Charly's Desert Tours

Charly's Desert Tours We are Swakopmunds leading activity operator and planner.

We are the go-to address for cruise liner shore excursions, airport transfers and corporate transfers in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

27/01/2025

How quick the desert reacts to a little water. This is just one of many small miracles of the Namib desert.

The seeds of the dollar bush (Zygophyllum stapffii) dry out and resemble a thin papery wheel, that get transported by the winds. These super light seeds can survive in the desert for many years. In the event of a little rain or heavy fog, it will transform within seconds so that the little seeds inside are packed in nice and wet to allow germination to start, even in difficult conditions.

Every morning at 08:30 our guides venture into the dune belt just outside of Swakopmund. To the untrained eye, the dunes...
24/01/2025

Every morning at 08:30 our guides venture into the dune belt just outside of Swakopmund. To the untrained eye, the dunes are just a pile of sand, however our skilled and experienced guides will introduce you to a wealth of life.

Join us on the Living Dunes Experience and let us introduce you to these amazing creatures.

For bookings contact us on +2648 81 129 90796 or [email protected]


As we wrap up the year and the Festive season draws near, it’s the perfect time to reflect on thoughtful gifts for our l...
26/11/2024

As we wrap up the year and the Festive season draws near, it’s the perfect time to reflect on thoughtful gifts for our loved ones.

Why not give them the gift of unforgettable experiences that create cherished memories?
Our Adventure Vouchers make ideal presents, and the best part is they never expire!

Let’s celebrate together with exciting adventures!
Vouchers can be purchased in our office or you can contact us via WhatsApp at +264 81 129 9076


Kicking off the 2024/2025 cruise season on a high note! Yesterday the AIDAstella was the first cruise ship for the seaso...
05/11/2024

Kicking off the 2024/2025 cruise season on a high note! Yesterday the AIDAstella was the first cruise ship for the season and we welcomed 67 excited guests on our popular "Living Dunes Experience" as well as the fun "Flamingo Dunes & Gin/Beer tour".
We look forward to her sister ship, the AIDAprima visiting the port of Walvis Bay on 14 November.

An ambush hunter, it buries itself just beneath the surface of the sand with only its eyes exposed. A snake that lives i...
03/10/2024

An ambush hunter, it buries itself just beneath the surface of the sand with only its eyes exposed. A snake that lives in the Namib Desert and is one of the smallest adders in the world (with a maximum length of 30 cm.)

This is Bitis peringueyi, or "sidewinder" as the locals know them.

The chances of spotting one of these stunning creatures on your own is extremely slim, so join us on a Living Dunes Experience and let our guides show you how we find them, allowing you the opportunity to see them up close and photograph these amazing reptiles.

****** Open seats *******Due to a group cancellation we now have open seats for the Living Dunes Experience on 31 Dec...
29/12/2023

****** Open seats *******

Due to a group cancellation we now have open seats for the Living Dunes Experience on 31 December!!!!

8h30 to 12h00. Free pick up from Swakopmund. N$ 800.00 per person (children under 14 years only N$ 500.00)

Call +264 81 1299076 or book your seats online
https://secure.activitybridge.com/book?activityid=5004

We are taking a much needed short break before the crazy holiday season kicks off.We will be back in action on 22 Decemb...
15/12/2023

We are taking a much needed short break before the crazy holiday season kicks off.
We will be back in action on 22 December.

Our website shows a lot of activities, many can be booked directly online. Visit www.charlysdeserttours.com for information, prices and online activity bookings.

During our short break, we will have very limited access to email and no phone access.

30/10/2023

Here we go again... the first cruise ship for the season. Today was a good start to the upcoming cruise season here in Walvis Bay. Great tour, nice people and many "thank you's" from our guests.

All our tours and transfers are done using our custom build Ford Ranger vehicles. All these vehicles have big sliding wi...
30/10/2023

All our tours and transfers are done using our custom build Ford Ranger vehicles. All these vehicles have big sliding windows with individual bucket seats. With a total capacity of 54 seats, we operate various day tours and transfers for individuals and from groups.
If you have a large group, contact us for a quote.
www.charlysdeserttours.com

Explore the fascinating Moon landscape outside Swakopmund with an experienced guide. Featured here are the "Welwitschia ...
25/10/2023

Explore the fascinating Moon landscape outside Swakopmund with an experienced guide. Featured here are the "Welwitschia bug" or Probergrothius angolensis sitting on a female Welwitschia plant. Join our Welwitschia / Moon landscape tour.
Book you seat now at www.charlysdeserttours.com

Not something most people have ever seen in person!Join our Living Dunes experience for a change to see and photograph t...
23/10/2023

Not something most people have ever seen in person!
Join our Living Dunes experience for a change to see and photograph the small and amazing creatures that live in the desert.
Book your seats online now at https://secure.activitybridge.com/book?activityid=5004

10 Years ago, I took over Charly's Desert Tours, and it has been an amazing time. Three loyal guides have been with me o...
18/10/2023

10 Years ago, I took over Charly's Desert Tours, and it has been an amazing time. Three loyal guides have been with me on this journey for the past 10 years. During last night’s celebration Johnny, Ernst and Immanuel received their 10 year long service awards. These three gentlemen bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the day tours we operate.

The Cruise season is in full swing and Namibia has become a popular destination for cruise liners. Here the MSC Sinfonia...
23/12/2022

The Cruise season is in full swing and Namibia has become a popular destination for cruise liners. Here the MSC Sinfonia is docking at the cruise terminal in Walvis Bay.
We are one of the chosen operators to offer shore excursions to the many passengers, and we are so grateful that most of these ships are visiting us outside of the traditional tourism season.
Keep them coming, we are ready!

It is here! Our new webpage has just been uploaded! Some minor updates will still happen today and tomorrow but we are s...
01/11/2022

It is here! Our new webpage has just been uploaded!

Some minor updates will still happen today and tomorrow but we are super happy and excited. We believe this new site reflects perfectly who we are and what we do and underlines our position in the local activity market as an operator and booking office. A true one stop service for all your coastal activity needs.
Have a look at www.charlysdeserttours.com

Thank you to Lutz and Cale from AFLYNX for doing your magic. You have delivered 100% on what we wanted and guided us thought this process. We can only recommend your services! www.aflynx.com

31/10/2022

Only a few hours to go...It has been many hours of work, but we are excited to...

We are so grateful that tourism is picking up again in Namibia. This morning we were ready again for another busy day. C...
28/07/2022

We are so grateful that tourism is picking up again in Namibia. This morning we were ready again for another busy day. Cool boxes are packed, vehicles are ready and guides are about to get their pick up instructions.
Like in the old days before the pandemic, we once again hear a mix of foreign languages and welcome guests from many different countries. What a good feeling!

In light of the ever increasing fuel prices in Namibia we are forced to increase all our transfer rates as of 1 July 202...
29/06/2022

In light of the ever increasing fuel prices in Namibia we are forced to increase all our transfer rates as of 1 July 2022.
Please contact us to get updated rates or to book any of the following transfer services with us:
Swakopmund airport
Walvis Bay airport
Swakopmund - Walvis Bay

Address

Sam Nujoma Street
Swakopmund

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:00 - 20:00

Telephone

+26464404341

Website

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How quick the desert reacts to a little water. This is just one of many small miracles of the Namib desert. The seeds of the dollar bush (Zygophyllum stapffii) dry out and resemble a thin papery wheel, that get transported by the winds. These super light seeds can survive in the desert for many years. In the event of a little rain or heavy fog, it will transform within seconds so that the little seeds inside are packed in nice and wet to allow germination to start, even in difficult conditions.

Here we go again... the first cruise ship for the season. Today was a good start to the upcoming cruise season here in Walvis Bay. Great tour, nice people and many "thank you's" from our guests.

MS Europa is in Walvis Bay today and we had the privilege of showing off our desert to some of the guests.

Thousands of cormorants leaving the guano island. Quire an experience to be amongst them and on a kayak. This was Sunday morning with the post perfect and calm conditions.

Wheels will roll again
Wheels will roll again

It is hard to comprehend that business has come to a complete halt, but we will stay poitive! These wheels WILL roll again!

Funny little guy entertaining guest during our Living Dunes Experience this morning.

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