NAMIB DESERT TOURS, Full-Day and Half-Day Tours from Swakopmund, Namibia
Overview
We travel through one of the oldest deserts in the world and find ourselves surrounded by the rugged and rocky scenery of the Namib Desert. Experience the "Ringing Stones" and the fascinating plants of the Namib, for example the remarkable Welwitschia Plant, a living fossil which is only found in this geographical area. With a bit of luck, one can see Springbok, Klipspringer. Steenbok, Baboon, Ostriches, Ruppels Korhaan and Trac-Trac Chat. After a lunch break we drive along the dry riverbed of the Swakop Valley and pass the Oasis "Goanikontes". We close off this tour with a visit to the Shifting sand dunes near Swakopmund.
Please note: The 4-hour Desert Tour involves a shorter route and does not include a lunch break.
Inclusions
- Bottled water - Clients have a choice between bottled water, Coca-Cola or fruit juice. The 7-hours Desert Tour includes light lunch packs.
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Namib Desert
Travel along the small-holdings on the northern bank of the Swakop River into the oldest desert of the world, the Namib Desert. Your guide will explain the origin of the Namib Desert and explain the geological and climatic conditions of this coastal desert. As we proceed further we leave every trace of civilisation behind and find ourselves surrounded by the rugged and rocky scene of the Namib Desert. Experience the "Ringing Stones" and the fascinating plants of the Namib, for example the indigenous Lithops, also known as the "Living Stones", as well as a variety of rare Lichens, and most of all, the remarkable Welwitschia plant, a living fossil which is only found in this geographical area. With a bit of luck, one can see Springbok, Klipspringer, Steenbok, Baboon, Ostriches, Ruppels Korhaan and the Trac-trac Chat.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Swakop River, Namibia
After a pleasant lunch break, we drive along the dry riverbed of the Swakop valley which is lined with Tamarisk, Prosopis and Ana trees. We pass Oasis "Goanikontes", enter the Namib Naukluft Park and view the "Moon Valley" from a vantage point. We close off this tour with a visit to the shifting sand dunes near Swakopmund.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Hans-Dieter is an excellent tour guide who described the tour in detail and was very knowledgeable in explaining the plants, animal life and terrain. His knowledge made the experience even more enjoyable. A highlight was having lunch in the shade of the overhang of an enormous bolder—a big than...
Hans-Dieter is an excellent tour guide who described the tour in detail and was very knowledgeable in explaining the plants, animal life and terrain. His knowledge made the experience even more enjoyable. A highlight was having lunch in the shade of the overhang of an enormous bolder—a big thank you to Hans-Dieter's wife for the delicious lunch provided. We unreservedly recommend this tour and Hans-Dieter to future visitors to Namibia, particularly to Swakopmund.Een halve dag toer naar het maanlandschap. Half day tout moonlandscape. With the guide Hans very intersting and worthfull experience.
Een halve dag toer naar het maanlandschap. Half day tout moonlandscape. With the guide Hans very intersting and worthfull experience.Very pleasant overall experience. The guide has shared interesting facts on history and desert environment. Well- balanced journey, truly enjoyed it!
Very pleasant overall experience. The guide has shared interesting facts on history and desert environment. Well- balanced journey, truly enjoyed it!Ernst was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about the desert and his work. He found snskes, lizards, birds and retrieved debris blowing around the desert. A fantastic afternoon with him. We all thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Thank you very much
Ernst was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about the desert and his work. He found snskes, lizards, birds and retrieved debris blowing around the desert. A fantastic afternoon with him. We all thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Thank you very muchFomos positivamente surpresos com a visita de 4h, pois aprendemos imenso sobre a flora local e até um bocado sobre a fauna. Crianças e adultos adoraram a experiência! Definitivamente recomendaríamos este tour para outras pessoas.
Fomos positivamente surpresos com a visita de 4h, pois aprendemos imenso sobre a flora local e até um bocado sobre a fauna. Crianças e adultos adoraram a experiência! Definitivamente recomendaríamos este tour para outras pessoas.Unser Tour Guide Hans Dieter war einfach Spitze👍 Kompentent und Deutschsprachig. Wir hatten einen tollen Tag🙋♀️🙋♂️
Unser Tour Guide Hans Dieter war einfach Spitze👍 Kompentent und Deutschsprachig. Wir hatten einen tollen Tag🙋♀️🙋♂️