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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WhatsApp: +264 81 358 5713 // +264 81 367 5824
Website: www.where2gonamibia.com // www.namibtrailsandsafaris.com