Welwitschia Plains, Swakopmund

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#2 of 18 in Wildlife in Swakopmund

Nature / Park · Wildlife Area

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Welwitschia Plains allows visitors to discover the unique landscapes of the Namib Desert. Dry and uninhabited at first glance, this area boasts many species of lichen. Other desert vegetation you'll likely spot during your excursion includes various drought-resistant shrubs, like the so-called "dollar" bush and the ink bush. Adapted to the desert's arid conditions, these unusual plants survive on less than a single downpour of rain each year. Look for the 13 stone markers, which point to particular places of interest along the drive. Our Swakopmund day trip planning website makes visiting Welwitschia Plains and other Swakopmund attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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FROM €81 BOOK WITH VIATOR Wonderful Welwitschia Goanikontes Moonlandscape Tour Wonderful Welwitschia Goanikontes Moonlandscape Tour

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FROM €97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Walwitschia Plan Moonlandscape &Namib Desert Explorer Day Tour Walwitschia Plan Moonlandscape &Namib Desert Explorer Day Tour

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By YolandaBurger

Very interesting drive from Swakopmund to view the Welwitchia planes. I'm leaving this review so people will know that you can not drive all the way there without a 4x4 vehicle. The dirt road is...

Very interesting drive from Swakopmund to view the Welwitchia planes. I'm leaving this review so people will know that you can not drive all the way there without a 4x4 vehicle. The dirt road is... more »
By Gideon_Lam

It was worth the 50km drive to spot this plant that is endemic to Namibia. I learnt that it is a prehistoric plant. Bring sunscreen and hat to protect yourself from the hot plant. Bring a jacket as..... more

It was worth the 50km drive to spot this plant that is endemic to Namibia. I learnt that it is a prehistoric plant. Bring sunscreen and hat to protect yourself from the hot plant. Bring a jacket as..... more »

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