* Short cruises along the coast of Namibia (Walvis Bay to Langstrand)
* Heaviside, Dusky and Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins
* Occasional sightings of the mola mola (sunfish)
* Occasional sightings of whales
* Cape Fur Seal colony at Pelican Point
* Ramsar wetland of particular interest to birdwatchers
* Damara terns, pelicans & greater & lesser flamingos
* Sandwich Harbour
* Township tours
* The contrast between the Namib and the sea

Travellers on marine excursions have a very high likelihood of seeing Heaviside, Dusky and Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. The activities travel to the Cape Fur Seal Colony at Pelican Point. Humpback and southern right whales, mola mola (sunfish) and leather backed turtles may be spotted from time to time. Whales are most commonly sighted from September to October. A single Elephant seal visits Pelican Point every year from October to December.

Both Walvis Bay lagoon and Sandwich Harbour are Ramsar sites and wetlands of international importance, attracting Palaearctic and intra-African migratory species. Huge numbers of birds will be seen. Pelicans, greater and lesser flamingos and Damara tern will be of interest. Find more on the birdlife at the destination sites for Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour.

A small amount of wildlife may be seen around the lagoon. This includes brown hyena and black-backed jackals which scavenge on seals and prey on birds. Oryx tracks have been reported. Sightings will be brief.

Marine cruises are conducted in the morning, when the wind is low. The marine cruise can be combined with an excursion to Sandwich Harbour. (See ‘Excursions’ below.)

The Sandwich Harbour excursion is conducted as a pure drive excursion or as a combination marine excursion, drive excursion. The marine segment of the combination excursion is conducted in the morning, while winds are low.

Local guide Fried offers a unique, accompanied self-drive tour of Walvis Bay and the township Kuisebmond, while illustrating the complex and interesting history of the various shops. Starting a drive through Walvis Bay’s bustling streets, the first stop is the colorful Kuisebmond Market Hall where small traders offer a variety of traditional crafts, clothing and typical Namibian dishes.

The next stop is at the kindergarten, where the children present a special show. Travellers then visit the Multi-purpose Community Centre where the various active community health and development projects are showcased.

The next stop is the Tutaleni Village. The Tutaleni Relocation project won the Dubai Award for Best Practises. See how problems of overcrowding in Kuisebmond were solved by an innovative housing concept.

At the Mola Mola shebeen (a typical get-together pub) the vibrant atmosphere of the township comes to life. Here, adventurous travellers may also taste traditional cuisines such as Mopani Worms, Makaka, Oshifima Porridge and beans spread out in a delicious buffet.

A coffee shop ‘Dolphins’ which also serves light meals is located in the premises of Mola Mola. This allows guests to relax after excursions. A small but good selection of souvenirs is on sale.

Anchors Restaurant at the boat launch serves a breakfast buffet, light meals and light lunches. The restaurant has a beach-style theme, and the floor is covered in beach sand.

The gift shop at the jetty park sells gifts and mementos, primarily with a nautival theme. A number of wooden curios, typical to Africa, are also on sale.

Mola Mola can cater for corporate and incentive groups of up to approx. 80 persons for both the Marine Cruise and Sandwich Harbour, and offer various options depending on group size and budget.

If larger groups are split up between boats and/or vehicles they do join up together again for the beach lunch option, set up at an old wreck on a deserted beach where they enjoy a light, informal lunch of fresh oysters, grilled oysters, sausage, meat or fish, salad, fresh bread rolls and fresh fruit, all accompanied by sparkling wine.

* Where possible groups of 10 and more will be kept private on boats and / or vehicles
* All groups having the informal beach lunch will automatically be private on their boat and for lunch
* Special requests for private tours can be quoted for on request

Mola Mola boats are motor launches adapted for the excursions. All boats are Catamaran shaped (double hull) to ensure stability in the water, have a toilet on board, a covered cabin area, and comfortable seating.  All boats have guard rails.

Kalina	25
Olin	20
Gambit	18
Sandy	12
Flipper	12
JoJo	12
Humphrey	10
Misty	8

5 X Landrover Defender 4 passenger	20
2 x Landrover Defender 7 passenger	14
1 x Toyota Landcruiser  4 passenger	4

All boats are surveyed annually and issued a safety certificate.  Skippers are qualified with an under 25 ton ticket, and undergo strict training to ensure passengers have an informative, enjoyable tour.

All boats have guard rails.

All boats are Catamaran shaped (double hull) to ensure stability in the water, have a toilet on board, a covered cabin area, and comfortable seating. 

Sea-sickness is a rarity as the boats are very stable, and as activities take place in the protected bay area, and is done in the mornings before the wind comes up.

All vehicles have a Public Road Carrier permit, and checked for road safety every 6 months, and guides have a PDP, are highly experienced with sand driving, and undergo strict training about the area and environment they cover in the tours.

A two-way radio system is in place.

Some tame seals are fed from the side of the boat. The skipper stands between the seal and the traveller.

Sea-sickness is a rarity as the boats are very stable, and as activities take place in the protected bay area, and is done in the mornings before the wind comes up.

Office & reservations
Phone +264 +264 64 205 511
Mobile +264 811 272 522
Fax +264 66 259 026
E-mail info@mola-namibia.com

Office & shop hours
Monday – Friday: 07h30 – 16h00
Weekends & Public holidays: 07h30 – 13h00

Website www.mola-namibia.com

* English
* German
* Afrikaans

* Visa
* Master Card
* Diners Club
* American Express

Mola Mola conducts a ‘township tour’ of Kuisebmond. This has enabled residents to develop additional sources of revenue as well as develop experience in the tourism industry. Mola Mola also conducts annual marine cruises for children of Ehafo, a welfare organisation that takes care of underprivileged children with disabilities.

From the Diaz Circle at the entrance to Walvis Bay.
* Follow Union Road to 5th Road
* Turn right onto 5th Road and drive to Atlantic Street
* Follow Atlantic Street to the Dolphin Coffee Shop just before the entrance to the Yacht Club

* For the cruises, check-in time is always 15 minutes before departure.  Please ensure this is stated clearly on clients’ voucher. 
* Unless groups are privately on boats or in vehicles, timings cannot be changed

Marine Cruise	09h00 – 12h30 approx.
Marine Cruise with lunch	09h00 – 13h00 approx.
Le Petit Pelican	08h00 – 10h30 approx. and 10h30 – 13h00* approx.
Sandwich Harbour 4x4	09h00 – 15h00 approx. OR 10h00 – 16h30 approx.
Marine Dune Day	09h00 – 16h30 approx.
* High season

           
   
       
   
      

* When necessary Mola Mola can organize transfers but only for clients doing Mola Mola activities.
* Mola Mola has an agreement with Palmwag Lodge & Travel Shop to do all Mola Mola transfers and they also reconfirm directly with the clients the night before.
* Transfer rate is the same for single or return.

This morning excursion is very popular as a tourism excursion as well as for incentive / conference groups, as it shows an area that the average visitor doesn’t have access to.  The entire cruise is done with ski boats in the protected lagoon area of Walvis Bay, where the water is calm and abundant with bird life.

Boats depart from Walvis Bay Yacht Club, cruise through the harbour to the Bird Island, then cut across the lagoon to moored Russian trawlers where seals swim up to the boats for something to eat.  From there the boats head for Pelican Point where entertainment is provided by a large seal colony and schools of dolphins swimming alongside the boats.  Dolphins sighted are the Heaviside and Bottlenose species.

For the bird lovers, apart from seeing many flamingos, cormorants, and pelicans, there are common sightings of the White Chinned Petrel, Wilson’s Storm Petrel, Cape Gannet, Black Oystercatcher, and even the Jackass Penguin. Pelicans also provide wonderful photographic opportunities while flying alongside the boats.

Fresh Walvis Bay oysters, snacks, cold sparkling wine, beer and soft drinks served on board the boat.

Time duration:  09h00 – 12h30

This is the Marine Cruise with the difference that at approximately 11h30 passengers alight at an old wreck on a deserted beach where they are served a light, informal lunch of fresh oysters, grilled oysters, sausage, and meat, salad, fresh bread rolls, fresh fruit sparkling wine, beer and soft drinks.

* This is not a sit-down meal although chairs are provided for.
* There is a choice of 2 menus given.
* This option is usually aimed at groups / incentives with a minimum of  8 pax.

Time duration:  09h00 – 13h00

“Le Petit Pelican” is a shortened version of the Marine Cruise, with an earlier departure time and earlier return, as well as a high season option later in the morning. Clients who have limited time at the coast can still experience the cruise and have ample time to travel to a further destination on the same day.

The itinerary covers the highlights of the full length cruise to view dolphins, seals,  bird life, seal colony, oyster farms, harbour, as well as the seals climbing onto the boat for something to eat.  Snacks, oysters, sparkling wine, and other drinks are served on the boat. before returning.

In high season there will be a second departure once the first one has returned.

Time duration: 08h00 – 10h30 and in high season 10h30 – 13h00

This excursion is particularly suited to birdwatchers, and for itineraries where something ‘unique’ and ‘different’ has been requested.

A 4-wheel drive experience departing from Walvis Bay to the Sandwich Harbour area in the Namib Naukluft Park approx. 50km south of the town.  The excursion covers the lagoon area to view the masses of birds that live in one of the biggest natural wetlands in the Southern Hemisphere.  The drive down to Sandwich crosses the Kuiseb river delta, a dry river bed where the odd springbok may still be seen, with the vehicles continuing along the beach until the natural fresh water lagoon is reached.
 
Clients can walk along the length of this lagoon, taking in the scenery of sky-high dunes with even more varied bird life found in the fresh waters.

After a sit-down picnic lunch including a selection of snacks, fresh local oysters, salad and bread, served with sparkling wine and drinks, the route homewards will be done testing the power of the vehicles on the dunes, the highlight being the 45m high roaring dune, to return to Walvis Bay mid-afternoon.
 
Please note that if vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of the tides, clients will have to walk 1 - 2 km to reach this area, or alternatively take other routes to view the area. 

Time duration:  09h00 – approx. 15h30
Departure time can be changed to 10h00 to return by 16h30.

After the highlights of the Marine Cruise in the morning clients disembark from the boats at approximately 11h30, close to the  lighthouse at Pelican Point, where they are met by their guides in 4x4 vehicles. They travel onwards to the Sandwich Harbour area.  A lunch is served either on the beach or atop the massive dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, before returning to Walvis Bay in the late afternoon.

Time duration:  09h00 to approx. 16h30

Local guide Fried offers a unique, accompanied self-drive tour of Walvis Bay and the township Kuisebmond, while illustrating the complex and interesting history of the various shops. Starting a drive through Walvis Bay’s bustling streets, the first stop is the colorful Kuisebmond Market Hall where small traders offer a variety of traditional crafts, clothing and typical Namibian dishes.

The next stop is at the kindergarten, where the children present a special show. Travellers then visit the Multi-purpose Community Centre where the various active community health and development projects are showcased.

The next stop is the Tutaleni Village. The Tutaleni Relocation project won the Dubai Award for Best Practises. See how problems of overcrowding in Kuisebmond were solved by an innovative housing concept.

At the Mola Mola shebeen (a typical get-together pub) the vibrant atmosphere of the township comes to life. Here, adventurous travellers may also taste traditional cuisines such as Mopani Worms, Makaka, Oshifima Porridge and beans spread out in a delicious buffet.

Marine Cruise	N$ 430
Marine Cruise with lunch	on request
Le Petit Pelican	N$ 340
Sandwich Harbour 4x4	N$ 925
Marine Dune Day	N$ 1,100
Township Tour	on request
Swakop Walvis transfer	N$ 140

* Children aged 6 – 16 pay half price for the cruises only; under 6yrs N/C.
* All children pay full price for Sandwich Harbour tours.
* Rates incl. VAT.
* Rates subject to change unless bookings confirmed.

* Bookings must be made by email or fax. Telephonic bookings are to be followed up in writing.
* Confirmation / response is provided within 24 hours.
* No response does not mean that the booking is confirmed. If the last-minute booking is a matter of urgency, please call Mola Mola.
* All bookings will be reconfirmed telephonically a few days before the date. In doing this client contact details will be requested.
* Please ensure details are indicated clearly in clients’ vouchers so they know exactly where to come on the day of their tour.
* Schedule tours require advance block bookings.
* Optional extra excursions require advance provisional bookings.

* If part of a group is pre-booked with Mola Mola, additional bookings to come to us too.
* Guides must call Mola Mola in advance to check availability before selling seats.
* If pre-arranged with management Mola Mola will pay a commission to the guides for these sales.

* If clients seem interested in Mola Mola tours at the M&G, it must be advised to make any bookings well in advance with us, preferably at M&G by telecon.
* If possible please take payment from clients; if not, credit card authorization.
* Confirmation can be followed up by email later.
* Please make sure clients have all details of their booking with Mola Mola.
* Commissions must be invoiced to Mola Mola.
* Always have Mola Mola brochures in client’s papers.
* Advise clients to avoid disappointment by booking early. Also note: Call personally and do not rely on hotel receptionists. Mola Mola is available telephonically at all hours.

* Children aged 6 – 16 pay half price for the cruises only; under 6yrs N/C.
* All children pay full price for Sandwich Harbour tours.

* Each boat has a fixed number of seats to ensure that there is no overcrowding, and ample space for everyone. Seats are allocated onto each boat every morning and the skipper is given the names and numbers of his passengers.
* If a guide wants to join the tour, the guide may do so at no charge provided there are still open seats on the boat. Guides should please confirm this in the office at check-in time, NOT with the skipper!
* If clients want their guides to join them on the boat, the above conditions must be made clear to them beforehand, or they can request an additional seat beforehand for which they will be invoiced.
* Guides who board the boat without informing Mola Mola can create confusion with the skipper’s passenger’s list, delay departure, and overload the boat unnecessarily!
* Tour Guides accompanying clients who are needed for translation purposes will be allocated a seat.
* Mola Mola cannot allocate free seats to a Tour Leader, Tour Guide, and a Driver, all with one group.

* All clients / guides are to report to the Mola Mola office at least 15 minutes before departure for payment or to hand in their vouchers.
* Every client is given a complimentary postcard as well as a boarding pass showing his / her name, number of pax, and the name of boat he / she will be riding on.  It is then explained to him / her where to proceed to the Mola Mola “Jetty Park” where he / she can wait for his boat to depart.
* A Shore Skipper monitors arrival of passengers, and organizes the loading and departure of boats. 
* Passengers arriving without a boarding pass can cause confusion and delay of departures.
* Mola Mola has up to 7 boats and 90 pax departing every day, and share jetty facilities with a number of other operators, so it is essential that departures run smoothly and on time.

* No –shows will be invoiced in full
* Other cancellation fees will be negotiable

Little is known about Heaviside dolphins. Walvis Bay is one of few places they are sighted. Mola Mola’s marine cruises feature regular acrobatic displays by these and other amazing creatures.

Little is known about Heaviside dolphins. Walvis Bay is one of few places they are sighted. Mola Mola’s marine cruises feature regular acrobatic displays by these and other amazing creatures.

Every Mola Mola cruise comes with a bit of magic. It could be dolphins, a friendly seal boarding for a seafood snack, a Damara tern racing alongside the boat or even occasional whales, or a rare sun fish basking, after which Mola Mola is named.

Little is known about Heaviside dolphins. Walvis Bay is one of few places they are sighted. Mola Mola’s marine cruises feature regular acrobatic displays by these and other amazing creatures.

Every Mola Mola cruise comes with a bit of magic. It could be dolphins, a friendly seal boarding for a seafood snack, a Damara tern racing alongside the boat or even occasional whales, or a rare sun fish basking, after which Mola Mola is named.

Mola Mola’s marine cruises take place on the calm morning waters of the Walvis Bay lagoon, in stable catamaran hull motor launches. These cruises show travellers amazing sights – the dunes behind the waves, the thronging birds at Bird Island, Cape fur seals in the water and even an old shipwreck.

Accompanied by a snack or lunch of fresh oysters, aboard the boat or on the beach, there are few Namibian experiences as unique as this.

Hidden by a wall of dunes and the shifting shoreline of the Atlantic, few places are as hard to reach as Sandwich Harbour. And perhaps, because it is sheltered from mankind, this is why it is a natural paradise, attracting thousands of wading and seagoing birds.

Mola Mola 4 X 4 trips to Sandwich Harbour, conducted by expert driver guides traverse the sands to show travellers the scenery and natural diversity in an eco-sensitive manner.

Hidden by a wall of dunes and the shifting shoreline of the Atlantic, few places are as hard to reach as Sandwich Harbour. And perhaps, because it is sheltered from mankind, this is why it is a natural paradise, attracting thousands of wading and seagoing birds.

Mola Mola 4 X 4 trips to Sandwich Harbour, conducted by expert driver guides traverse the sands to show travellers the scenery and natural diversity in an eco-sensitive manner.

After a drive along the shore, travellers are greeted by the sight of a fertile lagoon, and a wetland of international importance. On an easy walk around the lagoon, explorers see huge numbers of birds and the remains of a settlement where men pinned hopes on the riches of whaling. Following a relaxed lunch, the excursion returns over the dunes, with a good measure of excitement.

These are the adventures from which memories are formed.

Every Mola Mola cruise comes with a bit of magic. It could be rare Heaviside dolphins, a seal boarding for a seafood snack, a Damara tern racing alongside the boat, occasional whales, or even a rare sun fish basking.

The amazement of the marine tour is followed by a drive, to Sandwich Harbour. Perhaps, because it is sheltered from mankind, this is why it is a natural paradise, attracting thousands of wading and seagoing birds.

Little is known about Heaviside dolphins. Walvis Bay is one of few places they are sighted. Mola Mola’s marine cruises feature regular acrobatic displays by these and other amazing creatures.

Every Mola Mola cruise comes with a bit of magic. It could be dolphins, a seal boarding for a seafood snack, a Damara tern racing alongside the boat or even occasional whales, or a rare sun fish basking, after which Mola Mola is named.

The amazement of the marine tour is followed by a drive between the beach and the shifting shoreline of the Atlantic, to Sandwich Harbour. Perhaps, because it is sheltered from mankind, this is why it is a natural paradise, attracting thousands of wading and seagoing birds.

Mola Mola 4 X 4 trips to Sandwich Harbour, conducted by expert driver guides traverse the sands to show travellers the scenery and natural diversity in an eco-sensitive manner.