Discover the Desert
It’s been called the Living Desert, the Cold Desert and the Sheltering Desert. One thing is for sure -The Namib is the World’s Oldest Desert. Estimated to be approximately 80 million years old, the Namib is the ultimate destination for off-road adventures. Join us and discover the many faces of this incredible region while testing your dune driving skills amongst the world’s highest sand dunes. The geographical diversity of the region will enchant nature lovers and the tour will relax mind and body and invigorate spirits.
Faces of the Namib is a completely unique five-day/six-night self off-road tour through this incredible desert, specially designed to incorporate dune driving adrenaline thrills along with other unique Namib Desert highlights. These include the marvelous Kuiseb River Canyon, ancient petrified dunes, haunting diamond mining villages of yore, fascinating shipwrecks such as the Shawnee and Eduard Bohlen, interaction with the indigenous Topnaar (≠Aonin) people, and the southernmost examples of the endemic Welwitschia Mirabilis plant.
Ideal for families, friends or colleagues who enjoy nature and the great outdoors, the Faces of the Namib desert tour spans 550 kilometres of pristine desert landscape from the savannah-like interior section to the sparse Atlantic coast. The tour is self-drive, which means you bring your own vehicle. For those traveling from abroad or not in possession of a 4×4, vehicle rental can be arranged on request.
This is big sky country, where the daily thrill of negotiating 100-metre dune slip faces is tempered by evenings spent sipping cold drinks, eating delicious meals, and sharing jokes round a crackling camp fire. Watch the desert landscape change from day to day. Discover the secrets of the desert. Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush and nature at its pristine best. Join Faces of the Namib!
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