Full-Day Tour in Namib Desert from Swakopmund, Namibia

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Klipspringer to be seen in the Swakop Riverbed — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The inquisitive lizard — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world, yet it teems with live. Be it the interesting indigenous plants or the astounding animals which manage to survive in such harsh environment. Your qualified tour guide explains the unique manner in which flora and fauna exist against all odds. The rugged and rocky scenery is astounding and lends itself to spectacular photography. The picnic lunch during the tour is a popular feature of this tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Kallisto Tours & Services

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Youth (8–11 years) · Adults (12–60 years) · Seniors (61–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A picnic lunch and a choice between bottled water, Coca Cola, fruit juice and beer.

Itinerary

Stop 1

We travel into the Namib Naukluft Park and the oldest desert of the world, the Namib Desert. Your tour-guide will explain the origin of the Namib Desert and 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 rockery scenery known as the "moonscape". Experience the fascinating plants of the Namib, for example the indigenous succulents, 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 lick, we can see Springbok, Klipspringer, Steenbok, Baboon, Ostriches, Ruppels Korhaan and the Trac-trac Chat. After a picnic lunch break we drive along the dry riverbed of the Swakop Valley which is lined with Tamarisk, Prosopis and Ana trees. We pass the Oasis "Goanikontes" and close off our tour with a visit to the shifting dunes near Swakopmund.