The information on this page informs you where you may drive and
where-not off proclaimed roads within the central area of the Namibian Coast
between the Ugab River, now referred to as the Central Area of the Greater
National Coastal Park. Background information
Human activities peak during the holiday seasons in the area
between Sandwich Harbour in the south, and the Ugab River in the north.
Early 2008 the Cabinet of the Republic of Namibia proclaimed the
area between the Kuiseb-Delta and Swakopmund as well as the area between
Swakopmund and the Ugab River as National Parks. This is to improve the
management and conservation of the habitats, bio-diversity and the wildlife they
support. In many cases the habitat and wildlife are unique and some are very
sensitive to human disturbance. A Management and Development Plan
for this central area has been compiled after years of studies, expert
inputs and public consultations. Similar plans are being compiled for the Skeleton Coast and Namib-Naukluft areas.
The central area of the coast will become part of a greater
National Coastal Park, stretching from the Kunene River down to the Orange River
and which would get a name decided upon Cabinet after consultations. The greater
National Coastal Park would thus include the Skeleton Coast, the current
National West Coast Tourist Recreation Area, the area between Swakopmund and the
Kuiseb-Delta, the Namib-Naukluft Park and the Sperrgebiet Area, making it one of
the world's largest and most prestigious National Parks.
The central area has been zoned, after a long process of
consultation with all key stakeholders, into areas that are environmentally
sensitive, suitable for various types of land use, and that may be able to
accommodate high impact activities. it also includes new rules to ensure
compatible land usage smooth management.
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Rules for Quad-Bikes & Motorbikes
1. Quadbikes and motorbikes (other than registered tour
operators) are only allowed off proclaimed roads in the following four
areas (see maps on flip side)
2. An area to the east of Swakopmund, between the Usakos /
Swakopmund tar road and the railway line and the C34 and Deblin Lead Mine (no
permit needed),
3. The coastal area between Swakopmund and Henties Bay, but only
west of the coastal road, and then only on the beach and existing tracks (no
permit needed), and lastly
4. In the riverbed of the lower Omaruru River, from the beach to
a point 10 km inland (no permit needed).
Recreational Quad-Bikes and Motorbikes must be transported by
trailer to the authorized areas.
Rules for other Off-Road Vehicles
Anglers, residents and holiday-makers driving normal vehicles
(cars, 4x4s, bakkies, beach-buggies) may access the entire area from Kuiseb
Delta to the Ugab River, as long as they stay on proclaimed roads, the beach and
/or Existing well-used tracks.
Driving on the beaches by any vehicle in front of the
residential area of Henties Bay (from Langstrand to Bird Island). Cape Cross and
camp sites (Mile14, Jakkalsputs Mile 72 and Mile 108) is not permitted.
How to access the Dune Belt Area
A free permit is required for accessing the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay with a bike or a vehicle. Driving in the central part
of the dunes between Swakopmund for identification purposes. The permit and
stickers area obtainable free of charge from
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Ministry of Environment & Tourism (MET) Swakopmund Office, Cnr. Bismarck Street & Sam Nujoma Ave 064-404-576
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MET Walvis Bay Office 643 Heinrich Bauman St. Tel 064
-205971/
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Office hours for permit for both MET offices:
Monday to Friday:
08:00-13:00,14:00-17:00
Saturdays, Sunday & Public
Holidays 08:00-13:00
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Desert Explorers in Swakopmund every day from 08:00 t0 18:00
and
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Dare Devil Adventures at Langstrand, every day
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Dune 7 Adventures at Dune 7 every day from 08:00 t0 19:00
Drivers may only access the central
dune area from
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The old road under the Swakopmund the Swakop Bridge, the
parking area is at the premises of Desert Explorers. Enter the dunes through
the demarcated corridor marked with orange flags, and within the demarcated corridors opposite Long Beach, Dolfynstrand the Walvis Bay road block & Dune 7. Parking space is available
in these corridors.
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No access is available or allowed from Vierkantklip.
These rules will be strictly enforced and honorary wardens will
be on duty to assist the authorities.
please report transgressions to:
Tel: 081 922 (from a cell phone)
or Tel: 213-922 (from a land line)
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