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Pelgrim Tours - Moon Landscape & Welwitschia Mirabilis Tour
Walvis Bay,
Namibia
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Overview
Duration
5h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
The Welwitschia plant, often reffered to as a "living fossil", is the only genus of the family Welwitschiaceae and order Welwitschiales, in the devision Gnetophyta. Welwitschia Marbilis is endemic to the Namid Desert.
This plant only has two leaves, these leaves never stop growing and are the only leaves that this plant will ever bear. They eventually become split, frayed and shredded into several well-seperated strap-shaped sections.
The largest specimens are no taller than 1.5meters, however the circumference of the leaves at contact with the sand may ecceed 8meters. Some individuals are as old as 2000 years!
THE TOUR:
Embark on this unique day tour from Walvis Bay or Swakopmund and see or LIVING FOSSIL! A 5 hour excursion into the Welwitschia plains that includesl lunch and transfers from your accomodation.
HIGHLIGHTS:
*Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
*Dune 7
*Moonlandscape
*Welwitschia Marabilis
What to remember
Important info
Not wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Most travelers can participate. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Bottled water. Entry/Admission - Moon Landscape
What's not included
Lunch
Know Before You Go
When
08:30 AM
Operating days
See Availability
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Pelgrim Tours
Meeting Point
Kovambo Nujomo, Walvis Bay, Namibia
Traveler pickup is offered
pick up at any bed and breakfast/accommodation in Walvis Bay.
Ports
- Walvis Bay Port, 2FWR+CFH, Unnamed Road, Walvis Bay, Namibia
- Walvis Bay International Airport, 2JCR+WH4, Rooikop, Namibia
- Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel, Walvis Bay, Namibia
- Rojo Pub and Restaurant at The Walvis Bay Yacht Club, Atlantic Street, Walvis Bay, Namibia