World Image Magazine Issue 31 April 2016 | Page 33

Swakopmund is a beach resort on the West Coast of Namibia, founded in 1892. It has a busy harbour and an air port. It is a popular tourist town and departure point for the desert resorts, the Etosha, the Brandberg and the wild Skeleton Coast. The average age of these plants is estimated at between 500 and 600 years. One of the oldest is estimated and carbon dated to be 2 000 years Young Welwitschia, the local Warden estimated this plant to be more than 200 years old. Male and female plants are different. Desert Rose. These are formed from crystallisation of gypsum and moisture on the desert sands. This one is a sand grey colour. Website = www.worldimagemag.com The Light House at Swakopmund. Preparing for a flight from the Swakopmund Airport. A worthwhile excursion for fantastic views of the Namib Desert. Page 33 email = [email protected]