Join us on an extraordinary exploration of the coastal dune belt just outside Swakopmund. To the untrained eye the dunes are just a pile of sand, however our skilled and experienced guides will introduce you to a wealth of life.
Sand & Rock Combo
Swakopmund City Tour and Living Dunes Combo
An enlightening journey takes you through the ancient canyons of the Moon Valley, one of the most fascinating areas of the Namib Desert.
Swakopmund City Combo
Many of our guests choose to do the "Living Dunes Experience" in the morning, come back to town for a leisurely lunch at own cost, and then join the "Welwitschia Tour" in the afternoon.
We take a short journey through time. We start with an exploration of Swakopmund’s colourful history, its origins and its well-maintained buildings from the colonial era.
This is a fun-filled mornings' only activity. The boat departs from Walvis Bay Waterfront and cruises past the oyster farms and fishing trawlers in the bay, towards the seal colony at Pelican Point.
Marine Dune Day Combo
Sail Catamaran Cruise
From the Orange River in the south to the Kunene in the north, the coastline of Namibia ranges 1570 kilometers. The lagoon of Sandwich Harbour lies like a jewel between the dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.
Full Day Tour
On the 4x4 drive to the kayaking site, we get to see the Walvis Bay wetlands with plenty of birds including flamingos and pelicans, as well as the salt mine which is one of the biggest in the world.
Pelican Point Kayaking and Sandwich Harbour Combo
Take a scenic flight up to altitude and see the unique Atlantic Ocean where it meets the Namib Desert dunes. The aircraft door opens and you jump attached to a world-class qualified tandem instructor.
10 000 feet: 35 seconds of free fall time
12 000 feet: 45 seconds of free fall time
Feel the fresh coastal air, take in the silence and breathtaking scenery of the oldest desert in the world while enjoying the thrill of cycling up and down Namibia's famous dunes.
Fat Bike Desert Drive
Fat Bike City Drive
Fat Bike Sandwich Harbour Tour
We offer quad biking not as an extreme sport, but as a fun way to get into the dunes. These guided trips are designed for people without any prior experience of quad biking.
1 Hour
2 Hours
Combo with Lie Down Sandboarding
The almost childlike joy of surfing down the sand dunes is quite an experience.There are two different types of sandboarding available: choose between the traditional lie-down boarding and the stand-up boarding using snow boards.
Lie down boarding
Stand up Boarding
This activity has been discontinued
These scenic flights are fantastic. The most popular route is the Sossus Scenic, however all routes have their own special characteristics.
An early morning start is rewarded by the exiting experience of gliding over the desert in a hot air balloon. The excitement of watching the balloons being prepared is all part of the experience.
Good catches can be expected all year round. Our guides assist clients with bait presentation, casting and coaching; therefore no prior fishing experience is required to do this tour.
Half Day
Full Day
Bottom fish are caught with bait such as sardines, mussels etc. in depths of 2m up to 15m, close to reefs. This tour includes a lunch pack and a cool box with beer, soft drinks and water.
The Cape Cross peninsular is of both historic and ecological significance, as it is the site of one of the first landings by Europeans seafarers. It is also the home of some 200 000 Cape fur seals.
Unfold an ecosystem of unique tidal pools, abundant bird life and interesting history. In and around the rock pools you will find molluscs, anemones, seaweeds and crustaceans.
Charly’s Desert Tours started operating in 1966. A long history of creating memories and of pioneering spirt has since made Charly’s Desert Tours an established and trusted brand. Ownership changed a few times over all these years but the brand stood the test of time.
Sam Nujoma AvenueBrauhaus ArkadenSwakopmund Namibia
Phone: +264 (0)64 404 341
Mobil: +264 (0)81 129 9076
Email: *protected email*
