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Namib Desert Exploration: Discover Welwitschia Plants and Sand Dunes on a Day Trip
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7 Ratings
Swakopmund
Embark on a day trip to the Namib Desert and explore the Welwitschia plants and sand dunes. Discover how plants and animals survive in harsh conditions and witness the beauty of the Ramsar wetland and Sandwich Harbor dunes. Lunch included. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Swakopmund - This half day tour takes you from Swakopmund to the Namib Desert gravel plains, where little Lichen fields are and on to the 400 million year old Moonlandscape….you feel as if you are on the Moon…. then on to the view the 1000 year Old Welwitschia Mirabilis plant that grows in this area. This plant has only 2 leaves and the leaves grow out of the stem, ravaged by wind the leaves tear… something truly unique
- Goanikontes - we stop at this water oasis of great importance to Swakopmund and see how history evolved
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Moon Landscape - we view the vast and 500 million year old unique moon landscape.
You feel as if you are on another planet. This are has endured 2 ice ages and lots of volcanic eruptions and lava flows - Welwitschia Plains - The 1500 year Welwitschia plants only grow on the Welwitschia plains. we view this unique and magnificent plant and learn how its survives in these harsh conditions
- Walvis Bay Esplanade - The tour returns to Walvis Bay past Dune 7 to where the Flamingos and 500 000 other waders are in the Walvis Bay Lagune. we drive past the pink salt lakes and onto the beach and down to the towering dunes of Walvis bay. we may see seals and Jackals amongst the many seals.
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Sandwich Harbour - Sandwich harbour is where dune meets sea, we have a narrow strip of Beach to travel on. Tide dependent and very beautiful. We drive up to the towering dunes to the best Dune views ever. Its stunning , its beautiful. Its Sandwich Harbour. It’s a roller coaster dune ride with amazing color contrasts, absolutely UNIQUE. We go onto a small game drive , searching for what life the harsh desert has, and sadly we have to return home.
Entry to Sandwich harbour is tide dependent and the guide on the day will decide which way round the tour is driven, maybe Sandwich first and then Welwitschia.
What's Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Our Tour takes us onto the harsh gravel plains of the Namib Desert and we learn how Plants and animals have adapted to these hostile conditions. how plants and animals survive of the moisture of the Fog, to formation of the Moonlandscape and how the age old Welwitschia Plants grow….Welwitschia plants of up to 1500 years old can be seen then we head south past Dune 7 into Walvisbay to the Ramsar wetland and lagoon area to view thousands of Flamingos and other waders onto the beautiful and stunning Sandwich Harbor dunes…. where sea meets Dunes. Stunning views, adrenalin dune drive, searching for desert life. Absolutely awesome This is a long day and lunch is served. Popular Tour with Cruise liners. We pick you up in the harbour for free and drop you off. This tour is unique to Desert Dunes and Dust Tours and tour route maybe changed for weather reasons. Contact us if you are more than 16 in the group or for private Tours Upgrade with Champagne ,oysters etc. possible contact us.
- This experience requires a minimum of 2 participants to start, should this not be met we will offer you another date/experience or full refund.
- should you be a group larger than 6 people please contact us for better pricing
- This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, but we have sand storms, should it be cancelled we will offer you another date/ experience or full refund.
- we reserve the right to change the route, weather and safety permitting
Location
Swakopmund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Waleedaslam
Apr 18, 2024
Stellar Experience - Had a fantastic day with Johan today in the Dunes. Such a stellar tour and such an experienced guide, definitely will be back. Thank you so much
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W9772sfninaw
Apr 12, 2024
Burning hot desert sand ;-) - The website says "a truly unique experience" - and that's exactly what it was!!!! MEGA!
We enjoyed it so much and Johann made it a really great tour with his expertise, stories and humor! Thank you!
1,000 ☆☆☆☆ for EVERYTHING!
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Vpmabhena_m
Mar 24, 2024
An unforgettable experience - The learning experience about Swakopmund Walvis Bay and this part of Namibia.
The Dunes Sandwich Harbour and Wewitcsha Tour.
The Moon Valley was out of this world
Breathtaking!
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Loubeelou3
Aug 2, 2023
Stunning Scenery - We had a wonderful day. Our guide, Victor took us on an interesting drive to Sandwich Harbour followed by an inland drive to see the Welwitchia and Moon Landscape. Our guide was good company and very knowledgeable of the history, geology, human geography, fauna and flora.
It was amazing to see seals, springbok, oryx and stunning scenery. Highly recommended from a first-timer to Namibia!
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Gideon_lam
Mar 7, 2020
Magnificent Guide and excellent tour. Thanks Uwe! - Uwe was the guide for the day and he was an excellent guide! He was really knowledgable not only in history, but in geography, chemistry and biology related to the 2 places. He was really experienced, especially about the tides and thus we managed to visit the dunes via a route where the tide is low. By the afternoon, the fog appeared and the tides went up. Uwe was also an excellent driver too as he managed to maneuver around the dunes which seemed harmless but was actually dangerous.
Sandwich Harbor was more of a desert safari where we went round looking for animals living in the desert. We managed to see a seal, springboks, 2 jackals, many flamingos, eagles, seagulls and pelicans. I also saw footprints of hyenas, jackals and ostriches. There was also a nara fruit plant present among the nara bushes. The dunes was stunning as it was my first time seeing dunes and the sea meeting together.
We then head off to the Welwitschia plains where I looked forward to the Welwitschia plant. Currently there lies a 1500 one which left me in awe. The mountain scenery was beautiful too. We had great lunch and I enjoyed the pastries and the eggs. He also talked about some history and the plant life there e.g. the lichens and the algae. I do hope that more tree planting efforts would be done in the desert so that more wildlife can fluorish.
All in all, it was an excellent weekend tour where I took a break from volunteering at Na'an Kuse. Now I can returned recharged and full of energy. If I could, I would give this 7 out of 5 stars. Thanks Uwe!
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Andrea
Jan 25, 2020
Sandwich harbour tour with a unique guide on a unique green cruiser - Uwe is your driver and guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and comes with a charming character, He makes the Sandwich harbour tour a a friendly and cosy experience. I was with a family of 5, including a 4 year old child on a full day tour. Our children actually felt as if grandpa was taking them on a desert adventure.
If planning for a full day tour, make sure low tide is at around mid day, it will allow you drive on the beach on your way to and back from Sandwich bay
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