What to expect
Game Drives
Spot the BIg Five in Etosha National Park
Immersive Experiences
Rare encounter with the Himba Tribe
Unique Accommodation
Amidst stunning desert landscapes
Stunning Landscapes
Iconic red sand dunes & surreal terrain
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About this trip...
About the trip
Experience the wonders of Namibia on an enchanting 13-day journey, delving into its otherworldly landscapes and vibrant wildlife. Begin in the bustling capital, Windhoek, and traverse the red sands of the Kalahari Desert, marvel at the majestic Fish River Canyon, and explore the historic coastal town of Lüderitz. Take in the breathtaking vistas at Sossusvlei and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Twyfelfontein. Enjoy exhilarating game drives in Etosha National Park before concluding your adventure back in Windhoek. This trip promises an unforgettable blend of adventure, cultural immersion, and relaxation.
What's included?
Airport transfers
Single room
12 Breakfasts &, 10 Dinners
Water on the vehicle (2 bottles per guest per day)
All transfers and game drives conducted in exclusive vehicle
All park entrance fees as per itinerary
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
What's extra:
- International flights are not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Activities not included in the itinerary
Itinerary
- Arrival in Windhoek
- Kalahari Desert & Fish River Canyon
- Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz and Kolmanskop
- Namib Desert
- Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
- Swakopmund
- Swakopmund
- Damaraland & Twyfelfontein
- Damaraland & Twyfelfontein
- Himba village & Etosha National Park
- Etosha National Park
- Final Game Drive in Etosha and Journey to Windhoek
- Departure from Windhoek
What you will be doing...
Day One: Arrival in Windhoek
Day Two: Kalahari Desert & Fish River Canyon
Day Three: Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz & Kolmanskop
We begin our day with a visit to the spectacular Fish River Canyon viewpoint, before traveling through Aus en route to Lüderitz. Situated along Namibia's rugged coastline, Lüderitz is renowned for its colonial architecture and diverse wildlife, including seals, penguins, flamingos, and ostriches. Explore its historic streets, visit the local museum (optional, ticket cost: NAD 150.00 per person), and learn about its intriguing railway history. A highlight of the day is a tour of Kolmanskop, a hauntingly beautiful ghost town steeped in mining history, located just inland from Lüderitz. Spend the night at Lüderitz Nest Hotel, offering luxurious accommodations and a memorable dining experience at the Penguin Restaurant featuring regional delicacies like west coast rock lobster and Lüderitz oysters.
Day Four: Namib Desert
Today begins with an early departure for the Namib Desert, a journey that promises awe-inspiring landscapes and a real sense of adventure. (Drive duration is six hours). Upon arrival at Namib Desert Lodge, nestled at the base of ancient, fossilised dunes, we take time to soak in the tranquillity and marvel at the red sand sea. Whether choosing to unwind by the pool with a drink or exploring the surroundings, the lodge offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. As evening approaches, consider an optional sunset drive to witness the desert's breathtaking transformation under the golden hues of dusk (extra fee: NAD 865.00 per person). The Namib Desert Lodge provides a welcoming retreat with comfortable accommodations, scenic trails into the dunes, and opportunities to observe wildlife such as gemsbok at the nearby waterhole.
Day Five: Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
Today starts early to maximise the day's adventures. Before sunrise, we'll depart for Sesriem - the gateway to the iconic Sossusvlei Dunes. Sossusvlei, encompassing salt and clay pans surrounded by towering red dunes, forms a centrepiece of the Namib Desert's Namib-Naukluft National Park, drawing visitors with its unparalleled natural beauty and unique ecological features. The gates open at sunrise, offering a breathtaking spectacle as the dunes come alive with shifting colours under the morning sun. The journey covers approximately 60km, passing by Dune 45, renowned for its towering height and photogenic appeal.
Day Six: Swakopmund
After breakfast, we head towards Swakopmund - Namibia's premier holiday destination, passing through Solitaire for a coffee and cake stop, famous for its renowned apple pie. Continuing on, a brief visit to Walvis Bay allows us to explore the vibrant birdlife at the Walvis Bay Lagoon - a RAMSAR site celebrated for its ecological richness. The final stretch to Swakopmund offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean to our left and towering dunes to our right.
Day Seven: Swakopmund
Today is ours to explore Swakopmund - a coastal city known for its German colonial architecture and stunning location on Namibia's western coast. Founded in 1892 as a harbour for German South West Africa, Swakopmund now offers a blend of beach resort charm and historical landmarks like the Altes Gefängnis and the Woermannhaus. Discover attractions such as the Swakopmund Museum and the National Marine Aquarium, or opt for optional activities to experience the natural beauty and recreational opportunities this vibrant city has to offer. Swakopmund's diverse dining scene invites us to indulge in local cuisine or international flavours, ensuring a memorable day of relaxation and exploration in this coastal gem of Namibia.
Day Eight: Damaraland & Twyfelfontein
This morning, we depart from the foggy coast and head towards Damaraland. The journey takes us through the mining village of Uis and past the Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, standing at nearly 2,600 meters. We visit Cape Cross to see the impressive seal colony before continuing deeper into Damaraland. Known for its sparse population and geological diversity, this harsh, rocky environment is home to elusive desert elephants, black rhinos, and free-roaming antelopes. We arrive at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, nestled in the heart of this spectacular wilderness. Optional afternoon activities are also available. We enjoy dinner and overnight at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, where the architecture harmonises seamlessly with the natural sandstone formations, offering panoramic views of the Huab Valley and desert plains.
Day Nine: Damaraland & Twyfelfontein
This morning, we begin with a visit to the Twyfelfontein rock paintings and the Damara Living Museum. Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Damaraland, boasts one of the most extensive collections of rock-art engravings in Southern Africa, created by the Khoi-San and other ancient tribes. After immersing ourselves in this rich cultural legacy, we explore the nearby natural wonders, including Burnt Mountain, the Organ Pipes, and the Petrified Forest. Along the way, we might spot some of the unique desert-adapted animals that inhabit this harsh yet beautiful environment. Here we also see the Welwitschia mirabilis plant – the oldest living desert plant on Earth.
Day Ten: Himba Village & Etosha National Park
Today, we embark on a drive from the Damaraland area to Etosha. En route, we visit a Himba village to experience the unique lifestyle and culture of the Himba people in Namibia. Depending on our arrival time at Etosha, we may have the opportunity to enter the park with our own guide and vehicle for a game drive before the gates close. This will be a chance to spot some of the diverse wildlife that Etosha is renowned for. Arrival at the lodge will be in the late afternoon or early evening, allowing some time to relax and unwind after the day's journey.
Day Eleven: Etosha National Park
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the abundant wildlife of Etosha National Park, centred around the vast, parched Etosha Pan. This park, Namibia’s first conservation area proclaimed in 1907 by Governor von Lindequist, is home to four of the Big Five: elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. Despite the park's vast size, only the southern edge of the pan is accessible to visitors. Game viewing focuses around the numerous waterholes, some spring-fed and others supplied by boreholes, which are ideal spots to observe over 114 different game species and more than 340 bird species. You can expect to see popular species such as giraffe, blue wildebeest, plains and mountain zebra, hyena, lion, leopard, and various antelopes including kudu, oryx, and eland. The park is also home to endangered species like the black rhino, cheetah, and black-faced impala.
Day Twelve: Final Game Drive in Etosha and Journey to Windhoek
This morning, our guide takes us on another game drive in Etosha National Park, where you may encounter animal species not seen the previous day and enjoy new surprises at different waterholes. The vast Etosha Pan, a salt pan desert nearly 130 km long and up to 50 km wide, dominates the park. During the dry season, the parched and cracked pan draws animals closer to waterholes, making it an excellent time for game viewing. In the rainy season, the park transforms into a lush oasis, with young foals, cubs, and chicks frolicking among the new green shrubs and grasses. After the game drive, we travel back through the country's central bushland savannah to Windhoek, the capital.
Day Thirteen: Departure from Windhoek
After breakfast, we embark on the journey back to Windhoek, reflecting on the incredible experiences of our Namibian safari. Our guide will transfer you to Windhoek International Airport for your departure. Bid farewell to Namibia, taking with you unforgettable memories of an extraordinary adventure. Included: Breakfast
Accommodation
Unearthly Landscapes of Namibia
- Kalahari Anib Lodge
- Canyon Lodge
- Lüderitz Nest Hotel
- Namib Desert Lodge
- Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
- Etosha Safari Lodge
- Okapuka Safari Lodge
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
We recommend that you check passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting at the State Department if you have a U.S. Passport. Most countries require that your passport have at least six months validity when traveling internationally, and many require that you have one to two blank visa pages for either an entry stamp or visa. As a general rule, please check that your passport has six months validity beyond your planned trip, and if not, please renew your passport with plenty of time to provide Solos with your updated passport information by the final payment due date.
Full details of all the excursions available will be advised at the Information meeting. Prices may vary, depending on numbers etc and are only a guideline. Your Tour Leader will be happy to arrange these for you but may not necessarily accompany you.
Please also note that prices are dependent on minimum numbers and may cost more if the minimum is not reached. Some tours may have minimum participant number requirements. Public holidays may affect the operations. Payment by card or cash. Payment in cash, either use the Namibian dollar or South African Rand.
Please keep in mind that the rates are for 2024 and not yet for 2025. For 2025 expected increase in rate is: 10 – 12%.
ULTIMATE MARINE CRUISE (DOLPHINE CRUISE)
Duration: 3 hours
Times: 09h00 – 12h00
Price: NAD 1’270.00 per person
Based in the Bay and surroundings, Cape Fur Seal colony of Pelican Point Peninsula and open ocean. Can also include the Long Beach and second lagoon areas dependent on sightings and weather conditions. Included in the tour are the following: Canape’s, sparkling wine & fresh Namibian oyster pairing, beverage variety, dessert platter Guided tour
BRAAI/BBQ CRUISE
Duration: 3 hours
Times: 09h00 – 12h00
Min 6 guests
Price: NAD 1’500.00 per person
Based in the Bay and surroundings, Cape Fur Seal colony of Pelican Point Peninsula and open ocean. Can also include the Long Beach and second lagoon areas dependent on sightings and weather conditions. Included in the tour are the following: A traditional Namibian braai / BBQ on board the catamaran, rounded off with a special BBQ dessert. Sparkling wine & fresh Namibian oyster pairing, beverage variety. Guided tour.
BEACH LUNCH & CRUISE
Duration: ± 5 hours
Times: 09h00 – 16h30
Min 10 guests
Price: NAD 2’990.00 per person
A guided cruise in the Bay/Harbour/Dolphin Beach areas (dependent on sightings) going up to Pelican Point Cape Fur Seal colony. Second section: a guided 4×4 dune tour into the Namib Naukluft Park to Sandwich Harbour. Included in the tour are the following: Canape’s, fresh Namibian oysters paired with sparkling wine & a variety of beverages, rounded off by a dessert platter. Canapes, dessert & beverages are served on the Sandwich Harbour section of the tour as well.
LIVING DESERT TOUR
Duration: 4 – 5 hours
Pick up at hotel in Swakopmund @ 08h00
Includes soft drinks
Price: NAD 850.00 per person
This is an exciting educational tour that explores the local dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, and the abundance of life therein. Geckos, rolling spiders, scorpions, lizards, snakes, chameleons and skinks are some creatures to be found on this exciting tour. A scenic panorama drive across the dunes allows you to absorb and enjoy a variety of the beautiful dune landscapes while adding a little excitement to the tour.
WELWITSCHIA MOON LANDSCAPE TOUR
Duration: 4 – 5 hours
Pick up at hotel in Swakopmund @ 14h30
Includes soft drinks
Price: NAD 950.00 per person
This tour takes us eastwards from Swakopmund into the Namib Desert along the banks of the Swakop River. The river has carved out deep canyons into the granite rock, producing spectacular landscapes known as the Moon landscape. This tour focuses on geology, desert adapted plant life (oldest living plant Welwitschia mirabilis), and animals big and small.
PELICAN POINT KAYAKING
Duration: 08h00 – 12h00
Price: NAD 1’110.00 per person
Our Pelican Point Kayaking tour gives you the opportunity to kayak among our permanent Cape Fur Seal colony at the tip of the Pelican Point Peninsula about 35 km outside of Walvis Bay. We regularly encounter dolphins and – in season between July and November – even whales. Pelican Point is home up to 50.000 Cape Fur Seals all year round. They are very friendly and playful and not scared of our Kayaks, even when you paddle right next to them. The seals are inquisitive and often come within touching distance of your kayak.
You will meet your kayaking guide at 8h00 at our office at the Walvis Bay Waterfront. From there we depart in our 4×4 vehicle on a scenic drive along the Walvis Bay Lagoon and the salt mines to Pelican Point. There are plenty of photo stops along the way to take pictures of countless flamingos, large flocks of cormorants, pelicans and great variety of other birds and wildlife.
SANDWICH HARBOUR 4 X 4 SCENIC EXCURSION
Duration: 08h30 – 12h30 or 12h30 – 16h30
Min 3 guests
Price: NAD 2’400.00 per person
We have two daily departures for this excursion: Our morning half-day Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Scenic Excursion starts every day at 08h30 (check-in at 08h15), returning at 12h30, while our afternoon half-day Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Scenic Excursion leaves from our offices at the Waterfront in Walvis Bay at 12h30 and returns at 16h30.
Departing from the Walvis Waterfront, we do a short break at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to see masses of flamingos and other coastal birds that reside in and around the lagoon at different times of the year. From here, the drive initially takes us to the Kuiseb river delta, a dry riverbed where the odd springbok, oryx or jackal may be spotted. As this area forms part of our Kuiseb Delta Concession, we are the only activity operator allowed to access this area.
If weather and tides allow, we will drive right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon along the beach, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands and one of five RAMSAR sites (Ramsar site no. 743) in Namibia. Sandwich Harbour boasts two distinct wetlands and associated mudflats. One is aquifer-fed and supports typical emergent vegetation, but is slowly disappearing due to natural causes.
The second, under tidal influence, consists of mudflats and raised shingle bars. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, it is one of Namibia’s most important coastal wetlands, supporting eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds. Several archaeological sites dating back 1,000 years exist within the site. Human activities have included fishing, guano collection, and hunting. If our vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of high tide, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our many beautiful lookout spots and will have the time to walk and explore. We have lots of time to stop along the way for photography.
When it becomes time to enjoy something to eat, your guide simply finds a suitable place to stop and serves a selection of oysters and snacks with sparkling wine, beers and cooldrinks. We usually do this on top of a high dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, between the dunes or on the beach. Our excursion will take us past the area’s typical fauna and flora. Animals which have developed ways to adapt to the desert include the black-backed jackal, fog-basking beetle, dancing spider (‘white lady of the Namib’), golden mole, shovel-snouted lizard, palmato gecko, springbok, oryx, brown hyena and ostrich.
Endemic to the central Namib Desert, the! Nara plant has adapted well to the desert: Its tap root can reach more than 15m into the ground to reach water resources. They have no leaves to lower loss of water by transpiration. The route homewards takes us over spectacularly high dunes and guests will experience some exhilarating 4×4 driving, before arriving back on the beach for an easy cruise home.
SAILING DESERT ADVENTURE (FULL DAY)
Combination tour: Sandwich harbour 4 x 4 & Catamaran cruise
Duration: 09h00 – 16h30
Min 3 guests
Price: NAD 3’600.00 per person
The Sailing Desert Adventure provides the ultimate combination of viewing our marine life on a leisure sailing cruise on the Atlantic Ocean and exploring our fauna and flora with a ride in the breath-taking Sandwich Harbour Area of the Namib Naukluft Park.
We set sail between 08h45 and 09h00 (check-in 08h30) every morning with our sister company Catamaran Charters from our Jetty at the Walvis Bay Waterfront for a marine educational sailing excursion in the bay area in search of the Marine Big 5: Whales, Dolphins, Mola, Leatherback turtle and seals. While serving hot coffee and tea, our initial route takes us past oyster farms as we approach Pelican Point with its landmark lighthouse and 60,000 resident Cape Fur Seals. In season (July to November), larger mammals such as the Southern Right Whale and Humpback Whales are often spotted, while other whale species, such as the Gray whale and the Pygmy Right whale have made appearances. Bottlenose, Heaviside 24 and Dusky dolphins are regularly seen, as are Sunfish and Leatherback Turtles.
Accompanying our four sailing catamarans throughout are a variety of seabirds, such as the Kelp Gull, Hartlaub’s Gull, Pelicans, Skua and Cape Cormorant. We hoist the sails of our four sailing catamarans whenever possible, switch off the engines and let our guests experience true sailing. Guests can even help in putting up the sails and rigging the ropes.
Our journey from Pelican Point takes us past some of the more interesting ships and oil rigs in the bay as we serve fresh oysters with sparkling wine, savoury snacks and desserts together with light drinks, cooldrinks and water. We return to the Waterfront at about 12h30, where your Sandwich Harbour 4×4 guide will meet you for your afternoon Sandwich Harbour excursion.
After a short break at the Walvis Bay Lagoon to see masses of flamingos, the drive initially takes us to the Kuiseb river delta, a dry riverbed where the odd springbok may still be seen. We are the only activity operator allowed to access this area as it forms part of the Kuiseb Delta Concession which was awarded to us in 2019.
If weather and tides allow, we will drive right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands and one of five RAMSAR sites (Ramsar site no. 743) in Namibia. Sandwich Harbour boasts two distinct wetlands and associated mudflats. One is aquifer-fed and supports typical emergent vegetation, but is slowly disappearing due to natural causes. The second, under tidal influence, consists of mudflats and raised shingle bars. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, it is one of Namibia’s most important coastal wetlands, supporting eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds. Several archaeological sites dating back 1,000 years exist within the site. Human activities have included fishing, guano collection, and hunting.
The site is used for scientific research, with surrounding areas used for tourism, recreation, and angling. If our vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of high tide, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our many beautiful lookout spots and will have the time to walk and explore. We have lots of time to stop along the way for photography.
When it becomes time to enjoy something to eat, your guide simply finds a suitable place to stop and serves a selection of oysters and snacks with sparkling wine, beers and cooldrinks. We usually do this on top of a high dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, or on the beach.
The route homewards will take us past the area’s typical fauna and flora. Animals which have developed ways to adapt to the desert include the black-backed jackal, fog-basking beetle, dancing spider (‘white lady of the Namib’), golden mole, shovelsnouted lizard, palmato gecko, springbok, oryx, brown hyena and ostrich. No less spectacular is the iconic fruit of the Namib desert, the! Nara melon. This leafless plant with its long tap root (up to 15 meters) has been an important part of the ǂAonin people’s diet, key to their survival in the area for more than a century and still to this day is the only local plant that is utilized commercially. We return to the Walvis Bay Waterfront at around 16h30.
SCENIC FLIGHTS FROM SWAKOPMUND
STANDARD SOSSUSVLEI FLIGHT
Duration: 2h12
Rates will be based on the number of guests on the flight
Flight will take you from Swakopmund, Kuiseb River & Canyon, Tsondapvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Diamond Camps, Eduard Bohlen – and Shawney Shipwreck, Sandwich Harbour, Salt Pans, Walvis Bay & Swakopmund.
SKELETON COAST SCENIC
Duration: 2h06
Rates will be based on the number of guests on the flight
Swakopmund, Rössing Mine, Spitzkoppe, Brandberg & Ugab River, Damaraland Neapolitan lava flows,
Cape Cross, Henties Bay, Zeila Shipwreck, Salt Pans & Swakopmund
DIAMOND COAST
Duration: 1h36
Rates will be based on the number of guests on the flight
Swakopmund, Namib Desert, Diamond Camps, Eduard Bohlen – & Shawney Shipwreck, Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay, Salt Pans & Swakopmund.
NAMIB DESERT
Duration: 1h06
Rates will be based on the number of guests on the flight
Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Namib Desert, Shawney Shipwreck, Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay, Salt Pans & Swakopmund
QUAD BIKE TOUR
Duration: 30 min, 45 min, 1hr, 90 min, 2hrs
Price: 30 min NAD 450.00 per person
45 min NAD 490.00 per person
1 hr NAD 550.00 per person
90 min NAD 650.00 per person
Includes: Safety gear, water & Transfers
Our most popular tour! It’s an adventure the whole family will enjoy. Speed along huge sand dunes on your quad bike. Experience the immensity of the desert and appreciate the breathtaking views. Beginners welcome. No license needed.
BREAKFAST RUN
Duration: 3hrs
Price: 3 hrs NAD 1’250.00 per person
Includes: Safety gear, water & Transfers, breakfast at Rossmund Golf Estate
Min 2 guests
We take a quad bike ride deep into the desert, towards beautiful Rossmund Golf Estate. With an excellent view of the golf course, you can try and spot springbok and possibly other wildlife while you enjoy a hearty breakfast, after which we head back on the quad bikes.
GO-KARTING
Duration: 10 min
Price: 10 min NAD 150.00 per person
Included: All gear
Up for a race? Join us at our gokarting track at our Adventure Centre. Challenge your friends and family to a race and let’s see who can win gold!
CAMEL RIDE
Duration: 30 min
Price: 30 min NAD 290.00 per person
This is such a fun experience and a must-try for the whole family. A great idea for photoshoots too. Our guide will take you through the Swakopmund river, to the start of the Namib Desert, where you can take plenty of pictures, before heading back to our Adventure Centre.
SUNDOWNER TOUR
Duration: 90 min
Price: 90 min NAD 850.00 per person
Included: Safety gear, transfers, non-alcoholic champagne, fresh oysters
Min: 2 guests
We combine an adventure filled quad bike ride with the beauty of an African dusky evening. Follow your guide along huge sand dunes, until he finds the most picturesque location for you to sit and enjoy fresh Namibian oysters and non-alcoholic champagne while watching the skies turn orange.
SANDBOARDING
Duration
Lie-down or Stand-up
Price: Lie-down NAD 600.00 per person
Stand-up NAD 700.00 per person
Pick up time: 09h30
Tour ends: 13h30
Included: Transfers, safety gear, all equipment, water, light lunch
Those wanting speed and an adrenaline-filled activity should choose this! We offer lie-down or stand-up sandboarding. No experience needed. Check out our combo deals for more sandboarding options.
TOWNSHIP TOUR
Duration: 3 hrs
Pick up: 10h00 or 15h00
Price: NAD 750.00 per person
Included: Transfers, traditional meal, drinks
Are you eager for a cultural emersion ready to learn something new? Then try our tour to Swakopmund’s Damara, Herero and Ovambo sectors of the township to experience the local Namibia traditional cuisine and culture of these tribes. This tour can be done in the day or at night.
BOAT OR SHORE FISHING
Pick up from 08h15
Tour ends around 13h00
Price: Boat NAD 2’000.00 per person
Shore NAD 2’500.00 per person
Included: Transfers, all equipment and permits, lunch & drinks
Shore or Boat options are available to enjoy this fishing experience. Good catches can be expected all year round. The following species can be caught: Kabeljou, Steenbras, Barbel, Galjoen, Garrick and various sharks. Are you feeling lucky?
TANDEM SKYDIVE
Included: Transfers and safety gear
Price: NAD 4’675.00 per person
How’s this for a bucket list activity! Sky-dive over scenic Namib, an experience you’ll never forget. A 35-minute scenic flight over the area takes you up to 10,000 feet, exit the plane and spend 30-35 sec free-falling at 220km/h!! Once the parachute opens, enjoy 5-8 minutes descending to a tiptoe landing.
PARAGLIDING
Included: Transfers, all gear
Price: NAD 1’700.00 per person
With the fresh south westerly winds and a nice, soft place to land, the dunes around Swakopmund can be considered a fantastic paragliding site. Soar over dunes and watch the Atlantic while you’re up there!! We doubt you’ll get a better view in Namibia!
COMBO: QUAD BIKE/SANDBOARDING
Duration: 03h30
Included: Transfers, safety gear, all equipment, water
Price: NAD 1’050.00 per person
Want to get the ultimate desert experience while in Namibia? Try our combo deal! You can choose between a 2- or 3-hour excursion. Both options offer 1hr sandboarding, and the rest of the time is for you to enjoy on your quad bike!
SWAKOPMUND FAT BIKE TOURS
SCENIC DESERT TOUR
Duration: 2 hrs
Min: 2 guests
Price: NAD 480.00 per person
E-bike option NAD 540.00
Includes: experienced guide, fat bike, helmet
Tour Times: 08h30, 11h00, 14h30
This is a unique ‘must do’ Swakopmund experience. You get to experience the breath-taking scenery of the oldest desert in the world in a fully ecological way without noise or air pollution. Ride along the top of the Namib Desert’s famous dunes and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime views of desert, sea and Swakopmund. This tour is for both the scenic appreciator and adrenalin seeking adventurist. The scenic desert tour is around 12 – 14km long and includes cycling from Swakopmund town centre, along the dry Swakop river bed and up and down stunning dunes.
“OLD CITY TOUR”
Duration: 2 hrs
Min 2 guests
Price: NAD 550.00 per person
E-bike option NAD 600.00
Includes: experienced guide, fat bike, helmet
Tour Times: 08h30, 11h00, 14h30 (subject to availability)
On this Historic Swakopmund Tour we ride down memory lane, passing some of Swakopmund’s historic buildings and landmarks to give the visitor a feel of how our charming town started and why Swakopmund is still one of Namibia’s most popular places to visit.
DESERT & CITY COMBO TOUR
Duration: 3hrs
Min: 2 guests
Price: NAD 850.00 per person
Includes: experienced guide, fat bike, helmet
Tour Times: 09h00 or 14h00 (subject to availability)
This tour is a 360 experience of Swakopmund and its surroundings! Combining our “Old City” Swakopmund and Scenic Desert Tour, giving you a full view of both the city and surrounding desert area. We start off by riding down memory lane, passing some of Swakopmund’s historic buildings and landmarks to give the visitor a feel of how our charming town. We then head off into the surrounding desert to take in the breath-taking scenery of the Namib desert. On our way back we might encounter some camels in the Swakop riverbed.
SANDWICH HARBOUR FAT BIKE TOUR
Duration: Full day
Min: 3 guests
Price: NAD 3’700.00 per person
Includes: experienced guide, park fees, pick up from accommodation, fat bike, helmet, water & light lunch
Tour Times: This tour is low-tide dependent. Please contact for exact dates and availability.
Experience the world famous “where the desert meets the sea” on a Fat Bike. Sandwich Harbour on the edge of the world heritage site, Namib Sand Sea, is one of the most special places in the world. The Fat Bike allows us to explore this amazing area in the most ecological and close to nature way. You will be collected from your accommodation in Swakopmund or Walvis Bay. We will then transfer by 4×4 vehicle from Walvis Bay for about 40km along the coast heading to Sandwich Harbour. Approximately 8km before Sandwich Harbour we offload the Fat Bikes and enjoy the amazing 8km cycle along beach and dunes to the Sandwich Harbour lagoon. Stopping along the way for photos and water breaks. The cycle is +/- 3 hours. On return to the vehicle, we enjoy some food and well-deserved ice-cold drinks.
We recommend that you check if vaccinations are required for your destination at the CDC’s recommendations for your visited destination(s). We also recommend you purchase travel protection. A travel protection plan can often assist with medical emergencies and reimburse costs that are covered by the plan. Please verify coverage details with Solos before you travel.
A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required, as the itinerary includes extensive sightseeing and travel, with some early morning starts. Please note that there will be lengthy coach journeys. Additionally, the order of the itinerary and events is subject to change due to factors such as weather conditions, road conditions, and unforeseen logistical challenges.
- Windhoek – Kalahari Anib 383km ±3h20
- Kalahari Anib – Canyon Lodge/Roadhouse 416km ±4h20
- Canyon – Nest Hotel 424km ±4h30
- Nest – Namib Desert Lodge 600km ±7hours
- Namib Desert – Swakopmund 298km ±4hours
- Swakopmund – Twyfelfontein 332km ±4h30
- Twyfelfontein – Etosha Safari 316km ±4hours
- Etosha – Okapuka 380km ±4hours
- Okapuka – Windhoek 80km ±1h30
