Lüderitz / Walvis Bay
Tour Summary

The adventure starts at Lüderitz, where the group assembles the evening before, for dinner (included in the price of the tour) and a briefing. The venue and time will be confirmed beforehand with clients. Participants have to organise their own accommodation at Luderitz).

Daily Schedule

Day 1: After backtracking for about 30km on the Lüderitz to Aus main road it is time to say goodbye to tar roads, starting an adventure of a lifetime. On day one we pass the stompneus Ford and camp close to Suzy.

Day 2: On the second day the trail leads north past Suzy, and the Bulldozer before crossing into the dune belt on way to Sylvia Hill. For the next couple of days participants will experience ‘camping under the desert sky in true expedition style.

Day 3: Dunes are getting progressively higher and driver experience and skills acquired during the previous 2 days will be tested and honed to perfection. Camping on the beach.

Day 4: The dune belt opens up at Meob bay and it is in this stretch between Meob Bay and Conception Bay that where active diamond mining was in the order of the day during the early 1900’s. The Settlements of Holsatia, Charlottenfelder and Grillenberger are visited on the way.

Day 5: From Holsatia the trail leads to Conception Bay and along the beach northwards towards Sandwich Bay. On route the wrecks of the Eduard Bohlen & Shawnee are visited. Passing Langewand where massive dunes end in the sea, given a very limited time span to negotiate this stretch of beach. After Langewand the trail once again leads into the dunes, circumnavigating the Salt Pans extensions of Sandwich Harbour. The dunes are still getting progressively larger to offer an ever changing new experience of ultimate dune driving. The night is spend approximately 1.5km from the sea close to Sandwich Bay at URI Adventures Sandwich camp.

Day 6: From Sandwich the trails enters the Roller Coaster, a series of massive roaring slip faces, not only giving the participants a new thrilling experience but also offering breathtaking views of Sandwich Harbour and a panorama of Sandscapes exiting onto the beach south of Walvis Bay. The trail ends at Walvis Bay after a final 50km stretch of beach driving.

This route takes you through the whole Namib Desert all the way to Walvis Bay. Camping spots are chosen according to progress. Shipwrecks, old mining villages, different dune types and wildlife in the desert.

What you need

• Tents, Mattress, sleeping bag / blanket & chairs
• Own cutlery & crockery ( we will supply diswashing facilities after each meal )
• Water for own consumption ( Minimum 20L )
• Beverages & Snacks
• Strong garbage bags - Clients will have to carry their own garbage/waste back to Lüderitz.
• Sufficient Fuel: Distance to be covered approx. 480-500km ( Lüderitz and back )
• Guideline - Petrol vehicles: 3km/litre and Diesel vehicles: 4km/litre

We will provide

• Vehicle with guide/driver
• Radio's to all vehicles
• Three meals per day ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner )
• Water( For Kitchen only )
• Windshelter, shower & toilet facilites
• One vehicle to carry logistics ( Kitchen etc. )