Excursions

Explore Namibia gives you the opportunity to detect certain activities and excursions in advance. Possible activities and excursions offered:

Ballooning over Sossus Vlei

“..The sunrise in a balloon, above the desert is an unforgettable experience..!”

Experience the unique flight over the red sand dunes in the Sossus Vlei. You will be picked up early in the morning before sunrise from your accommodation or campsite, and for more than an hour from the balloon surface you can enjoy the vast landscapes and migratory wildlife.The flight will include necessary permits, transfers, game drives and a comprehensive champagne breakfast in the desert:

• From Sesriem
• Duration of the Total activity is 3-4 hours
• Including pick-up transfers from several lodges/campsites in the surrounding neighbourhoods
• You will be picked up half an hour before sunrise and also brought back afterwards
• Minimum length is 1m 20 (children below this limit can join for free in a back-up car).
• Including champagne breakfast
• Including flight certificate
• Including entrance of the Namib Naukluft National Park
• Including a game drive in an open Safari vehicle on the way back
• Only in good weather conditions (in case of cancellation due to bad weather circumstances the cost paid will be refunded)

Price from Euro 439,- per person

Scenic flight coast- and sand dunes

“..Breathtaking scenic flights..”

• Trip “Namib Desert & Shipwreck’s”
• Scenic flights possible from Sesriem / Sossus Vlei and Swakopmund
• Duration of the flight is for example 1 ½ hour (approximately. 360 km)
• Along the Atlantic coast and the sand dunes of the Namib-desert
• Possible to arrange customized flights (also above other area’s)
• Children until 12 years join for half the price
• Only in good weather conditions (in case of cancellation due to bad weather circumstances the cost paid will be refunded)

Price available on request

Catamaran Cruise - dolphins & seals sailing trip

“..A nice sea breeze accompanied by impressive flora and fauna when enjoying the flavors of oysters & champagne-bubbles..”

Catamaran Cruise along the Skeleton Coast:

• From Walvisbay (30 min. drive from Swakopmund)
• From +/- 08:30 am – 13:00 pm
• The boat is the 45m Royal Cape Catamaran ‘Silverwind’
• Duration of the total activity is approximately 4 hours
• Includes feeding of the seals & pelicans
• Possibility to see other fauna such as: pelicans, dolphins, bird species, turtles and whales
• Other sightseeing’s: shipwrecks, light tower, oyster farms etc.
• Including fresh oysters & champagne
• Only in good weather conditions (in case of cancellation due to bad weather circumstances the costs paid will be refunded)

Price from Euro 55,- per person (children up to the age of 14 years – Euro 45,- per child)

4x4 trip across the sand dunes: ‘Sandwich Harbor tour’

“.. A precious encounter among the silk sea and hot desert..”

• From Walvisbay (30 min. drive from Swakopmund)
• 4x4 trip including a guide/driver
• Includes entrance fee for Namib Naukluft National Park
• Off-road route across untouched sand dunes
• Searching for the small animals of the desert/coast (plus flamingo’s and other bird species)
• Including drinks, snacks & fruit
• Duration of total activity is approximately 4 ½ hours
• Minimum of 2 persons
• Perfect to combine with the Catamaran Cruise – dolphins & seals sailing trip

Price from Euro 95,- per person (children up to 7 years – Euro 65,- per child)

Also possible to combine as a day trip (including lunch) to the dolphin and seal cruise

Horseback riding

“..If you love to do horseback riding this wide and unspoiled scenery will be a thrill..”

• Possibility to book at several places in Namibia, e.g.: Windhoek, Twijfelfontein, Sossus Vlei
• Desert Homestead, Camp Xaragu, offers horseback riding at their accommodations
• Bookings from minimum 1 hour
• Also longer ‘endurance’ horseback riding trips are available on request

Price from Euro 65,- per person

Sky diving

“..The ultimate adrenaline shot which you have to experience at least once..”

• From Swakopmund
• Tandem jump at 10.000 feet after a short and solid training and instruction
• Daily in the morning
• Departure from the Swakopmund airport
• Minimum age is 18 years old
• Duration of the total activity is approximately 40 minutes – 1 hour
• Only in good weather conditions (in case of cancellation due to bad weather circumstances the cost paid will be refunded)

Price from Euro 250,- per person

Sand boarding

“..No snow? No problem! Sand never melts..!”

• Daily departures from 09:30 am – 13:30 pm
• Possibility to do stand-up boarding or lie-down boarding
• Dune 7: from Swakopmund or Walvisbay
• Experience in boarding is not necessary
• Including transfers to the Dune, all materials, safety equipments, small bites & drinks

‘Lie Down’ Boarding - Price from Euro 30,- per person

‘Stand Up’ Boarding - Price from Euro 40,- per person

Looking for “the little five”, where the desert comes alive

“.. Tommy’s adventure tour through the desert..”

• Passionate desert tour accompanied by an experienced guide
• Adventurous drive through the dunes
• A discovery to the living tracks in the desert (flora & fauna)
• Much to see, experience & photograph
• Including fruit juices / soft drinks / water
• Duration of the total activity is from 08:00 am – 13:00 pm

Price from Euro 65,- per person (children up to 12 years – Euro 32,50 per child)

Helicopter flights over Swakopmund / Sossus Vlei

“.. The best views, perfect for shooting photo’s of this special country..”

• Scenic flights possible from Walvisbay, Swakopmund, Sesriem / Sossus Vlei
• Flights will take 15 minutes up to 4 hours.
• Many different flight routes are possible on request
• The view out of the helicopter is breathtaking and intense
• Depending of the amount of persons there are different helicopters available
• Only in good weather conditions (in case of cancellation due to bad weather circumstances the cost paid will be refunded)
• More detailed information available on request

Price available on request

Quad bike driving

“..Spectacular experiences while driving on your own quad bike across the sand dunes..

• From Swakopmund
• Route around 35 km in the dunes where it’s even unable for 4x4 to go through.
• Includes a solid training & explanation
• Including drinks
• Duration of the total activity is approximately 2 ½ hours
• Minimum of 2 persons

Price from Euro 50,- per person