside Dolphins escorting the boat along the way, and see
other marine life, such as Cape Fur Seals, various seabirds; and in season, Southern
Right and Humpback whales.
Comfortable seating is available in saloon, cockpit or on deck. Due to local weather
conditions, we recommend departing early in the morning (08:00 A.M), from the
Lüderitz Waterfront jetty. Oyster trips are optional. The trip lasts an average of two
hours.
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Hot Air Ballooning over the Namib
Desert
Duration
3 – 3½ hours
Included
Transfers, flight and
champagne breakfast
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
6 years and a minimum
height of 1,3 metres
Departure from
Sesriem campsite,
Sossusvlei Lodge,
Kulala Desert Lodge,
Le Mirage or Sossusvlei
Desert Lodge
Due to the strong thermal winds in the desert,
you take off as early as sunrise. The peace and
the quiet that surrounds you, once the balloon
has levelled off, is absolutely magical. At the
height of about 100 ft. you drift noiselessly over
an ocean of dunes. The first ray of the sun bathe
the desert in a fascinating red and warm light.
After the flight, enjoy a magnificent champagne
breakfast in the heart of the desert! (Weather
permitting).
Scenic Flight over Sossusvlei
Duration
40 minutes
Included
Flight, experienced
desert guide/pilot
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Sossusvlei Lodge
Departing Sesriem, your flight takes you over the
sea of sand towards Sossusvlei. Fly over Dune
45 and along the Tsauchab Riverbed until you
reach Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei and the magnificent
landscape of the Namib Desert where the
highest dunes on earth are found. Return back
to Sesriem via the Namib Desert, during the
flight your pilot and expert desert guide will give
detailed information on the Namib desert and
the Sossusvlei phenomenon.
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Helicopter Flight over Sossusvlei
Duration
20 or 60 minutes flights
Included
Experienced pilot/guide
for an informative flight
Min / Max persons
1/3
Age Limit
None, but children
pay full price and must
occupy their own seat
Departure
Sossusvlei Lodge
Discover the majesty of the Namib Desert by
Helicopter. We offer a range of scenic flights over
the breath-taking grass plains to the towering
dunes of Sossusvlei and the hidden mysteries of
Deadvlei. Exciting flips over the Sesriem Canyon,
Dune 45 and Elim Dune as well as custom built
flights for photographers. Guests have the option
of enjoying the flights during the day, just after
sunset or just before sunrise. The helicopter
pilots are well experienced and will guide you
through the scenery on an adventurous and
informative flight.
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Catamaran Cruise on the Lagoon
Time
09h00 – 12h30
Included
Fresh oysters, finger
lunch and a variety of
refreshments
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Walvis Bay harbour, or
pick up at hotel of choice
Enjoy an adventure packed tour to Pelican
Point and Walvis Bay’s beautiful bay area.
Apart from meeting with pelicans and feeding
seals you might be lucky enough to encounter
leaping dolphins and shy turtles. The yachting
experience will be topped off with sparkling wine
and a taste of exquisite locally cultivated oysters
and other mouth-watering snacks.
Marine Cruise on the Lagoon
Time
09h00 – 12h30
Included
Fresh oysters, finger
lunch and a variety of
refreshments
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Walvis Bay harbour, or
pick up at hotel of choice
This tour shows you an area that the average
visitor doesn’t have access to. The entire cruise
is done with ski boats in the protected lagoon
area of Walvis Bay, where the water is calm
and abundant with bird life. Entertainment is
provided by two types of dolphins, a large seal
colony at pelican point where some seals climb
onto the boat for a fishy snack, and wonderful
photographic opportunities of low-flying pelicans.
To round off the trip you will be spoilt with fresh
Walvis Bay oysters, snacks, and cold sparkling
wine served on board the boat.
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Le Petit Marine Cruise
Duration
2.5 hours
Included
Snacks on Board
Minimum persons
6
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Walvis Bay harbour, or
pick up at hotel of choice
This two and a half hour tour, to be named “Le
petit Pelican”, will show the highlights of the
longer tour. Enjoy an adventure packed tour to
Pelican Point and Walvis Bay’s beautiful bay area.
Apart from meeting with pelicans and feeding
seals you might be lucky enough to encounter
leaping dolphins and shy turtles. The experience
will be topped off with sparkling wine and a taste
of exquisite locally cultivated oysters and other
mouth-watering snacks.
Sandwich Harbour excursion
Time
10h00 – 16h30, tide
dependent and times
may vary.
Included
Refreshments, lunch
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Sandwich Harbour 4x4
office
This excursion covers the Walvis Bay Lagoon,
the Salt pans, the Kuiseb River Delta, the
Sandwich Harbour area and the Sandwich
Harbour lagoon. There will be plenty of time for
pictures and to enjoy the unique scenery of one
of the most beautiful areas in Namibia. Enjoy
lunch and sparkling wine before the drive takes
you into the dunes for a thrilling ride in up to 65
meter high roaring dunes! With luck you might
be able to spot a wide variety of birds and other
wildlife like springboks, jackals and small desert
animals.
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Marine Dune Day
Time
09h00 - 17h00
Included
Lunch, Drinks
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Walvis Bay harbour, or
pick up at hotel of choice
We depart and cruise the harbour through to
the Bird Island, and then cut across the lagoon
to moored Russian trawlers where inquisitive
seals will swim up to the boats for something to
eat. From there we head for Pelican Point where
entertainment is provided by a large seal colony
and schools of dolphins swimming alongside the
boats. At approx.. 11h30 the boat will drop us off
at a deserted beach to be met by guide(s) and 4x4
vehicle(s). First enjoy a picnic lunch set-up on the
beach, including fresh oysters, sparkling wine,
snacks, salad, bread, fruit etc. before driving from
there straight down to Sandwich Harbour, mainly
along the beach, to the natural freshwater lagoon
that is abundant with birdlife and surrounded by
sky-high sand dunes.
Interesting facts about Walvis Bay:
* Dutch and American whalers called the
place “whale bay” as far back as the 14th
century, due to the large amount of whales in
the area
* It was annexed by the British in 1878, and
only returned to Namibia in 1994
* The Walvis bay lagoon is an internationally
proclaimed RAMSAR World Heritage site
* Walvis Bay lagoon is well-known for its
rich marine life as well as the largest lesser
flamingo colonies on earth
* Walvis Bay harbour is Namibia’s only deepsea harbour and is currently being upgraded
to become the largest and most important
harbour along Africa’s west coast.
* The largest income generator for Walvis
Bay is the fishing industry
* The salt mine south of Walvis Bay is one of
the largest of its kind on earth
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Kuiseb Valley Topnaar Tours
Time
09h00 – 13h00
Included
Specialist cultural guide
and refreshments
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Any hotel in Walvis Bay
or Swakopmund
Our first stop is the Walvis Bay Lagoon, where
more than a hundred bird species and the
biggest population of flamingos in southern
Africa occur. Our next stop is the Walvis Bay
Salt works, colours, colours, colours! This
also is our first introduction to dune driving, an
unforgettable experience of which you will still
talk about for the rest of your holiday. And last
but not least, the Topnaar tribe, a semi nomadic
tribe, an offshoot of the Nama tribe and part of
the Khoisan genetic group.
Topnaar & Sandwich Harbour Adventure
Time
09h00 – 17h00
Included
Specialist cultural guide,
lunch and refreshments
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Any hotel in Walvis Bay
or Swakopmund
The route follows the same dune drive into the
Kuiseb valley, where the Topnaar tribe is visited.
Then a 50km scenic 4×4 drive takes you to
one of the most photogenic places in Namibia.
Sandwich Harbour is a natural bay that has awed
and inspired many a visitor and traveller. Enjoy
lunch with a glass of wine or an ice cold beer
on top of a dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean,
and return via another exciting dune driving
experience to Walvis Bay in the late afternoon.
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Quad bike Topnaar Tours
Time
09h00 – 13h00
Included
Specialist cultural guide
and refreshments
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Any hotel in Walvis Bay
or Swakopmund
The Topnaar route is a 2 hour scenic and
educational drive. We depart from Walvis Bay
town, which would give you the chance to get
used to the quads before we get to the dunes. It
would take approximately 3-4 minutes to reach
the dunes. Once we reach the dunes, a whole
new world opens up with beautiful landscapes,
magical colours and the unbelievable life of
animals and people and their survival in the
desert. This tour would offer you an unforgettable
experience of which you would still talk about for
the rest of your holiday. The package offered is
scenery, adventure, traditional people wildlife
and a million photo opportunities.
Birding Tour
Time
08h30 – 13h00
Included
Snacks, soft drinks,
coffee/tea
Minimum persons
3
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Sandwich Harbour 4x4
office
Walvis Bay is a premier coastal wetlands in
southern Africa and a stopover for most migrating
bird species between Europe and southern
Africa. Amazingly, it can be home to up to 200
000 water birds, the lagoon and surrounding
wetlands being a RAMSAR site. Common
sightings include flamingo, turnstone, plovers,
phalarope, grebe, African black oystercatcher,
terns (incl. damara tern), larks (incl. dune lark),
Orange River White Eye and osprey. The
birdwatching tour is a 4x4 excursion as some
areas are not easily accessible.
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Kayaking - Pelican Point tour
Duration/Time
5 hrs (07h45 – 12h45),
2-2½ hours of kayaking
Included
Kayaks (Double,
single) Tea/coffee and
sandwiches
Min/max persons
2/12
Age Limit
None
Departure
Harbour Coffee Shop
Enjoy a magical kayaking experience on the
lagoon and the surrounding water of Walvis Bay.
Spectacular bird-life will fascinate and captivate
both nature lovers and photographers alike. A
haven for marine creatures, the bay is a gem
framed by desert and sea - a memory to cherish
for a lifetime! The personalized tour emphasizes
both safety and enjoyment. Driving to Pelican
Point takes you past flocks of flamingos,
cormorans, pelicans, waders and a big variety
of other seabirds.
Kayaking & Sandwich Harbour Combo
Duration
Full Day (07h45-11h30
kayaking, 11h30-17h30
Sandwich Harbour tour)
Included
Lunch, Drinks & Permit
Min/max persons
2/12
Age Limit
2 yrs.
Departure
Harbour Coffee Shop
The Kayak Combo is a combination of the
EcoMarine Kayaking Tour and our 4x4 Excursion
to Sandwich Harbour. The kayaking tour starts at
7h45 at our office in Walvis Bay, where Jeanne
will meet you. The kayaking takes place amongst
the seals and dolphins at Pelican Point. At 11h30,
we pick you up to depart to the Namib Desert for a
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Excursion to see the Salt
pans, the dry Kuiseb River Delta, the Sandwich
Harbour area and - if weather and tides allow for
it - the Sandwich Harbour lagoon. Lunch will be
served on the beach or in the dunes.
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ERICH’S RESTAURANT
Why visit Bistro Zum Kaiser?
SERVING FOR 32 YEARS
21 DANIEL TJONGARERO STREET
SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA
FISH,SEAFOOD,GAME,CHICKEN,BEEF,
VEGETARIAN
* At the Zum Kaiser restaurant you are
allowed to feel like an Emperor. Zum Kaiser
offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with
a menu guaranteed to satisfy even the most
delicate taste buds.
TELEPHONE 00264-64-405141
Why visit Erich’s Restaurant?
* Located directly in the centre of
Swakopmund, it has one of the largest and
best varieties of fish and game specialities in
Swakopmund
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Ancient historian desert
Duration / Time
3, 4 or 5 hours
09h00 (mornings only)
Included
Refreshments
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
Travel by quad bike into the Kuiseb Delta, the
pristine “dune heart“ of the Namib Desert, the
historic home of the ancient Khoi people (today
called Topnaars). Come and meet these Khoi
people and experience the “Living Namib Desert”
where you will also see the tracks of the desert
elephant, an old human skeleton, the yellow
dunes of the sea of sand, an historic human
footprint as well as the desert chameleon. Also
learn about the fauna and flora of the desert.
Cape Cross excursion
Time
09h00 – 13h00 and
13h00 – 17h00
Included
Guide, beers and cool
drinks
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
Visit the largest seal colony in the southern
hemisphere, where seasonally up to 80 000 fur
seals frolic in the cold waters of the Skeleton
Coast. Also visit the cross of Diego Cao, the first
known European sailor to sit foot on Namibian
ground in 1486. Further highlights of this tour
include a visit to the salt pans (Namibia is one
of the world’s largest exporters of salt), the
mesmerising lichen fields as well as a tour
through the fishing village of Henties Bay.
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Cape Cross and Messum Crater
excursion
Time
09h00 – 17h00
Included
Guide, refreshments,
Picnic lunch
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
Visit the largest seal colony in the southern
hemisphere. Also visit the cross of Diego Cao,
the first known European sailor to sit foot on
Namibian ground in 1486. We travel inland to the
Messum Crater, one of three volcanic craters in
Namibia with bizarre rock formations, exposing
the geological history of this region. Here we
find some of the biggest and oldest Welwitschia
Mirabilis plants of Namibia. While we enjoy a
picnic in the shade, we have a beautiful view over
this unique landscape and let the adventures of
the day pass by. We return to Swakopmund by
late afternoon.
Spitzkoppe excursion
Time
09h00 – 16h00
Included
Guide, cool drinks
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
En route to the Spitzkoppe we stop at a local
mineral market of the Damara people to look at
or buy semi-precious stones and minerals. The
Spitzkoppe and the surrounding area is famous
for its Bushman paintings, bizarre granite rock
formations and unique plants such as hoodia,
butter tree, and Bushman candles. The Inselberg,
developed through erosion over millions of years,
is also referred to as Namibia’s Matterhorn
and represents one of the largest pure granite
mountains in southern Africa. On our way back
we pass the coastal town of Henties Bay and
arrive in Swakopmund at around 4 pm.
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Mineral tour
Time
09h00 – 13h00 and
13h00 – 17h00
Included
Guide, water and cool
drinks
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
Explore the wide variety of minerals found in
the Namib desert with an experienced guide.
The immediate area around Swakopmund has
a variety of deposits of minerals, especially the
area around the Rössing Mountain. The Rössing
Mine is one of the largest uranium mines in the
world. Namibia is a haven for visitors interested
in collecting minerals or gems including: The
Rosequartz (with it’s ruby glimmer.), The Kaiser
Heliodor, Green Marble, Garonet, Mica, various
crystals and Moon Stone. The return journey
includes a very scenic drive, combined with a
detour through the Khan and Swakop Rivers,
where you will be guided to some bizarre stone
formations.
Desert Tour Half day
Time
09h00 – 13h00 and
13h00 – 17h00
Included
Specialist desert guide
and mineral water
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
An enlightening journey through the ancient
canyons of the Moon Valley, one of the most
fascinating areas of the Namib Desert. Learn
the intrinsic value of the desert flora to the
indigenous people who once roamed southern
Africa. Discover the medicinal and nutritional use
of desert adapted flora, and delve into the secrets
of the Welwitschia mirabilis. This spectacular
area is also home to some wildlife, and we
might just spot springbok, ostrich, klipspringer,
European bee-eater, Karoo chat and others.
Smaller creatures, such as chameleons and
beetles call this home too.
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Desert Tour Full day
Time
09h00 – 16h00
Included
Specialist Desert guide,
lunch and mineral water
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
An enlightening journey through the ancient
canyons of the Moon Valley, one of the most
fascinating areas of the Namib desert. Learn the
intrinsic value of the desert flora to the indigenous
people who once roamed southern Africa.
Discover the medicinal and nutritional use of
desert adapted flora, and delve into the secrets of
the Welwitschia mirabilis. This spectacular area
is also home to some wildlife, and we might just
spot springbok, ostrich, klipspringer, European
bee-eater, Karoo chat and others. Smaller
creatures, such as chameleons and beetles call
this home too. Lunch is enjoyed in the desert,
and the route travels via the Moonlandscape and
the Oasis of Goanikontes back to Swakopmund.
Desert Tour on foot
Time
14h00 – 18h00
Included
Specialist desert guide,
2 litre water supply
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
Children need to be old
enough to walk with
adults
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
Explore the Swakop river and the mesmerising
Moon Valley on foot! Enjoy spectacular views;
identify animal print, a variety of desert plants
and the fascinating geology of this ancient
wonderland. Walking is easy and suitable for
most travellers. Break away from usual tourist
routes, enjoy rewarding vistas, and feel the
freedom of this pristine environment, the only
sound you hear is the sound of nature and the
crunching sound of your boots. The basic route
is about 4.5 km long but can be extended to 7km.
Please wear a hat, sunscreen, closed shoes and
a small rucksack.
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Quad biking the Namib dunes
Duration
1 Hour (20 km) or 2
hours (50 km)
Included
Guide, drinks, safety
gear & transfers
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
7 Years. Younger
children can accompany
a parent on their quad
bike.
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
Ride the wildest dunes, roller coasters and
spirals of the Namib. Excellent photographic
opportunities. Adrenaline guaranteed. Ecofriendly routes ensure that the very fragile desert
environment is not damaged, while guests get
a full safety briefing prior to the quad biking
adventure.
Quad bike / Sandboarding combo
Duration
3 Hours, only from
09h00
Included
Guide, drinks, safety
gear & transfers
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
7 Years. Younger
children can accompany
a parent on their quad
bike.
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
Ride the wildest dunes, roller coasters and spirals
of the Namib, and then accelerate down the dune
with a dune board (lie-down only). Adrenaline
definitively guaranteed. Eco-friendly routes
ensure that the very fragile desert environment
is not damaged, while guests get a full safety
briefing prior to the quad biking adventure.
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Sandboarding : Lie-down or Standing
Duration
4 Hours (09h30 – 13h30)
Included
Fully qualified instructor,
full safety gear, drinks &
light lunch on beach
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
None, children under
8 years only lie-down
boarding
Pick-up
Any accommodation in
Swakopmund at 09h30
Fly down the dunes at an incredible speed on
the “lay down board” (closed shoes please) or
master the art of “stand up boarding”, carving
through the coastal dunes as if you are skiing
in Switzerland. Once at the bottom of the dune
you will need to walk back up, but believe us it
is really worth the effort and the adrenaline will
wash away any feeling of exhaustion!
Afternoon on request and weather permitting
Tandem Sky dive
Duration
2 - 3 hours
Included
Tandem master, full kit,
safety briefing
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
10 years
Pick up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund.
Experience real freedom and free-fall towards
the earth at 200 km/h for 5000 feet before gliding
to the ground with your registered tandem sky
master. Adrenaline rush at its best! Optionally
and for an additional charge you can choose from
3 different video options of your fall. (Weather
permitting).
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Go-Cart racing
Duration
5 or 10 minutes (approx..
6 / 13 laps)
Included
Full-face race helmet
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
10 years, children must
be at least 1,5 meter
tall, otherwise can sit on
parents lap.
Departing
Go Kart race course
Want to feel like Michael Schumacher? Enjoy a
unique adrenaline rush and competitive element
while speeding around the tarmac race track at
up to 70 km/h!
Beach fishing
Duration/Time
9 Hours (08h00-17h00)
Included
All bait and tackle, lunch
pack, beer and cool
drinks as well as a fully
qualified fishing guide.
Minimum persons
3
Age Limit
5 years
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund
Fishing takes place from the shore and distances
from Swakopmund can differ from 8 km to 120
km along the coast. The fish you catch are yours
to keep but all sharks will be released. Common
fish to be caught is kabeljou, black tail, steenbras,
galjoen, catfish and a variety of sharks (copper
shark up to 180 kg) Lines up at approx.. 17h00.
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Boat fishing
Duration/Time
6.5 hours (08h30-15h00)
Included
All bait and tackle, lunch
pack, beer and cool
drinks as well as a fully
qualified fishing guide.
Minimum persons
3
Age Limit
5 years
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund
Fishing takes place from 100 m – 800 m off
shore and approximately 20 km either north or
south of Swakopmund. The most common fish
to be caught is kabeljou, black tail, steenbras,
catfish and a variety of shark species. Lines up
at. 15h00 (weather permitting). Deep sea fishing
for snoek only possible from October - January.
Township Cultural tour
Duration/Time
4 hours (10h00–14h00).
Included
Multi-lingual guide,
refreshments at a local
“shebeen” (local bar)
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund
Meet the people in Mondesa township, visit a
local Kindergarden (closed on public holidays
and holidays), enjoy drinks in a local bar,
savour traditional food in the “Lumbumbashi
Restaurant” and end the day with a traditional
dance (if children are available).
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Interesting facts about the Namib
Desert:
LIVING DESERT TOURS
* The name “Namib” is of Nama origin and
means “vast”.
* The Namib Desert covers the entire
Namibian coastline and is also referred to
as the “Skeleton Coast”, due the shipwrecks
found along the shore of the desert
* The average annual temperature on the
Namib coast is below 16ºC. Calculated from
daily averages over a year, it is among the
lowest anywhere in a tropical latitude.
* Having endured arid or semi-arid conditions
for at least 55 million years, it is considered to
be the oldest desert in the world.
* The Namib Desert is the foggiest desert on
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* Namib Desert has less than 10 mm of rain
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* The oldest desert plant on earth, the
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Namib Desert
Dunes • Reptiles • Plants • Insects •
Scenic drive • and much more!
Living Desert Tour
August Ad.indd 1
8/20/2013 2:57:20 PM
Duration/Time
5 hours (08h00 – 13h00)
Included
Snacks, cool drinks
Minimum persons
2
Age Limit
N/A
Pick-up
Any establishment in
Swakopmund
The Living Desert tour is a unique 4x4
adventure drive through the dunes outside
Swakopmund. The tour is educational, fun and
an unforgettable experience. Once you have
seen and experienced the animals and plants
that live and thrive here you will see the desert
and dunes with new eyes. The photographic
opportunities are endless too: make sure those
batteries are charged before you leave! Desert
animals that can be seen include palmato gecko,
desert insects and spiders, scorpions and desert
chameleon.
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Coastal Region - Swakopmund
The Sky is the limit!
Wings over Africa is dedicated to the
pleasures and art of flying. Whether
training new students or entertaining
tourists, the dedication to flight is the
same.
Sundowner Flip over the coastline
Duration
1 hour
Included
Flight, sparkling wine,
soft drinks
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Swakopmund Airport
If you want an aerial impression of the
surrounding area or want to enjoy a sundowner
in the sky, this is for you! On take off, your pilot
will offer you a “glass of bubbly”. Sit back, relax
and enjoy the banquet of aerial views. We head
southward to Sandwich Harbour one of southern
Africa’s greatest natural bird sanctuaries. From
Sandwich Harbour, we fly over the harbour
of Walvis Bay from where the Pelican Point
lighthouse can be seen. Soaring along the
coast, the recreational resorts Dolphin Beach
and Longbeach come into view. With the setting
sun, your pilot will prepare for landing.
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Coastal Region - Swakopmund
Sossusvlei Scenic flight
Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
Included
Flight, soft drinks
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Swakopmund Airport
We depart from the Swakopmund airfield along
the Kuiseb River bed, onto Gogabeb, the desert
research station and over Tsondabvlei. Shortly
the awe-inspiring dunes at Sossusvlei will come
into sight. We over fly the forbidden diamond
area where remains of old diamond camps can
still be seen and continue over the ‘sea of sand’,
approaching the shore at Conception Bay. Soaring
along the coastline we fly over the shipwreck of
Eduard Bohlen and the fishing trawler, Shaunee.
Nearing Sandwich Harbour, your pilot will ascend
to 1500 feet. Our flight takes us over the salt
mines and Namibia’s major harbour, Walvis Bay.
As the town of Swakopmund comes into sight,
your pilot will prepare for landing.
Sossusvlei Day Excursion
Duration
Full day excursion
Included
Flight, 4x4 excursion,
picnic lunch & soft drinks
only
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Swakopmund Airport
We take you from the Swakopmund airfield along
the Kuiseb River bed onto Gogabeb, the desert
research station. We continue our flight over
Tsondabvlei. We land at Sesriem. Accompanied
by a guide you will be driven in a 4x4 vehicle into
Sossusvlei. Time at leisure in Sossusvlei, with
picnic lunch. Soaring along the coastline we fly
over the shipwreck of Eduard Bohlen. Forthwith
the shipwreck of the fishing trawler, Shaunee,
comes into sight. From Sandwich Harbour our
flight takes us over the salt mines and Walvis Bay.
Next we fly over the guano-collecting wooden
platform. As the town of Swakopmund comes
into sight, your pilot will prepare for landing.
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Coastal Region - Swakopmund
Skeleton Coast - Coast of loneliness
Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
Included
Flight, soft drinks
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Swakopmund Airport
From the Swakopmund airfield this flight first takes
you inland, over the Rössing Uranium Mine and
the Spitzkoppe Mountains. Further flight over the
table top mountains and the majestic Brandberg,
famous for the rock painting known as the white
lady. We reach the Ugab riverbed and fly along it
as it meanders its way towards the coast. In the
riverbed, keep a lookout for the desert elephants,
ostrich, oryx and other game. As we near the
coastline, the sand dunes form intriguing ripple
patterns, which give colour, texture and a graphic
quality to the dunes. We reach Cape Cross and
shortly after we see the holiday town of Henties
Bay, renowned for recreational fishing. Our flight
continues passing Wlotskasbaken and the salt
works, returning to Swakopmund.
Kaokoland & Himba Excursion
Duration
Full day excursion
Included
Flight, visit to a Himba
Village, soft drinks, lunch
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Swakopmund Airport
We fly over the Spitzkoppe mountains and
the majestic Brandberg. Landing at Opuwo,
accompanied by a guide and translator we make
it possible for you to visit the Ovahimba tribe.
When you are ready, we return to the guesthouse
where a light lunch is served. After lunch, transfer
to the landing strip and we continue our flight via
the Hoarusib riverbed. We follow the riverbed as
it meanders its way to the coastline. Low-level
flight along the treacherous Skeleton Coast with
its remains of shipwrecks passing the, diamond
mine at Toscanini, the seal reserve at Cape Cross
and the coastal town of Henties Bay on our return
to Swakopmund.
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Coastal Region - Swakopmund
Fish River Canyon & !Nami/us / Lüderitz
with a stop over at the Canyon
Duration
Full day
Included
Flight, soft drinks, lunch
and Fish River excursion
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Swakopmund Airport
We fly over the Kuiseb riverbed as we head towards
Sossusvlei and then eastwards to Keetmanshoop
where we refuel. Further flight to the largest
canyon in Africa, the Fish River Canyon. Landing
at the canyon, you will be driven to the viewpoint
where a spectacular view of the canyon can be
enjoyed. Lunch at the Canyon Lodge. Our return
flight is along the desolate coast, passing the
shipwreck Otavi and Meob Bay. At Conception
Bay we fly over the shipwrecks of Eduard Bohlen
and Shaunee. From Sandwich Harbour our flight
takes us over the salt mines and Walvis Bay. As
the town of Swakopmund comes into sight, your
pilot will prepare for landing.
!Nami/us / Lüderitz with a stop over in
!Nami/us / Lüderitz & Kolmanskop
Duration
Full day
Included
Soft drinks, lunch and
Fish River excursion
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Swakopmund Airport
Flying low-level in the canyon, our flight continues
towards Lüderitz where you will enjoy a guided city
tour and visit Namibia’s most famous ghost town,
Kolmanskop. Before we return to the airport, you
will enjoy a picnic lunch. Our return flight is along
the desolate coast, passing the shipwreck Otavi
and Meob Bay. At Conception Bay we fly over
the shipwrecks of Eduard Bohlen and Shaunee.
Nearing Sandwich Harbour, your pilot will ascend
to 1500 feet. From Sandwich Harbour our flight
takes us over the salt mines and Namibia’s
major harbour, Walvis Bay. Next we fly over the
guano-collecting wooden platform. As the town
of Swakopmund comes into sight, your pilot will
prepare for landing.
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CoastalCRoastal
egion Region
Swakopmund
Himba excursion - Epupa
Duration
Half day trip
Included
Flight, visit to Himba
Village and Falls, lunch,
soft drinks
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Swakopmund Airport
This flight takes you over the Spitzkoppe
mountains and the majestic Brandberg. Landing
at Epupa, accompanied by a guide and translator
we visit the Ovahimba tribe. When you are ready,
we return to the guesthouse where a light lunch
is served. After lunch, transfer to the landing
strip and we continue our flight directly to Opuwo
where the aircraft will be refuelled and continue
the flight via the Hoarusib riverbed. Low-level
flight along the treacherous Skeleton Coast with
its remains of shipwrecks passing the, diamond
mine at Toscanini, the seal reserve at Cape
Cross and the coastal town of Henties Bay on
our return to Swakopmund.
Skeleton Coast & Cape Cross
Duration
Half day trip
Included
Flight & soft drinks only
Minimum persons
1
Age Limit
N/A
Departure
Swakopmund Airport
We take-off from the Swakopmund airfield, and
fly inland over the Rössing Uranium Mine and
the Spitzkoppe Mountains. Further flight over
the majestic Brandberg. We reach the Ugab
riverbed and fly along it as it meanders its way
towards the coast. In the riverbed, keep a lookout
for the desert elephants, ostrich, oryx and other
game. As we over fly Cape Cross, your pilot
will prepare for landing. Transfer to the Cape
Cross Lodge. Enjoy a light lunch, with views
of the turbulent Atlantic Ocean. After lunch,
transfer to the airfield and we continue our flight
along the coast, passing the holiday town of
Henties Bay, renowned for recreational fishing,
Wlotskasbaken and the salt works, returning to
Swakopmund.
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Coastal Region - Swakopmund
Interesting facts about Swakopmund
* The Herero called this place Otjozondjii, or “the place of sea shells”.
* The name of the town is derived from the Nama word Tsoakhaub (“excrement opening”) describing
the Swakop River in flood carrying items in its riverbed, including dead animals, into the Atlantic
Ocean.
* The German settlers changed it to Swachaub, and when in 1896 the district was officially proclaimed,
the version Swakopmund (German: Mouth of the Swakop) was introduced.
* Swakopmund is Namibia’s activity Mecca, and is popular with international guests as well as
locals.
* The Swakopmund Museum has exhibitions on the archeology, culture, mineralogy, botany, prehistory
and early history and German colonial history.
* The National Marine Aquarium is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 and shows also
sharks, which are fed at 15:00.
* The Living Desert Snake Park is open daily.
* Rossing Mine close to Swakopmund is the largest open-cast uranium mine in the world.
* The world’s largest quartz crystals are found in the Crystal Gallery in Swakopmund
* Swakopmund is also called “südlichstes Ostseebad Deutschlands” (most southern Baltic Sea
Resort of Germany)
Northern Region - Damaraland
Hot Air Ballooning
Duration
1 hour
Included
Champagne breakfast
Min/max persons
4/8
Age Limit
13 years
Pick-up
Mowani Campsite
By sunrise your will arrive at the takeoff site.
Seeing the balloon being inflated with hot air is
a both enjoyable and interesting experience. You
rise with the sun over the incredible landscape,
slowly gaining a view of the distant blue mountains
and the multi-coloured formations that are the
result of geological turmoil which occurred million
years ago, with some luck, you will have a bird’seye view of some rare dessert elephants. Upon
landing you are greeted with a sparkling wine
breakfast and afterwards you are returned to the
lodge.
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Northern Region - Damaraland
For every activity booked we will donate N$ 2.00 to the
Bishop Kameeta Kindergarten:
For the past 5 years Tourvest Destination Management is the sole
contributor of Bishop Kameeta Kindergarten, a project that gives basic care
and a pre-school education to children who cannot fend for themselves –
orphaned children, HIV infected children and children whose parents have
no financial means to support them in any way.
By booking activities through this activity brochure, you are directly
contributing towards the future of the 45 children that are currently being
cared for at Kameeta. NAD 2.00 of every activity booked will be used for
food, bedding material, schooling material, medicinal treatments and basic
commodities such as electricity, gas and water payments.
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Tourvest Destination Management Namibia
Sense of Africa
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Fax: ++ 264 61 263 417
Email: [email protected]
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PO Box 2058, Windhoek, Namibia
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