Half-Day Guided Tour to Moonlandscape and Welwitschia Mirabilis

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Explore Moon Landscape and Welwitschia Mirabilis in Namib Desert. Discover unique geology and history with expert guides. Perfect for curious travelers.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Dorob National Park - 8:00 am: Our accredited tour guides will pick you up and drive to the Swakop River, where we enter the Dorob National Park, part of the 80-million-year-old Namib Desert.
Moon Landscape - 9:00 am: We will 4x4 drive into the fascinating Moon Landscape, sculpted over many years by the flooding waters of the Swakop River to resemble the moon. We’ll stop at the Musical Rocks for a magnificent view of the valley and travel through unique terrain, viewing Namibian endemic flora and fauna such as Nara and Kalahari Melons and over 200 species of lichens.
Goanikontes - 10:00 am: Travel via historic German farm ruins to the Desert Oasis of Goanikontes, where we will visit a small museum and take a toilet break. Clients will have the opportunity to purchase a drink at their own cost.
Namib Desert - 10:30 am: Continue by 4x4 through the river to see the famous Welwitschia Mirabilis, a living fossil of Namibia that can live over 2000 years and is only found in the Namib Desert.
11:15 am: Drive the 60 km back to Swakopmund.

What's Included

Tour guide
All fees and/or taxes
Water & Park fees

What's Not Included

Tea and coffee

Additional Information

Join this tour to explore the Moon Landscape and witness the unique Welwitschia Mirabilis, found exclusively in the Namib Desert. Our guides, who own land by the river and have practical experience, will share fascinating insights into the history and geology of the region. This experience is ideal for travelers eager to learn more about the Namib Desert in Namibia.