Private Tour
PRIVATE LIVING DESERT TOUR (Little 5 tour)
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
We specialise in private exclusive day tours visiting the unique Namibian landscapes surrounding the coastal town of Swakopmund. Featuring the diverse flora and fauna endemic to this unique desert environment. We pride our tours on being open and friendly, discussing all aspects of Namibian life.
On the living desert tour, help us find the little five of the Dorob National Park, experience the flamingos and other coastal birds of the Walvis Bay Wetlands. Come and just enjoy the views and tranquility of the Namib Desert. Approximately Four Hours
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Water
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Let us take you on a private adventure to the edge of the desert and sea, where we will start our tour. We will explore the outer rim of the dune belt of the Dorob National Park, and show you that our amazing Namib Desert, is alive. Meet the unknown desert dwellers, such as the sidewinder snake, beetles, and lizards. We will pass by Dune7 and on the way towards Walvis Bay, experience the richness of the bird life in the area's wetlands. ( pickup and drop off from accommodations in Swakopmund) We tailor our exclusive tours to take you off the beaten track for a fun social activity.
Options
PRIVATE LIVING DESERT TOUR
Pickup included
Cruise Ship Desert Tours
Living Desert Tour: 5 Hour trip includes birdlife of the Walvis Bay Wetlands, Dune 7, searching for the living creatures of the Namib Desert
Duration: 5 hours: This includes a brief stop at the coastal town of Swakopmund.
Only still water
Dunebelt of Walvis Bay/Swakop : Pick up and drop off at Walvis Bay Harbour
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative - didactically well-structured - impeccable expertise - easygoing - punctual and reliable.
Bernhard B,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide with extensive knowledge and best local knowledge. Nick was really incredibly good and explained a lot. The difference between simply explaining and understanding the connections of the Circle of Life we were able to detect flawlessly. If you not only want to see but also want to understand, you absolutely have to book this tour.
Great tour with experienced, local tour guide
Sabrina F,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly underrate. Our Guide Nick showed us amazing hidden treasures of and around the desert. Nick was the best guide you could imagine. He knew the answer to every question we had about the desert, animals, other areas in Namibia and also about culture or the system. We had a lot fun and had an amazing time.
Absolutely recommend!!
Fearless11055092557,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the Living Desert tour with Nick and it was really fantastic. We were lucky enough to be just two, which we really appreciate. You drive to three places and then you go there in search of some animals. Nick also explains the flora and fauna, which is very interesting. Besides, he has a great sense of humor and we really laughed a lot. The tour is not about seeing as many animals as possible in a short time, but about the experience of searching. Nick shows you the different tracks to look out for and in the end you feel like you were part of the success yourself. Absolute heart recommendation!!!
"The Little Five": The trip par excellence in Swakopmund!
saild2025,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our travel agency had recommended this about 3-4 hour tour and we were not disappointed. We went on the tour with two guides into the desert just outside Swakopmund and were thrilled with what joy and with how much knowledge and enthusiasm the two and plants and animals showed and explained the desert! With Jürgen's explanations, the various small animals became a huge experience!
An absolute MUST
DieWeltisteinDorf,
May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In the morning Amin of the property picked up. From Chris (Spingbok underpants with fur inside). He knows the Namib, explains names, the nature conservation background and the animals, which are as exciting as Lion Nd's elephants in the end. Gecko, peringuey otter, chamealeon, creep. Plus the desert itself with its incredible colors and shapes, opal sand, iron sand, water. It is one of Namibia's must-see highlights
In the end, the cancellation of another tour was like a grand prize
699michaelam,
Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was spontaneously ready to go on tour with us because the other organizer mixed up the dates. For this he and our accommodation Fritz Manor again 1000 thanks. The tour was great. Nick gave us very sympathetic wonderful and very interesting insights into the wildlife and plant life in the desert and the conditions there. His way of tracking even the smallest animals for us was great! Thanks for that and greeting from Hanover (HSV 96) from Gerold and Michaela
Highly enjoyable experience
cheryl S,
Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00An incredible 3 hours searching for the ‘Little 5’. Nick was an incredible knowledgeable guide and not only did we learn about the desert ecosystem but he was a wealth of information about Namibia in general. Would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Nick!!!
Great way to spend a morning and experience something different
391jamese,
Jul 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very relaxing safari experience. We only saw a few species - and they were understandably small. But it was a real privilege and experience to spend a few hours in the desert with someone knowledgeable and passionate - and a real eye opener.
Ablovely Desert experience
Charlotte K,
Apr 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Nick did tell a lot of the envirement and showed a lot of live in the Desert! It was surprising! We saw a lot of flamingo’s but also a big spider and a gekko. Nick did know exactly where to look. The scenery was beautiful!!!!! A lovely tour !! We enjoyed it very much and we can reccomanded it!!!!
Explore and experience
BongiweR1,
Dec 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a moon landscape tour with Nick our tour guide. The trip was a true connection to nature and mother nature did the healing to the soul. I recommend this tour. Nick is very funny and relevant.
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