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Spitzkoppe Day Tour from Swakopmund

SpitzkoppeHiding from the midday heat

About this experience

Viewing and climbing Namibia's own Matterhorn. Namibia has wide open spaces, clear skies, beautiful Rock formation, age old Bushman paintings and unique desert Plants. A must see in Namibia!
We see the shipwreck Zeila and Henties Bay.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr–8 hr

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Spitzkoppe Day Tour
Duration: 7 hours
light lunch and beverages
Swakopmund Spitzkoppe : We leave early for our trip to Henties bay, past the Zeila shipwreck and onto the Spitzkoppe then to Swakopmund
Land Cruiser or Minibus
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr–8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide)

Set aside 7 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

We leave Henties bay and turn off into the Namib Desert heading for the Spitzkoppe. We pass some local stalls selling rock crystals and view the fascinating Bushman paintings and rock engravings. We climb up the Rock Arch and view the beautiful surrounding Dolomite rock formations. Spitzkoppe is Namibia's Matterhorn, an Inselberg and beautiful granite rock formation with a height of 1638m. After a small lunch we head back to Swakopmund

After a long day and many kilometers of traveling we reach Swakopmund and your accommodation. A sundowner is welcomed after a long and full day

We leave Swakopmund and head north to Henties bay. Here we have a quick stop , last toilet , tank up and head to Spitzkoppe

The Zeila is our only shipwreck we pass on this Tour . We stop and take Photos and learn about its mysterious history.. Some rock crystal sales man might offer some stones for sale. Hereafter we head for nearby Henties bay

Meeting and pickup information

  • LET US KNOW WHERE TO PICK YOU UP IN BEFORE ARRIVAL IN SWAKOPMUND Please take note all cruise liner passengers. We stand in the port after the first gate with a Gazebo that has our logo on. Please note your guide will also stand with a name board. please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Desert Dunes and Dust Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, but should it be cancelled you will be offered another date or full refund
  • We require a minimum number of 2 participants, should this number not be met we will offer you another date/experience or full refund
  • should you specifically want to do some extras on the the tour like going up the chain walks, please advise at time of booking. We might have to change the route to accommodate you time wise
  • Please note German guides are limited and we do not have the capacity to give everyone a German guide, These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please note we can not guarantee a German guide on every tour!!
  • please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
  • Please note this tour is not meant for cruise liner passengers as the distance you travel is very far and it is a very long drive. Please contact us before booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr–8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
LET US KNOW WHERE TO PICK YOU UP IN BEFORE ARRIVAL IN SWAKOPMUND

Please take note all cruise liner passengers. We stand in the port after the first gate with a Gazebo that has our logo on. Please note your guide will also stand with a name board.
please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–11; Youth tickets: age 12–19; Adult tickets: age 20+; Senior tickets: age 60+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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