The Spitzkoppe Adventure Drive Full Day Tour starts at 08:00 and ends around 17:30.
After an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Swakopmund, we travel east towards Spitzkoppe. Along the way, we stop at the Zeila Shipwreck, the Lichen Plains, and small salt mines. You will also pass through small Namibian coastal settlements before heading inland.
Trip Highlights
- Full-day Spitzkoppe Adventure Drive from Swakopmund
- Visit the Zeila Shipwreck, Lichen Plains, and small salt mines
- Enjoy a freshly prepared desert lunch with local drinks
- Explore ancient Bushman rock paintings and climb the Rock Arch
- Visit the Moon Landscape and see 500-million-year-old formations
- Pass by locals selling semi-precious stones like tourmaline and garnet
- Return to Swakopmund at sunset after a full day of discovery
The Spitzkoppe tour continues into the wide Namib Desert towards Spitzkoppe. In the middle of the desert, a freshly prepared lunch with local drinks is served in a quiet and beautiful setting.
After lunch, we drive closer to Spitzkoppe, passing locals selling stones such as tourmaline, garnet, and aquamarine. These colorful semi-precious stones make lovely souvenirs. Soon, you will spot the famous Spitzkoppe mountain, often called the “Matterhorn of Namibia,” standing tall in the distance.
Spitzkoppe is a giant granite rock formation known for its 2,000-year-old Bushman paintings. You can enjoy easy walks over ancient rocks, explore natural formations, and take in the peaceful views. A highlight of the tour is climbing up to the Rock Arch to enjoy its beauty and unique shape.
After exploring Spitzkoppe, we visit the Moon Landscape on our return route. This area has an unusual ecosystem of gravel plains and deep valleys shaped by wind and time. The 500-million-year-old landscape feels like another planet. Here, silence and open space create an unforgettable experience.
The Moon Landscape is made up of fascinating rock formations of dolerite, granite, and lava dykes. Dry riverbeds and windswept plains add to its strange, natural charm.
After a full day of exploring, walking, and learning, we drive back to Swakopmund, arriving at sunset. This full-day tour offers a complete adventure from the ocean to the desert, making it one of the most special experiences in Namibia.
