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.
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The Light House at Swakopmund.
Preparing for a flight from the Swakopmund
Airport. A worthwhile excursion for fantastic views
of the Namib Desert.
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