Gobabeb is located at 23°34’S, 15°03’E in the Namib-Naukluft Park, in the Namib Desert--one of the oldest and most spectacular deserts in the world. The nearest town, Walvis Bay, is 120 km away.

 

 

 

 

 

Gobabeb lies at the intersection of three key Namib ecosystems: the dune sea, the rocky gravel plains, and the dry Kuiseb River, a linear oasis which cuts through the others. These ecosystems support a striking abundance of life is found, including many endemic species, such as the welwitschia and the !nara.

 

The site is on the boundary between the western fog-belt and the inland rainfall areas, and lies approximately where the winter and summer rainfall areas merge.

 

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It is always necessary to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to arrange/confirm your visit beforehand.

By Road

Gobabeb can advise on coach, car, or mini-bus transport from Windhoek, Swakopmund, or Walvis Bay. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for details. If you wish to drive yourself, please note driving is prohibited between sunset and sunrise in the Namib-Naukluft Park.

From Windhoek-

 

Take the Kupferberg/Gamsberg Pass road out of Windhoek to the T-junction on the C14. At the junction, turn right in the direction of Walvis Bay and once through the Kuiseb Canyon, take the third road to the left (south) – the first two being the Kuiseb lookout and Aruvlei. “Mirabeb, Homeb, Gobabeb” is clearly markedon a stone sign. Continue on this same road for 65km, taking the Mirabeb/Gobabeb junction where the road splits.

 

From Walvis Bay -

 

From Walvis Bay take the C14 past the Airport. Just after Vogelfederberg, about 50 km from Walvis Bay, take the road leading to the right (south), which has a stone, sign to Gobabeb/Homeb. Continue for approximately 60km to reach the gates of Gobabeb. You do not require a 4X4 vehicle on this road.

 

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By Air

There is a private airstrip available for chartered flights. Permission to land is required, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The nearest airport is Walvis Bay.