Category The Living Desert & Little Five

Namibia · THE LIVING DESERT & LITTLE FIVE

The 5 Best Living Desert Tours from Swakopmund

5 reviewed

A guide reads the tracks in the sand on the way out and stops for what made them: palmato geckos, sidewinders, shovel-snouted lizards, chameleons that change colour while you watch. Sorted here by which ones stay on foot, which use e-bikes or 4x4s, how long you are out, and what each costs.

Living Desert Eco Dune Tour

Living Desert Eco Dune Tour - What you’ll actually see on the dune walk

1.Living Desert Eco Dune Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $60Our pick

Guided eco dune walk from Swakopmund into the Namib Desert, spotting chameleons and lizards with pickup, water, and a snack.

“The tour was very nice - we found several of the tiny animals living i the desert like snakes, chameleons and lizards. The guide was also vers knowledgable about both the animals and the area. I can definitely recommend this tour.”

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From Swakopmund: Living Dunes Experience

From Swakopmund: Living Dunes Experience - Getting from Swakopmund into the right dune zone (and why the timing matters)

2.Living Dunes Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 3h 30m · from $61

Track desert micro-creatures on Namibia’s coastal dunes from Swakopmund on a guided Living Dunes hunt for the Small Five.

“het was eens wat anders dan grote dieren spotten. onze gids Johnny was zeer bedreven in het vinden van de small 4. hij legt alles netjes uit en is zeer voorzichtig met de dieren, en brengt het met een stukje humor. wij hebben genoten van deze trip.”

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Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund

Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund - The 4x4 dune drive, and what to expect from the ride

3.Living Dunes Experience from Swakopmund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $51Best value

A small-group 4x4 living desert tour from Swakopmund, with dune driving, wildlife spotting, and expert guiding for great value.

“Excellent tour of the dunes, saw many amazing creatures we otherwise would have missed thanks to the expert eyes of our guides Emanuel and Jonny. The information was delivered in an engaging and enthusiastic way, we learnt many things about the incredible dunes of Namibia, strongly recommend!”

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Swakopmund: “UP CLOSE” Living Desert E-FatBike Tour

Swakopmund: "UP CLOSE" Living Desert E-FatBike Tour - Price and value: is $65 worth it?

4.“UP CLOSE” Living Desert E-FatBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $65

Ride an e-fatbike through Namibia’s living Namib Desert near Swakopmund, spotting tracks, plants, and dunes on a 3.5-hour tour.

“The guide knew his stuff and was well-prepared. Finding a chameleon is something really special The e-bikes were in really good shape Riding over the dunes was a real adventure. On our trip, there was an unusual heat in Swakopmund, which made the whole thing very exhausting. Since there were only two of us, we could tailor the trip to our preferences. If we get the chance again, I'd love to do it again”

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LIVING DESERT TOUR (Little 5 tour)

LIVING DESERT TOUR (Little 5 tour) - Finding the Little 5 around the dune belt

5.LIVING DESERT TOUR (Little 5 tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $68

4-hour private living desert tour near Swakopmund, hunting for the Little 5, spotting desert creatures, and enjoying flamingos near Walvis Bay.

“The guide Nick did tell a lot of the envirement and showed a lot of live in the Desert! It was surprising! We saw a lot of flamingo’s but also a big spider and a gekko. Nick did know exactly where to look. The scenery was beautiful!!!!! A lovely tour !! We enjoyed it very much and we can reccomanded it!!!!”

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