Spitzkoppe Day Tour from Walvis Bay

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£150 pp

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We start the journey by picking you up at your accommodation, we travel past Long Beach and Swakopmund .We will see the shipwreck namely Zeila between Swakopmund and Henties Bay. We will head out to Spitzkoppe. Where we will view and climb Namibia's own Matterhorn. Namibia has wide open spaces, clear skies, thousands of seals, beautiful Rock formations, age-old Bushman paintings, and unique desert Plants. A must-see in Namibia!

Free cancellation Pickup included

What's included

LUNCH

What's not included

Wind Breaker Jackets

Itinerary

We pass Wlotskasbaken on our way out of Walvis Bay through Swakopmund and discuss this unique settlement We also pass the new Desalinization Plant close by delivering water to teh Uranium mines and Swakopmund
We pass through Henties bay and refuel for our long journey. This is a local holiday town (1h 0min)
We back track to Henties bay and turn off into the Namib Desert heading for the Spitzkoppe. We pass some local stalls selling rock crystals and view the fascinating Bushman paintings and rock engravings. We climb up the Rock Arch and view the beautiful surrounding Dolomite rock formations. Spitzkoppe is Namibia's Matterhorn, an Inselberg and beautiful granite rock formation with a height of 1638m. After a small lunch we head back to Swakopmund (4h 0min) Admission included
After a long journey we pass by Swakopmund heading back to Walvis Bay.
On our way to Henties Bay we stop at the shipwreck namely Zeila, that is stranded in the middle of the ocean right between Henties Bay and Swakopmund. (1h 0min)

Practical information

Operated by: Sandwichharbourtours.com
Max group size: 15 travellers
Travellers per booking: 1–2
Languages: de, en
Confirmation: INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, but should it be cancelled you will be offered another date or full refund
We require a minimum number of 2 participants, should this number not be met we will offer you another date/experience or full refund
should you specifically want to do some extras on the the tour like going up the chain walks, please advise at time of booking. We might have to change the route to accommodate you time wise
Please choose the Northern route or southern route at time of booking. See the price schedule.
Please note German guides are limited and we do not have the capacity to give everyone a German guide, These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please note we can not guarantee a German guide on every tour!!
please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
Please note this tour is not meant for cruise liner passengers as the distance you travel is very far and it is a very long drive. Please contact us before booking

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 8 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.