Full-Day Tour in Namib Desert from Swakopmund, Namibia
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up clients from their place of accommodation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
A great trip into the namib desert.our tour guide come driver for the day Mr Hanz was just amazing.He was a walking and talking encyclopaedia of the desert… so knowledgeable about the floral and fauna of the region… the different rock formations… colours of the sand dunes… history…I could just go on! A big thank you for educating us on the very existence of the Namib desert.
Dear Rekha, Thank you very very much for your review and kind words. I really enjoyed your company and the day we spent together. Please give my regards to your husband and your lovely grand daughter. Yours sincerely, Hans-Dieter of KALLISTO TOURS & SERVICES
We did the tour and it was fantastic. Everything was well organized and all questions were answered exactly. We're going on another tour.
Liebe Monika, vielen Dank für die freundliche Beurteilung. Das schätze ich sehr. Mit freundlichem Gruß, Hans-Dieter Kallisto Tours
Today we did the half-day tour in the Namib desert with Hans and we absolutely enjoyed it. First of all, Hans is one of the kindest guides ever, with an amazing amount of knowledge. You can ask him almost anything, and he’ll provide you with an answer. Secondly, when we told him we wanted to see the dunes, he offered to bring us to the dunes so we could climb them and make pictures. So thoughtful! And last, but definitely not least, the tour through the desert was just amazing. The vast plains, the beautiful moon landscape, the Swakop river bedding, the welwitschia plant, it was amazing. Thank you Hans, for the great company and the lovely day!
Dear Jane and Menno, Thank you very much for your kind review. Much appreciated . I really enjoyed your company and will remember this tour as a pleasant one indeed. With kind regards, Hans-Dieter for KALLISTO TOURS
