Walvis Bay, NamibiaAI generated

Walvis Bay

Namibia · Erongo · 4 m

Short description of Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is Namibia’s most important port city, set beside a vast protected lagoon on the Atlantic coast. The city is renowned for its rich birdlife, including large populations of flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds, as well as boat trips offering opportunities to see dolphins and Cape fur seals. Thanks to steady coastal winds and expansive beaches, Walvis Bay is also an excellent destination for kitesurfing and other water sports. With towering Dune 7 nearby and Sandwich Harbour to the south, where the dunes of the Namib meet the Atlantic Ocean, the port city is an ideal gateway to some of the most spectacular natural landscapes along Namibia’s coast.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum1 day
Optimal2 days
Maximum3 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: November – March

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Walvis Bay Lagoon & Flamingos
  2. Sandwich Harbour(Day trip)
  3. Pelican Point Cape Fur Seal Colony
  4. Dolphin & Seal Boat Cruise
  5. Kayaking with Cape Fur Seals at Pelican Point
  6. Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Dune Tour(Day trip)
  7. Dune 7
  8. Sandboarding at Dune 7
  9. Walvis Bay Salt Works & Salt Pans
  10. Walvis Bay Waterfront
  11. Walvis Bay Esplanade
  12. Pelican Point Lighthouse
  13. Pelican Point 4x4 Tour
  14. Bird Paradise
  15. Kuiseb River Delta
  16. Namib Desert Dune Landscape
  17. Flamingo & Pelican Birdwatching
  18. Marine Wildlife Cruise with Oysters
  19. Walvis Bay Oysters & Seafood
  20. Shore Fishing
  21. Boat Fishing
  22. Kitesurfing on Walvis Bay Lagoon
  23. Flamingo Photography at the Lagoon
  24. Sandwich Harbour Lagoon(Day trip)
  25. Sandwich Harbour Dune Viewpoints(Day trip)
  26. Namib-Naukluft National Park Coastal Section(Day trip)
  27. Swakopmund Historic Centre(Day trip)
  28. Living Desert Tour & Little Five(Day trip)
  29. Moon Landscape(Day trip)
  30. Welwitschia Drive(Day trip)

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