Embark on a unique day tour in Namid Desert to explore the 2000-year-old living fossil, Welwitschia Marbilis. Discover the Moon Landscape and Dune 7 while enjoying a break from the city.
- Moon Landscape - Enjoy the spectacular and bizarre view points of the moon landscape.
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch
The Welwitschia plant, often called a ‘living fossil’, is the sole genus of the Welwitschiaceae family and Welwitschiales order, part of the Gnetophyta division. Welwitschia Marbilis is native to the Namid Desert.
This plant bears only two leaves, which continue to grow throughout the plant’s life and are the only leaves the plant will ever grow. These leaves eventually become separated into various strap-shaped portions due to splitting, fraying, and shredding.
The tallest specimens do not exceed 1.5meters in height, though the leaf circumference where they touch the sand can reach beyond 8meters. Some plants are as old as 2000 years!
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THE EXPERIENCE:
Set off on this distinctive day trip from either Walvis Bay or Swakopmund to witness our LIVING FOSSIL! A 5-hour adventure into the Welwitschia plains, inclusive of lunch and transportation from your lodging.
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KEY POINTS:
Experience a day away from city clamor
Dune 7
Moonlandscape
Welwitschia Marabilis
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
