Reviews: Coast and Sandwich Harbour

"Pick up time was delayed twice and then Ernst arrived late. We understood that he had to pick up others in Swakopmund but we did not appreciate how many others there would be. In addition, our first stop was 300 metres down the road to see the flamingoes (we had just been walking down there earlier that same morning) and to visit the toilets !

By the time we then left, it was at least 10.30 a.m. - two hours later than our original pick up time. The visit to the former Sandwich Harbour was very good. However, lunch was late and on a sand dune swept by the wind - why could we not have been down by the water out of the wind ?

Our guide, Ernst had gone to ask about some fresh fish from the fishermen. So sadly, it was disappointing. Is it wise to mix guests from Swakopmund and those from Walvis Bay who have already seen the flamingoes - all the time." Read more about this whole safari

"Ernst Ritter of Turnstone Tours was a most amiable and knowledgable guide for the day. We visited the Township at Walvis Bay and an open air group of women selling various foods, the doughnuts were great.

We saw so much wildlife including a group of jackals, many types of seabird and of course the seals.

Amazing going up and down the dunes in the 4X4, we have the pictures to prove the seemingly impossible steepness of the descents!

Amazing to hear the hum of the sand in the dunes as the 4X4 was descending, engine off and only gravity taking us down in a long slide.

A really great day, highly recommended, not to be missed." Read more about this whole safari

"The visit to Sandwich Harbor is a unique & exhilarating experience and not to be missed. Sean, the guide from Turnstone Tours, was very knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife, great fun, all in all a first rate guide." Read more about this whole safari

"This was one of the highlights of our entire trip. The co-owner, Naude Dreyer, who drove us, is well informed and passionate amateur naturalist, so his knowledge added a lot to the marvelous landscapes we saw. Every moment of the five-plus hours was wonderful. Sandwich Harbour 4 x 4 is highly recommended for this trip." Read more about this whole safari

"The tour to experience Sandwich Harbour was an EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE! This place is beautiful & Turnstone goes out of their way to make this a memorable visit. One thing to keep in mind is that you have to get up early in the morning to be able to get into Sandwich Harbour before high tide cuts out access... Sea level changes & Turnstone called us the night before saying they will pick us up at 6:30am rather than 8am next morning. But then again, the best time of day in Namibia IS early morning & late evening so you get used to getting up early." Read more about this whole safari

"This was exactly what we had hoped for - a combination of wildlife and dunes with informative commentary (and tasty lunch) from Ernst of Turnstone Tours. It was a very good day." Read more about this whole safari

"The whole trip was brilliant. We spent a lot of time looking at birds, one of our interests, and then the depth of knowledge shown by Ernst of the flora and fauna and the desert itself made the experience on to remember. He even managed to help one of our party slide down the dunes at Sanwich Harbour, something she never dreamt she would do, but loved. All in all a day to remember." Read more about this whole safari

"Wonderful and informative day trip to Sandwich Harbour with Ernst. He provided an excellent lunch on the beach where the Namib meets the Atlantic and we saw loads of bird life and a few seals. A good day out." Read more about this whole safari

"We enjoyed every single day of our Namibia trip but if you ask me, this tour was the highlight. Accountable for that is our guide: Ernst. He is not only knowledgable, he is passionate about nature and he could transmit this in such a humble way. What a great personality. It was a pleasure to listen to him and learn from him." Read more about this whole safari

"We spent a full day with Ernst from Turnstone Tours on a 4WD trip to Sandwich Harbour. A very special place and an excellent guide. Do it!" Read more about this whole safari