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Walvisbay & Coastal Town City Private Local Guided Day Tour for Cruise Ships

By Explorer Cultural Township Tours in Swakopmund /WalvisBay
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $154 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Embark on this day tour from Walvis Bay and see a fossil. This is a 4.5-hour excursion into the arid Erongo region, including lunch and transfers. See Dune 7, Welwitschia Mirabilis, and the ancient geology that formed the Moon landscape. See thousands of flamingos in their natural habitat, Marvel at the vast landscape that resembles the Moon,Explore the old town of Swakopmund,Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off at Walvis Bay PortYou'll be met at your cruise ship in the port of Walvis Bay. After a quick briefing, head over to the lagoon to view all the flamingos. From there, have the chance to climb Dune 7, the highest dune in the vicinity at 132 meters (433 feet) tall.
Enjoy a drink of water and then move on to see the Welwitschia Mirabilis plant, an endemic living fossil.After lunch, you'll be taken to the old German town of Swakopmund . Explore the town at your own pace and do some shopping. Finally, make your way back to your cruise ship via the coastal road.

Activity location
  • Swakopmund
    • Swakopmund, Namibia
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Swakopmund
    • Swakopmund, Namibia

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Walvisbay & Coastal Town City Private Local Guided Day Tour for Cruise Ships
  • Earn $4.62
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:30AM
Price details
$153.85 x 1 Adult$153.85
Total
Price is $153.85
Until Thu, Feb 26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tip - Gratuity

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Swakopmund
  • 20m
About Swakopmund City Tour Travel Time has put together a splendid city tour of Swakopmund for interested visitors to this wonderful city. Experienced and knowledgeable guides will take you through an exploration of Swakopmund's colourful history. The tour takes you along the townships, through to the luxurious beachfront homes.
Mondesa
  • 2h
Provides a well-organised tour with a local guide Nande Junias that reflects the history of the Mondesa Township. Mondesa was established in the early 1950's to provide housing for blacks working in Swakopmund. The tour is designed as a part of living history, moving from the Owambo areas to those inhabited by Damara and Herero. At each stop a bit of culture, a bit of history and a great deal of laughter are shared. Guests will also get the chance to learn about traditional dress, see a demonstration of mahango preparation, taste some traditional Oshiwambo food and drink, visted the DRC kindergarden and enjoy children dancing. Each customized tour last 2-3 hours with the aim of immersing visitors in township life and introducing people to the local customs and traditions.
Dune 7
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Arrive at Dune 7 (entry fee at own costs)after approximately 20 minutes and enjoy some free time to climb up the sand and take photos. Head back towards town and then to the Walvis Bay Salt Refinery. This refinery produces a staggering 750,000 tons of salt per year, much of which is exported internationally. It covers an area of 4500 hectares and is in the process of expanding. See massive heaps of salt that looks like snow and bright pink-colored water basins.

Location

Activity location
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    Swakopmund
    • Swakopmund, Namibia
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Swakopmund
    • Swakopmund, Namibia

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