Walking in Moon Landscape near Swakopmund, Namibia.

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Moon Landscape Exploration
The highlight of the area is the fantastic otherworldly landscape.

The highlight of the area is the fantastic otherworldly landscape. The "moon valley area" near Swakopmund is absolutely stunning and watching the sun set over the valley is an unmissable experience that will remain with you forever.

You can see for yourself why the exotic Welwitschia Mirabilis, a plant which can live to up to 2000 years old, has captured the imagination of desert explorers since the 18th century. Other accessible attractions include the Flintstone Caves and Weitzenberg Ruins.

Hiking & Mountaineering
If you like to hike, then Goanikontes Oasis is the perfect place to lace up your hiking boots and get on a trail. There are 3 hiking trails that will lead you to adventures in the lunar landscape that surrounds our rest camp.

Experience the moon-landscape through Goanikontes oasis with a self-drive scenic tour. At first glance, the Namib Desert may appear arid, but upon closer inspection, a surprising sight unfolds. The ground and numerous stones are adorned with a diverse array of lichens that thrive on the mist drifting in from the sea during the night.

Two million years ago this canyon was a high mountain range, which became eroded by the actions of the Swakop River.

5 Facts about Moon landscape
The Moon Landscape is located within a 30-minute drive from the closest town, Swakopmund:
Swakopmund is a 40-minute drive from Walvis Bay International Airport.
The Moon Landscape is in a national park, and therefore falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
The travel terrain to this location is a combination of tarmac and gravel road.
Off-road driving is only permitted in designated areas.
The best time of day to film at the Moon Landscape is during sunrise or late afternoon, in order to capture the contrasts of the canyon.

If you're on a quest to see Weltwitschia Mirabilis, continue east along the Weltwitschia Drive to the Moon Landscape, a vista across eroded hills and valleys carved by the Swakop River. Here you may want to take a quick 12km return side-trip north to the farm and oasis of Goanikontes, which dates from 1848. It lies beside the Swakop River amid fabulous desert mountains, and serves as an excellent picnic site.

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