Open departures
Dates and availability as of 23 October 2026. Message us for the latest before you plan around a seat.
December 2026
15–20Dec 2026Tue – Sun
Guided 4x4 expedition
Kanaan – Meob Bay – Sandwich Harbour
– · 6 days, 5 nights
From N$28,560 ppConfirmed · group filling
15–20Dec 2026Tue – SunKanaan – Meob Bay – Sandwich Harbour
| Route | Namib Coast · Kanaan to Meob Bay and Sandwich Harbour |
|---|---|
| The tour | 6 days, Kanaan by way of Sylvia Hill to Meob Bay and Sandwich Harbour, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Armand Basson, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
Six days from Kanaan by way of Sylvia Hill to Meob Bay and on to Sandwich Harbour, with a full day of fishing, in a radio-linked convoy behind the operator.
Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Concession fees payable to the Ministry
- Park entrance and usage fees, per person per day
- Radio communication between vehicles (compulsory)
- Two or three guide vehicles, depending on group size
- Three meals a day
What to bring
- A mechanically sound 4x4 on off-road tyres (no tube tyres)
- Two spare wheels, a pump and a pressure gauge
- Recovery points front and rear, plus tools, spares and emergency gear
- Enough fuel — allow ±3 km/litre petrol, ±4 km/litre diesel
- Warm layers and a good jacket—desert nights are genuinely cold (beds and bedding are provided)
- At least 60 litres of water, plus 2 litres per person per day for drinking
- Two large bags of firewood and one of charcoal
- Your own cutlery and crockery, strong bags for your own waste
Armand Basson runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Departures run a few times a year, with tailor-made dates on request. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request. We confirm the exact dates and the vehicle requirements with the operator when we plan your trip.
February 2027
6–12Feb 2027Sat – Fri
Guided 4x4 expedition
Aus – Kanaan – Meob – Walvis Bay
– · 7 days, 6 nights
From N$30,160 ppConfirmed · group filling
6–12Feb 2027Sat – FriAus – Kanaan – Meob – Walvis Bay
| Route | Namib Coast · Aus by way of Kanaan and Meob Bay to Walvis Bay |
|---|---|
| The tour | 7 days, Aus by way of Kanaan and Meob to Walvis Bay, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Armand Basson, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
Seven days on the long approach: from Aus by way of Kanaan into the Meob concession for fishing and dune driving, ending in Walvis Bay, with the operator leading in his own vehicle while you drive your own behind him.
Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Concession fees payable to the Ministry
- Park entrance and usage fees, per person per day
- Radio communication between vehicles (compulsory)
- Two or three guide vehicles, depending on group size
- Three meals a day
What to bring
- A mechanically sound 4x4 on off-road tyres (no tube tyres)
- Two spare wheels, a pump and a pressure gauge
- Recovery points front and rear, plus tools, spares and emergency gear
- Enough fuel — allow ±3 km/litre petrol, ±4 km/litre diesel
- Warm layers and a good jacket—desert nights are genuinely cold (beds and bedding are provided)
- At least 60 litres of water, plus 2 litres per person per day for drinking
- Two large bags of firewood and one of charcoal
- Your own cutlery and crockery, strong bags for your own waste
Armand Basson runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Departures run a few times a year, with tailor-made dates on request. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request. We confirm the exact dates and the vehicle requirements with the operator when we plan your trip.
17–21Feb 2027Wed – Sun
Guided 4x4 expedition
Meob Bay – Walvis Bay
– · 5 days, 4 nights
From N$28,000 ppConfirmed · group filling
17–21Feb 2027Wed – SunMeob Bay – Walvis Bay
| Route | Namib Coast · Walvis Bay to Meob Bay |
|---|---|
| The tour | 5 days, Walvis Bay to Meob and back, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Armand Basson, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
Five days of permit-only fishing and dune driving in the Meob concession, out of Walvis Bay and back, based at Meob Lodge, with the operator leading in his own vehicle while you drive your own behind him.
Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Concession fees payable to the Ministry
- Park entrance and usage fees, per person per day
- Radio communication between vehicles (compulsory)
- Two or three guide vehicles, depending on group size
- Three meals a day
What to bring
- A mechanically sound 4x4 on off-road tyres (no tube tyres)
- Two spare wheels, a pump and a pressure gauge
- Recovery points front and rear, plus tools, spares and emergency gear
- Enough fuel — allow ±3 km/litre petrol, ±4 km/litre diesel
- Warm layers and a good jacket—desert nights are genuinely cold (beds and bedding are provided)
- At least 60 litres of water, plus 2 litres per person per day for drinking
- Two large bags of firewood and one of charcoal
- Your own cutlery and crockery, strong bags for your own waste
Armand Basson runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Departures run a few times a year, with tailor-made dates on request. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request. We confirm the exact dates and the vehicle requirements with the operator when we plan your trip.
April 2027
5–9Apr 2027Mon – Fri
Guided 4x4 expedition
Meob Bay – Walvis Bay
– · 5 days, 4 nights
From N$28,000 ppConfirmed · group filling
5–9Apr 2027Mon – FriMeob Bay – Walvis Bay
| Route | Namib Coast · Walvis Bay to Meob Bay |
|---|---|
| The tour | 5 days, Walvis Bay to Meob and back, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Armand Basson, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
Five days of permit-only fishing and dune driving in the Meob concession, out of Walvis Bay and back, based at Meob Lodge, with the operator leading in his own vehicle while you drive your own behind him.
Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Concession fees payable to the Ministry
- Park entrance and usage fees, per person per day
- Radio communication between vehicles (compulsory)
- Two or three guide vehicles, depending on group size
- Three meals a day
What to bring
- A mechanically sound 4x4 on off-road tyres (no tube tyres)
- Two spare wheels, a pump and a pressure gauge
- Recovery points front and rear, plus tools, spares and emergency gear
- Enough fuel — allow ±3 km/litre petrol, ±4 km/litre diesel
- Warm layers and a good jacket—desert nights are genuinely cold (beds and bedding are provided)
- At least 60 litres of water, plus 2 litres per person per day for drinking
- Two large bags of firewood and one of charcoal
- Your own cutlery and crockery, strong bags for your own waste
Armand Basson runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Departures run a few times a year, with tailor-made dates on request. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request. We confirm the exact dates and the vehicle requirements with the operator when we plan your trip.
May 2027
24–28May 2027Mon – Fri
Guided 4x4 expedition
Meob Bay – Walvis Bay
– · 5 days, 4 nights
From N$28,000 ppConfirmed · group filling
24–28May 2027Mon – FriMeob Bay – Walvis Bay
| Route | Namib Coast · Walvis Bay to Meob Bay |
|---|---|
| The tour | 5 days, Walvis Bay to Meob and back, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Armand Basson, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
Five days of permit-only fishing and dune driving in the Meob concession, out of Walvis Bay and back, based at Meob Lodge, with the operator leading in his own vehicle while you drive your own behind him.
Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Concession fees payable to the Ministry
- Park entrance and usage fees, per person per day
- Radio communication between vehicles (compulsory)
- Two or three guide vehicles, depending on group size
- Three meals a day
What to bring
- A mechanically sound 4x4 on off-road tyres (no tube tyres)
- Two spare wheels, a pump and a pressure gauge
- Recovery points front and rear, plus tools, spares and emergency gear
- Enough fuel — allow ±3 km/litre petrol, ±4 km/litre diesel
- Warm layers and a good jacket—desert nights are genuinely cold (beds and bedding are provided)
- At least 60 litres of water, plus 2 litres per person per day for drinking
- Two large bags of firewood and one of charcoal
- Your own cutlery and crockery, strong bags for your own waste
Armand Basson runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Departures run a few times a year, with tailor-made dates on request. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request. We confirm the exact dates and the vehicle requirements with the operator when we plan your trip.
June 2027
1–7Jun 2027Tue – Mon
Guided 4x4 expedition
Angola Adventure: People of the South-West
– · 7 days, 6 nights
From N$28,000 ppForming · register interest
1–7Jun 2027Tue – MonAngola Adventure: People of the South-West
| Route | South-west Angola · from the Ruacana border to the Kunene peoples, Lubango and the Leba Pass |
|---|---|
| The tour | 7 days from the Ruacana border into south-west Angola, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Tommy Jarman, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
Seven days in south-west Angola, starting at the Ruacana border post on the morning of 1 June: the semi-nomadic peoples of the Kunene borderlands, the highlands around Lubango with Tundavala and the Leba Pass, and Lake Arco, with the operator leading in his own vehicle while you drive your own behind him. The peoples move with their cattle and the rains, so who we meet depends on where they are at the time.
Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Tour guides and assistants
- Recovery gear and on-site recovery
- Communication radios for every vehicle
- All three meals a day (tea and coffee with meals)
- Communal camping equipment — kitchen, tables, wash-up, showers and toilets
What to bring
- A 4x4 with good ground clearance on off-road tyres
- Strong recovery points front and rear, and an extra spare wheel
- Spares — engine, gearbox and transfer-case oil, brake fluid, belts, fuses, hoses
- Fuel for heavy sand: ±3 km/litre petrol, ±4.5 km/litre diesel
- Nothing heavy on the roof — keep water and fuel off it. Rooftop tents are allowed, though not always recommended: they make the vehicle top-heavy
- Tent, chair, sleeping bag and pillow, and your own eating utensils
- At least 60 litres of water in total, plus firewood and charcoal
- A shovel, tyre pump and pressure gauge, torch, and bags for your own waste
- A valid visa — the operator's address for the application comes with your booking
Tommy Jarman runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Departures are scheduled several times a year, most often between June and November, with tailor-made dates on request. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request. We confirm the current price, the departure dates and the full vehicle list with the operator when we plan your trip.
July 2027
2–7Jul 2027Fri – Wed
Guided 4x4 expedition
Aus – Kanaan – Meob – Walvis Bay
– · 6 days, 5 nights
From N$28,560 ppConfirmed · group filling
2–7Jul 2027Fri – WedAus – Kanaan – Meob – Walvis Bay
| Route | Namib Coast · Aus by way of Kanaan and Meob Bay to Walvis Bay |
|---|---|
| The tour | 6 days, Aus by way of Kanaan and Meob to Walvis Bay, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Armand Basson, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
Six days on the long approach: from Aus by way of Kanaan into the Meob concession for fishing and dune driving, ending in Walvis Bay, with the operator leading in his own vehicle while you drive your own behind him.
Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Concession fees payable to the Ministry
- Park entrance and usage fees, per person per day
- Radio communication between vehicles (compulsory)
- Two or three guide vehicles, depending on group size
- Three meals a day
What to bring
- A mechanically sound 4x4 on off-road tyres (no tube tyres)
- Two spare wheels, a pump and a pressure gauge
- Recovery points front and rear, plus tools, spares and emergency gear
- Enough fuel — allow ±3 km/litre petrol, ±4 km/litre diesel
- Warm layers and a good jacket—desert nights are genuinely cold (beds and bedding are provided)
- At least 60 litres of water, plus 2 litres per person per day for drinking
- Two large bags of firewood and one of charcoal
- Your own cutlery and crockery, strong bags for your own waste
Armand Basson runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Departures run a few times a year, with tailor-made dates on request. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request. We confirm the exact dates and the vehicle requirements with the operator when we plan your trip.
6–13Jul 2027Tue – Tue
Guided 4x4 expedition
Skeleton Coast – Kunene
– · 8 days, 7 nights
From N$27,200 ppConfirmed · group filling
6–13Jul 2027Tue – TueSkeleton Coast – Kunene
| Route | North-West · Möwe Bay to the Kunene |
|---|---|
| The tour | 8 days, Swakopmund to Puros or Sesfontein, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Armand Basson, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
The classic Skeleton Coast run: seven nights up the permit-only coastline to the Kunene mouth, tented the whole way, with the operator leading in his own vehicle while you drive your own behind him.
This one is filling on its own — request a seat. Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Concession fees payable to the Ministry
- Park entrance and usage fees, per person per day
- Radio communication between vehicles (compulsory)
- Two guide vehicles
- Three meals a day
What to bring
- A 4x4 in good order on off-road tyres (no tube tyres)
- Two spare wheels, a pump and a pressure gauge
- Recovery points front and rear, plus tools, spares and emergency gear
- Fuel for ±1,000 km without a pump — about 220 litres diesel or 290 petrol
- Tent, mattress, sleeping bag, chairs — roof racks to 50 kg. Rooftop tents are allowed, though not always recommended: they make the vehicle top-heavy
- At least 60 litres of water, plus 2 litres per person per day for drinking
- Two large bags of firewood and one of charcoal
- Warm clothing for cold nights, sun protection, your own cutlery and crockery
Armand Basson runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Run as a group booking on request. Camps are wild and are chosen fresh for each group, so the overnight spots differ from tour to tour; lodges at either end — Sesfontein, Palmwag, Khowarib, Grootberg, Kamanjab — are booked separately, and we are happy to arrange them. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request.
August 2027
4–9Aug 2027Wed – Mon
Guided 4x4 expedition
Aus – Kanaan – Meob – Walvis Bay
– · 6 days, 5 nights
From N$28,560 ppConfirmed · group filling
4–9Aug 2027Wed – MonAus – Kanaan – Meob – Walvis Bay
| Route | Namib Coast · Aus by way of Kanaan and Meob Bay to Walvis Bay |
|---|---|
| The tour | 6 days, Aus by way of Kanaan and Meob to Walvis Bay, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Armand Basson, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
Six days on the long approach: from Aus by way of Kanaan into the Meob concession for fishing and dune driving, ending in Walvis Bay, with the operator leading in his own vehicle while you drive your own behind him.
Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Concession fees payable to the Ministry
- Park entrance and usage fees, per person per day
- Radio communication between vehicles (compulsory)
- Two or three guide vehicles, depending on group size
- Three meals a day
What to bring
- A mechanically sound 4x4 on off-road tyres (no tube tyres)
- Two spare wheels, a pump and a pressure gauge
- Recovery points front and rear, plus tools, spares and emergency gear
- Enough fuel — allow ±3 km/litre petrol, ±4 km/litre diesel
- Warm layers and a good jacket—desert nights are genuinely cold (beds and bedding are provided)
- At least 60 litres of water, plus 2 litres per person per day for drinking
- Two large bags of firewood and one of charcoal
- Your own cutlery and crockery, strong bags for your own waste
Armand Basson runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Departures run a few times a year, with tailor-made dates on request. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request. We confirm the exact dates and the vehicle requirements with the operator when we plan your trip.
September 2027
6–11Sep 2027Mon – Sat
Guided 4x4 expedition
Aus – Kanaan – Meob – Walvis Bay
– · 6 days, 5 nights
From N$28,560 ppConfirmed · group filling
6–11Sep 2027Mon – SatAus – Kanaan – Meob – Walvis Bay
| Route | Namib Coast · Aus by way of Kanaan and Meob Bay to Walvis Bay |
|---|---|
| The tour | 6 days, Aus by way of Kanaan and Meob to Walvis Bay, in a radio-linked convoy |
| Operator | Armand Basson, who holds the permits for this route |
| Driving | Your own 4x4, in convoy behind the operator |
| Group | The operator is still filling this group |
Six days on the long approach: from Aus by way of Kanaan into the Meob concession for fishing and dune driving, ending in Walvis Bay, with the operator leading in his own vehicle while you drive your own behind him.
Solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle; joining you to someone else's is only done in exceptional cases, so only ask if you genuinely need it.
What’s included
- Concession fees payable to the Ministry
- Park entrance and usage fees, per person per day
- Radio communication between vehicles (compulsory)
- Two or three guide vehicles, depending on group size
- Three meals a day
What to bring
- A mechanically sound 4x4 on off-road tyres (no tube tyres)
- Two spare wheels, a pump and a pressure gauge
- Recovery points front and rear, plus tools, spares and emergency gear
- Enough fuel — allow ±3 km/litre petrol, ±4 km/litre diesel
- Warm layers and a good jacket—desert nights are genuinely cold (beds and bedding are provided)
- At least 60 litres of water, plus 2 litres per person per day for drinking
- Two large bags of firewood and one of charcoal
- Your own cutlery and crockery, strong bags for your own waste
Armand Basson runs this expedition and holds the permits for it, which are not issued to private travellers. We tell our clients the dates and help fill the convoy. There is no sliding scale: the seat price does not fall as the convoy fills.
Good to know. Departures run a few times a year, with tailor-made dates on request. A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms the booking; we ask for that commitment at least three months before departure, though small groups and special cases can often be fitted in later. The balance is due one month before departure. SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate, given on request. We confirm the exact dates and the vehicle requirements with the operator when we plan your trip.
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How the 4x4 expeditions work
Run by a registered operator
The guided 4x4 expeditions run through permit-only country. The permits are not issued to private travellers, so each one is run by an NTB-registered operator who holds them. We share the dates and help fill the convoy.
You drive, in convoy
You bring a suitably equipped 4x4 and your camping kit, and drive yourself in a radio-linked convoy behind the operator's lead vehicle. The full kit list is on each expedition's page.
Booking
A 50% deposit, due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, confirms your place. Commit at least three months before departure if you can; the balance is due a month before you travel. Full terms: booking terms.
Nothing here fits?
Build the route you actually want in the trip planner, tell us who you are, and we'll cost it and list it for others to join. You are not committing to anything by asking.
Questions
Can I join a group trip in Namibia as a solo traveller?
Yes. The departures on this page are already on the calendar, and you can ask for a seat on any of them. On the guided 4x4 expeditions you drive your own 4x4 in convoy, so solo travellers should plan to bring their own vehicle.
How do I book a seat?
Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@sanduratours.com with the departure you want. We confirm the details with you personally; no payment is taken on this website.
When do I pay?
On our own departures, a 30% deposit is due within 10 working days of booking, and the balance 60 days before you travel; book at least three months before departure, when the group closes. On the guided 4x4 expeditions, a 50% deposit is due within two weeks of receiving your itinerary and invoice, and the balance one month before departure. Both deposits are non-refundable, because they are paid straight on to secure your trip.
Is there a lower rate for SADC residents?
On the guided 4x4 expeditions, SADC citizens and residents qualify for a lower rate. Ask us for it when you enquire.
What if none of these departures suit me?
Build the route you want in our trip planner and float it as a trip of your own. We cost it and can list it for others to join. Asking commits you to nothing.