Reviews: Coast and Sandwich Harbour
Below are independent comments from 227 of our travellers who have done this activity and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
Mr & Mrs R
Aberdeen
"Coast and Sandwich Harbour review"
Based at Cornerstone Guesthouse on 18 Sep 2018
"The excursion to the Coast and Sandwich harbour was the only disappointment on our whole Namibian trip. We had been on the same excursion previously and enjoyed it even though then the sand dunes stopped us getting all the way to Sandwich harbour.
The main reason was the land rover truck, as well as being old, was not suitable for four clients. Another client was already in the front seat. The three seats in the back were not suitable for 3 people in comfort with no real viewing for person in middle seat. I am tall and only just managed to fit in and needed to get out frequently to stretch my legs.
The driver guide said there was nothing he could do as this was only vehicle available. Our hire car was being repaired that morning so our options were limited. The trip besides the lack of space was interesting with some good bird sightings. The guide was not as good as guide on our previous trip." Read more about this whole safari
The main reason was the land rover truck, as well as being old, was not suitable for four clients. Another client was already in the front seat. The three seats in the back were not suitable for 3 people in comfort with no real viewing for person in middle seat. I am tall and only just managed to fit in and needed to get out frequently to stretch my legs.
The driver guide said there was nothing he could do as this was only vehicle available. Our hire car was being repaired that morning so our options were limited. The trip besides the lack of space was interesting with some good bird sightings. The guide was not as good as guide on our previous trip." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Average
Mr D.
Chelmsford
"Coast and Sandwich Harbour review"
Based at Sam's Giardino on 22 Sep 2018
"Very good
I particularly enjoyed rescuing a stranded driver in dunes - it reflected the expertise of our guide" Read more about this whole safari
I particularly enjoyed rescuing a stranded driver in dunes - it reflected the expertise of our guide" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
CathyO
Glasgow
"Fantastic trip with a great guide."
Based at Sam's Giardino on 1 Jul 2018
"Everything we expected and more.
Johan made sure we had the best experience possible.
Great picnic" Read more about this whole safari
Johan made sure we had the best experience possible.
Great picnic" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Ms M
CambridgeHeath
"Fun, exhilarating."
Based at Villa Margherita on 9 Jan 2018
"Burger was a local from German decent, as a lot of the people are in Swakopmund.
He was interesting and certainly got our adrenaline going in some of the descents in the sand dunes.
Good lunch provided." Read more about this whole safari
He was interesting and certainly got our adrenaline going in some of the descents in the sand dunes.
Good lunch provided." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr A
Mallorca
"Coast and Sandwich Harbour review"
Based at The Delight on 11 Jan 2018
"certainly recommend turnstone tours to sandwich harbour - excellent"
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Overall
Excellent
Mrs E
UK
"Bruno is a real expert and lovely man"
Based at The Stiltz on 23 Nov 2017
"Such a privilege and had an amazing day with him. Wondered at the salt mines, loved driving along the beach and seeing the wildlife, amazing scenery, great walk on the beach , round the lake at Sandwich harbour, up in the dunes and then a great picnic lunch on the beach, cooked by Bruno.
Drive home over the dunes was exciting and we all felt as though we'd made a friend and had a very special day
I don't know if I'll have a chance to say about the boat trip but you need to know that we were all very glad not to be on the bigger, very crowded boats and how pleased we were to be with Mola Mola. They were fantastic. I think it must just be politics that you couldn't book it for us. They were very professional ." Read more about this whole safari
Drive home over the dunes was exciting and we all felt as though we'd made a friend and had a very special day
I don't know if I'll have a chance to say about the boat trip but you need to know that we were all very glad not to be on the bigger, very crowded boats and how pleased we were to be with Mola Mola. They were fantastic. I think it must just be politics that you couldn't book it for us. They were very professional ." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Lincs
"An amazing day out."
Based at Organic Square on 16 Oct 2017
"We were lucky enough to be on our own on our trip to Sandwich Harbour. Berger was an excellent guide with a huge amount of knowledge and driving expertise. He managed to drive us to Sandwich Harbour along the beach just before the tide made it impossible so we were the only people there. We were left to do some exploring on our own while he prepared an excellent lunch. Although Swakopmund is renowned for its foggy mornings, we had clear skies and sunshine all the time we were there. We had many sightings of lazy jackals, and also pelicans and flamingos. The hectic dune driving was good fun."
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Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Taunton
"wonderful ocean views"
Based at Organic Square on 13 Oct 2017
"It was enjoyable and driver informative and produced good lunch but we didn't see as many birds as expected."
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Overall
Excellent
Drs F & S
Oregon
"A great day trip!"
Based at Villa Margherita on 12 Sep 2017
"Wow this trip was great and I was uncertain I wanted to add it.
This was the biggest surprise of the trip. So glad we went." Read more about this whole safari
This was the biggest surprise of the trip. So glad we went." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mrs K
London
"Brilliant fun in the dunes!"
Based at Cornerstone Guesthouse on 8 Sep 2017
"We had so much fun on this trip - driving over the dunes was absolutely brilliant and we could have stayed there for hours!
It was a bucket-list thing for me to go to Sandwich Harbour, to see where the desert meets the sea - and I'll never forget the drive along that precariously narrow stretch of sand between the crashing waves and the huge dunes. My only suggestion for the future would be if they were to advise where you can see the classic viewpoint of the headland curving out into the sea in the distance, ringed by the dunes - possibly the best vantage point of this would be on top of one of the dunes, but we never quite saw it from that angle." Read more about this whole safari
It was a bucket-list thing for me to go to Sandwich Harbour, to see where the desert meets the sea - and I'll never forget the drive along that precariously narrow stretch of sand between the crashing waves and the huge dunes. My only suggestion for the future would be if they were to advise where you can see the classic viewpoint of the headland curving out into the sea in the distance, ringed by the dunes - possibly the best vantage point of this would be on top of one of the dunes, but we never quite saw it from that angle." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
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