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Walvis Bay Tour Guides is own and manage by the previously disadvantage local community, to promote “Local community based tourism” beneficial for communities also in the outskirts of Walvis Bay.  We are registered with the Namibian Tourism Board (NTB) assuring that all legal prerequisites are met to satisfy the safety and well-being of any interested visitor to The Republic of Namibia.

Our office is also a small souvenir shop stocked with products embracing the brand Walvis Bay Tour Guides for visitors to have something to remember us by.

Culture Tours

Dolphin & seal cruises, sandwich harbour tours.

Starting with a drive through Walvis Bay’s bustling streets, your first stop is the colorful Kuisebmond Market Hall. Here small traders offer a variety of traditional crafts, clothing and typical Namibian dishes. Down Nathaniel Maxuilili the next stop is at the kindergarten, where the children present a special show.

You then visit the Multi-purpose Community Centre. Here the various active community health and development projects are showcased. Next stop is the Tutaleni Village.

The Tutaleni Relocation project won the Dubai Award for Best Practices, for its innovative solution to solving housing shortages. At the Mola Mola shebeen (a typical get-together pub) the vibrant atmosphere of the township comes to life. Experience traditional cuisines such as Mopani Worms, Makaka, Oshifima Porridge and beans spread out in a delicious buffet. All of these exciting glimpses into the lives of Namibians are accompanied by detailed explanations and historical information.

The tour lasts between 3 and 4 hours. Tours are flexible and can be arranged at any time to suit your needs. Various options and sights can be included in the Township Tours package on request. Mola Mola Safaris has been fundamental in the establishment of the Walvis Bay Township Tours and strongly supports this community based project.

Rates Township Tour

• With own transport N$ 920.00
• Without own transport N$ 690.00
• Duration: 4-5 hours
• Traditional meal included

COMBINATION( Marine & Township Tour)

• Per person N$ 2 070.00
• Children (age 6-11) N$1 820.00 (* Free for children under 6 years)
• In the morning light meal, and drinks & Traditional meal included
• These prices are valid from 1 November 2023 until 31 October 2024.
• We offer 20% Commission on referral bookings.
• All rates include 15% VAT
• Group and Private rates are available on request.
• Payment can be done via EFT or the clients can pay cash or swipe.
• Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance.

Do not hesitate to contact us should you have questions or wishing to make a booking. Walvis Bay Tours: Office:+264 85 2867758, Cell: 0812664189

The package includes a guided tour of the Walvis Bay harbour, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay Lagoon (outer) and coastline up to Langstrand. Visitors can expect breathtaking views, friendly seals coming on-board, dolphins, pelicans, and sometimes whales.

The tour also includes a light lunch and drinks. You can also extend the tour with a cultural township tour. This combo provides you with an intimate look into the typical traditional Namibia life, with a guided and historic tour of Kuisebmond.

Other combinations include a tour to the breathtaking Sandwich Harbour, climbing the highest dune in the Swakopmund Walvis Bay dune belt, Dune 7 for an amazing 360-degree view of the dunes, the desert, and the Atlantic Ocean. we also include a visit to Swakopmund with its stunning German architecture, curio markets, craft shops, art galleries, museums, and the beachfront.

Rates Marine Dolphin & Seal Cruise

• Adults  N$1 265.00
• Children (age 6-11) N$ 825.00 (* Free for children under 6 years)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Light meal, fresh oysters plus drinks included and a Traditional meal
• Payment can be done via EFT or the clients can pay cash.
• Please advise of any Special events in advance.
• Please advise of any disabilities in advance.

Do not hesitate to contact us should you have questions or wishing to make a booking. Walvis Bay Tours: Office: +264 85 2867758, Cell: +264812664189

Sandwich Harbour (Portuguese: Porto d’Ilhéu), also known as Sandwich Bay, Sandvishawe, Sandvisbaai and Sandfisch Bai is an area on the Atlantic coast of Namibia that includes a bay in the north and a lagoon at the southern end. Lying about 80 km south of Walvis Bay the bay opens to the north and is about 4.2 km long and 4 km wide. There is a shallow lagoon lying south of the bay, separated from it by an area of beach ridges and swales with saltpans. The area was surveyed in the 1880s by the Royal Navy but it was considered very inferior to Walvis Bay and no development took place. In the 1930s an ambitious project was started to build a guano island in the lagoon using sand pumps imported from the Netherlands.  All that remains of the project is the manager’s house.

Currently, the bay and lagoon are within the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The fauna was surveyed by the South African Museum and the National Museum of Namibia. It was found that the fauna was totally marine.

  Half Day Tour

• Per person N$ 2 530.00
• Children (age 6-11) N$1 265.00 (* Free for children under 6 years)
• Duration: 4 hours Light meal, fresh oysters plus drinks included

(Sandwich Harbor Sundowner Tour)

• Per person N$ 2 650.00
• Children (age 6-11) N$1 840.00 (* Free for children under 6 years)
• Duration: 4 hours Light meal, plus Champaign included

Full Day Tour

COMBINATION ( Marine Cruise &; Sandwich Harbor tour)

• Per person N$ 3 795.00
• Children (age 6-11) N$2 090.00 (* Free for children under 6 years)
• Duration: 7 hours Light meal, fresh oysters plus drinks included

(Pelican Point & Sandwich Harbor tour)

• Per person N$ 2 875.00
• Children (age 6-11) N$1 725.00 (* Free for children under 6 years)
• Duration: 7 hours Light meal,plus drinks included

Do not hesitate to contact us should you have questions or wishing to make a booking. Walvis Bay Tours: Office: +264 85 2867758, Cell: 0812664189

Walvis Bay Lagoon

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We would love to hear from you. If you have any queries, suggestions or comments that you wish to send to us directly please use the form below to do so. You can also reach us through any of the other contact details listed below or find our offices in Walvis Bay.

You can also reach us at: Walvis Bay Tour Guides, P.O Box 165, Walvis Bay, Namibia

Office +264 85 2867758 Fried: +264 81 2664189

Skype Name: walvisbaytourguides Email:[email protected] Instagram:walvisbaytourscc24

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Catamaran Dolphin Cruises

Welcome to catamaran dolphin cruises & tours, passion • excellence • purpose, many a guest has rated our morning ultimate marine cruise as the highlight of their visit on the namib coast, and in the whole of namibia for that matter – this is not difficult to believe as we have an absolute passion to take you out on a marine safari to see as many wildlife sightings as possible, and make your experience unforgettable our tours are based in walvis bay and its surroundings, and on the 3-hour and some 2-hour cruises, you may visit the splendid cape fur seal colony of pelican point peninsula., we often make a turn in the open ocean, and at times may visit the longbeach / langstrand area where the desert meets the ocean near walvis bay and swakopmund., our sunset cruises boast some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world the return with marine vessels lighting up together with the town is nothing less than breathtaking., included on each cruise or tour you are treated with beverages and canapes or a snack, which vary depending on which tour you book: there are beverage varieties, sparkling wine paired with fresh namibian oysters, a canape variety including dessert, or even a traditional namibian braai/barbeque onboard the catamaran (please see different cruise types in order to see what is included)..

Walvis Bay is the third-largest town in Namibia, and Namibia’s only deep-sea harbour which is also protected by the Pelican Point sand spit / Peninsula. Walvis Bay is well-known for its high-quality fish, oysters, rock lobsters, etc. The water of the coastal area is very clean. There are many tourist attractions around Walvis Bay, making it a perfect destination for a short fun-filled visit, or an extended stay with much entertainment to offer.

One should not forget to mention the huge salt fields around Walvis Bay. On an area of 3500 hectares, 400,000 tons of high-quality salt are annually produced. We are privileged to have some spectacular and wonderful attractions to visit in Walvis Bay. An excursion on the Sandwich Harbour 4×4 dune tour is also a must: with some of the most contrasting landscapes, you may ever have experienced. Take a look at our combo or half-day tours that will tell you more about this opportunity,

We believe that the ultimate unbeatable attraction in Walvis Bay is a luxury catamaran cruise to view dolphins, seals, whales, sunfish, jackals, pelicans, penguins, flamingos, many various other bird species and other wildlife possibilities. Although no wildlife sightings are guaranteed, our enthusiasm to find as many of them as possible is sure to get you excited to keep your eyes peeled with us as we anticipate maximum sightings every single day.

Our tours exude photographic opportunities for photographers from amateur to professional levels. Apart from the wildlife photography possible, Pelican Point Peninsula with its Light House is just one of many other surroundings making many photographers’ dreams come true.

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Walvis Bay Tours & Holidays

14-Day Eco-Luxury Honeymoon in Namibia

$5,196 pp (USD)

Namibia: Self-drive Lodge & Tented Camp

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Eastern Etosha, Western Etosha, Damaraland, Walvis Bay (City) , Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert) , Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) , Windhoek (End)

5.0 /5  –  42 Reviews

11-Day Classic Namibia Thrilling Wildlife Adventure

$4,290 to $4,620 pp (USD)

Namibia: Private tour Lodge & Tented Camp

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Erindi GR, Eastern Etosha, Etosha NP, Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) , Damaraland, Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) , Kalahari Desert, Hosea Kutako Airport (End)

5.0 /5  –  122 Reviews

14-Day Namibia Experience on Self Drive

$3,949 pp (USD)

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Kalahari Region, Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert) , Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) , Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Damaraland, Palmwag Concession (Damaraland) , Etosha NP, Okonjima NR, Windhoek (City) , Hosea Kutako Airport (End)

People Tours And Safari   Tour operator has an office in Namibia

5.0 /5  –  23 Reviews

14-Day A Taste of Africa's Best Kept Secret - Nabozi

$13,665 pp (USD)

Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe: Self-drive Lodge & Resort

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Kalahari Region, NamibRand NR, Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) , Windhoek Airport (Windhoek) , Kwando River, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls town (Victoria Falls) , Victoria Falls Airport (End)

About Africa Co   Tour operator has an office in Namibia

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8-Day Arid Eden Namibian Tour

$4,818 pp (USD)

Namibia: Private tour Lodge & Hotel

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Palmwag Concession (Damaraland) , Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) , Windhoek (City) , Hosea Kutako Airport (End)

PEA Tours and Safaris   Tour operator has an office in Namibia

5.0 /5  –  7 Reviews

10-Day Namibia Impression - Self-Drive Tour

$3,160 pp (USD)

Namibia: Self-drive Lodge & Guest House

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Auas Game Farm, Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert) , Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) , Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range) , Okonjima NR, Otjihavera Mountains (Mountain Range) , Hosea Kutako Airport (End)

Gazzella Tours   Tour operator has an office in Namibia

5.0 /5  –  8 Reviews

17-Day Thrilling Adventure in Namibia

$7,040 to $7,370 pp (USD)

Namibia: Private tour Camping & Lodge

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Mariental (Town) , Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert) , Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) , Sesriem Canyon, Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) , Opuwo (Town) , Epupa Falls (Kaokoland) , Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Okonjati GR, Windhoek (End)

10-Day Discovery Namibia Luxury Self-Drive Safari

$7,080 pp (USD)

Namibia: Self-drive Lodge & Hotel

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Kalahari Region, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) , Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Damaraland, Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)

12-Day Scheduled Fly in Safari with Fly Namibia

$12,028 pp (USD)

Namibia: Shared tour (max 5 people per vehicle) Lodge & Hotel

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , N/a'an ku sê (Wildlife Sanctuary) , NamibRand NR, Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) , Onguma GR, Hosea Kutako Airport (End)

10-Day Guided Family Safari in Africa's Best Kept Secret

$5,305 pp (USD)

Namibia: Shared tour (max 5 people per vehicle) Lodge & Tented Camp

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Kalahari Region, Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) , Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Okonjima NR, Hosea Kutako Airport (End)

4-Day Spitzkoppe Mountain and Coast Adventure Safari

$1,570 pp (USD)

Namibia: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle) Hotel & Tented Bush Camp

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Spitzkoppe (Damaraland) , Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Windhoek (End)

15-Day Wellness Experience in Africa's Best Kept Secret

$12,760 pp (USD)

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , N/a'an ku sê (Wildlife Sanctuary) , NamibRand NR, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) , Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) , Damaraland, Onguma GR, Okonjima NR, Windhoek (End)

19-Day Namibia , Chobe & Vic Falls Safari

$27,763 pp (USD)

Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe: Private tour Lodge & Hotel

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Kalahari Region, NamibRand NR, Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Palmwag Concession (Damaraland) , Damaraland, Outjo (Town) , Onguma GR, Divundu (Town) , Chobe NP, Chobe River, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)

15-Day Horse Riding Safari in Africa's Best Kept Secret

$14,852 pp (USD)

Namibia: Shared tour (max 6 people per group) Lodge & Tented Camp

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Kalahari Region, NamibRand NR, Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) , Onguma GR, Windhoek (End)

4-Day Namibia Endemics Birding Tour

$1,767 pp (USD)

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Walvis Bay (City) , Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art) , Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range) , Windhoek (End)

Nature Travel Namibia   Tour operator has an office in Namibia

5.0 /5  –  154 Reviews

8-Day Guided 4x4 off-Road Adventure - Namibia

$4,845 pp (USD)

Namibia: Guided self-drive Lodge & Hotel

You Visit: Windhoek (Start) , Otjihavera Mountains (Mountain Range) , Waterberg Plateau, Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range) , Swakopmund (City) , Walvis Bay (City) , Windhoek (City) , Windhoek Airport (End)

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'The Original' seal and dolphin tour - since 1990!

Let us show you the hidden gems of Namibia's coast

Levo Seal & Dolphin Tours

Dolphin & Seal Tour

Spend your morning or afternoon with us touring Walvis Bay's harbour, see our beautiful isolated lighthouse built in the middle of nowhere, go to the wreck and the oyster farms in our beautiful bay, meander through Pelican Point while spotting birds and sealife - everything from seals and dolphins to whales and turtles -  all while enjoying a decadent picnic on deck with champagne, oysters and more!

Dolphin Tour & Sandwich Harbour Combo

Spend the morning on the water sipping champagne, eating oysters and other delicious treats while keeping a look out for bottle nose dolphins! See Pelican Point, seal colonies, birds nests, and so much more! Then it's off by 4x4, navigating up and down the dunes to witness the spectacular beauty that is Sandwich Harbour and surroundings - where the dunes literally, meet the sea. Truly a day to remember!

Half Day Tours

Make the difficult choice between discovering the geographical beauty of the Swakopmund Riverbed,  exploring the wonders of the coast with the Sandwich Harbour tour or kayak with the curious seals along the coast, and soak in the coastal charm.

Private Boat Rental

Whether it's a romantic cruise, a fishing expedition, or a leisurely day on the waves, our well-maintained boats are your ticket to a customized nautical experience.

Full Day Sandwich Harbour Tour

Unveil the wonders of Sandwich Harbour on our full-day tour. Witness the natural beauty of towering dunes and abundant wildlife, guided by our experienced team. Perfect for nature lovers and anyone craving an immersive coastal adventure. Join us for a day of exploration at Sandwich Harbour.

What time do we leave?

Unless otherwise specified, check in: 08:30 am, depart: 9:00 am

Different Departure times are available on request.

What to wear?

It can be windy on the boat, warm clothes are recommended. Blankets will also be available on board.

Our experienced guides will be there to give you a guided tour in English, Afrikaans or German, assist to your needs on the trip and to answer any questions you might have.

What about seasickness?

Most of our tours are done in the morning, in the protected lagoon area, in order to avoid Walvis Bay's infamous wind!

Your safety comes first. All skippers and boats have licenses and is sea worthy. All skippers have first aid training and the vessel is packed with all first aid material, life jackets for adults and children.

Levo Tours has a 100% safety record since the company was founded in1990.

We're not going to spoil the endearing story of how Levo Tours started but please ask any of our qualified, professional guides to tell you about legendary Otmar and Oupa (the seal).

Things have changed since the start of the original Levo Tours - but something that hasn't changed is our belief that everything in business is negotiable, except quality!  "We are still running the business with the same enthusiasm and first class service our clients have been accustomed to for many years." Johan and Retha Geyser

+264 (0)81 127 2522   |   [email protected]

Mola Mola Safaris

Beyond epic.

water · beach · land · sky

Since 1995 Mola Mola has been pioneering & sharing the best experiences on sand & sea. When you are at the Namibian Coast, Mola Mola is where you want to be!

Our tours #epicinaday, mola mola day with beach braai.

Mola Mola Day

An exclusive Mola Mola Experience!

Dolphin cruise, beach landing, Beach Braai (barbeque) and Sandwich Harbour 4x4 experience.

The Mola Mola Day allows you to enjoy all the best experiences in one, epic day! The Atlantic Ocean, the beach at Pelican Point sand Peninsula, amazing lunch occasion and the ancient, magnificent dunes of Sandwich harbour.

Marine Dolphin Cruise with Beach Braai

An exclusive Mola Mola Experience! Dolphin cruise, beach landing and Beach Braai (barbeque).

This is the ‘classic’ Mola Mola cruise with an extra flare for lunch. Accompanied by dolphins, seals, pelicans, whales, fresh oysters, sparkling wine and a beach braai (barbeque) on Pelican Point Peninsula! You will have the time of your life, having reached the splendor of the Namibian Skeleton coast, this five hour activity allows you to experience the amazing riches of our Atlantic Ocean and authentic Namibian cuisine, while enjoying the adventure of a fun and friendly cruise in our fast or planing catamarans.

Kayaking Combo with Beach Braai

Kayak Combo with Beach Braai

Adventure boat cruise, beach landing, kayaking with seals, Beach Braai (barbeque) and Sandwich Harbour 4x4 experience.

Our Kayaking Combo with Beach Braai combines (all) the best of Mola Mola Safaris’ experiences in one epic day! Starting with a transfer from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point Peninsula in one of our fast catamarans, you will be surprised with sea and bird life, where pelicans and seagulls greet you and seals often join you on board.

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Walvis Bay Tours & Trips

Find the right tour for you through Walvis Bay. We've got 62 adventures going to Walvis Bay, starting from just 4 days in length, and the longest tour is 21 days. The most popular month to go is September, which has the largest number of tour departures.

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4 Day Swakopmund & Sossusvlei Accommodated Adventure

My friend and I joined Camelon 4D3N desert tour last month and it was excellent! Our guide/ driver/ "chef" was nice. He provided us palatable meals and had a great sense of humour which was very important. Thank you! And id love to thank Camellon for recommending me an orphange/home care. We volunteered and donated some money . Actually my main purposes were to visit the Sousosvlei and to volunteer. Thank Camelon for making my dream come true and thanks for their great service. i was glad that we had a good team as well. Lastly thank Wilddog Travel for "blacklisting" me just because the staff was being unfair. Otherwise i wouldntl have found a great local agency.

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4 Day Etosha & Swakopmund Accommodated Adventure

The tour was really great and Abel an amazing guide! I would recommend the tour with him to everyone!

4-Day Sossusvlei & Swakopmund Camping

Everything was nicely arranged. Good guides and services.

Sossusvlei & Swakopmund (Accommodated) - 4 Days

Lucas was an excellent driver and host.

6 Day Etosha & Skeleton Coast Experience * DEPARTING THURSDAYS

5 Days / 4 Nights Namibian Adventure (Comfort)

The local tour operator was very, very nice and covered expenses we thought we were responsible for, especially lunches and snacks. The tour guide was excellent. The accommodations were comfortable; one lodge was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

5 Days / 4 Nights Namibian Adventure (Camping)

Great experience and was pleasantly surprised how nice the camping accommodations were. Great tour guide (Lucas) who was always looking out for our safety and well-being. We also appreciated Lucas’ flexibility and Discovery tours willingness to accommodate our vegan diet and also making sure what we paid for through Across Africa Tours was met. Appreciated they were upfront and clear on the expectations and what was included and not included in the package. It was nice they ensured we always had enough food.

Discover Namibia - Camping

Pre-tour information For the most part, the pre-tour information on the itinerary, transport, accommodation, excursions, conditions and so on was fairly accurate. There are three points where changes are needed. 1. Temperatures. Our tour started at the beginning of October, on the cusp between the colder winter months and the hot summer. It was much hotter than I expected with daytime temperatures reaching or exceeding the mid to high 30s most days. My impression that it would be cooler than this was reinforced by the Swakopmund temperature chart you include in the trip notes. From this I expected mid teens to low 20s. I did not know that Swakopmund is by far the coldest place that we visited. If you are going to show any temperature charts, these should be representative of the general conditions that travellers are likely to experience in Namibia as a whole. The tour was actually run by a local company, Mabaruli and I found this statement on their website: “October is the hottest month in Namibia with temperatures above 40°C”. Why was that information not added to the Exodus website? If I had known that in advance I seriously doubt that I would have chosen October for this tour. 2. Activity level. The trip was described as “Leisurely/Moderate” and at level 2 on a 10-point scale. There is no way that this is accurate. While there is a lot of time spent sitting in the truck doing nothing more than looking out of the window, when activity is required it was very tiring in the heat of the day. Bear in mind that there is no upper age limit for this tour and I think that everyone on our tour was over 50. What might be leisurely for a 20 year old may not be for a septuagenarian like me. 3. Initial meeting. There was no information on the time and place of the initial tour meeting on day 1. This should be specified clearly and unequivocally. Then everyone would know what to do and could arrange their travel plans around this meeting. Itinerary Overall I was satisfied with the itinerary. Maybe some minor tinkering is needed (eg. two hours at the craft market on day 12 was too long) but there were no major deficiencies. Staff There were three staff: Ronney, the tour leader, and two camp assistants, Happy and Jonas. Ronney was responsible for the overall arrangements, acting as guide while on the road, and as the full-time driver. This is too much for one person and it is no wonder that he was somewhat grumpy at times. One of the camp assistants should be a qualified driver and be able to relieve the tour leader of some or all of the driving responsibilities. Happy and Jonas were responsible for preparing the meals, setting up and breaking camp. Both were lovely blokes, always ready to help with a smile. Happy was a bit reserved at first but warmed up after a few days. Transport The truck was quite comfortable and reasonably roomy with two spare seats that were used for excess luggage (backpacks and so on). However, it was not well designed for the purpose. There were two pairs of windows at the front, above the driver's cabin. However, there was a wide solid horizontal panel between them that was exactly at eye level for anyone of normal height. As a result, forward vision was very limited. That is a ridiculous design for a safari truck. The roof opened for “game viewing” but there was nowhere near enough room for all of the passengers and we had to stand on the seats to get high enough to see. I don't know what can be done about this but the truck was certainly not fit for the purpose. We saw other trucks on our travels where everyone could simply stand up and see. Such trucks should be used for future tours. The trip notes say “People are expected to move around to permit everyone a chance to have a window seat.” One couple hogged the prime position (the front left seats) for the entire tour and declined to move. Allegedly this was because one of them suffered from travel sickness. The tour leader should have been more assertive, insisting that everyone got a turn in that prime position. People who suffer from travel sickness should not go on tours that will exacerbate their condition, or take suitable medication to combat the problem. A couple of days into the tour I noticed that one of the rear tyres was totally worn out, with the canvas showing through. The truck should never have been sent out in that condition. A couple of days later a tyre blew out but it turned out to be a new tyre that had been installed to replace the bad one, probably while we were in Swakopmund. It took an hour for the spare tyre to be put on. This blew out within 15 minutes so clearly the spare tyre were not in a suitable condition. We limped the rest of the way to Sophienhof camp with this flat tyre. The next day we were dumped in Outjo while four new types were being obtained. We were told this would take two hours. It took more than four hours, with no communication from the tour leader in the meantime. I realise that time is a bit elastic in Namibia but that is no excuse for keeping us in the dark. We had no choice but to sit and twiddle our thumbs waiting where we were told we would be picked up. We missed half a day in Etosha, the most important tourist destination in Namibia. Hotels The Prost Hotel in Swakopmund was perfect. Beautiful rooms, great breakfast and well situated close to the centre of town. The two hotels in Windhoek were not so good and the logic for using a different starting and finishing hotel was unclear. I would prefer that the starting and finishing hotel were the same. The Arebbusch Lodge is too far from the centre of town. However, this was not my major objection. Near the restaurant and bar there is a very nice pool area with umbrellas, tables, chairs and loungers. This was off-limits to us, being reserved for residents in “The Square”. The pool that we could use was small, a bit dirty, far away, and lacked umbrellas, tables, chairs and loungers. It was totally inadequate. You should not patronise a hotel that practises such blatant discrimination against some of its guests. The Utopia Boutique is also inconvenient in its location, really not near to anything. Moreover, it was disappointing to find that some of our group had nice, airy rooms around the pool area while others (including us) had small dark rooms with no view at all except for a blank wall. We are all on tour together, paying the same price, and should have similar accommodation. If the Utopia Boutique cannot satisfy this requirement, then go somewhere else, preferably within safe walking distance from the centre of Windhoek. When we arrived at the Utopia Boutique mid-afternoon there was a noisy party going on next door but we were told that if it wasn't quiet by 9 pm reception would call the police. The trouble was, reception closed at 8 pm and there was nobody around to take action. Eventually, at 10.30 pm, I found a security guard who said he would phone the manager who would then phone the police. The management should have made sure that someone was available in reception at 9 pm to deal with the noise if it was continuing. Maybe the partying was a one-off event and would not happen again but the hotel should have made sure that we were not disturbed. Campsites The campsites were a mixed bag. The first one, Sesriem, was quite poor. Our site was a long walk from the bar, shop and restaurant. The pool was a bit closer but it was so poorly maintained that it was uninviting. The toilet and shower block closest to our site was in very bad condition. The two sites in Etosha were acceptable, while Solitaire and Sophienhof were both very good. Brandberg was nice except that it was a very long and dusty walk to the bar and pool area. The worst one was Waterberg. While the campsite itself was fine, to get to the bar and pool involved a very long walk up hill. And when you finally arrived, the pool was an absolute disgrace, full of slimy green algae. Meals The meals provided were generally good to exceptional, particularly the dinners where Happy and Jonas went to great efforts to provide variety and to allow for the special dietary requirements of two of our group. Quantity was never an issue; sometimes the amount left over was something of an embarrassment in a country where there are some very poor people. There is one meal that requires special mention, and that is the dreadful buffet dinner at Waterberg. This was not included in the tour and turned out to be the worst, and most expensive, meal that we had in Namibia. With nowhere else to eat, and nothing on offer apart from the buffet, we had no choice. This should definitely be deleted in future, substituting an included dinner at one of the other campsites such as the ones in Etosha. Paid excursions We went on two excursions in Swakopmund. In the morning we chose the Sossusfly joy flight. We had high expectations of this flight, especially considering the very high price of $N460 each for just over 2 hours. We were quite disappointed, especially by the Skeleton Coast which was obscured by fog. I suspected that this was a common occurrence and later found out that there is fog for 4 days out of 5. Another problem was that what you saw depended on which side of the plane you were on. Usually, in these types of flights, the pilot makes sure that everything is seen by passengers on both sides. You should not be recommending this flight. In the afternoon, we went on Charly's Namib Desert tour. The minibus was very comfortable and Borden, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and likeable. It was a terrific four hours. We travelled through the 'moonscape' where we were told about the history, geology, flora and fauna. The main focus was on the plants and they were presented in an interesting and informative manner. There were plenty of stops to photograph the weird landscape. Overall we were extremely satisfied with this tour. Ron Duggleby October 2018

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• 1 Walvis Bay Stop: 4 hours You will explore the various neighborhoods of Walvis Bay, with their differing cultures. Learn about the area from your knowledgeable and professional guide as you go and Head out to Dune 7, Narraville Community Hall, Kuisebmond Community Hall, Walvis Bay Waterfront, Lagoon Park, and more fascinating landmarks with the convenience of efficient private transportation.   Read more
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• tyleraJ4910LG 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The tour guide was an expert regarding the region's local history The tour guide was an expert regarding the region's local history and we finished this Walvis Bay tour with a rich understanding of this unique part of Africa. Read more Written March 24, 2024
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