Petrified Forest of Khorixas
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Hundreds of tree trunks and Welwitschia flowers populate this living fossil haven.

Deposit of large tree trunks turned to stone through diagenesis.
Declared a Namibian National Monument on March 1, 1950.

Why Go

🗿 View perfectly preserved 260 million-year-old petrified tree trunks
🌸 See ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis plants, a living fossil
🗣️ Guided tour included with entry fee
🚗 Easily accessible by normal car

Tips

🅿️ Parking, toilets, refreshments, and a gift shop are available on site.

Cost

💰 Entry fee approx. 250 Namibian dollars per person, includes a government-paid guide.

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