Swakopmund tours, things to do and tickets

Experience the thrill of quad biking through the Namibian sand dunes.

Discover a unique landscape of giant sand dunes that run straight into the ocean. Explore the rolling dunes on a 4x4, and learn about the creatures that live and thrive in this harsh environment.

Join us on an unforgettable and unique ecological Namibian cycling experience. 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. A Swakopmund must for both the scenic appreciator and adrenaline seeking adventurist. No air or noise pollution and shallower tracks than even footprints makes Fat Bike Touring the most ecological way to explore our desert’s delicate habitat.

This will be your most memorable Dune Tour and your Namibia Highlight. We go where dune meets sea, harsh and desolate area constantly changing, yet quiet and relaxing, see amazing wild life, and thousand's of sea Birds in these harsh conditions. We go up towering Dunes, to the most beautiful view points, exciting dune drives with skilled and knowledgeable guides
See thousands of pink Flamingos, Pelicans, and other amazing birds in the Ramsar Walvisbay Wetland .The biggest evaporation pond Salt Mine in Africa with its pink salt waters is seen along the route
get to Feel the Desert, the quietness, the ambience, stunning views,
an unforgettable tour creating everlasting memories
this HALF DAY TOUR also available as FULL DAY TOUR, it has more stops and goes slower
The PRIVATE Tour is for You only, max 4 people per car NO other guests will be added
Combo Tours available:
Marine Dolphin & Seal Catamaran cruise and Sandwich harbor
Kayaking and Sandwich harbour
See our offer or enquire

Complimentary transfers for central Swakopmund

Alternative meeting point Batis Birding Office or Desert Explorers

Pick ups between 07h45 - 08h15 (Summer) and 08h15h - 08h45 (Winter)

Drop offs between 12h30 - 13h00 

Duration +/- 4.5 hours

Minimum of 4 participants in total to run the tour (option to join existing bookings)

No private tours

Included are English speaking guide, vehicle, bottled water and soft drinks, as well as a bite size snack

Bring walking shoes, warm jacket, hat and sunscreen

Weather dependent

Viewing the extensive bird life in the Ramsar Convention Walvisbay Wetlands where up 250000 birds can be seen from time to time, to the many Seals in the seal colony ( 50 000+ SEALS) including huge Bulls and Pups, to the magnificent views Sandwich Harbor, where Sea meets Dunes, and the surrounding Dunes have to offer, together with the adrenaline evoking skillful dune driving by the guide, the pure passion and enthusiasm the guide portrays of this beautiful scenic but harsh area. Knowledgeable and passionate guides make this tour exceptional.
an exceptionally unique experience few get the see
creating unforgettably fond memories.
ITS A FULL DAY TOUR. minimum 2 pax

Explore the coastal dune belt of the Namib in search of the small creatures that live in the desert. Track geckos, lizards, snakes, chameleon, spiders, and more while enjoying the beautiful sand dunes of the Dorob National Park.

Experience a quad bike tour through the desert to explore the different plant and animal life. Learn all about the survival tactics of the creatures that call this desert a home.

This living desert tour is a extraordinary exploration of the coastal dune belt just outside Swakopmund. To the untrained eye the dunes are just a pile of sand, however your skilled and experienced guides will introduce you to a wealth of life. Track Palmato Geckos, sand-diving lizards, the famous fog-basking tok-tokkie beetle, sidewinder snakes, spiders, scorpions, and chameleons. This 3-hour exploration will be rounded out with a short dune drive.

Join a unique desert cycling experience, and ride along the dry riverbed and up and down amazing dunes. Stop along the way to take in the scenery of the oldest desert in the world and enjoy the thrill of going downhill on some of the larger dunes.

Explore Namibia from behind the wheel of your own car with this self-driving audio guide tour. Make the most of your journey through Namibia with over 10 hours of content by experienced tour guides.

Enjoy an off-road ride into the Namib Desert, on the lookout for wildlife. See where the giant dunes meet the Atlantic and visit Sandwich Lagoon.

This 3-day/2night budget camping safari starts in Swakopmund every Saturday and ends Monday afternoons in Windhoek. Leaving Swakopmund in the morning to Etosha National Park where you will spend 1 full day and an afternoon game driving, searching for predators & prey alike.

Spend your evenings at the flood-lit waterhole waiting for animals to come and drink. Etosha National Park stretches approximately 22,000sqkms and is named after the famed Etosha Pan. Upon leaving Etosha, make a final stop at the Okahandja craft market for some local souvenirs. We arrive in Windhoek in the afternoon where we will be dropped off at our accommodation within the city limits.

On this tour, explore a township just outside of Swakopmund. Visit the schools and houses of Nama, Damara, and Herero people. Meet the locals, learn about the community, and try local Namibian food at a family home for the complete cultural experience.

Often called the Welwitschia tour, this enlightening journey takes you through the ancient canyons of the Moon Valley, one of the most fascinating areas of the Namib Desert.

Join us for this popular 1 hour quad bike adventure in the dunes! Desert Explorers is considered the number one adventure hub along Namibia's coast and we boast excellent and friendly service by professional guides. We also prioritize the conservation of our desert by only taking set-out routes and ensuring our desert stays clean. Desert Explorers will be sure to give you an unforgettable experience in Namibia. This is a MUST-DO - don't miss it.

Our tours are not private; however, you are likely to travel with your own group in off-peak season. We generally provide one guide for every six guests. Note that youth who ride their own quad bike pay the adult price.

Experience the two Must-Do activities in Namibia - quad bike riding and sandboarding - with us! Desert Explorers is considered the number one adventure hub along Namibia's coast. We pride ourselves in providing excellent and friendly service by professional guides. We're here to give you an unforgettable experience while preserving out desert and showing you the beauty the Namib has to offer. Come and join us on this adrenaline filled combo deal - a once in a lifetimes experience!

Note that our tours are not private; however, in quieter seasons you will most likely have a private tour. We generally provide one guide for every six guests. Note that youth who ride their own quad bike pay the adult price.

This African budget safari offers an amazing experience of the breath-taking sand dune sea of the Namib and provides an adventure to the Sossusvlei region. This is a small-group tour that caters for those that have limited time and wanting the comfort of a bed and en-suite bathroom. Discover the beauty of the Namibian landscape and enjoy fantastic views and the remarkable scenery of the worlds oldest desert.

Embark on an immersive tour of the Mondesa township and discover the unique culture, warmth, and friendliness of the locals. Travel around by bike and learn about the fascinating history of the township and its people, then cook traditional dishes.

Its an absolutely awesome experience to learn how to drive your own car like a professional in these absolutely unique areas. An unforgettable experience. Competent and experienced Guides take you driving up and down these enormous dunes whilst experiencing the Classic Sandwich Harbor Tour. See the amazing pink waters of the Salt Mine, view the thousands of waders in the Ramsar Wetland, Flamingos, Pelicans and all the species, view Seals and Jackals whilst driving on the Beach and then onto the towering Dunes.
Coaching and sharing experiences with the Guide. No chances are taken and driver compatible routes are chosen to optimize SAFETY, but you will surely take home the thrill and the stunning views in one of your most favorable memories.....guaranteed.... join us. Create unforgettable memories!
Please note price here includes one vehicle and 2 persons, all additional vehicles and persons are extra. Please consult us.
You can now rent a 4wd from us should your car rental not allow it