Discover pure desert adrenaline on a professionally guided sandboarding trip approximately 11 km from Swakopmund. The operator has specialised in coastal sandboarding since 1996 and uses a 100-metre star dune with six different faces, allowing each run to build confidence and excitement.
Lie-Down Sandboarding
No previous experience is required. After a safety briefing and instruction, begin on “Little Nellie”, a gentle curving run designed to teach steering and stopping. Progress to the longer, steeper Birgit Run before tackling Lizzie, where confident riders may reach speeds of about 60 km/h.
The tandem toboggan pairs two guests on a long, gentle slope. The fastest run, Dizzy, uses an extra-polished board and can reach up to 80 km/h. The morning finishes with the Gentle Valley run back toward the starting point.
Stand-Up Sandboarding
Stand-up boarding also requires no previous experience, although balance or prior board-sport experience helps. Snowboards with soft boots and bindings are used, with Formica-base boards available for experienced riders. Sand behaves differently from snow, but professional instructors teach balance and turning techniques throughout the morning.
Stand-up guests may also join the lie-down group for the Lizzie and Dizzy runs.
Prices
| Option | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Lie-Down Sandboarding | N$700 |
| Stand-Up Sandboarding | N$800 |
What’s Included
- Helmets, elbow pads and gloves
- Professional instruction
- Boards, polish, and boots for stand-up riders
- Transport to the dune
- Light make-your-own sandwich lunch with vegetarian and lactose-free-friendly ingredients
- Water, soft drinks and Tafel Lager
- Video of the experience
Schedule and Pickup
The trip departs daily at 09:30 and returns to Swakopmund at approximately 13:30. Pickup is available from your accommodation, or meet at the Far Out Booking Office at Amanpuri Travellers Lodge, 25 Moses Garoeb Street.
Age Guidance
Children aged 10 and older who are confident can usually ride independently. Younger children are welcome and often ride with a guide on faster runs.
What to Bring
- Closed shoes for lie-down boarding
- Socks for stand-up boarding
- Weather-appropriate clothing and a jacket, fleece or windbreaker
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- A camera protected in a backpack or sand-proof case
