Camel riding in Swakopmund

Desert feelings on a camel hump

Camel riding is not really part of Namibian culture, but it's a whole lot of fun. Climb up on a camel, wrap a cloth around your head, and head out for a one hour ride in the Namib Desert. Farm owner Elke Erb takes children who are too small for the camels on cart rides with her "Zesels"- a cross between a zebra and a donkey. The farm is located about 14 kilometres from Swakopmund. Local children sometimes celebrate their birthday here, surrounded by ducks, geese, rabbits and turtles. A camel ride, of course, is always a highlight.
Rates for camel rides in Namibia:

15 minutes:  5 Euro/ 7 US $
30 minutes: 10 Euro/ 14 US $
1 hour:        20 Euro/ 28 US $
Children: 50 percent off

A ride on a camel can be booked separately or as part of a tour package by African Desk - just send an e-mail to Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spam Bots geschützt, Sie müssen JavaScript aktivieren, damit Sie es sehen können