Sundowner Sandwich Harbour 4x4 2024

The desert is any photographer’s ultimate dream and nightmare all rolled into one. Whilst the landscapes are breathtaking, the conditions can be quite challenging. Let us ensure you get the most joy from photographing our beloved desert with spectacular results –or just enjoy the magic colours of the desert as the sun sets into the Atlantic ocean.

Let us take you to the most spectacular sceneries enabling you to capture interplay between light and shadows in the dunes, as well as the sun setting behind the Atlantic ocean at Sandwich Harbour. Departing from the Walvis Waterfront, the drive initially takes us to the Kuiseb river delta, a dry riverbed where the odd springbok, oryx or jackal may be spotted. As this area forms part of our Kuiseb Delta Concession, we are the only activity operator allowed to access this area.

If weather and tides allow, we will drive right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon along the beach, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands and one of five RAMSAR sites (Ramsar site no. 743) in Namibia. Sandwich Harbour boasts two distinct wetlands and associated mudflats. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, it is one of Namibia's most important coastal wetlands, supporting eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds. If our vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of high tide, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our many beautiful lookout spots and will have the time to walk and explore. We have lots of time to stop along the way for photography.

When the sun has set and the light has diminished, we find a suitable place to stop and serve a selection of Namibian fresh oysters and savoury snacks, paired with crisp sparkling wine, beers and cooldrinks. We usually do this on top of a high dune, between the dunes or on the beach before returning to Walvis Bay in the early evening.