MINERAL TOURS

ROSSING MOUNTAIN AND ENVIRONMENT
Duration approx. 4 hours. (Half-day Tour)

We travel in a north-easterly direction towards the Rossing Mountain some 35 km from Swakopmund. Experience the impressive scenery of the mountain and its Dolerite outcrops from close quarters. En route we stop at a former Aragonite-mine and study some calcium druses (crusts of crystals lining rock-cavities).

Afterwards we proceed to a rose quartz mine and visit a rock outcrop where aragonite, manganous (dendrite) 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..

MINERAL PLUS CANYON TOUR
Duration approx. 7 hours (Full-day Tour)

Similar to the Half-Day Mineral Tour but the return journey to Swakopmund will be via the Khan- and Swakop canyons. From Rossing mountain we drive in a southerly direction and visit a “green mountain” containing olivine (magnesium-iron silicate) and glimmer. After a lunch break we travel down the dry river beds of the Kahn- and Swakop Rivers towards the coast. Experience the magnificent geological formations and unique vegetation of these canyons.

Prices as per attached Price-List.

Prices include refreshments/cold drinks.

Lunch packs can be ordered beforehand.

 

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