Other Tourist Scams in Swakopmund

Timeshare Presentation Disguised as Free Activity Voucher

In the lobbies of mid-range hotels and at the tourism information kiosks near the Swakopmund Waterfront, promoters offer free sandboarding vouchers, complimentary dinners, or discounted activity packages in exchange for attending a "30-minute resort presentation." The presentation is a high-pressure timeshare or vacation club sales pitch that routinely runs 2–4 hours. Attendees who decline to purchase are sometimes told the voucher is conditional on a deposit or that the activity slots are no longer available.