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Moon Landscape

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Dewald R
Cape Town Central, South Africa3,518 contributions
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Aug 2023 • Friends
The Moon Landscape in Namibia, for me, was an amazing and awe-inspiring sight to behold. As you arrive at the viewpoints, you feel like you have been transported to the moon, and the desolate landscape with eroded hills dipping into a valley makes for ample unique photo opportunities. On Google Maps, there are 3 main markers for Moon Landscape: Viewpoint 4, Viewpoint 6, and the Moon Landscape Marker itself. The Moon Landscape Marker is just a general point for the area, and you can't really see anything from the road if you drive to it. Both Viewpoint 4 and 6 have the scenic views you are looking for. For Viewpoint 4, you don't need a permit to visit. For Viewpoint 6, you do need a permit, but in my opinion, Viewpoint 4 gives you everything you would want already. If you want to visit Viewpoint 6, a permit can be bought in Swakopmund. When I went, a permit per person was N$ 100, and there was an additional per-vehicle fee as well. Also note that when I visited, the roads were in good condition and suitable for most vehicle types. After exploring the Moon Landscape, I recommend heading to Goanikontes (which I've reviewed separately) for something to eat and drink. You won't regret it! Overall, the Moon Landscape is a must-see attraction, especially if you are visiting Swakopmund. This wasn't my first time, and definitely won't be my last.
Written November 17, 2023
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pitus1973
Gravellona Toce, Italy158 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
It is part of the Namib National Park, a few km from Swakopmund, the Moon Landscape looks like a large expanse characterized by small hills close together that give the idea of being on the Moon. I didn't expect such a beautiful landscape, certainly suggestive, it's worth seeing. You can make a detour to the Welwitschia Drive (which involves about 40 km more) where you can observe and photograph the Welwitschia Mirabilis, an unusual and endemic plant of Namibia, very long-lived with a fascinating appearance that boasts an average of 1000 years of life .
To travel and carry out this "excursion" it is important to request authorization from the NWR offices (in the Sesriem offices, where you paid for the permit to see the dunes). The road itself is very boring and poorly maintained but it is still worth it if you have time available
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Written December 27, 2023
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Pieta Dreyer
Morningside, South Africa116 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019
It was hot an sunny... highly recommend a hat and sunblock, but what a breath taking view... remember there is no store or bar close by so ensure you stay hydrated in the landscape there were a restaurant... but it was a bit of a drive and we enjoyed lunch there.
Written February 10, 2020
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emerina_bakkes
Cape Town Central, South Africa201 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
This is a must-do day trip from Swakopmund. Photos don't do it justice and it is quite a spectacular sight. Be sure to visit Goanikontes Oasis Rest Camp nearby for lunch in their amazing kid-friendly restaurant.
Written October 13, 2021
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Camel-thorn_Pyrenees
Strasbourg125 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Friends
First things first: You need a permit that can painlessly be obtained at the MET or NWR offices. It is N$10 per person for Namibians and N$30 otherwise + N$10 per vehicle, which is really not a lot. It is about 30 km from Swakopmund and can be easily reached in a sedan. We packed a picnic basket and enjoyed the sunrise at about 7h30. It really is a spectacular sight. If you wish to spend some more time in this lunar landscape, continue a further 4 km from the viewpoint to Goanikontes Oasis that now has new owners. You can continue further on the Welwitschia tour or turn back to Swakopmund if you have other activities planned in the afternoon.
Written May 10, 2018
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surya77
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany456 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Couples
After 20 years I returned to the Moon landscape and was even more stunned than the 1st time. This is such a unique and amazing landscape. It kind of take's one's breath away.
We got our one day permit in the morning and set off at around 10.30am. The road is good and one reaches the viewpoint after about 30-40mins. When we got our permit, we were given a map and a paper with the beacons one passes on the way and an explanation for each one.
The different rock colours, the lichen which look like soil but are actually there to protect the soil from erosion, the coin bushes, the ink bushes, the tracks of ox carts still remaining after 100 yrs, all so very interesting. On seeing the vastness and the beauty of the landscape, one appreciates even more the importance of protecting it and keeping it as it is. As the lichen grow less than 1mm a year, it cannot be stressed enough how detrimental it is for this landscape to drive off road. And, yet one is amazed to STILL see car tracks!!!
After the moon landscape viewpoint there is a T junction and if one turns left and drives 3kms, one comes to Goanikontes oasis...a great place for a coffee, cake or even a light meal. It's a paradise for families with children, with it's little zoo and swings and all kinds of creatures running around..
If one carries on, one eventually reaches the 1500yr old Welwitschia plant. It's not just the plant that is worth seeing, but, the whole drive is an amazing experience. We loved the scenery, the emptiness of the desert and then the green vegetation on the dry Swakop river bed, the many smaller Welwitschia plants, the large herd of springbok, the rock cliff formations...all stunning. Even the extreme sense of desolation is awe inspiring.
We did the whole drive, took many photos, had coffee and cake at Goanikontes. the whole trip took us 6 hrs.
Written December 29, 2018
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VP62
Mission Viejo, CA44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019
This was a surprise trip in Namibia. I strongly recommend seeing this unusual and unique landscape. Well worth the time spent.
Written September 8, 2019
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Anna-Marie V
Mtunzini, South Africa69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Couples
To see the moonscape is just incredible! It is something that you will not see anywhere else. (i think) A really must see! Remember you need a permit to go into the area which we bought in town the day before, although nobody checked or asked for our permit. (No staff or access control gates) We combined moonscape with Welwitschia but we could not appreciate the Welwitschia. It is far out, the road was terrible bumpy and for us, it was not worth it.
Written December 22, 2017
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JohnP72
London, UK550 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2016 • Solo
Its easy to see the moon landscape in conjunction with Welwitschia drive. To do both it takes about 3 hours with stops covering a round trip of approx 160 km from Swakopmund. You take the B2 toward Usakos and then after 10 Km turn onto the D1991 which has a wooden sign at the junction.
You are supposed to have a permit which can be easily purchased from NWR office in Swakopmund for 50 NAD. The office was open even on Sunday. However, when I went there was no one present to check but by buying the permit you get a map and fact sheet of the stopping points / beacons marked along the route with small piles of stones or signs which provide more information.
I have to say the view of the landscape is incredible which certainly lives up to its name! The Welwitschia plants are a further drive along but less visually remarkable but incredible when understanding their biology as living fossils with some up to 2000 years old!
Written January 30, 2016
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Michael
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Couples
It was a perfect day to visit the replica of the moon in the Namib desert, the clear sky and cool morning wind contributed to a stunning view.
Written October 27, 2019
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