The 13 Best Dune Drives in Namibia

1.Desert Dunes Quad Biking with Optional Sandboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 590 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $36Our pick

Swakopmund quad biking in the Namib Desert, ride to Big Billy, Devil’s Dip, optional sandboard, stunning views over dunes and sea.

“Absolutely amazing from start to finish! The pickup and drop-off after the activity were such a thoughtful touch and really elevated the whole experience. Our guide, Benito, was incredible. So helpful, patient and accommodating throughout. Truly great value for money and an experience I’d highly recommend.”

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2.Sandwich Harbour Adventure: Seals and Sandwich harbour dune drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $195Top rated

4x4 dune drive at Sandwich Harbour, flamingos in Walvis Bay wetlands, and a huge seal colony, with expert guiding and a sundowner.

“What an amazing adventure!! We saw hundred of seals and flamingos along with ostrich and springbok. The drive through the dunes was fantastic!! Beautiful and thrilling !! We had a delicious lunch in the middle of the dunes Our guide Uwe could not have been nicer and we had a wonderful time. Definitely a high light of our trip!!”

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3.6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $2,127

6 days from Windhoek: Etosha game drives, Sossusvlei dunes, Skeleton Coast shipwrecks, and a cheetah conservation visit. Meals included.

“It has been an amazing adventure, seeing so much of Namibia in a span of 6 days - from the safaris where we were lucky to see a cheetah hunting for its kill, to Sandwich Harbour where the desert meets the ocean (optional tour), the spectaculRead more”

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4.Living Dunes Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 3h 30m · from $61

A 3.5-hour small-creature safari on the Namib dunes near Swakopmund, with hotel pickup, expert tracking, and great photo chances.

“het was eens wat anders dan grote dieren spotten. onze gids Johnny was zeer bedreven in het vinden van de small 4. hij legt alles netjes uit en is zeer voorzichtig met de dieren, en brengt het met een stukje humor. wij hebben genoten van deze trip.”

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5.Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $51

A guided 4x4 living dunes tour outside Swakopmund, with wildlife spotting, expert narration, and park fees included for about 3.5 hours.

“The delightful little creatures that were discovered for us to observe and admire. The clear explanation of the animals presented and the book in the truck you could access and use as a information source. The friendly knowledgeable Ruth and Johnny.”

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6.swakopmund city tour dune 7 pink lake pink flamingos

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Half-day Swakopmund tour with Dune 7, pink lakes and flamingos, plus museum and national crystal gallery entry, led by an English guide.

“Firstly they were over an hour late, and lack of communication. We were left standing outside our cruise ship, the port authority came and assisted us calling them twice to get update on their arrival. They told us there was a long queue at the port gate this was untrue. Eventually another bus arrived to take us to meet our jeep outside the port. Again no explanation! We then set off to first stop, this turned out to be the wrong place at which point they told us we are on the wrong tour!! Unbelievable. Too late to go back we had to stick with a tour we didn’t want.…”

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7.9 Day Canyons, Dunes & Wildlife Camping and Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $2,568

A 9-day Namibia small-group safari with Etosha wildlife, Namib dunes, Sossusvlei, canyons, villages, and starry camping plus lodge comfort.

“Our tour was customized to our needs. It was a very nice trip well organized and our tour guide Barrier is a tremendous guide. He took good care of us, is knowledgeable and funny.”

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8.Dolphin Cruise, Pink Lakes and 4×4 Dune Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $385

Morning catamaran wildlife cruise and UNESCO Sandwich Harbour dune 4x4 drive, plus oysters, sparkling wine, and pink lakes.

“El Tour en barco Kalina estubo bien, Capitan y Matew muy amables. Vimos muchas focas y delfí es acompañado de Ostras y champagne. Solo fallo el sol ya que habia mucha niebla. El Tour por Sanwich fue fenomenal con un buen conductor y muy amable. En resumen muy bien. Gracias Mola-Mola”

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9.Half-Day Tour with Dune 7 and Pink Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $160

Half-day Walvis Bay tour with Dune 7, Pink Lake, flamingos and Swakopmund Jetty, small group with guide, soft drinks, and snacks.

“The ‘Dune climb and Pink Lake! One of the most important parts of the tour that made it truly rememberable was the Tour guide Michael, who had an abundance of personality, charm, peoples skills, and humor with a profound sense of being down to earth. Thank you was the wonderful history and the time you provided my family. On another note!!! Please add the camel ride. It was worth every penny.!!!!!!!!”

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10.3 Days Amazing Red Dunes of Sossusvlei | Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,421

Private 3-day Namib Desert tour from Windhoek to Sossusvlei, including Dune 45 and Deadvlei, park fees, meals, and guided stops.

“My husband and I had a wonderful 3 day trip March 2-4, 2024 with Motema Tours. We were picked up at our hotel in Windhoek and the first day was spent driving out to the Namib Desert. Rodrig was a fantastic guide. We stopped at Spreetshoogte Pass and the town of SoRead more”

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11.Marine Dune Day: Catamaran Cruise and Sandwich Harbor Dune Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $222

Marine Dune Day in Namibia blends a dolphin catamaran cruise with the Sandwich Harbour dune drive, for a sea-and-sand highlight.

“Amazing trip! In the morning a catamaran tour with a lot of wildlife! We were lucky and saw two types of dolphins and a whale! Even a pelican came to say hi on the boat. Lovely small lunch with fresh oysters and then back for the Sandwich HRead more”

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12.Walvisbay Dune 7 and Swakopmund Town Half Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $0

Private half-day tour: Dune 7, Swakopmund jetty history, Mondesa township culture, local phrases, food, and beer tastes.

“Our Tour Guide Tuyeni gave us an excellent tour through Walvis Bay, Namib Desert and Swakopmund incl. his Township. We learnt a lot about desert survival and township culture!”

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13.Walvis Bay Shore Excursion: Flamingos, Dune 7, Swakopmund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $200

Walvis Bay shore trip to thousands of flamingos, Dune 7, Welwitschia Plains, then Swakopmund’s German-era streets and shops.

“Great trip with a great tour guide. Pick up at the port worked perfectly.”

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