Swakopmund, Erongo District
Swakopmund is situated in Erogo District, at 361 km/224 mi in the west of Windhoek, Namibia's capital. The city is located in the Namib Desert and is just the perfect spot for amazing sand boarding rides.
Bahariya depression is known widely as a starting point for various touristic and archaeological excursions. The area has been lately become known as the perfect playground for the sand-boarding fans. Mountain Dist, Maghrafa and Ghurabi are some of the surrounding hills which form the best sand dunes for really unforgettable delightful moments in the desert.
Sand boarding is not such an unusual activity as it may looks like in the area! Since the Pharaohs period, the use of boards as a mean of transportation had been widely known. Nowadays, many passionate riders consider the area as a top sand-boarding destination. One of the best places here is El Qattaniya spot. The area enjoys pleasant long dry periods and rain is very rare, conditions that secure a perfect sand field! Plenty travel agencies, based in Cairo, can organize a suitable package for you.