About this experience
The Moonlandscape and the Namib desert gravel Plains, with dolomite outcrops, Lava dykes and evidence of at least 3 ice ages.
The Welwitschia Plants only grow in a small belt in this area, the Welwitschia Plains, and plants up to 1500 years old are seen, they are unique in that they only have two leaves coming out of the stem.
The Moonlandscape is about 500 million years old and is the only place on earth to experience the feeling of being on another Planet..
Goanikontes is the first fresh water Oasis in the desert and has therefore attracted human life and development here. History rich full of memories of hard days gone by.
The utter quietness of the desert gravel plains have their own mystique...
We drive past the tiny Lichens, a field covering the desert, tiny living organism, a joint venture between an Algae and Mushroom
how do these and other plants survive in this harsh environment with only 15mm of rain per annum? Fog is the main source of moisture, how have they adapted?
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–4 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
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary and highlights
We travel to Goanikontes , an Oasis in the Swakopmund River, which is the first water well in the Swakop River and has a rich history. Plantations from yesteryear include Date palms and Olive trees. Nowadays it has a fine restaurant.
We travel to the amazing Moonlandscape, we pass lichen fields and , Dolomite rocks and Lava Dykes on the desert gravel plains, look at various desert plants and how they survive, no rainfall only fog... the more we learn the more we want to know onto the world. The Moonlandscape. 400-500 million years old built on lava and dolomite rock, having endured 2 ice ages and being part of the old Gondwanaland... you feel as if you are on another planet
its absolutely amazing... Minimum 2 pax. Please specify on booking
The tour takes us to the the 1500 year Old Welwitschia Mirabilis plant, across the gravel plains we drive viewing the desert lichen fields and other fauna onto the amazing Welwitschia plants. We learn how they survive, why they are only found in this area, how the male plants differ from the female and how they get pollinated... how they evolved and adapted,
its a must visit. Minimum 2 pax
Meeting and pickup information
- 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 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!!
- This tour is seldomly cancelled due to bad weather, but we have sand storms, should the tour be cancelled or postponed, we will offer you another time slot/ date / experience or full refund.
- We require a minimum of 2 participants to start the tour, should this not be met we will offer you another date/experience or full refund.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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