Living Desert Eco Dune Tour in Swakopmund
by The Naturalist Collection
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The Living Desert Eco Dune Tour in Swakopmund lasts about four and a half hours and includes complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off within central Swakopmund. The tour departs between 7:45 and 8:15 AM in summer, and between 8:15 and 8:45 AM in winter, with drop-off between 12:30 and 1:00 PM. Participants meet either at their hotel or at alternative locations such as the Batis Birding Office or Desert Explorers. A professional English-speaking guide leads the group through the Namib Desert dunes located between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The tour covers approximately four hours in the desert, where the guide points out living desert features including animals like the Namib Sand-diving Lizard and Namaqua Chameleon. The guide also explains how coastal fog supports life in this arid environment. The group stops at the 'Horse Graveyard' to learn about its historical significance. Birdwatchers may see species such as Tractrac Chat and Red-capped Larks along the way. The tour includes bottled water, soft drinks, and a small snack. There is a minimum of four participants required for the tour to operate, and private tours are not available. The tour is weather dependent. Participants are advised to bring walking shoes, a warm jacket, a hat, and sunscreen.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Namib Desert
This half-day stop covers the shifting dunes between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The guide points out desert animals including the Namib Sand-diving Lizard and Namaqua Chameleon. The group visits the Horse Graveyard and learns about how coastal fog supports life in the desert. Birdwatchers can look for species such as the Tractrac Chat and Red-capped Larks during the stop.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Living Desert Eco Dune Tour in Swakopmund
by The Naturalist Collection
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$189.58Overview
The Living Desert Eco Dune Tour in Swakopmund lasts about four and a half hours and includes complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off within central Swakopmund. The tour departs between 7:45 and 8:15 AM in summer, and between 8:15 and 8:45 AM in winter, with drop-off between 12:30 and 1:00 PM. Participants meet either at their hotel or at alternative locations such as the Batis Birding Office or Desert Explorers. A professional English-speaking guide leads the group through the Namib Desert dunes located between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The tour covers approximately four hours in the desert, where the guide points out living desert features including animals like the Namib Sand-diving Lizard and Namaqua Chameleon. The guide also explains how coastal fog supports life in this arid environment. The group stops at the 'Horse Graveyard' to learn about its historical significance. Birdwatchers may see species such as Tractrac Chat and Red-capped Larks along the way. The tour includes bottled water, soft drinks, and a small snack. There is a minimum of four participants required for the tour to operate, and private tours are not available. The tour is weather dependent. Participants are advised to bring walking shoes, a warm jacket, a hat, and sunscreen.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Namib Desert
This half-day stop covers the shifting dunes between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The guide points out desert animals including the Namib Sand-diving Lizard and Namaqua Chameleon. The group visits the Horse Graveyard and learns about how coastal fog supports life in the desert. Birdwatchers can look for species such as the Tractrac Chat and Red-capped Larks during the stop.
240 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.