Moon Landscape and Welwitschia 4x4 Half-Day Tour from Walvis Bay
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on this unique day tour from Walvis Bay and see a fossil! A 6-hour excursion into the arid Erongo region, includes lunch and transfers. Highlights of the tour : Fossil, Welwitschia Mirabilis, ancient geology that formed the Moon landscape and the Goanikontes Oasis.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Red Dune Safaris
After picup and a quick breifing we head out of town toward the arrid Dorob National Park.
Options
Half Day Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Buffet lunch
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Beverages
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup points
The Langholm Hotel
18-20 JJ Cleverly Street, Lagoon Walvis Bay Namibia
Rooikop Airport
Walvis Bay Namibia
Protea Hotel Walvis Bay Pelican Bay
The Esplanade, Walvis Bay Namibia
Blue Whale Hotel
# 10 Erf 989, Meersig. Also Kuvambo Nujoma Street Walvis Bay Namibia
Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel
30 Kuvambo Nujoma Drive Walvis Bay Namibia
Protea Hotel Walvis Bay Indongo
Corner of Sam Nujoma Avenue & 10th Road Walvis Bay Namibia
Lagoon Loge
88 Kovambo Nujoma Drive Walvis Bay Namibia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Desert Like You've Never Seen It.
Kathleen E,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fantastic. We were fortunate to have JP as our tour guide - the owner of Red Safari Tours. He is extremely knowledgeable about everything in the Namib Desert. And he was very communicative on WhatsApp with meet up details before the tour. We loved his special touches, like having a Namibian flag for our photos and a fantastic lunch with champagne in a special place. Even when we had a vehicle snafu, he made sure we were safe and got us back to the ship on time. I highly recommend this tour!
Amazing tours !!
437jacquelinew,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful 2 days we had touring with Ewan & JP !! Safety was paramount. Both guys were super friendly & knowledgeable & we parted as friends. Picnics were very tasty & accompanied by the beverage of choice. We saw some wonderful aspects of Namibia & hope to return ❤️
In another world
stefank55,Dec 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great scenery, very professional and friendly Guide and Owner JP, were all alone in this vast desert, much OffRoad
Excellent.
1stand3rd,Feb 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really really good. Our guide JP was excellent, a really nice guy and full of information. Nothing was too much trouble and we saw some fantastic sights.
What a Day!
Travel Texans,Nov 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour with JP was long overdue. We originally booked in 2020, when we were on a cruise to Africa. But Covid shut down everything before we reached Namibia. When we booked our 2023 Africa cruise, I immediately contacted JP to reserve the same tour for November 29. JP and his partner, Hans, were waiting when we disembarked our ship at the port of Walvis Bay and warmly greeted us. The eight of us were loaded into two vehicles. Our first stop was to see the pink flamingos in the nearby lagoon. From there, we drove to Dune #7, the highest dune in Namibia. We were offered the opportunity to climb the dune but opted instead to take pictures. When we left the dune, we drove to the Namibia Naukluft National Park where we saw the ever-changing dunes and surreal moon-like landscape. We made a stop at the Goanikontes Oasis which was a delightful and surprising experience - greenery in the middle of the desert. Upon leaving the oasis, we drove along the Swakop River bed with JP and Hans pointing out the many different rock formations. We made a stop at the “living fossil” Welwitschia Marbilis plants which dotted the landscape. Hans explained the difference between the male and female plants and how to determine the age of each one. After a short while, we stopped for a delicious picnic lunch, in the desert, which was enjoyed by all. When we had finished our lunch, we continued our drive along the varied rock formations with stops at the perfume plants, the singing rocks, an amazing rose quartz outcrop, and a WWII memorial. We left the desert behind for a drive to Swakopmund. Once there, we had an opportunity to stop for a walk around town or a drink at a cafe. We opted for a scenic drive through the town instead. After Swakopmund, we returned to the port and said our goodbyes. This was an amazing day and tour with two highly professional and knowledgeable guides. We left Walvis Bay with many pictures, but more importantly, memories that will be with us forever. Thank you JP and Hans for this tour!
Get the real desert feeling
wolfgang kabbeck,Apr 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip gave us a kind of real desert feeling. Going off-road and stopping at interesting places, having a picnic at Welwitschia plant, enjoying the great view on moon landscape. We spent the whole day with JP and could even inspire him to practice some geocaching with us. He is really an attentive host and makes sure you will have a pleasant day trip.
Two jaw dropping sites
2021welwitschiamoon,Sep 29, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our best experience was discovering a very young plant. Our guide hunted until it down. It was very surprising to also see the amount of plant in certain areas. We baptized the area as a "Welwitschia Forest" After the Welwitschia discovery a jaw dropping Moon Landscape. Both experiences is not to be missed. Well done John a very experienced guide.
Riding the Dunes
FarAway671974,May 19, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience driving along the water's edge and then being on top of one of the Dunes....and riding down in the jeep....OR sliding down the Dune on your butt!! The guys who talked ab out the things we saw were knowledgeable and made it interesting and not boring! Thanks for a great day.
Moonlandscape & Sandwich Harbour
DennisB2368,May 8, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have had two really amazing days with JP and his team and can absolutely recommend the Moonlandscape and Sandwich Harbour tour
Amazing day off road
neilwH2572QC,Apr 27, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing and interesting day out in the desert. Made better by the friendly and knowledgeable guide. Dunes, Welwitscha, the river bed, animals plus the shear sight of Moon Landscape. Plus a lovely lunch in an Oasis way out in the deert ... just the two of us and the guide ... amazing. A fantastic day.
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