Swakopmund, Namibia +264 81 358-5713 info@namibtrailsandsafaris.com 08:00AM - 20:00PM

Namibia's Desert Dreamscape: Explore the Moon Landscape, Goanikontes Oasis & Ancient Welwitschias

Welcome to one of Namibia's most captivating desert experiences — where raw beauty, geological wonder, and ancient plant life converge in a journey that feels as timeless as the land itself.

Whether you're a curious traveler, an adventure seeker, or a soul in search of silence, this tour invites you into landscapes few have explored and memories you'll treasure forever. Ready to feel the magic of Namibia under your feet?

Half-Day and Full-Day Adventures

Our Welwitschia, Goanikontes & Moon Landscape tours depart daily from Swakopmund:

  • Half-Day Tour: 08:30 – 13:00

  • Full-Day Tour: 08:30 – 16:30

Each experience includes:

  •  Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation

  • All park fees

  • A light desert-style lunch with refreshing local beverages

Half-Day Tour: Walk Through Time

This journey leads you deep into the Namib Desert — through gravel plains and wind-eroded valleys that look and feel otherworldly. In the Moon Landscape, 500-million-year-old dolerite and granite formations create an eerie, peaceful silence. It’s a place where the wind writes stories in stone.

You'll stop at Goanikontes Oasis, a green patch of life in the desert. Here, a working farmstead thrives against the odds. Watch for springbok, Tractrac Chats, and other desert life along the way.

Then, marvel at the ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis — some of which are over 1,000 years old. With just two leaves that tear and twist in the wind, these plants are living testaments to the desert's power and patience.

A peaceful desert picnic rounds out the journey before we return to Swakopmund.

🌟 It’s an unforgettable chapter in your Namibian story. Join us — and let the desert speak.

Full-Day Tour: The Desert's Hidden Treasures

Choose our Full-Day option to unlock a secret world beyond the well-known sites. After exploring Goanikontes and the Welwitschia Plains, we venture into the Swakop River valley for our exclusive Desert Treasure Hunt:

  • Discover an ancient dry waterfall hidden in sandstone walls

  •  Explore surreal cross-shaped rock formations

  •  Identify rare desert flora and wildlife tracks

  •  Wander through natural canyons carved by time and wind

This tour is an invitation to connect with the land, hear the whispers of the wind, and see how the desert holds memories older than time itself.

Bring your camera, your curiosity, and your sense of wonder — the desert is ready to surprise you.

 

Where 2 Stay: Goanikontes Oasis

Just 30 minutes from Swakopmund, Goanikontes Oasis offers:

  • 2 Family Units (4 guests)

  • 4 Igloo-style Rooms (2 guests)

  • 2 Upmarket A-frame Bungalows with stunning views

All rooms feature shaded carports, coffee stations, USB plugs, and braai facilities.

What 2 Do @ Goanikontes

Whether you're overnighting or day-tripping, Goanikontes offers something for every traveler:

  • Moon Landscape Sunset Views

  • 3 Hiking Trails into the lunar desert

  • Small Animal Zoo & Playpark for families

  • Natural Swimming Pool (overnight guests only)

  • Fishing Pond and gear hire

  • Obstacle Course for schools & teams

  • Fat Biking on rugged terrain

  • Creatures of the Night: Bat-watching after dark

  • Birding Paradise: Home to the endemic Dune Lark and many migratory species

Why Book With Us?

  • Family- and photographer-friendly

  • Unique access to exclusive Treasure Hunt sites

  • Passionate local guides who bring stories to life

Let the Desert Speak to You

This isn’t just a tour — it’s a sensory awakening, a journey through silence and stone, and a chance to see Namibia from the inside out. Let your next chapter begin in the Namib Desert.

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We are fully registered with NTB - TSO 01535.
We are a registered company with BiPa - cc/2024/03342.
We have insurance in place; our passenger liability as well.
Our Drivers & Guides have valid Driver licenses with PdP.
Our vehicles are under 24h satellite tracking and equipped with dashcams.

 

 

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