Spitzkoppe Day Tour from Walvis Bay

Explore Namibia’s Spitzkoppe, witness seals at Cape Cross, and discover ancient Bushman paintings on this unforgettable day tour from Walvis Bay.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wlotzkasbaken - 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 the Uranium mines and Swakopmund.
  • Hentiesbaai - We pass through Henties bay and refuel for our long journey. This is a local holiday town.
  • Cape Cross - We view the 70,000 strong Seal Colony, and discuss the rich history of Cape Cross. There are some small Salt mines in the area and unique orange lichen fields.
  • Spitzkoppe - We backtrack 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.
  • Swakopmund - After a long journey we pass by Swakopmund heading back to Walvis Bay.
  • Zeila Shipwreck - 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.
What's Included
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Wind Breaker Jackets
Additional Information

We start the journey by picking you up at your accommodation, we travel past Long Beach and Swakopmund on our way to Cape cross we will see the shipwreck namely Zeila between Swakopmund and Henties Bay . In Cape cross we will view almost 1000 or more seals just outside of Henties Bay. When we finish viewing all the seals at Cape Cross 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!

  • 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.
Location
Wlotzkasbaken
Cancellation Policy

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

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