Embark on a thrilling day tour from Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe, Namibia’s own Matterhorn. Explore unique desert flora, ancient Bushman paintings, and visit the Cape Cross seal colony. A must-see adventure in Namibia!
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Wlotzkasbaken - We pass Wlotskasbaken on our way out of Swakopmund and discuss this unique settlement
We also pass the new Desalinization Plant close by delivering water to teh Uranium mines and Swakopmund - Hentiesbaai - Wepass through Henties bay and refuel for our long journey. This is a local holiday town
- Cape Cross - We view the 70 000 strong Seal Colony, and discuss the rich history of Cape Cross. There are some small Salt mines in the area and unique orange lichen fields
- Spitzkoppe - We back track to Henties bay and turn off into the Namib Desert heading for the Spitzkoppe. We pass some local stalls selling rock crystals and view the fascinating Bushman paintings and rock engravings. We climb up the Rock Arch and view the beautiful surrounding Dolomite rock formations. Spitzkoppe is Namibia’s Matterhorn, an Inselberg and beautiful granite rock formation with a height of 1638m. After a small lunch we head back to Swakopmund
- Swakopmund - After a long day and many kilometers of traveling we reach Swakopmund and your accommodation. A sundowner is welcomed after a long and full day
- Lunch
Viewing and climbing Namibia’s own Matterhorn. Namibia has wide open spaces, clear skies, thousands of seals, beautiful Rock formation, age old Bushman paintings and unique desert Plants. A must see in Namibia! We offer two tours in one. You can Chose to do the northerly to Cape Cross. We see the ship wreck Zeila and then we go to Cape Cross seal colony in the Skeleton Park. Or if you have been to Cape Cross do the southerly Welwitschia Goanikontes Moonlandscape Tour. If you have done both you can skip them both. Please advise your preference on reservation.
- This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, but should it be cancelled you will be offered another date or full refund
- We require a minimum number of 2 participants, should this number not be met we will offer you another date/experience or full refund
- should you specifically want to do some extras on the the tour like going up the chain walks, please advise at time of booking. We might have to change the route to accommodate you time wise
- Please choose the Northern route or southern route at time of booking. See the price schedule.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.