Shawnee Shipwreck Day Trip
TypeDesert Expeditions
ThemeDay Trip
CityWalvis Bay, Namibia
Duration7 hours
About Your Experience
Shared Experience Join a group of like-minded travellers and share the adventure.
A transport tug that ran aground under mysterious circumstances on the 6th of February 1976. Now wedged on a narrow stretch between surf and sand, it is home to jackals and a variety of seabirds.
Enjoy a full day excursion to this wonderful location.
What's Included
Professional Guide
Entrance Fees to Attractions
Snacks
Transportation (e.g. Vehicle, Boat)
Bottled Water and Refreshments
What's Excluded
Personal Expenses (e.g. souvenirs, alcoholic beverages)
International or Domestic Flights
Optional Gratuities for guides or staff
Optional Activities or Excursions not specified in the itinerary
Travel Insurance (participants may need to arrange their own)
Personal Gear or Equipment (e.g. hiking boots, cameras)
Visa Fees or Entry Permits
Select Number of Travellers and Date
Adult x 1
Shawnee Shipwreck Day TripPermits, Vehicle and Guide, Light Lunch and Refreshments.
Duration: 7 hoursMeet Up Point: Sandwich Dune Tours and Safari, Atlantic Street, Walvis Bay, NamibiaAdult 1 x $390$390
$390
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Itinerary
Start Point:
Walvis Bay, NamibiaWalvis Bay, Namibia
Explore the Historic Shawnee Shipwreck – Visit the transport tug that mysteriously ran aground on 6 February 1976, now a haunting yet fascinating landmark. South of Walvis Bay, Namibia
Highlights
Visit the historic transport tug that mysteriously ran aground in 1976
Explore the iconic shipwreck site now resting between the surf and sand
Enjoy a scenic full-day excursion along the dramatic coastline
Spot jackals and seabirds that have made the wreck their home
Learn about the mystery and maritime history surrounding the wreck
Language(s) Offered
This experience is available in English
Note
The tour is tide and swell dependent and can be cancelled if the risk is deemed too high.
Minimum 4 people per tour
Policies
This experience is non-refundable. All sales are final.
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$390Per Person
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"This ended up being one of the most unique and fun experiences I’ve had. Local, welcoming, fun and knowledgeable hosts! I’d book again in a heartbeat" — Didi
From
$390Per Person
