WALVIS BAY
TRAVEL TO WALVIS BAY
Walvis Bay is Namibia’s second largest town, a popular fishing and holiday destination for tourists and locals alike, looking to escape the heat of the dry Namibian interior.
During the German colonial rule, it served as the territory’s main harbour. It is still an important harbour where luxury cruise-liners anchor. Boat cruises give the tourist the opportunity to have close encounters with the abundant dolphins and seals in the rich ecosystem where fish and other food sources are plentiful. Visitors can join a dolphin cruise or explore the lagoon on a kayak tour.
While plenty of attractions provide tourists with sights, sounds and tastes within city limits, the real action happens in the desert surrounding Walvis Bay. Quad-biking, sandboarding, parasailing and various other guided activities are available from adventure companies operating in the area. Walvis Bay is an exciting destination suited to both the adventurous traveller, and those simply in search of a relaxing holiday.
BEST TIMES TO GO
HIGHLIGHTS
CATAMARAN CRUISE: View the lagoon from the comfort of a catamaran.
DOLPHIN CRUISE: A dolphin cruise around the Walvis Bay Lagoon.
HISTORIAN QUAD BIKE EDU-DESERT TOUR: Quad-biking in the coastal dunes with a difference. The tours concentrate on the people, fauna and flora inhabiting the dune belt. Excellent guiding and stunning scenery make this an experience not to be missed.
KAYAKING & SANDWICH HARBOUR COMBO: An eventful day trip combining kayaking on the lagoon with a 4x4 trip through the Namib Desert dunes, ending at Sandwich Harbour.
MARINE & DUNE DAY TRIP: A morning of cruising on the Walvis Bay lagoon is followed by the spectacular and thrilling drive to the natural harbor and splendid birdlife of Sandwich Harbour.
SEA KAYAKING: Kayaking on the Walvis Bay Lagoon.
CITY ORIENTATION: Explore the city that resembles a small German town and manages to create a feeling of timelessness with its palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and museums.
SANDWICH HARBOUR: The 50km scenic 4×4 drive takes you to another of the most photogenic places in Namibia where waves lap the red sand dunes. On windy days the sand creates patterns and during late afternoons, the magical shadows change the texture and color of the dunes.
THE NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK: Discover wildlife surviving in one of the world’s harshest wilderness areas. Black-backed jackal, brown hyena, springbok and ostrich may be seen, as well as dolphins, seals and spectacular sea birds.
CRUISE IN WALVIS BAY LAGOON: Luxury Boat Cruise – experience luxury hospitality as you cruise along the Atlantic coastline to view the frolicking dolphins and comical seals, whilst traditional Namibian refreshments are served in style.
WALVIS BAY WATERFRONT: tucked away in the industrial area, you will be surprised to discover cozy cafes, restaurants, quaint shops and a local market.
WALVIS BAY LAGOON: located on Namibia's west coast and the largest deep-water port in the country, it is one of the world’s hotspots for windsurfing, kite surfing and kayaking.
WALVIS BAY ADRENALINE: Quad-biking, sand-boarding, sand-skiing and parasailing.
EXPERIENCES IN WALVIS BAY
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