Snake Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia, Tours & Travel Advice

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Snake Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Educational & Science; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Snake Park in Swakopmund, Namibia, is home to an array of venomous and non-venomous snakes, as well as other small reptiles. Visitors can enjoy observing snake feeding sessions, capturing photos, and even handling certain non-venomous species. The park provides guided excursions for groups, offering a unique opportunity to encounter snakes and small desert species in their natural habitat.

Operators offering tours in Namibia

Attractions in Swakopmund

Swakopmund Museum

4.8

National Marine Aquarium

3.6

Mole

4.8

Jetty

4.8

Woermannhaus

3.8

Hohenzollernhaus

4.2

Reviews of Snake Park

Nolito Marques

3
Reviewed: 2023-06-21

The snake park is a must see to learn more about the reptiles in Namibia. The main attraction is the large variety of venomous snakes including different cobras, black mamba, vipers and pythons. Not for the faint-hearted, however very educational and garners better understanding and respect for these reptiles.
Brian S.

5
Reviewed: 2023-03-22

The place is very nice, has a very nice variety of snakes and some reptiles. The owner was super friendly and gave us alot of useful information. We enjoyed it thoroughly.
Ingeborg Baltes

5
Reviewed: 2022-12-29

I like the "new" venue. Reptiles look well-kept. Enclosures are safe. Information is accurate and easily visible. Staff is friendly and well-informed. And I LOVE their T-shirts / hoodies! Small enough setup to easily do with young kids.
Stally Ntomwa

4
Reviewed: 2022-08-30

Been here 3times thus far. As locals, We paid N$60 per adult. You get to see a variety of reptiles. Very informative tour, and the owner is very friendly. He refuted some of the myths I grew up knowing about the black mamba 😅 We were lucky because we got to see some snakes feed rats. Given the limited activity in Swakopmund, i would definitely recommend.
schminga

1
Reviewed: 2021-06-11

I was shocked! The terrariums are way too small and only filled with sand and stones. And no! That’s not what the desert looks like! Snakes need fresh air or at least a small plant for oxygen. They can’t hide which is something snakes need to do to feel safe. I’m not a snake expert but I’m sure putting 4 pythons each of 3-4 meters length in a terrarium of 4,5 square meters is definitely too crowded! All of the snakes are hitting their heads at the glass trying to get out! This is animal cruelty! My advice: upgrade this place ASAP! But mostly: get species that are about to extinct and help them to propagate. Once they do, set them free. That’s the only reason why humans should capture wild animals. Also hang up information sheets about the drastic extinction to make sure people learn something when they leave. If you visit this snake park now, especially children will have an understanding of wild animals that is completely wrong!