Tours of Namibian Crystals
We offer 2 tour packages, the first is a set tour with a tried and tested itinerary, whilst the other caters for individuals with more specific needs. Have a look at our two packages:
Three Day Goboboseb Mining Excursion
This tour lets you fully emerge into the Goboboseb lifetsyle, departing from Swakopmund and arriving at the Stone Age Cabin. Three days of exploring the area, mining and visiting the village. You will be completely off the grid in this time, which makes for a perfect digital detox.
Cost
The tour starts from N$ 10 000 per person and a minimum of 2 paying adults is applicable. A 25% deposit of the total is payable upon booking to secure your dates.
Itinerary
Departure:
Slow Town Coffee Roasters, Crn Daniel Tjongarero Ave & Tobias Hainyeko
Swakopmund.
Day1:
Departing Swakopmund and heading off road along the skeleton coast, our first stop will be at Cape Cross to view the seal colonies, from there we head East to the Goboboseb Mountains. We will have a few stops along the way to see bushmen paintings, Welwitschias and beautiful landscapes. The day will end at our Stone Age Cabin in the Goboboseb Mountains, where we will enjoy a real Namibian barbeque under the Milky Way.
Day 2:
A full day of mining, waking up bright and early to head up to the 3 tree claim. We will spend the day mining and exploring the surroundings. A Quick tea break on the mountain with spectacular views of the Brandberg Mountain.
Lunch is usually from 12pm, which will be at the cabin, after lunch we head back up the mountain for more mining and exploring. The day will end at the cabin once again with a crackling fire, a cold beer and a beautiful fiery sunset.
Day 3:
The last morning of the trip, it will be a slower paced morning with a delicious breakfast spread on the deck, and soaking in the fresh morning air. After breakfast we will start packing to hit the road home, but the fun hasn’t stopped yet as we will head back on a different route, through the Messum Crater where we will see more bushmen paintings, a completely different landscape as to the red & brown Goboboseb rocks. We will reach Swakopmund in the afternoon where we will conclude the trip with a sundown drink at Tiger Reef on the beach.
Trip Includes
- 2 x Breakfasts
- 2 x Lunches
- 2 x Dinners
- Beverages: Water, Coffee / Tea, Juice, Beers
- 2 x Nights Camping (all camping gear included)
- 1 x Day mining with tools & equipment
- Necessary Safety Gear
Trip Excludes
- All snacks between meals and drinks
- Transport to and from Namibia
- Travel Insurance
- Accommodation pre-and post tour
- Buying of any minerals or souveniers
What to Pack
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, beanies, scarfs
- Weather is quite unpredictable, mostly hot during the day and cold at night, best to pack for both winter and summer.
- Camera equipment, video cameras, action cameras, etc.
- Own alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks for between meals
- Cash for buying of minerals / souveniers (No ATM on the way, only in Swakopmund)
Make your own Tour
Create an initerary to suit your needs, from adventurous activities in Swakopmund to mining excursions.
The best way to plan your trip is to get in touch with us directly, we have a ready made file of options to choose from, combine those with your own dates and you will receive an unforgettable tailor-made tour package.
The Mine
3 Tree Claim was founded by Alfred Nama, around 30 years ago.
The mine has produced world class specimens over the years.
With electrifying purple and blue crystals formed on Basalt matrix.
Alfred approached Riaan in 2020 with an incredible offer to purchase the mine from him, with a lot of enthusiasm we stepped into the world of small scale mining.
We have unearthed multiple beautiful specimens and are looking forward to seeing what this beautiful claim still has to offer.
Stone Age Cabin
The Stone Age Cabin was built in 2021, after wanting a little place we could call home close to our 3 trees, we found the perfect spot.
The cabin is located on a little terrace overlooking a dry river. The days may be scorching but the nights make up for it.
When the beautiful milky way lights up the sky to a million incredibly bright stars.
Three Tree Crystals
Each crystal in this gallery is unique in aesthetics, the way it was mined, and how it got here on the website.
Each crystal has a story and a history. There’s a lot of blood, sweat and tears that goes into extracting them, but all so very worth it.
Please enjoy the photo collection of the 3 tree claim crystals.
Office & Shop
Stop by to meet the team, browse some crystals on display and ask any burning question in person.
Viewing by appointment only.