Swakopmund – Khorixas, Namibia
A trip north will take us further into the desert, where hot desert sands meet the cold waves of the Atlantic Ocean. After arriving at Wlotskabaken, we will stop for a photo opportunity before proceeding to the Lichen Fields where your guide will provide a brief description of the Lichen Colonies. After visiting the Seal Colony at Cape Cross, which is known as the largest in the world with over 200,000 Cape Fur Seals, we will proceed to the famous Seal Colony at Cape York. The Cape Cross monument was erected by explorer Diego Cao in honour of the then king of Portugal, the first European explorer to set foot on the coast of Namibia in 1486. There may be times when the Cape Cross Colony is inaccessible, so we will not be able to see the seals.).
Continuing on, the road takes us to the Khorixas area with a local guide, where we will see Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings and the Petrified Forest. The Khoi San have inhabited this area for more than 6000 years. Shamanism was practiced at this site by these inhabitants. The process resulted in the creation of more than 2500 rock paintings. A large concentration of rock petroglyphs can be found at this site. As part of the tour, we will also visit the Petrified Forest, a national monument that contains fossilized tree trunks dating back to prehistoric times. It was created by the washing down of great tree trunks in a river and their subsequent deposit in alluvial sands during prehistoric times.
Accommodation: Camp: Brandberg White Lady
Facilities: Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Swakopmund to Brandberg (via Cape Cross)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Seal Colony at Cape Cross, Petrified Forest, Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings
