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Mineral Tour from Swakopmund around the Rossing Mountain
Namibia
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is a tour for clients interested in the geology of the Namib Desert. Clients will experience the impressive scenery of the Rossing Mountain and its Dolerite outcrops from close quarters. We stop at a former Aragonite-mine where green marble had been mined and study some calcium druses. Afterwards we visit a former rose quartz mine as well as a rock outcrop where aragonite, manganese rock and red jasper can be seen. Plant growth on the mountain like the Common Candle bush, Euphorbia virosa and a variety of Lichen are also of great interest.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Clients have a choice between mineral water, Coca Cola and Fruit Juices.
Meeting Points
Departure
Farmhouse Deli
In front of the Strand Hotel.
Return
Mineral Tour from Swakopmund around the Rossing Mountain
Namibia
About
This is a tour for clients interested in the geology of the Namib Desert. Clients will experience the impressive scenery of the Rossing Mountain and its Dolerite outcrops from close quarters. We stop at a former Aragonite-mine where green marble had been mined and study some calcium druses. Afterwards we visit a former rose quartz mine as well as a rock outcrop where aragonite, manganese rock and red jasper can be seen. Plant growth on the mountain like the Common Candle bush, Euphorbia virosa and a variety of Lichen are also of great interest.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Clients have a choice between mineral water, Coca Cola and Fruit Juices.
Meeting Points
Departure
Farmhouse Deli
In front of the Strand Hotel.
Return
Itinerary
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Namib Desert
Depart from Swakopmund and travel north in the direction of the Rossing Mountain. En route experience the harsh and rugged landscape of the Namib Desert which is considered to be the oldest desert of the world. Your guide will explain the origin and geological and climatic conditions of this coastal desert. As we proceed further we leave every trace of civilisation behind and find ourselves surrounded by the rugged and rocky scenery of the Namib Desert.
30 minutes
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Namib Desert
Experience the impressive scenery of the Rossing Mountain and its Dolerite outcrops from close quarters. Stop at a former Aragonite-mine where green marble used to be mined. Your guide will explain the origin and characteristics of the minerals that occur on this tour. Study some calcium druses (crusts of crystals lining rock-cavities) which occur at the mine. Afterwards proceed to a rose quartz mine as well as a rock outcrop where aragonite, manganese (dendrite) rock and red jasper can be seen.
Plant growth on the mountain like Common Candle Bush, Euphorbia virosa and a variety of endemic Lichen are also of great interest.
