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Home/Destinations/Swakopmund/Living Desert Safari

Living Desert Safaris

Life in the sand: living-desert safaris reveal the Namib’s hidden “little five” — chameleons, geckos, sidewinder snakes, spiders and lizards — with expert guides who uncover a surprisingly busy ecosystem. A fascinating close-up nature tour.

155 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Scenic Sandwich Harbour Tour
Swakopmund
Scenic Sandwich Harbour Tour
5.0(502)·4–5 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Scenic Desert Tour by Bike
Swakopmund
Scenic Desert Tour by Bike
4.9(206)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Living Desert Eco Dune Tour
Swakopmund
Living Desert Eco Dune Tour
4.9(125)·4–5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund
4.6(97)·3h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Exhilarating Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Guided Self drive experience
Swakopmund
Exhilarating Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Guided Self drive experience
4.9(71)·5–6 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Quad Bike Tour (1 hour)
Swakopmund
Quad Bike Tour (1 hour)
4.6(28)·1 hour
from$36/ person
via Viator
Namib Desert Walk
Swakopmund
Namib Desert Walk
5.0(26)·3 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Spitzkoppe Day Tour from Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Spitzkoppe Day Tour from Swakopmund
4.7(26)·7–8 hours
from$213/ person
via Viator
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Guided Tour - Unforgettable Adventure
Swakopmund
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Guided Tour - Unforgettable Adventure
5.0(26)·4–5 hours
from$173/ person
via Viator
Cruise liner Special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Treasures
Walvis Bay
Cruise liner Special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Treasures
4.0(24)·7h 30min
from$197/ person
via Viator
Welwitschia Tour from Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Welwitschia Tour from Swakopmund
4.6(23)·4 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
4-Day Etosha And Swakopmund Accommodated Adventure from Windhoek
Windhoek
4-Day Etosha And Swakopmund Accommodated Adventure from Windhoek
4.8(23)·4 days
from$1,493/ person
via Viator
2hr COMBO - 1hr Lie-down Sandboarding and 1hr Quad Bike ride
Swakopmund
2hr COMBO - 1hr Lie-down Sandboarding and 1hr Quad Bike ride
4.9(21)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Cruise Liner Special Swakopmund Historical City Tour
Walvis Bay
Cruise Liner Special Swakopmund Historical City Tour
4.6(19)·4–5 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
NAMIB DESERT TOURS, Full-Day and Half-Day Tours from Swakopmund, Namibia
Swakopmund
NAMIB DESERT TOURS, Full-Day and Half-Day Tours from Swakopmund, Namibia
4.9(16)·4–7 hours
from$93/ person
via Viator
LIVING DESERT TOUR /Little 5Tour/
Swakopmund
LIVING DESERT TOUR /Little 5Tour/
5.0(13)·3–4 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Cruise liner special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlight Tour
Walvis Bay
Cruise liner special: Swakopmund and Namib Desert Highlight Tour
4.6(10)·7h 30min
from$234/ person
via Viator
Local Guided Walvisbay & Swakopmund Township Experience Day Tour
Walvis Bay
Local Guided Walvisbay & Swakopmund Township Experience Day Tour
3.2(9)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
3 Day Scenic Sossusvlei Adventure in Namibia from Swakopmund
Swakopmund
3 Day Scenic Sossusvlei Adventure in Namibia from Swakopmund
5.0(9)·3 days
from$986/ person
via Viator
Swakopmund Best Cultural Historical Township Tours Namibia
Swakopmund
Swakopmund Best Cultural Historical Township Tours Namibia
4.8(8)·4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
2h30min Explorer Quad Bike Tour
Swakopmund
2h30min Explorer Quad Bike Tour
4.9(7)·2h 30min
from$59/ person
via Viator
Cruise Liner Sandwich Harbour and Swakopmund City Tour
Walvis Bay
Cruise Liner Sandwich Harbour and Swakopmund City Tour
4.9(7)·8 hours
from$262/ person
via Viator
Half Day Swakopmund Cultural Historical Township Tour
Swakopmund
Half Day Swakopmund Cultural Historical Township Tour
4.3(6)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Private Half Day Coast Tour of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund City
Walvis Bay
Private Half Day Coast Tour of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund City
4.0(6)·4 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
Guided Township Tour Of Mondesa Swakopmund Namibia
Swakopmund
Guided Township Tour Of Mondesa Swakopmund Namibia
3.3(6)·4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Explorer Historical Private Township Cultural Tours
Swakopmund
Explorer Historical Private Township Cultural Tours
4.2(6)·4 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour in Namib Desert from Swakopmund, Namibia
Swakopmund
Full-Day Tour in Namib Desert from Swakopmund, Namibia
5.0(5)·7 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Walvis Bay and Swakopmund Treasures: Namibia’s Coastal Highlights
Swakopmund
Walvis Bay and Swakopmund Treasures: Namibia’s Coastal Highlights
4.0(5)·5–6 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Town Hoppers Shuttle Bus from Swakopmund to Windhoek everyday.
Windhoek
Town Hoppers Shuttle Bus from Swakopmund to Windhoek everyday.
5.0(4)·4 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Swakopmund Explorer Township Tour in Mondesa with Nande the Township Local Guide
Swakopmund
Swakopmund Explorer Township Tour in Mondesa with Nande the Township Local Guide
5.0(4)·4 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Walvisbay Dune 7 and Swakopmund Town Half Day Guided Tour
Swakopmund
Walvisbay Dune 7 and Swakopmund Town Half Day Guided Tour
3.8(4)·4 hours
from$278/ person
via Viator
Spitzkoppe Full Day Adventure
Swakopmund
Spitzkoppe Full Day Adventure
5.0(4)·8 hours
from$234/ person
via Viator
Cultural Tour in Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Cultural Tour in Swakopmund
5.0(3)·3 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Historical Cultural Swakopmund Township Tour with our guide Titus
Swakopmund
Historical Cultural Swakopmund Township Tour with our guide Titus
5.0(2)·3–4 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Historical Cultural Swakopmund Mondesa Township Day Tours
Swakopmund
Historical Cultural Swakopmund Mondesa Township Day Tours
3.0(2)·4 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Treasures of the Moon landscape.
Swakopmund
Treasures of the Moon landscape.
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$234/ person
via Viator
7 Days-Desert adventure, Swakopmund & Etosha Lodging Tour
Windhoek
7 Days-Desert adventure, Swakopmund & Etosha Lodging Tour
5.0(2)·7 days
from$2,850/ person
via Viator
Swakopmund Historical and Modern Insights Tour
Swakopmund
Swakopmund Historical and Modern Insights Tour
5.0(1)·1h 30min
from$36/ person
via Viator
Swakopmund & Walvisbay Flamingo Dune 7 Half Day Privat Tour
Swakopmund
Swakopmund & Walvisbay Flamingo Dune 7 Half Day Privat Tour
5.0(1)·4 min
from$50/ person
via Viator
Welwitschia Exclusive Tour in the Moonlandscape, Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Welwitschia Exclusive Tour in the Moonlandscape, Swakopmund
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$111/ person
via Viator
Swakopmund City Cultural Historical Day Tour
Swakopmund
Swakopmund City Cultural Historical Day Tour
4.0(1)·4 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Swakopmund Traditional Local Food Cooking Lesson Day Tour
Swakopmund
Swakopmund Traditional Local Food Cooking Lesson Day Tour
4 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Swakopmund City and Mondesa Township Historical Day Tour
Swakopmund
Swakopmund City and Mondesa Township Historical Day Tour
4 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
4 hours Swakopmund and Walvisbay Private Guided Tour
Swakopmund
4 hours Swakopmund and Walvisbay Private Guided Tour
4 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Mineral Tour from Swakopmund around the Rossing Mountain
Swakopmund
Mineral Tour from Swakopmund around the Rossing Mountain
4 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Walvisbay & Swakopmund Local Township Day Tours
Swakopmund
Walvisbay & Swakopmund Local Township Day Tours
4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Swakopmund Historical Local Guided Cultural Day Tour
Swakopmund
Swakopmund Historical Local Guided Cultural Day Tour
3 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator

Living Desert Safari in Swakopmund — FAQ

What is the living-desert little five?
The Namib chameleon, palmato gecko, dancing white lady spider, sidewinder snake and shovel-snouted lizard.
How do guides find the wildlife?
Expert trackers read the dunes for tracks and know exactly where the tiny creatures hide.
Is it good for families?
Yes — it is a hands-on, educational tour that children love.

More things to do in Swakopmund

Namib DesertSandwich HarbourQuad & SandboardingDolphin Cruise