Swakop River Tour: Explore Moonlandscape & Welwitschia Drive in the Namib Desert

Embark on a thrilling Swakop River Tour in the Namib Desert. Discover the breathtaking Moonlandscape and witness the rare Welwitschia Mirabilis. Perfect for photographers and all age groups.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lagoon - Home to Great and Lesser flamingos, Damara terns, pelicans, avocets and numerous migrant water birds, the Walvis Bay Lagoon is one of the richest and most important wetlands in southern Africa
What's Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

What better way to spend your time while on Holiday. This trip takes you all along the ‘Swakop River’ to two iconic destinations which is hidden in the desolate Namib Desert.

The moon landscape offers some of the best views in Namibia and not to mention the chance to see a true fossil, the ‘Welwitschia Mirabilis’, in its glory and found only in the Namib Desert and Southern Angola.

This trip is ideal for photographers, small groups, large groups, young and old. All trips can be done in the morning or afternoon.

  • dust allergies
Location
Walvis Bay Tourism Centre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Grahamzim
Mar 1, 2024
Definitely a not to be missed in when Swakopmund - Stunning and extraordinary landscapes. Like many parts of Namibia expect the wow factor when you drive over a hill. We've done this drive a couple of times and found it just as staggering the second time. Stop off at the Oasis which has now expanded and offers wedding venue and small museum room. Get your park pass in Swakopmund though you're not likely to need it.
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Sam_b
Dec 5, 2023
Wow ….. Just Wow! - First class day touring the STUNNING Namib desert. Our guide, Jenifer was everything we could have hoped for - friendly, extremely knowledgeable and had a great passion for this wonderful area. Easy meeting point right by our ship and a lovely new 4x4 which was extremely comfortable! We drove by Dune 7, took the highway and then track across the desert to reach the Moon landscape area. Driving through the landscape was breathtaking and ever changing. We took hundreds of pictures but they’ll never do justice - you have to see and feel this incredible landscape for yourself! Stopped and had a lovely picnic in the riverbed under the shade of a tree - absolutely stunning! Went to an Oasis where you can purchase nice gifts and have a cool beer or a piece of (delicious) homemade cake! Then moved on to Swakopmund and had a great tour of the area, ending up by the lagoon full of flamingos. Did so much more during the day - too much to mention everything - but watching magic tricks, studying Welwitschia and chasing an Ostrich along the riverbed were a few of the highlights! This tour is a MUST for your Namibian adventure - and if you’re lucky you may get Jenifer!
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Mar6
Aug 26, 2023
Moon landscape in joy - Driver and bubbly guide thrilled us with his stories about this desolate and beautiful stretch. Excellent lunch included.
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Salomer623
Aug 16, 2022
Amazing trip that should not be missed! - Amazing trip which we definitely recommend when staying around Swakopmund! Our guide Emanuel had superb knowledge of the area and the plants!
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Davidbrian_m
Apr 20, 2024
Namibia desert tour - Great tour in the desert. Jenifer was a terrific guide. Very friendly, informative and fun.. Had lots of laughs and great champagne lunch in the desert.
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