Swakopmund Activities

NOTE:    Prices quoted are NOT those of Southern Skies, but the prices quoted by each individual
                activity presenter/operator - valid until 31/10/2008. Prices can change, subject to number
                of participants per booking. (Prices may differ slightly from operator to operator)

ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION	PRICE
ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION	N$=ZAR
A brand NEW desert activity! Land Yachting (No prior skill required - at all)	Includes 15 minutes' introduction to sailing by a land yachting instructor, and one-and-a half hours of sailing across a wide desert area on your own with all equipment provided. (1 land yacht and helmet per person). Normally no more than 10 participants per session. (Not suitable for children under the age of nine years). NB For comfort and safety, good, closed shoes are essential - open shoes or sandals cannot be allowed.	N$300
	Children from 9 to 14 years old	N$200
	ALTERNATIVELY: Spend an entire day on a combination activity of sand boarding and land yachting! Morning activity of sand boarding (transfer and picnic included); an hour's break, then on to land yachting for a full 1.75 hours' sailing (cool drinks included).	N$500
Although not seen by some as an adrenalin activity - it could well be! The Living Desert Tour (Includes transfers)	This half-day desert tour concentrates on exploring the local dune- belt between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Come explore the Namib Desert and discover its many wonders. Namib, which means vast and empty, leaves images of total desolation to the onlooker. This is true to a certain degree, but on the contrary, the life giving fog supports a wealth of fauna and flora. Come explore this wealth of life with us. Sidewinder Snakes, White Lady Spiders, Namaqua Chameleons, Dancing Lizards and much more can be seen, and is an excellent photographic opportunity…	N$500
Quad Biking (Includes Cool drink, safety gear and transfers plus a choice of seven options).	20 km Guided tour (± 1hour) - a short dune tour	N$270
	38 - 55 km Guided tour (± 2 hours) Our most popular tour, as real adventure start here for the ride of your life! We ride the wildest dunes, roller-coasters and spirals of the Namib. Excellent photo- graphic opportunities.	N$470
	70 - 80 km Guided tour (± 3 hours) OPTION 1: (Min. 5 Pax.) Drive up the Swakop riverbed, enjoy breakfast at Nonidas castle and do the popular tour of ± 2 hours in the dunes - as above.	N$650
	70 - 80 km Guided tour (± 3 hours) OPTION 2: (Min. 5 Pax.) This tour is only a dune tour, direction Walvis Bay where you will stop at Dune 7 (highest dune in the area) for a quick drink. On your way back you will be amazed at what this desert offers!	N$650
	Overnight tour (Min. 5 Pax): Leave Swakopmund ± 15:00 on a Quad, up the riverbed to Goanikontes to Rössing Mountain and overnight in a 5-star tented camp. BBQ, drinks & breakfast included. After breakfast, return to Swakop to ride the dunes for ± 2 hours. Tour stops in town ± 11:00.	N$2200
	3-Hour Combo: 1 hour sandboarding (lie down only) and 2-hour Quadbiking tour. Any time of the day, but preferably morning, due to weather conditions.	N$570
Sandboarding (Includes transfers, light lunch & safety gear).	Lie down or stand up options are offered. No experience is needed for either and 6 different slopes are included in the lie down option. Speeds of up to 80 km/hour can be reached for the maximum adrenalin buzz. stand up boarding is snow boarding with a difference. Two different slopes are on offer with various runs on either. An awesome full morning outing. (Pick-up at 09:30 till 13:30)
	Lie-down	N$200
	Stand-up	N$300
Tandem Skydiving (Includes transfers, safety gear & handy cam).	This takes place daily, normally after the fog has lifted in the morning. Before taking off, an experienced Tandem Master will give full instructions on the procedures that will follow. Once in the plane you will enjoy a 35-minute scenic flight over the area while climbing to 10000 feet. After exiting the plane, a 30-35 second, 220 km/hour free fall will follow before the parachute opens. Once under canopy, another 5-8 minutes are enjoyed whilst descending to a tiptoe landing outside the Club house. Tandem Skydiving in Swakopmund has a 100% safety record and guarantees enjoyment in the safest possible manner. Videos and photos are available as optional extras to document your activity.	N$1500
Paragliding (Includes transfers & safety gear)	We offer an introduction to the world of free flight on the dunes with a qualified instructor. The ground training includes an outline of the equipment, general airflow patterns and safety procedures, followed by flights from various markers off the 50 metre high dune.	N$650
Horse riding (Includes transfers & safety gear)	Popular out-rides for 1˝ hours are offered. The route covers the dry riverbed to the mini Moon Landscape. Experienced-, novice- and beginner riders are catered for. Single person:	N$450
Horse riding (Includes transfers & safety gear)	2 or more riders:	N$350
Dolphin Cruise (Includes transfers, drinks & light lunch)	Dolphins are found in this area all year round and the possibility of feeding friendly seals on board the boat is an experience never to be forgotten. This is a great way to see the ocean, marine- and bird life in the area.	N$400
Catamaran Charters (Includes sparkling wine, oysters, snacks & drinks)	Join us on a Dolphin and Seal cruise aboard a luxury 45' Royal Cape Catamaran. Departure is from the Walvis Bay Yacht Club. Sail into the beautiful bay area. See a shipwreck, the lighthouse, the oyster platforms, different bird species, Seals and other marine life.	N$390
	(Transfers to Walvis Bay can be arranged - Min. 2 Pax and more).	N$150
	An alternative Catamaran option exists directly out of Swakopmund for those who do not have transport. Exactly the same as above, but transfers included.	N$400
Scenic Flights	Sossusvlei - 2 hours 15 minutes	Price as per operator
	Forbidden coast - 1 hour 30 minutes
	Skeleton Coast - 2 hours 20 minutes
Fishing trips (Includes transfers, lunch, drinks & equip- ment)	Shore or boat options are available. Good catches can be expected all year round. The following species can be caught: Kabeljou (Kob), Steenbras, barbel (catfish), Galjoen, Garrick and various shark species. Experienced skipper and guide on board.	N$700
Camel Rides	These rides take place in the afternoons only and your tour guide will have to arrange own transfer to the camel farm. A ride is 15 minutes	N$70
Kayaking/Scenic tour (06:45 to 13:30 - minimum 2 Pax)	Scenic drive starts in Swakopmund down to Walvis Bay - stop over at Paaltjies and observe the bird life - from there you have a 4X4 drive out to Pelican Points where kayaking will take place for ± 2 hours. Kayak with seals and play with the Dolphins if they are there. Catering for both inexperienced and experienced clients. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach at Pelican Point and view the abundant, aquatic bird life. Return to Swakopmund.	N$420
Paintball (Includes gun, 100 paintballs & safety gear)	Duration of game is ± 2-3 hours - afternoons or mornings. You have to be a minimum of 8 persons to a maximum of twenty persons. The area of 6000 m² field is filled with various bunkers, hiding places and bushes. Teams compete against each other in either eliminatory or tactical games. The objective is to obtain the opposition's flag and bring it back to your team's bunker - without getting shot! A good stress relief activity for ANY type of person	N$350
Paintball (Includes gun, 100 paintballs & safety gear)	Lunch included (Traditional braai)	N$450