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Pro
A NICE PLACE TO RELAX
Con
Watch for big crowds on weekends in summer
In a nutshell
Swakopmund - where you can relax quietly or get your adrenaline fix...
Make sure you travel with plenty of water
CatherineReichardt Says: The Namib's not for cissies, and even if you take the main B2 road from Windhoek to Swakopmund, the final stretch passes right through the desert.It may sound...
Adrenalin rushes in Namibia's adventure capital!
CatherineReichardt Says: Swakop is the undisputed adventure capital of Namibia, and the ultimate destination for a Boys Only weekend (although I suspect that the girls will be queueing...
By Namibian standards, Swakop is expensive ...
CatherineReichardt Says: Generally speaking, Namibia is a pleasantly affordable destination for most international tourists - once they've shelled out the considerable cost of their air...
The Swakop River in flood - a VERY rare sight!
CatherineReichardt Says: Glancing at a map of Namibia, you'll notice that several of the towns end in the suffix '-mund', which means 'mouth' in German, indicating that this is the...
Beware of livestock and wildlife on the road
CatherineReichardt Says: Forget the charming whimsy of this warning sign ... this is a serious risk if you're self-driving in Namibia (or in virtually all of Africa for that matter).The...
Relish Swakop's Germanic architecture
CatherineReichardt Says: There's no escaping the fact that Swakop (nobody calls it Swakopmund) is so German that it's almost more German than Germany ... in a turn of the century kind...
SWAKOPMUND REST CAMP: GROUP FUN
DAO Says: Are there a few of you travelling? You need about 4-6 people, but this place is great! It’s a short walk to the swimming pool or beach, the houses (or chalets)...
SHOPRITE: THE BRAAI SUPPLY PLACE !
DAO Says: To have a real authentic African Braai you need a few things: Wood! Yes wood. You also need meat; preferably Texas steak which is a huge steak already...
Al fresco dining on the water front
CatherineReichardt Says: It would be sacriligious to visit Swakop and not sample the seafood!Dining al fresco on local seafood and washing it down with an icy glass or two of locally...
DAO Says: Swakopmund is THE place to go skydiving in Africa. Only here do you get the ocean, desert and mountains all in one long fast drop! You are not allowed to drink...
THE BEST SKYDIVING IN AFRICA !
DAO Says: Well I figured that since they had been in operation for 10 years and had a 100% safety record this would be a good idea. Ok, actually this is one of the...
Skydiving and sandboarding in Namibia
Kramer01 Says: If you go to Swakopmund, you HAVE TO do sandboarding and skydiving! Sandboarding can be done lying down. So you don't need to be a ski/snowboard expert to do...
Plan a Swakopmund vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Swakopmund locals
Electricity in Namibia is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. They use the round, South African pins. So if you are from Western Europe, you need an...
4 members live in Swakopmund
Q: I am visiting Swakopmund end November - Cape Cross and Kayaking in Pelican Point. I have heard it is cold which I am really...
A: The weather should be quite warm, but the water will still be chilly +- 10'C. This is probably why they mentioned that it was cold. If you are going Kayaking with a...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Swakopmund. I'd love to share with you the 16 tips I've written, the 133 photos uploaded, and 9 travelogues I've created.
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Swakopmund is much loved by Namibians as a welcome respite from the heat of the interior. It has also become popular over the years with many foreign tourists because of its old-world charm and...
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Swakopmund - city at the misty coast of Namibia
Often called a piece of germany at the corner of the desert - this is actually a quite picturesque small town. The colorful buildings are old fashioned but nicely renovated. Have a walk through the...
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A german spot in an african desert
As you can see in this pic, Swakopmund is an island between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. There's not much around, you arrive to Swakopmund after several hours of desert crossing through......
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Swakopmund is a beautiful classic town by the west coast. It was perfect place to have few days city break between our adventures in the Namib-Naukluft Park to the trip to Skeleton Coast Park and...
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