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.
Tours to Welwitschia Plains
Welwitschia Plains reviews
-
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 »
-
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 »
Plan your trip to Swakopmund
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Swakopmund
Side trips from Swakopmund
Hidden gems in Swakopmund
Shopping in Swakopmund
Nearby attractions in Swakopmund
Wildlife in Swakopmund
Trips in Welwitschia Plains by other users
16 days in Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls
BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE
Walvis Bay
Etosha National Park
Victoria Falls
27 days in Namibia
BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS
Windhoek
Luderitz
Fish River Region
57 days in Zambia, Botswana & Namibia
BY A USER FROM COSTA RICA
Livingstone
Lusaka
Chobe National Park
22 days in Namibia
BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS
Namib-Naukluft Park
Epupa
Swakopmund
60 days in Africa
BY A USER FROM SOUTH KOREA
Mombasa
Diani Beach
Zanzibar City
22 days in Namibia & Botswana
BY A USER FROM THE NETHERLANDS
Swakopmund
Namib-Naukluft Park
Damaraland