At Sandwich Harbour, the Namib Desert appears to end abruptly at the Atlantic Ocean. From the higher dunes, visitors can look across enormous slopes of sand towards a narrow beach and the cold blue-grey water below. In certain tidal conditions, waves reach the foot of the dunes, creating the impression that the desert is falling…

The Benguela Current helps explain almost everything that feels unusual about Namibia’s coast. It helps explain why the Atlantic water around Walvis Bay is cold, why the coastline is frequently foggy, why large numbers of seabirds and marine mammals gather near an extremely dry desert, and why fishing became so important to Namibia’s coastal economy….

Walvis Bay Lagoon is one of Namibia’s most accessible places to watch wild flamingos. Visitors can often see groups of these remarkable birds feeding in the shallow water along the southern lagoon. Depending on food, tides and wider wetland conditions, their numbers can range from scattered groups to extensive pink gatherings. The flamingos are not…

Yes, you can combine a Walvis Bay marine cruise and a Sandwich Harbour 4×4 excursion in one day. Usually called a marine-and-dune day, the experience starts with a morning catamaran cruise across Walvis Bay. After returning to the waterfront, you transfer to a 4×4 vehicle for an afternoon journey through the coastal dunes towards Sandwich…

A Walvis Bay marine cruise gives you a comfortable way to explore the sheltered bay, Pelican Point and one of Namibia’s richest coastal ecosystems. Most cruises spend approximately three to four hours on the water. Along the way, you may encounter Cape fur seals, dolphins, pelicans, cormorants and other coastal birds. Some cruises also report…

Sandwich Harbour is one of the most dramatic landscapes accessible from Walvis Bay. Here, enormous Namib dunes rise beside the Atlantic, while wetlands, mudflats and shifting sand reveal a coast that is continually changing. Most visitors explore the area on a guided 4×4 excursion. The difficult decision is often whether to choose a half-day or…

Pelican Point kayaking offers a wonderfully different way to experience the marine side of Walvis Bay. Instead of viewing the coastline only from land or from a large boat, you paddle close to the water in an area frequented by Cape fur seals. The experience normally includes a 4×4 journey along the sandy Pelican Point…