Did you know that the coastal town of Swakopmund is the adventure capital of Namibia? Well, now you know! If you love adventure and adrenaline, then Namibia’s cute coastal town comes highly recommended!
Swakopmund, with its unique blend of desert landscapes and ocean vistas, truly offers a playground for the daring and a haven for the curious. From the heart-pounding dune adventures to the serene moments spent gazing at the waves crashing against the shoreline, Swakopmund has a little activity for everyone.
Quad Biking
Experience the ultimate thrill with Daredevil Adventures. All ages are welcome to embark on a Daredevil adventure as they cater to children up to the elderly (if you’re up for it). Should you want to converse with gravity, Daredevil Adventures can take you on a leisurely desert quad ride that is followed by a bit of dune-board riding just before ending it all off with an ice-cold sun-downer before heading back to base.
Daredevil Adventures has an array of packages to entertain the entire family. From breakfast runs to Dune 7 trip packages, there is something for everyone. My personal favourite is the Sundowner Package, which entails a one-and-a-half-hour quad bike ride that ends with champagne and canapes overlooking the ocean from some of Swakopmund’s highest dunes. So why don’t you make your next quad-biking adventure a scenic one in Namibia? It’s sure to create memories that will last a lifetime!
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Scenic Desert Bike Tour
If you’re wondering how you can ride a bike in the desert, don’t rack your brain too much. Apparently, you can, and it’s fairly easy too! Feel the fresh coastal air, soak up the tranquillity and picturesque scenery of the oldest desert in the world all while enjoying the thrill of cycling up and down Namibia’s famous dunes. The bikes are fitted with super thick wheels that allow you to tread through the even thicker sand.
Depending on your height and fitness level, you can embark on a fat bike tour with an experienced guide for 12 to 14 km. This distance includes cycling from Swakopmund town centre, all along the dry Swakop riverbed, and finally, oscillating all over the stunning dunes. This is among the more strenuous activities in Swakopmund, but when you book it with Namibian.Org, Marriot, GetYourGuide, or more popularly; Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours, you are sure to be in safe hands throughout this unique tour in Swakopmund.
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Coastal Segway
This is easily the most fun way to get to know Swakopmund. This is an eco-friendly option in comparison to driving around. It’s also a less strenuous way than biking through the coastal town. Book your Segway tour with Eco-Gliding Tours, Namibia’s first and only guided Segway Tour company. Making use of off-road Segways that take gliders on an adventure unlike any other, Eco-Gliding can get up and close to the ruggedness of Swakopmund.
Eco Gliding’s tours include safety gear, 15-minute training on how to use the Segway and, finally, a scenic 45-minute tour. There are multiple stops to make including the Old Government Statehouse, the famous Jetty, The Local Craft Market, the Lighthouse, and Mole. Segway Tours is among the top activities in Swakopmund to get excited about. It’s tranquil yet adventurous, easy yet rewarding. Book your tour with Eco-Gliding Tours for the ultimate urban adventure in Swakopmund!
Swakopmund Camel Farm
Welcome to the Arabian experience in Namibia! Bring your desert tour dreams to life on the back of the iconic dromedary known as the camel. Just 11 km from Swakopmund, the Camel Farm experience awaits you. This camel ride takes you to the Swakopmund Camel Farm where you get to experience the thrilling epiphany in the desert during a unique Namibian safari adventure! Book with Namibia Safari Concierge to embark on the best of the best activities in Swakopmund.
Namibia Safari Concierge specialises in more than camel rides, though. They also specialise in desert bike tours, skydiving, dolphin cruises, hot air ballooning, and quad biking among many other activities. Camel riding in Namibia is a definite must, there is nothing like it. So, take a camel ride around the surroundings of Swakopmund to get a bit more intimate with the desert scene of Africa.
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Sandboarding
With Desert Explorers, you can break a sweat on the dunes of Swakopmund with their sandboarding package. Explore the towering dunes of Swakopmund with an extreme sports adventure; sandboarding! There are various places where you can book a sandboarding experience as the top activity in Swakopmund. However, I highly recommend booking with Siyabona Africa.
There are 2 types of sandboarding, stand-up boarding, and lie-down boarding. The first is like snowboarding, however, sand gives a lot less resistance than snow. So be prepared to go as fast as lightning! The second style of sandboarding entails lying down on a board with your stomach. Don’t be fooled, these boards can go up to 80 km per hour! It’s a fun and exhilarating ride yet it is still safe and easy! No prior experience is needed, making it the perfect option for families!
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Activities in Swakopmund are Calling Your Name!
The adrenaline rushes, the breathtaking sunsets, and the warm smiles from the tour guides and the locals are all part of the tapestry that is Swakopmund.
Whether you’ve conquered the dunes using your quad, board, camel or Segway, take your lifetime memories and safeguard them. Because you never know when you will be able to embark on these adrenaline-pumping activities in Swakopmund again! So, with that being said, I bid you farewell on your journey of epicness and may the sand-filled winds of Namibia always fill your vibrant sails!
