Skydiving
Namibia's premiere drop zone is located just outside the coastal town of Swakopmund. The scenery viewed whilst floating peacefully under an inflated parachute is simply breath-taking. Some Skydiving Clubs have been operating since 1980, and carry on a long tradition of high quality skydiving, training and fun that has always been associated with the coastal town. There are two skydiving clubs in Swakopmund that offer a professional training service.

If you are already a skydiver you can arrange a scheduled jump and if you are a novice there are two options available. You can complete a one day training course that will qualify you for a static line jump on the same day. (Jumping with a static line means that when you jump, you are tied to the aeroplane with a special cord that automatically opens your parachute). Or you can do a much shorter course and complete a tandem, freefall jump.

A tandem jump means that you are physically strapped to a qualified instructor. You jump out the plane together, freefall for 30 seconds or so and the instructor does all the hard stuff, like making sure your parachute opens.

Quadbiking

Quadbiking have become one of the more popular day activities in Namibia, many lodges around the country offers quadbike outings to view game and scenery, however the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay has become the adventure mega of the country and quadbiking fuetures prominently.

This is one of the best ways to access parts of the sand dunes that even 4x4's can't reach. There is a bit of controversy over the use of bikes in the sand dunes as it poses a threat to some of the rare animal species and plant life that make the sand dunes their homes. However, the legitimate companies that make quadbiking in the dunes an adventure experience also make conserving their environment a priority.

They have set out a route that goes for about 35km in an area that's great to practice your wheelies on but causes little damage. There are two types of bikes you can choose from. For those who are a little unsure of their motorbiking skills there are semi automatic bikes, while for those who wish to go hell for leather and have some idea of what they are doing there are manual quad bikes. These operators offer great value for money, including transport, equipment, a bit of training and even throw in a drink or two.

Safaris around Namibia which visit the two towns generally have time for you to enjoy the quadbiking, and the activity can easily be included into your self drive safari around Namibia.