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Walvis Bay harbour tour is wonderful for wildlife!

Walvis Bay harbour tour is wonderful for wildlife!, Walvisbaai

 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

Walvis Bay is a twitcher's paradise, Walvisbaai

 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,... 

Walvis Bay Esplanade

Walvis Bay Esplanade, Walvisbaai

 SanguiniA Says:  This is a fast-growing town with current population at around 65,000. The nicest place to hang around is the Esplanade where there is a long promenade facing the Walvis Bay Lagoon. Both the lagoon as well as the beautiful houses lining the promenade are very, very... 

The Desert around Walvis Bay

The Desert around Walvis Bay, Walvisbaai

 MarioPortugal Says:  The city of Walvis Bay is surrounded by the desert every where one goes.Not being used to be in the desert myself, walking a little bit through it was an experience managed to try.MF, Walvis Bay, April 2010. 

Boat Tour

Boat Tour, Walvisbaai

 nigelw6443 Says:  We did a boat tour with Mola Mola and were lucky enough to have Billy as our guide. There were about 8 of us on the boat and we set off at around 8.00am.Our guide was funny and informative about the local area especially the Bay.Be prepared to have a drink or two as we... 

Seaguls

Seaguls, Walvisbaai

 mvtouring Says:  If there is a beach, you are bound to find them. We met a number of them whilst cruizing in the harbout hoping that they would also get a bit of freeby fish that was being fed to the seals and pelicans. 

Flamingo's

Flamingo's, Walvisbaai

 mvtouring Says:  One of the best things to see in Walvisbaai is the Flamingo's. Sometimes they are quite close to the roadside, other times a bit futher away. They have two kinds there, the black flamingo's and the pink flamingo's. 

Dolphin tour

Dolphin tour, Walvisbaai

 mvtouring Says:  If there is something that I will recommend without a doubt, it will be the Dolphin Tour. We used Molo-Molo and they were very professional and our guide has a tremendous knowledge of the seals and marine life in general. We met 5 seals in person, they climbed into the boat... 

Pelicans

Pelicans, Walvisbaai

 mvtouring Says:  I did not in my wildest dreams ever think I would get this close to a Pelican. Pelicans are amongst the largest flying birds. We saw quite a number at close range as they came to the boat in the hope that they would get fed some fish. 

Pelican Point

Pelican Point, Walvisbaai

 mvtouring Says:  Pelican point is the sandy outer peninsula ebracing the Walvis Bay lagoon. The guide told us that is grows by 14 meters every year which is fantastic. I was also amazed by all the seals and how full of the joys of life they were. Jumping in and out of the water like dolphins... 

Saltworks

Saltworks, Walvisbaai

 mvtouring Says:  The 3500 hectare Walvis Bay salt field is one of the largest solar evaporation facilities in Africa, processing 24 million tonnes of sea water each year to produce more than 400 000 tonnes of high-quality salt. The salt is shipped to markets in southern and west Africa.... 

Restaurants  

The RAFT: The Raft, the best place in town!

The RAFT: The Raft, the best place in town!, Walvisbaai

 Jontxu Says:  It's the best place in town, the atmosphere is very nice, you are facing the lake full of pelicans, and if you want to have just a drink they have a very nice bar.You should try the king klip, the fish is very good in the area, and you shouldn't miss it.Also the desserts are... 

The Raft: Drif away on "The Raft"

The Raft: Drif away on "The Raft", Walvisbaai

 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! 

Transportation  

By shared taxi to Swapokmund

By shared taxi to Swapokmund, Walvisbaai

 lotharscheer Says:  The Intercape bus is only running in the morning and not every day to Swakopmund (and on to Windhoek) the train takes over 2 hours. But there are informal shared taxis 30 to 35 Namibian $ (€ 3) and 25 minutes leaving when full from north of the town (i think near Kuisebmond... 

Beware of poor visibility at Walvis Bay airport

Beware of poor visibility at Walvis Bay airport, Walvisbaai

 CatherineReichardt Says:  Just a word of warning if you decide to fly out of Walvis Bay to connect with an international flight.The airport is right on the edge of the Namib desert, and when the wind gets up, the visibility can be so compromised that flights out of Walvis are delayed or even... 

What's the best way to get to Namibia?

What's the best way to get to Namibia?, Walvisbaai

 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... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Ivory
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Jontxu 53 reviews

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.

Written Aug 23, 2006

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Off The Beaten Path  

Dolphin Park and Long Beach Holiday Resorts

Dolphin Park and Long Beach Holiday Resorts, Walvisbaai

 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... 

Favorites  

Climate and Rainfall

Climate and Rainfall, Walvisbaai

 mvtouring Says:  An idyllic subtropical climate prevails almost throughout the year. It makes Walvis Bay an attractive option for entrepreneurs, residents and tourist alike. The Cold Benguella Current ensures a temperature climate with temperatures varying between 10 and 25 degrees... 

Special Place

Special Place, Walvisbaai

 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... 

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Dolphin Cruise
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Namibian Dollar
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