5 Days Namibia Tour to Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Spitzkoppe
This 5 Days Namibia Tour to Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Spitzkoppe will be a language of Waves: “Rest, relax and reflect”, “You need to lose yourself and disappear in the depths of the repetitions", "Find a coast and watch the repetitive waves, soon your mind vanishes and when your mind disappears you disappear”, (Mehmet Murat Ildan). This tour focuses on the Namibian southern Skeleton Coast and a range of activities to fully experience the adventure. Activities range from easy to adrenaline-rush. An additional visit to the Spitzkoppe Mountains is worthwhile.
Your Namibia Tour journey begins in Windhoek before traversing approximately 360 kilometers westward across the Namib Desert to reach the misty shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Throughout this comprehensive Namibia Tour, you'll experience the unique coastal ecosystem where desert meets sea, encounter abundant marine wildlife, explore ancient San rock art, and witness remarkable desert-adapted creatures that have evolved ingenious survival strategies.
This Namibia Tour provides the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and natural history as you discover the region's hidden treasures with expert guides who bring the landscapes to life. From the rolling dunes of the Namib Desert to the ancient Welwitschia plants that survive against all odds, this journey presents a fascinating tapestry of experiences that reveal Namibia's extraordinary natural heritage and rich cultural history.
Tour highlights
Historic Swakopmund city tour and optional township visit in Mondesa and DRC
Living Desert experience with expert tracking of desert-adapted wildlife
Welwitschia Drive featuring ancient plants and lunar landscapes
Catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay with dolphin and seal encounters
Adrenaline-filled 4x4 adventure to Sandwich Harbour where dunes meet the ocean
Visit to Cape Cross Seal Reserve, home to over 200,000 Cape fur seals
Exploration of the majestic Spitzkoppe granite mountains
Ancient San rock art viewing and guided hiking opportunities
Cultural interactions with local communities
Scenic drives through diverse Namibian landscapes
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary (Living Desert Tour, Welwitschia Drive, Catamaran Cruise, etc.)
- Ground transport in a custom 4WD vehicle
- Bottled water during transfers and activities
- Full board accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Price Excludes:
- Namibia Visa (where applicable)
- International and Internal Flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities (township tour, souvenirs)
- Laundry services
- Travel and life insurance
- Beverages beyond the provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up and Head for Swakopmund City Tour
Your Namibia Tour begins with an early morning pickup from your Windhoek accommodation or airport, followed by a scenic 360km journey westward across the Namib Desert that takes approximately 4-5 hours. This first day of your Namibia Tour includes crossing the Khomas Hochland mountains and traversing the gravel plains before reaching the coastal town of Swakopmund, known locally as "Otjomuise" by the Herero people. Your Namibia Tour experience continues with a fascinating historical city tour of Swakopmund's German colonial architecture, including landmarks such as the Woermann House, Hohenzollern Building, and the iconic lighthouse, followed by an optional but highly recommended township tour of Mondesa and DRC where you'll enjoy traditional food and cultural interactions.
- Day2Living Desert Tour and Welwitschia Drive
Day two of your Namibia Tour starts with an early breakfast before embarking on the thrilling Living Desert Tour at 8:00 AM, a specialized 4x4 excursion covering approximately 40km into the ancient Namib dunes. During this highlight of your Namibia Tour, expert guides reveal the desert's hidden life, including sidewinder adders, dancing white lady spiders, transparent geckos (Pachydactylus rangei), and numerous other specially adapted creatures surviving in this seemingly barren landscape. Your afternoon Namibia Tour activity features the fascinating Welwitschia Drive through the Moon Landscape (locally known as "ǁKhomas" by the Nama people), located 30km east of Swakopmund, where you'll witness the extraordinary Welwitschia mirabilis plants that have survived for over 2,000 years in one of the world's harshest environments.
- Day3Catamaran and Sandwich Harbour Tour
The third day of your Namibia Tour delivers unforgettable marine experiences beginning with a 45-minute drive (30km) south to Walvis Bay, known as "Ezorongondo" in Otjiherero language. This exciting Namibia Tour Day includes a 3-hour morning catamaran cruise through the protected lagoon, where playful bottlenose and endemic Benguela dolphins accompany the boat while Cape fur seals may hop aboard for treats, all while oysters and sparkling wine are served. Your afternoon Namibia Tour adventure continues with an exhilarating 4x4 expedition to Sandwich Harbour, approximately 55km south of Walvis Bay, where massive dunes dramatically meet the Atlantic Ocean, creating one of Namibia's most photographed landscapes and offering sightings of black-backed jackals, flamingos at the pink salt lakes, and over 200,000 migratory birds in this internationally recognized Ramsar wetland site.
- Day4Cape Cross Seal Reserve and Spitzkoppe
On the fourth day of your Namibia Tour, you'll journey 125km north from Swakopmund (approximately 1.5 hours) to Cape Cross Seal Reserve, called "ǁGamen" by the indigenous Damara people, home to one of the world's largest Cape fur seal colonies with up to 200,000 seals creating an unforgettable sensory experience. Your Namibia Tour then turns inland for a 175km drive (about 2.5 hours) to the magnificent Spitzkoppe mountains, rising dramatically 1,728 meters above the Namib Desert plains and known as "Gonguib" in the local Damara dialect. The afternoon portion of your Namibia Tour includes exploring ancient San (Bushman) rock paintings estimated to be 2,000-4,000 years old, hidden among the granite boulders, where your guide will interpret these remarkable glimpses into the spiritual world of Namibia's earliest inhabitants.
- Day5Windhoek and End of Tour
The final day of your Namibia Tour begins before dawn with an invigorating guided hike up Groot Spitzkoppe, climbing approximately 600 meters over 3-4 hours with an experienced local guide to witness a spectacular sunrise over the desert landscape. After this challenging pinnacle of your Namibia Tour and a hearty breakfast at camp, you'll begin the 260km return journey (approximately 3.5 hours) back to Windhoek, traveling through the scenic Erongo region with its distinctive table mountains and occasional wildlife sightings. Your memorable Namibia Tour concludes with arrival in Windhoek by mid-afternoon, having experienced the remarkable coastal treasures, unique desert adaptations, and ancient cultural heritage that make Namibia one of Africa's most fascinating destinations.