Walvis Bay harbour tour is wonderful for wildlife!
CatherineReichardt Says: To be honest, I would probably not have bothered with the harbour tour at Walvis Bay if my parents hadn't done it a few months earlier and waxed lyrical about how wonderful it was. And, if I hadn't, I'd have missed out on one of the most fun ways to pass half a day in the...
Walvis Bay is a twitcher's paradise
CatherineReichardt Says: Walvis Bay is a 'twitcher's' (bird watcher's) paradise due to the diversity of the ecosystems - mudflats and lagoons sheltered from the open ocean by a sand spit - along this section of the coast. Birdlife International states that "In terms of numbers and species of birds,...
mvtouring Says: Located 48 km to the south of Walvis Bay, Sandwich Harbour is a spectacular and photo-worthy destination. Sought after by anglers, ornithologists and nature lovers, the lagoon was once an open bay, which silted up over the years. The lagoon is fed by fresh water seeping from...
The Raft: Drif away on "The Raft"
glennkasner Says: This unusual restaurant is built on wooden pillars and is located next to the Pelican Bay hotel. Sunset views are spectacular and they have mounted lights under the restautant giving the impression it is floating in the air!
What's the best way to get to Namibia?
CatherineReichardt Says: Namibia is a long way from anywhere, and doesn't receive mass tourism, so it isn't necessarily the easiest or cheapest place to get to. Nevertheless, some options are quicker and easier than others, so here are a few ideas on how to secure a relatively reasonable and...
Jontxu Says: For those european travelers... you can buy lot of ivory in the different shops around, specially in Swakopmund, to get it out of the country is allowed, but you can face serious problems entering the EU, now that you know about it decide by yourself.
Dolphin Park and Long Beach Holiday Resorts
mvtouring Says: Long Beach Resort became famous when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt stayed there whilst waiting for the final arrival of their baby. Dolphin Park and Long Beach are located midway between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. These resorts are bounded by the Atlantic ocean on the west...
SanguiniA Says: Living on a tiny island, whenever I am near the sea I just feel at home. So much more after spending some time in the desert in a huge, never-ending country :-) What is amazing here is the fact that ancient desert meets ocean ... and there is so much wildlife to be...
Plan a Walvisbaai vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Walvisbaai locals

The Walvis Bay Lagoon is a birds paradise with many flamingoes and pelicans assembling the shallow water. Some boat tours allow to come a lot closer to the...
Q: Whe are a group of 10 people that whould like to come to Walvisbaai, or a place in Namibie where we can go riding with our quad...

A: Capricorn estates in Swakopmund rent out the most amazing townhouses. You can read here what I wrote about them. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/6e413/f11/3/
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Walvis Bay - Where desert meets coast ...

Walvis Bay is a fast-growing harbour town just 30 km away from Swakopmund, and is building a reputation for itself especially due to the fantastic dolphin cruises that are the main attraction here.......
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Surrounded by the Namib Desert

Formerly a whaling station, Walvis Bay has become the principal port of entry into Namibia. In 1795, while occupied by the British, Walvis Bay was turned into a naval base in order to monitor and...
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A fisherman’s place by the Atlantic Ocean.

Walvisbaai is a fishing town and the capital of the fishing industry in Namibia. But beside this it is offering interesting view into the sea life of this region of the Atlantic Ocean. We took the...
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It was with great anticipation that our plane landed in the Namib desert at the Walvisbaai airport. I was a bit worried thinking that we had landed in the desert, when my sister assured me that the......
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The unexpected wonderful wildlife of Walvis Bay

Walvis ('whale' in Afrikaans) Bay is Namibia's only deep sea harbour and largest port, located about 35km south of the more heavily touristed Swakopmund. Due to its strategic importance, it had a......
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