Swakopmund Tours

Swakopmund tours take you to the main coastal town of Namibia, between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. The town was founded in 1892 and still has many German colonial buildings, a long jetty and a sea front promenade. Swakopmund is also the adventure capital of Namibia, with quad biking, sandboarding and skydiving on the dunes. Most Namibia trips spend 2 nights here.

What is included

• Guided walk past the old town buildings and the jetty
• Living Desert tour to find the Little Five
• Quad biking or sandboarding on the dunes
• Day trip to Walvis Bay or Sandwich Harbour
• Hotel or guesthouse in town

Where you go

• Swakopmund Jetty: A historic pier with a restaurant at the end.
• The Moon Landscape: Eroded hills east of town on the Welwitschia Drive.
• Living Desert dunes: Dunes where guides find geckos, chameleons and snakes.

Best time to go

Swakopmund is cool and mild all year. The coast is often foggy in the morning, and the sun usually comes out by midday.

Price and how to book

Most activities in Swakopmund are half-day trips. They can be booked as part of a tour or added on the day. See our tours that include Swakopmund below.

To book, send us your travel dates and the number of guests. We reply within 24 hours with a written quote.

Swakopmund Tours FAQs

How many days should I spend in Swakopmund?

Plan for 2 nights. This gives you one full day for activities such as a Walvis Bay cruise or a Living Desert tour.

What is the Living Desert tour?

It is a half-day drive in the dunes near Swakopmund. A guide finds small desert animals such as geckos, chameleons and sidewinder snakes.

Is Swakopmund worth visiting?

Yes. It is the best place on the coast to rest, eat well and book adventure activities between the desert and Etosha.