About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- A picnic lunch and a choice between bottled water, Coca Cola, fruit juice and beer.
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up clients from their place of accommodation.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kallisto Tours & Services
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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