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Pelgrim Tours – Moon Landscape & Welwitschia Mirabilis Tour

About this experience

The Welwitschia plant, often reffered to as a "living fossil", is the only genus of the family Welwitschiaceae and order Welwitschiales, in the devision Gnetophyta. Welwitschia Marbilis is endemic to the Namid Desert.

This plant only has two leaves, these leaves never stop growing and are the only leaves that this plant will ever bear. They eventually become split, frayed and shredded into several well-seperated strap-shaped sections.

The largest specimens are no taller than 1.5meters, however the circumference of the leaves at contact with the sand may ecceed 8meters. Some individuals are as old as 2000 years!

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THE TOUR:

Embark on this unique day tour from Walvis Bay or Swakopmund and see or LIVING FOSSIL! A 5 hour excursion into the Welwitschia plains that includesl lunch and transfers from your accomodation.

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HIGHLIGHTS:
*Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
*Dune 7
*Moonlandscape
*Welwitschia Marabilis

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At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr

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Pelgrim Tours - Moon Landscape & Welwitschia Mirabilis Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 5 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

  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Enjoy the spectacular and bizarre view points of the moon landscape.

Meeting and pickup information

  • i will tell them where to meet me
  • pick up at any bed and breakfast/accommodation in Walvis Bay.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Pelgrim Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 5 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
pick up at any bed and breakfast/accommodation in Walvis Bay.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 12+. 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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