Where at The Coast Namibia

A PRODUCT OF
@ the Coast
2015
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
EDITION 14
WELCOME TO THE NAMIBIAN COAST

Namibia is so different that it can be a profound experience for body and soul.
We invite you to be a part of a world where mankinds interference with nature and
wildlife was limited to the absolute minimum since the beginning of time as we know
it today.
The coastal towns of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay and Lderitz have long
been the summer vacation destinations of inland Namibians. Each town has its own
distinct charm, set of alluring activities and mix of entertainment facilities. A holiday
mood seems to prevail even in the middle of the week and during holiday season it
becomes positively festive.
The 12th edition of the Coastal Guide has been divided into sections with sub-categories
with where to stay, dine, buy, what to do and services.
We trust that you will enjoy your stay at the coast and that this publication may assist
you in planning your vacation.
Take off your shoes, dig your feet into the sand, sit back and enjoy the gentle sea
breeze.
Isnt it magical how pure and uncomplicated nature can be?
Just allow it to be!
Daan Roux, PhD
Bonsec Investment 251

t/a Where to Stay
CC/2011/4958
Tel: +264 61 259 293
Fax: +264 61 259 933
P.O Box 25150, Windhoek, Namibia
VAT REG NO 5518594-015
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THE BENGUELA COASTLINE
WHERE @ THE COAST INDEX

Introduction
Welcome to the Coast

Customer liaison
Where To Stay Website
Facility icons
Namibia Public Holidays
Swakopmund
Introduction
Swakopmund Street Map
Where to Stay
Where to Dine
Where to Buy
What to Do
Historical Buildings
More to do in Swakopmund
Dorob National Park Regulations
Services
Walvis Bay
Henties Bay
Swakopmund
Walvis Bay
Introduction
Walvis Bay Street map
Where to Stay
Where to Dine
Where to Buy
What to Do
Sandwich Harbour
What to do and see
Port of Walvis Bay
Ramar Site
Services
Henties Bay
Lderitz
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Introduction
Henties Bay Street Map
Where to Stay
Where to Dine
Where to Buy
What to Do
4x4 Routes
4x4 Routes map
Angling Regulations
Angling Spots
Services
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Skeleton Coast Services
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Getaways
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Index
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Emergency Numbers
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FACILITY ICONS
NAMIBIA PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2015

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January
New Years Day
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March
Independence DaY
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April
Good Friday
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April
Easter Monday
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May
Workers Day
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May
Cassinga Day
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May
Ascension Day
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May
Africa Day
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August
Heroes Day
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December
International Human Rights Day
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December
Christmas Day
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December
Family Day
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

This guide contains listings in each town:
Swakopmund
Walvis Bay
Henties Bay
under various categories:
Where To Stay
Where To Dine
Where To Buy
What To Do
Services
Each listing has a number which appears on the map of the town in which it
is situated to indicate its approximate position.
The guide also contains useful information and interesting facts throughout
the book.
Swakopmund
INTRODUCTION
Although Swakopmund is being increasingly visited by more and

more foreigners throughout the year - December months seem to
be the highlight for all local tourists. Inundated by strange faces and
complemented by a carefree atmosphere it creates the perfect break
away destination.
The days are tranquil, sunny and filled with activities, ranging from the
traditional angling competitions to the annual Christmas Fair and Miss
Palm Beach.
At night the town is glowing in colourful lights creating an almost magic
feeling. The evenings present various opportunities for dining out,
dancing, gambling and going to the movies.
Swakopmund is the perfect setting for any scene imaginable.
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FACEBOOK WHERE TO STAY NAMIBIA
WHERE TO STAY IN SWAKOPMUND
For years Swakopmund has been known as a tourist and holiday town
and the ever increasing demand for accommodation has led to the
development of a large spectrum of accommodation establishments,
ranging from the finest star-rated hotels to cosy B&Bs and convenient
rest camps. Most establishments featured in this section can also
be found in the WHERE TO STAY NAMIBIA TRAVEL GUIDE AND
ROUTES INTO NAMIBIA publication or online at www.wheretostay.na.
Reservations are recommended, especially during school holidays and
during the busy tourism season. For bookings contact the establishment
directly.
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HANSA HOTEL SWAKOPMUND
NELS HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
HOLIDAY LETTING
SHORT TERM LETTING 2 DAYS 12 MONTHS
56 PRIVATELY OWNED HOMES
WE SPEAK ENGLISH, GERMAN & AFRIKAANS
WE WILL GUIDE YOU TO THE BEST SELF CATERING
ESTABLISHMENTS IN SWAKOPMUND
TEL: +264 64 405226
EMAIL: info@nels-estates.com.na
www.nels-estates.com.na
STAY@SWAKOP GUESTHOUSE
HOTEL PENSION RAPMUND
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+264 (0)64 402 035
Fax:
+264 (0)64 404 524
Email:rapmund@iafrica.com.na
www.hotelpensionrapmund.com
P.O. Box 425, Swakopmund
Our hotel has been under family management

since 1968, established by the Rapmund
family. We offer 25 standard and 2 luxury ensuite rooms with reasonable prices. Enjoy our
well-known hearty breakfast with a sea view
in a friendly atmosphere. Our ideal central
location, with a 2 min walk to the beach and
town centre, will make your stay easy and
relaxing.
Hotel Pension Rapmund befindet sich seit 1968
in Familienbesitz. Unter persnlicher Leitung
bieten wir 25 Standard und 2 Luxuszimmer mit
Bad und Heizung zu guten Preisen. Geniessen
Sie ein ppiges Frhstck in gemtlicher
Atmosphre mit Blick aufs Meer. Die Nhe
zum Badestrand, zu den Restaurants und
Geschften laden zur Erholung nach langer,
anstrengender Reise durch Namibia ein.
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Swakopmund- Bismarck Street 6-8
N$425 pps Double; N$585 pp Single

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Tel: +264 64 403138

Swakopmund - 173 Anton Lubowski
Cell: +264 81 634 5212
Street.
Fax: +264 64 405543
Prices on request
Email: info@stay-at-swakop.com
reservations@stay-at-swakop.com
www.stay-at-swakop.com
Exploring the Namibian coast has never been
as easy as from our new bed and breakfast in
Swakopmund.
Only 2km from downtown and 3km from the
beach.
Enjoy the contrast between the desert and
civilization from our garden or balconies.
We consist of 9 en-suite double rooms and
2 single rooms.
24 hour security parking will also give you
peace of mind.
A wonderful breakfast to start your day the
right way.
Or ending it with a relaxing braai.
And any of the local activities can be booked
for you at our guesthouse.
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THE STILTZ
WHERE TO DINE IN SWAKOPMUND
SWAKOPMUND LIGHTHOUSE
Namibias coastal towns are renowned for the gastronomical diversity

they offer visitors and locals alike.
The fusion of African and European concepts creates a contemporary
haute cuisine catering for all seasons. Swakopmund eateries offer a
superlative selection on their menus and visitors are advised to dish up
as much variety as possible during their stay.
Namibian beef is said to be the best on the planet and game dishes
are also a firm favourite of chefs throughout the country. Game has the
advantage of being lean meat with Oryx, Kudu or Springbok being the
traditional choice.
Those fancying a taste of true West Coast delicatessen should be on
the look out for fresh rock lobsters in season from November to April.
Make friends with the locals who know where all the right diving spots
for lobsters are.
For further info visit: www.wheretostay.na
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DESERT TAVERN
BISTRO ZUM KAISER
KCKIS PUB
ANCHOR POINT RESTAURANT

@ Beach Hotel Swakopmund
NAMIB RESTAURANT
064 417707
Delicious food and nest wines

in a romantic atmosphere
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NAMIGOS RESTAURANT
SWAKOPMUND BRAUHAUS
PANCHOS RESTAURANT
THE FISH DELI
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PINTEREST
WHERE TO BUY IN SWAKOPMUND
Part and parcel of holidaying is shopping for souvenirs for our

own remembrance, or for gifts to take home to friends and family.
Swakopmund is a mecca filled with souvenirs such as the simplest
African woodcarvings, the most sophisticated jewellery designs, hand
woven carpets, leather goods, books about Namibia and paintings. Fresh
food and equipment for outings and fishing trips are available. Due to
the large German population you will find many imported German items.
Shops are all conveniently situated within walking distance from one
another. Behind historical facades, you will find modern mall facilities.
Jewellers are a special feature of this coastal town, offering pieces
ranging from contemporary African to European designs.
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KRISTALL GALERIE
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KRISTALL GALERIE
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SWAKOPMUNDER BUCHHANDLUNG
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SWAKOPMUNDER BUCHHANDLUNG
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AFRICAN LEATHER CREATIONS
AFRICAN KIRIKARA
HENCKERT JEWELLERY & SOUVENIRS
COSDEF ARTS & CRAFTS
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BEAUTIFUL MUNICIPAL GARDENS
INDIGO BLUE GEMSTONES & JEWELLERY
KARAKULIA WEAVERS
NAMIBIAN JEWELLERS & ARTS
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MAIN STREET OF SWAKOPMUND
WHAT TO DO IN SWAKOPMUND
Visiting Namibias Coastal Region is a tourism highlight. Swakopmund,
lovingly nicknamed Sleeping Beauty as it is frequently enveloped in
mist, is an ideal location for the visitor who wants to explore both the
desert and the coast. Most visitors soon realise that they have allocated
too little time to experience the many interesting sites this region offers.
The Namib Desert exhibits astounding plant, insect and animal life that
have uniquely adapted to this age-old landscape of sand. The Atlantic
Ocean exhibits interesting marine excursions, e.g. boat cruises, kayak
rowing, surf & boat angling.
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INFINITY LOUNGE
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INFINITY LOUNGE
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GROUND RUSH ADVENTURES
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SWAKOP BALLOONING
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TAKE A WALK ON THE BEACH
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SWAKOPMUND MUSEUM
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R&R KARTING
DARE DEVIL ADVENTURES
DESERT EXPLORERS
DRIVE IN THE DUNES
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VISIT THE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
Swakopmund is widely known and loved for its Old World charm of beautiful,
well kept buildings from the founding days at the turn of the century.
personnel. It was also used by the Magistrate and Administration until 1961
when it was given to the Municipality.
The buildings or sections of buildings represent various styles such

as the Neo-Barrock (Evangelical Lutheran Church), Jugendstil
(Woermann House) or Classic with variations by well known
architects such as Redecker, Ortloff, Hoft and Ertl.
Eleven buildings in Swakopmund have officially been declared
national monuments on account of their architectural style. There are 33
other buildings which are also of interest.
SCULTETUS
HEIM:
Moses
Garoeb
Street.
In
1912
Engineer
Kramer
designed
and
built
this
house
for
himself.
It was subsequently extended by Woermann Brock,
and used temporarily by Major Scultetus as a school hostel. It was declared
a National Monument in 1977.
THE PRISON: Corner of Moses Garoeb Street and Hidipo Hamutenya
Avenue. The prison was completed in 1909. Apart from extensions to the
rear, the building is still in its original form. This building was declared a
National Monument in 1973.
OTAVI BAHNHOF: Sam Nujoma Avenue. This was the original station built in
1906. It was used until 1914 for the export of copper ore.
ALTES AMTSGERICHT: Corner Tobias Hainyeko Street and Theo-Ben

Gurirab Avenue. The Altes Amtsgericht or Magistrates Court, was erected
in 1908. It was originally planned as a school, but when money ran out and
the Swakopmunders were not prepared to finance it any further the state
completed construction and used it as Magistrates offices.
GERMAN SCHOOL: Daniel Tjongarero Avenue. Built in 1913, the school

houses the German-medium secondary school.
O.M.E.G. HAUS: Sam Nujoma Avenue. An old goods shed, declared a
National Monument in 1972.
MARINE DENKMAL: Western end of Daniel Tjongarero Avenue.This

monument, sculpted by a Mr. Wolff, was erected in 1908 to commemorate
members of the German naval expedition killed in action.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH & PARSONAGE: Daniel Tjongarero

Avenue. Both buildings were designed in Neu-Barock style and were
completed in 1911. They were declared a National Monument in 1978.
MUNICIPALITY: Daniel Tjongarero Avenue. This building was erected in
1907 to serve as a Post Office, telephone exchange and living quarters for
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LIGHTHOUSE: Originally a small lighthouse was built on the western end of

the mole, but it was swept away by a huge wave soon after construction. The
present 11 metre high lighthouse was constructed in 1903 further away and
higher above sea level.
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LUDWIG SCHRODER HOUSE & HAUS ALTONA: Corner of Daniel

Tjongarero Avenue and Tobias Hainyeko Street. These are two wellpreserved business/ residential buildings from former times. Haus Altona
was the headquarters of the Woermann Line Shipping company.
KAISERLICHES BEZIRKSGERICHT: Northern side of the Am Zoll Street.
This building was erected in phases during 1901 and 1905 as a seat of
justice from which certain local and district affairs could also be conducted.
Since 1918 it was used as the summer residence of government officials
and since the countrys independence as the State Presidents summer
residence.
DR. SCHWIETERING HOUSE & old residence: Corner Daniel Tjongarero
Avenue and Otavi Street. These two residences were built in 1910. The one
on the corner was used by Dr and Mrs. Schwietering as consulting rooms
for several decades.
HAUS HOHENZOLLERN: Tobias Hainyeko Street.Erected in the year

1909 as a hotel. Much gambling took place in it, to such an extent that the
hotel license was revoked by the Magistrate. It has now for many years
been used for residential purposes.
KABELMESSE: Ludwig Koch Street. Built during 1901 for the Eastern and
South African Telegraph Company as headquarters for its employees who
installed the undersea cable from Europe to Cape Town.
DIE KASERNE: Corner Bismarck and Anton Lubowski Avenue.
This building, in typical German Colonial style, was erected in
1905 to provide living quarters for the engineers regiment sent to
Swakopmund to fight the Herero uprising and construct a landing pier and
railway line to the interior.
HAUS CORDES: On the south side of Daniel Tjongarero Avenue. Named

after the first Town Clerk of Swakopmund. This is one of the last remaining
turn-of-the-century wooden residences. Today it is used as shops and
offices.
PRINZESSIN RUPPRECHT HEIM: Anton Lubowski Avenue. It was built in

1902 to serve as a hospital and extended to supply all medical services to
the troops.
FREUDHAUS, Tobias Hainyeko Street. It was built in 1899, today it houses
Photo Studio Behrens.
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MORE TO DO AND VISIT IN SWAKOPMUND

MOLE: The mole is situated at the spot where Swakopmund was founded
by Hauptman Curt von Francois, the Commander of the German armed
forces, the Schutztruppe, on August 4, 1892. The Germans attempted to
establish landing facilities for ships but their efforts to build a harbour failed
because the currents continuously deposited sand.
WOERMANN TOWER: The top
of the Woermann Tower offers
an excellent viewpoint over
Swakopmund, the ocean and the
surrounding desert. Interested
visitors may obtain the keys for
the staircase to the tower from the
local gallery of the Swakopmund
Arts Association, also situated in
the historical Woermann Haus,
against a small fee. Children
need to be accompanied by
adults.
adapted remarkably to its harsh environment. At Goanikontes you pass a

desert oasis which served as a police station during colonial times. Towards
the direction of the dunes there are lookout points at the moon landscape with
its breathtaking view.
SPITZKOPPE: The Namibian Matterhorn. These dome shaped Pondok
Mountains are granite formations where early man found refuge against the
elements. Walls and over hangs have a rich abundance of rock art.Afairly steep climb
takes you to the famous Bushmens Paradise rock paintings, spectacular rock
formations and interesting flora. An absolute rock climbing mecca.
KUISEB RIVER: A drive through the Kuiseb River will lead you to places such
as the fossilised elephant footprints and bring you in touch with the Topnaar
community.
AQUARIUM: Enjoy an informative outing to the Aquarium which features
a large transparent tank with a glass walk-through tunnel. Please note the
aquarium is closed on Mondays.
CAMEL RIDES: Enjoy a fun filled afternoon experiencing true desert

automation.
FISHING: Boat & beach fishing.
MUSEUM: The Swakopmund museum started as the scientific collection
of Dr. Alfons Weber in 1951. It was transferred to the present site in 1960.
Special exhibits include panoramas of the desert and sea life, a collection
of semi-precious stones, an extensive historical collection and a modern
technical exhibit of the largest open uranium mine in the world Rssing.
The building was originally the customs shed of the harbour. When
Swakopmund was bombarded by an auxiliary cruiser Kinfauns Catle on
September 24, 1914 during World War 1, the building was destroyed by
fire. The ruins were renovated some forty years later to house the museum.
WAR MEMORIAL: On the way back to town through the municipal garden,
there is a memorial to commemorate the soldiers who died in the two world
wars.
NAMIB DESERT TOUR: On your way out of town you will pass the old steam
locomotive, Martin Luther, given the name because of Mr. Luthers historic
statement in 1521, Here I stand: I cannot do otherwise. Your drive takes
you past Burg Hotel Nonidas and small holdings in the arid Swakop riverbed,
leading through interesting canyons with spectacular rock formations. This
is the area to find the Welwitschia Mirabilis, the edible Narafruit, the Living
Stones and the Quivertree. You might spot the Klipspringer which has
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HORSE RIDING: Outrides departing throughout the day from the Swakop
canyon to the Moon Landscape.
OVERNIGHT SAFARIS: Various options available. Contact a local tour
operator.
QUAD BIKE TOURS: Venture on your own on a rented bike or,
participate in guided tours available by various operators.
SWIMMING: Swimming in the sea is restricted to the Mole
basin.
DUNE SAND BOARDING: Up or down - No experience is needed for
either type of boarding. Six different dune rides are included for the
lie-down boarding, where speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour can
be reached. Safety equipment and refreshments are included. Bookings
are required.
SPORTS: The SFC Sports Club in town hosts numerous sporting
events. The Rossing Golf Club 10 km outside town offers an 18 hole golf
course, a great variety of facilities and make provision for temporary
membership.
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DOROB NATIONAL PARK REGULATIONS
Being one of the most unique parks in the world, the Dorob National Park
along the central Namibian coast caters for various leisure, tourism and
sports activities while also providing for conservation measures and specific
conservation areas. The Dorob National Park, announced in the Government
Gazette of 1 December 2010, stretches from the Kuiseb Delta (south of
Walvis Bay) northwards to the Ugab River; and westwards from the low water
mark of the Atlantic Ocean towards the border of the previous National West
Coast Tourist Recreation Area It includes the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a Ramsar
Site, but excludes the municipal areas of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Henties
Bay and the settlement area of Wlotzkasbaken. It also excludes the railway
line between Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis, the road reserves of the
major B2 route; the minor routes C14, C28, C34, C35, C39; the district roads
D1983, D1984, D1986, D1991, D1901, D1918, D2303, and D2302; and farms
under private ownership or belonging to a parastatal institution. Visitors to the
Dorob National Park, who would wish to enjoy the various leisure, sports
and tourism activities in the park, are notified that they should familiarize
themselves with and obey the regulations, laws and rules, contained in this
pamphlet. For further clarification they can also consult with the coastal
offices of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism at Swakopmund or
Walvis Bay. Regarding the fishing regulations anglers should consult with the
offices of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in Walvis Bay and
Swakopmund.The Nature Conservation Ordinance Section 14 protects and
preserves wild animal life, fisheries, wild plant life and objects of geological,
archaeological, historical and other scientific interest and for the benefit and
enjoyment of the inhabitants of Namibia. Therefore some activities in the
Dorob National Park are allowed, while others are not. Activities causing the
least damage to park resources are regulated less, while those that would be
the most damaging are strictly regulated.
PEOPLE & DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN PARK
All people who enter the park must:
Comply with the stipulations of the Ordinance, the regulations and the
Environmental Management Act of 2007; Comply with the instructions of
signposts, signboards, pamphlets or communicated in any other manner;
Obey any legal order or instruction given by a Law-enforcement Officer.
When entering by foot people may:
Go without a permit except in an area that is closed or exclusionary; and
Go on foot if being young adults or younger than 16 without adult supervision,
but do so at their own risk..
Domestic Animals in the park:
A person may take a domestic animal into the park without a permit, except
in areas where it is indicated that such animals are not allowed; Such
animals should be under control by the person at all times; The person and
animal should adhere to all regulations; The person must remove the faeces
of the animal; and The animal shall not cause any inconvenience, nuisance,
damage or injury to other people, animals and any plants or any other aspect
of the environment.
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Entering the park by vehicle:

Any person entering the ORV area (the Dune Belt between Langstrand and
Walvis Bay) by vehicle will need a permit. A permit is not required for the use
of a vehicle in other permitted areas or when driving on park routes in the
Dorob National Park published herein.
Permitted and prohibited areas for sedans, 4x4s, bakkies and beach buggies:
These vehicles may only drive in the ORV area with a permit (the Dune Belt
between Langstrand and Walvis Bay) and without a permit on proclaimed
roads and clearly marked MET routes, tracks and roads (except where
prohibited). Where allowed, beach driving is only authorised on MET
designated and clearly marked routes, tracks and roads. No driving is
allowed on the beaches at the sea fronts of Henties Bay, Wlotzkasbaken,
Swakopmund, Cape Cross and the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR)
managed camping sites at Mile 14, Jakkalsputz, Mile 72 and Mile 108.
East of the minor C34 routes, self-drives are only allowed on the 4x4 tracks
indicated on the attached maps. Detailed maps and GPS coordinates should
be obtained from the Henties Bay Tourism Association.
Permitted and prohibited areas for quad bikes and other motorised bikes:
Quad bikes and other motorised bikes may only drive in the ORV area with
a permit (the Dune Belt between Langstrand and Walvis Bay) and without
a permit west of the coastal road between Swakopmund and Henties Bay,
only on proclaimed roads and clearly marked MET tracks and roads (except
where prohibited). Where allowed, beach driving is only authorised on MET
designated and clearly marked tracks.
Quad bikes and other motorised bikes are prohibited on beaches between
Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, in all areas north of Henties Bay, and on the
beaches at the seafronts of Henties Bay, Wlotzkasbaken, Swakopmund, and
the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) managed camping sites. Quad bikes
are strictly prohibited north of the Omaruru River up to the Ugab River and
other motorised bikes are prohibited off the proclaimed roads north of the
Omaruru River up to the Ugab River.
Quad bikes and other motorised bikes are permitted 10 km upstream from
Henties Bay within the Omaruru River but not beyond.
General:
People may use a vehicle in the park with their permit at any time except
between 21:00 and 05:00. This provision does not apply to proclaimed roads
and people may use those roads at any time.
Young people aged 16 years or younger may only drive or use a vehicle
if an adult accompanies him/her. A valid drivers license will be required
to use any motor vehicle in the park. No person shall drive or use any
vehicle in the park whilst under the influence of alcohol or any other narcotic
substance or in such a way that is dangerous to human life or that may cause
damage to any property or the environment.
Between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, no person shall offload their quad
bike or motorised bike at any other area than the designated offloading areas
in the Dune Belt between Langstrand and Walvis Bay.
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PERMITS:
Currently a permit is required for the Off-Road Vehicle area in the Dune
Belt between Langstrand and Walvis Bay. Get this free permit to drive in
the specially demarcated off-road area between Swakopmund and Walvis
Bay from:
Ministry of Environment and Tourism:
1. Swakopmund Office, Cnr. Bismarck St. & Sam Nujoma Ave.
2. Walvis Bay Office, 643 Heinrich Baumann St. Tel.: 064 404 576
Office hours for both offices during weekdays: 08:00 17:00.
Weekends & Public Holidays: 08:00 13:00.
electricity in excessive quantities or for any other purpose other than for
reasonable domestic use; Pollute or degrade the environment; Kill, injure,
hunt, capture, disturb or feed any wild animal or remove any part of any wild
animal, whether alive or dead; Remove, destroy, damage or disturb any
egg, nest or burrow;
Pick, collect, mutilate, destroy, damage, tamper with, disturb or remove any
tree, plant, shrub, herb, mineral or any other object of botanical, zoological,
geological, archaeological, historical or any other scientific interest, or part
thereof; Collect or gather firewood; or Remove, damage, destroy, soil,
mutilate or interfere with any form of State property.
A permit for the park routes, roads and tracks will only be required once
a date has been determined in the near future. Currently, vehicles are by
no means allowed off of MET designated routes, tracks and roads except
in the ORV area and vehicles are not allowed in closed or exclusionary
areas. Closed and exclusionary areas include the Damara Tern Breeding
Area, the Swakop River, Lichen Fields any other areas designated closed
or exclusionary.
Please be reminded that although in some cases the general public may not
need a permit, tourism operators, commercial activities, and competitions,
events, and meetings/assemblies are required to obtain a specific permit
from MET and registered with the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) for these
activities, no matter the location within the Dorob National Park.
Entering the park by air:
Although aircraft and helicopters may fly above a game park, it is unlawful
to fly at the altitude of less than 1 000 meters, except for lawfully landing or
taking off. It is illegal to land in, take off from, enter or fly over the Dorob
National Park in such a way that is dangerous to human life or that may
cause damage to any property or the environment.
Commercial activities and business:
A permit is required from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to do
any of the following in the park: Carry on, transact, or conduct any trade,
business or tourism; Hold any organised competition or event;
Undertake any construction activities of any nature; or Engage in any
kind of commercial activity.
Camping:
People may overnight or camp in the Dorob National Park but only with a
permit and only at officially designated sites.
Domestic animals may not be brought into a camping site unless the officer
in charge grants permission indicating where the animal may stay overnight.
Although people may enter a camping site by vehicle, they may not: - use
a buzz-bike, power driven cycle, quad bike or motor cycle in the campsite, drive any other vehicle faster than 20 kilometres per hour in any place within
a camping site, and - drive or use a vehicle on any portion of the beach that
is situated between a camping site and the sea.
LEAVE ONLY YOUR FOOTPRINTS
Specific conservation provisions:

Although many activities are allowed in the park, no person is allowed to:
Angle on the beach in such a way that is inconvenient to other people;
Leave or use angling tackle in a place where it may cause inconvenience
or injury to other persons or animals; Throw away or get rid of any part
of a fish, bait, refuse or rubbish other than in the refuse bins provided;
Collect or remove any shell, shell grit, sand, rock or stone; Use water or
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INTERESTING PUDDLES WITH LOW TIDE
SERVICES IN SWAKOPMUND
Swakopmund offers a variety of services and amenities allowing visitors

and residents a great infrastructure for their needs and requirements.
These include medical help when needed, accessibility to a main
airport and landing strip, vehicle hire, transfer services, information
centres, and many more. In addition, each town has support from their
local municipality. For additional information, you can also refer to the
What to Do section in this publication or visit www.wheretostay.na.
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SWAKOPMUND MUNICIPALITY
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WELWITSCHIA SHUTTLE
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FOGGY WEST COAST WEATHER
BOCIAN CAR RENTALS
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CROSSROADS 4X4 HIRE
THANK YOU FOR VISITING SWAKOPMUND
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Walvis Bay
& Longbeach
INTRODUCTION
Walvis Bay is situated on the south-west coast of Africa at the edge of

the Namib desert and is Namibias principal port and growth centre.
Walvis Bay has capitalised on its natural resources and scenic beauty.
There is much to discover, learn, enjoy and appreciate. Visitors are
treated with friendliness and every effort is made to ensure that they
are comfortable - an unforgettable experience.
One of the key attractions of this town is the remarkable natural lagoon.
This tranquil stretch of water with its natural beauty is accentuated by
thousands of flamingoes and other birds.
Walvis Bays rich natural resources and strategic location provide the
basis for tourism and industrial development. The existing environment
of growth and prosperity has already contributed to unprecedented
interest both nationally and internationally. Seen as the gateway
to central and southern Africa, Walvis Bay is on the threshold of a
prosperous and dynamic future.
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Where to buy
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Pick n Pay Centre
What to do
Delta Tours
Sun Sail Catamarans
Laramon Tours
Dune 7 Adventures
D1
Municipality of Walvis Bay

Bocian Safaris
Bocian Car Rentals
Backside
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Sarah Se Gat
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Where to dine
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Solitaire
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Pelican Point Lodge

Burning Shore
Longbeach Lodge
Protea Hotel Pelican Bay
Protea Hotel Walvis Bay
Oyster Box Guesthouse
Egumbo Lodge
Lagoon Charlets
The Shifting Whispering Sands
A4
To Swak
Longbeach
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Where to stay
A2
Company
A1
To Dune 7,
Sossusvlei
WALVIS BAY STREET MAP
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WA L K ING A ND
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WHERE TO STAY IN WALVIS BAY
The industrial and harbour town of Walvis Bay has throughout the years
developed a high demand for accommodation. This has led to a wide
spectrum of establishments, ranging from hotels to cosy B&Bs and
convenient rest camps. Most establishments featured in this section
can also be found in the WHERE TO STAY NAMIBIA TRAVEL GUIDE
AND ROUTES INTO NAMIBIA publication or online at
www.wheretostay.na.
directly.
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PELICAN POINT LODGE
PROTEA HOTEL BURNING SHORE
9(18)
Cell: +264 (0) 81 886 5788

Tel: +264 (0) 61 259 372 Fax: +264 (0) 61 259 933
Email: bookings@ wheretostay.na
http://pelicanpointlodge.wheretostay.na
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PROTEA HOTEL LONG BEACH LODGE
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PROTEA HOTEL PELICAN BAY
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PROTEA HOTEL WALVIS BAY
OYSTER BOX GUESTHOUSE
EGUMBO LODGE
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LAGOON CHALETS & CARAVAN PARK
Tel: +264 (0)64 217 900

Cell: +264 (0)81 128 7151
Fax: +264 (0)64 207 469
Email: info@lagoonchaletswb.com
www.lagoonchaletswb.com
S2258554 E01428989
Only 500m away from a beautiful lagoon,

in a quiet secluded area, you will find our
well-positioned, self-contained complex
of holiday bungalows. Fully furnished
with bedding and fully equipped kitchen.
DStv (hotel bouquet). Each chalet has
its own outside braai. Accommodates
up to 6 people. Caravan park with 17
stands, electricity and clean shared
ablution facility with warm water.
Activities like golf, fishing, birdwatching,
and plenty more close by.
Walvis Bay - 8th Road West, Meersig
WHERE TO DINE IN WALVIS BAY
Camping sites : N$250 per site (max 4)

Backpacker rooms: N$300-N$400 (Max 2-3 pax)
Chalets: N$530-N$1500 /night/chalet
Units
Camping
Chalets
SHIFTING WHISPERING SANDS
SALT WORKS OUTSIDE WALVIS BAY
Friends, family, laughter and fine food always make for good memories.
Walvis Bay has numerous restaurants that cater for la carte or fixed
menu choices, specializing in meat and fresh seafood, which is in no
short supply at the coast.
A sundowner at the lagoon is also a must. Sit back and relax after a busy
day cruising at sea or on the dunes. Watch the famous flamingoes from
the deck and enjoy a Namibian beer or a sweet cocktail.
Indulge in a delicious variety of locally baked German breads, rolls and
cakes from the local bakeries.
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SARAH SE GAT
WHERE TO BUY IN WALVIS BAY
PINK FLAMINGO IN THE LAGOON
Part and parcel of holidaying is shopping for souvenirs for our own
remembrance, or for gifts to take home to friends and family. Walvis Bay
offers some interesting and quaint shops filled with souvenirs such as the
simplest African woodcarvings, the most sophisticated jewellery designs,
hand woven carpets, leather goods, books about Namibia and paintings.
Fresh food and equipment for outings and fishing trips are available.
another. Behind historical facades, you will find modern mall facilities.
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DESERT TOURS (permit required)
WHAT TO DO IN WALVIS BAY
PICK N PAY CENTRE
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Visiting Namibias Coastal Region is a tourism highlight. Walvis Bay is

the departure point for popular day trips such as dolphin cruises, 4x4
trips, Sandwich Harbour trips. Most of these trips can be booked at the
front office of your accommodation establishment. Reservations are
recommended.
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DUNE 7 ADVENTURES
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SANDWICH HARBOUR
One of Namibias four Ramsar sites and Namibias only marine reserve,
Sandwich Harbour was once a natural harbour for whalers and fish processors
who could gain access to fresh water there.
Sandwich Harbour is a natural lagoon which lies on the Namib Desert coast
approx. 55km south of Walvis Bay and is one of the most important wetland
areas in southern Africa, regularly supporting thousands of birds during the
year. There have been no permanent human inhabitants there since 1969,
although remnants of a whaling station are found at the foot of the dunes and
some wooden buildings almost entirely covered in sand can still be seen.
The entire area is a marine reserve and falls within the boundaries of the
Namib Naukluft Park, managed by the Ministry of Environment & Tourism.
It is also a very popular area visited for angling and its towering majestic
dunes that meet the sea.
Careful note should be taken of the following points:
This is an environmentally sensitive area and rules and regulations
should be adhered to at all times.
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A permit is required to enter the park, obtainable from the Walvis-i Information
Bureau, Monday - Saturday business hours only.
One of Namibias four Ramsar sites and Namibias only marine reserve,
Sandwich Harbour was once a natural harbour for whalers and fish processors
who could gain access to fresh water there.
Sandwich Harbour is a natural lagoon which lies on the Namib Desert coast
approx. 55km south of Walvis Bay and is one of the most important wetland
areas in southern Africa, regularly supporting thousands of birds during the
year. There have been no permanent human inhabitants there since 1969,
although remnants of a whaling station are found at the foot of the dunes and
some wooden buildings almost entirely covered in sand can still be seen.
The entire area is a marine reserve and falls within the boundaries of the
Namib Naukluft Park, managed by the Ministry of Environment & Tourism.
It is also a very popular area visited for angling and its towering majestic
dunes that meet the sea.
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WHAT TO DO AND SEE IN WALVIS BAY

WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIAS ADVENTURE CITY, OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES:
The unique experiences, gained at this location, are for those who have
a sense of adventure or wish to experience the quiet of the ancient and
awesome desert. No visit to Walvis Bay is complete without experiencing
the desert, the sea, nature at its best - with the following activities:
DESERT QUAD BIKING: No better way to explore enjoyment in the sand

dunes. Quad bike operators are making conservation of the desert
environment their business. They have designated routes in the dunes,
which give you the satisfaction of this desert thrill. Normally included on
such an adventure trip, are shuttle services, safety equipment, guide
and some cool drinks for this unique ride.
SEAL AND DOLPHIN BOAT CRUISES: This is a morning tour and a must for
all adventure seekers to the coast. The cruise takes you through the Port of
Walvis Bay, Bird Island, past fish trawlers to Pelican Point. Fresh oysters and
champagne are served. Expect seals to swim up and join you for something
to eat, while dolphins test their marine skills. Life jackets and blankets are
provided. Tours take the full morning. Dont take a chance - book in advance.
SAILING AND CATAMARAN MARINE TRIPS: Take a unique yacht or

catamaran cruise in the surrounds of Walvis Bay and enjoy the marine life that
we have to offer. Bookings essential.
DUNE PARAGLIDING: A qualified instructor offers a day introductory training

course on the dunes, setting you free to the world of flight. Paragliders are
available for hire. Subject to weather conditions. Bookings are required.
KUISEB CANYON & DELTA ADVENTURES: Let the professionals take you
to the most awesome experiences in touching nature, where desert and delta
give you a new sense of awareness to planet earth. Bookings are required.
LAGOON KAYAKING: A magical experience is offered with these
popular single or double kayak trips. The internationally renowned
spectacular bird-life of the lagoon will fascinate both nature lovers
and photographers alike. Short and long tours are available. Tours are
mornings only and bookings in advance are necessary.
THE CIVIC CENTRE AND MUSEUM: Situated at the Municipal Offices

in Nangolo Mbumba Drive. Home to the Town Hall, the Mayors Office,
Public Library and the Museum covering Walvis Bays history.
RHEINISCHE MISSION KIRCHE: Situated on the corner of 5th Road
& Hage Geingob Street. Regarded as the oldest historical building in
Walvis Bay, the church was built in 1880 in Hamburg, Germany and
then shipped to Walvis Bay and reassembled.
HOPE LOCOMOTIVE: This historic locomotive is well cared for and
found at the public Railway Station in 5th Road.
NAMIB DESERT TOURS: Namib Desert Tours are unique to this favoured area. Scheduled tours with experienced tour guides will make
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a visit to the Namib Desert an unforgettable experience. On such a

tour you can expect to visit the Kuiseb Delta, Moonlandscape and Welwitschia Mirabillis. Soft drinks and light snacks are normally on offer,
depending on your choice of tour package.
SCENIC FLIGHTS: Chartered flights for the fast and efficient, to cover
Namibias most scenic and breathless destinations by single or twin engined
planes or by helicopter. Professional tour operators and pilots are ready to
assist all.
BEACH OR SKI BOAT ANGLING: Full day angling adventures by ski boat or
from the beach are available to test your skills. Shoreline Fishing covers the
area from Sandwich Harbour south of Walvis Bay northward up to Terrace Bay
in the Skeleton Coast Park. Permits are necessary. These trips are done in 4 x
4 vehicles, max. 4 - 5 persons per vehicle, by professional angling guides - to
ensure personal attention and maximum catches.
Professional guides are also qualified skippers. A requirement is that boats
are surveyed annually and have seaworthy certificates for all safety, radio, and
navigational equipment requirements. Skippers boast valid skippers licences.
HORSERIDING: Walvis Bay has an equestrian club of repute where horses
are available by request.
DUNE 7: Experience the wonders of the desert environment by visiting the

largest of our local coastal dunes, Dune 7. An unforgettable experience for
those who feel inclined to challenge the height of this outstanding landmark to
admire the view from the top. Palm trees provide shade for day campers while
barbeque facilities make it ideal for family entertainment.
GUANO PLATFORM: Thought to be the only place in Namibia where eastern
white pelicans breed, the wooden platform stands in the sea about 9 km north
of Walvis Bay. It is a roost for Cape, whitebreasted, crowned cormorants.
GOBABEB DESERT RESEARCH STATION: Special trips can be arranged to
visit this unique desert research institute.
WALVIS BAY GOLF COURSE: The 9-hole golf course is situated between
Union Road and 18th Street North, where visitors are welcome.
THE YACHT AND ANGLING CLUB: Water activities such as windsurfing,
yachting, raft races, the annual Speed Week takes place on the Lagoon.
INDEPENDENCE BEACH: Sea side recreation facilities are available at
Independence Beach, adjacent to Kuisebmond residential area.
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TOPNAAR COMMUNITY IN THE KUISEB: The Topnaars have lived on the

banks of the Kuiseb River for many years. They are also called !Nara people
because they actively harvest the !Naras, a wild melon that grows in the
Kuiseb river bed. Traditionally, the Topnaars acquired a lot of their food from
the sea. They speared fish in the shallow water and hunted seals, birds and
turtles. They are also called Beachcombers. Oxwagon-tracks dating back to
1844 and Scheppmannsdorf, a former camp of the German Schutztruppe,
can be seen.
PAALTJIES:
South of Walvis Bay on the coastline is Paaltjies - old navigational beacons
used by commercial fishermen. This is a popular fishing location for the locals.
The first Paaltjie can be reached by ordinary vehicle, but thereafter a 4x4 is
required.
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THE PORT OF WALVIS BAY
Walvis Bay, as a harbour city, plays a strong part in the Namibian national
growth and economy. A visit to the Port of Walvis Bay, Namibias largest
deepwater port, is well worth the effort. Main activities are the import and
export of containerised goods, frozen fish, dry and liquid bulk, break bulk
and the glamorous passenger liner calls. Entry permits can be obtained at
the Security Offices at the Commercial Harbours entrance off 13th Road.
Some years ago a Pygmy Killer Whale beached itself on the Pelican Point
Peninsula. This is normally a deep-sea whale.
The Dolphins that may be seen close inshore are the Atlantic Bottlenose and
the Heaviside/Benguella Dolphins. Further out to sea the Common and Dusky
Dolphins may be observed, although the Dusky Dolphins sometimes venture
close inshore. The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins used to come into the Walvis
Bay Lagoon at low tide, due now to the shallowness of the lagoon they are
only able to venture in on a rising tide. The Heaviside/Benguella Dolphin is
usually seen off Pelican Point and is best perceived from a boat.
The best way to mix with these cetaceans is with a non-motor driven craft
such as a sea going Kayak. These craft do not seem to stress these mammals
like the motorised craft can do when they surround these cetaceans in large
numbers, as yet Namibia has no regulations on observing cetaceans; although
the Marine Tourist Association have brought out their own regulations to help
control distance and time with these wonderful mammals.
RAMSAR SITE
There are many Cape Fur Seals at Pelican Point, between 5 to 10,000. This
is now a breeding population and from November to February the small pups
may be seen being taken into the sea. The seals again, are best viewed from
the sea as viewing from the land can be hazardous to the pups.
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED WETLAND

Walvis Bay Ramsar Site is considered the most important coastal wetland
in Southern Africa and amongst the top 3 in Africa. It stands out as a birding
paradise because of its vast quantities and varied species of waterbirds and
Terns that congregate here in the Walvis Bay wetlands from September to
April each year. The Walvis Bay Wetlands were declared a Ramsar Site in
June 1995. There are large numbers of Greater and Lesser Flamingos, which
can be readily seen throughout the year.
The whales that have been entering the Bay and seen off Pelican Point over
the last 2 or 3 years makes quite an impressive list.
The baleen whales seen here are as follows:
Humpback Whale
Southern Right Whale
Pygmy Right Whale
The toothed and beaked whales that have been seen here are:
Sperm Whale
Orca or Killer Whale
Southern Bottlenose Whale
Cuviers Beaked Whale
The water-bird life on the lagoon, along the coast and in the saltpans is
prolific, both in the winter and the summer. During the winter months there
are as many as 80 to 120,000 birds of between 40 to 50 different species. In
the Spring all the Palaearctic birds from the northern hemisphere arrive. We
count more than 200,000 birds here during our summer months, of between
50 to 70 different species. The largest number of a single species of Tern that
come in from the northern hemisphere are the Common Terns.
Of the Palaearctic shorebirds, the Curlew Sandpiper is the most prolific.
We have anything between 25 to 35,000 during the summer months,
depending on how well they have bred in the tundra in the Arctic Circle. The
smallest of the shorebirds that come from the Arctic is the Little Stint, which
breed in northern Siberia. These little birds weigh around 25 grams. In a
straight line it is approximately 15,000 kilometres from where they breed to
Walvis Bay in Namibia. We have many other shore birds that come in large
quantities from the North such as the Sanderlings, Knots, Grey Plovers and
Bartailed Godwits.
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Walvis Bay holds about 30 to 40,000 Lesser Flamingos and 25 to 30,000

Greater Flamingos. These birds live for about 35 years in the wild and have
been known to live for more than 50 years in captivity. They only mature
when they are 5 to 6 years old. They can be easily observed on the Walvis
Bay Lagoon just 10 minutes from the docks and 20 minutes from the Walvis
Bay airport.
The difference between these birds is not necessarily size, especially
amongst the juveniles. The colour of the beak is the way to recognise the
different species. The juvenile Lesser Flamingo has a black beak; when adult
this becomes a dark maroon with a black tip. The juvenile Greater Flamingo
has a pale, almost white beak with a black tip. The adult has a pale pink beak
with a black tip. The Greater Flamingo will always be seen nearer the mouth
of the lagoon as they feed on invertebrates, while the Lesser Flamingo feeds
on algae, especially the blue green algae, which when digested gives that
beautiful pink colour to the feathers of the adult Lesser Flamingo.
There are many resident birds that breed here, among them are the Cape
Teal, Grey heron, Little and Cattle Egrets and the Black-winged Stilt. The
main predators here are the Black-backed Jackal and the Kelp Gull. There
are approximately 20 pairs of Jackal that are breeding in the salt pans and on
Pelican Point peninsula. Their favoured food appears to be the birds and the
odd dead seal pup. The only birds that they manage to catch are those that
are sick or wounded in some way, such as a flamingo with a broken leg. The
Kelp Gull is an opportunist, it sees a Damara or small plover chick moving
on the ground and that is its grist for the mill. The Jackal is unlikely to catch
these chicks unless he sees them move as they are completely without scent.
Walvis Bay Ramsar Site is an important area, for both the resident and intra
African bird as well as the Palaearctic birds, as a plentiful food area. It is a
reasonably safe area for the animal life that inhabit this area. It is becoming an
important tour stopping off point especially for naturalists, budding scientists
as well as those that just enjoy an outdoor life.
Source: Keith Wearne Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia
Walvis Bay Ramsar Site is an extremely important site for the African Black
Oystercatcher. This is a significant nursery area for the 1 to 3 year old birds.
The African Black Oystercatcher according to the South African Red Data
book is Near Threatened as there are less than 5000 left in Africa. The
African Black Oystercatcher is only found in Southern Africa. The African
Black Oystercatcher lives for about 35 years and matures only when it is 5 to
6 years old. The nest is a scrape in the sand where they lay 2 eggs. Only 10
to 20% of the chicks survive to become adult birds.
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SERVICES IN WALVIS BAY
Walvis Bay offers a variety of services and amenities allowing visitors

What to Do section in this publication or visit www.wheretostay.na
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WALVIS BAY MUNICIPALITY
BOCIAN SAFARIS
BOCIAN CAR RENTALS
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Henties Bay
INTRODUCTION
Henties Bay is situated along the National West Coast Recreation

Area and can be reached by the C34 salt road via Swakopmund or the
D1913 gravel road via the Spitzkoppe.
Henties Bay is surely the angling mecca of southern Africa. Anglers
flock to this town and use it as a base for their excursions up and down
the coastline.
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WHERE TO STAY IN HENTIES BAY
In order to explore the Henties Bay environs to the full, it is advisable to

spend a few relaxing days in our peaceful, rustic town and embark on
day trips into the desert. Accommodation facilities include hotels, bungalows, holiday flats, guesthouses, bed and breakfast establishments,
caravan park, backpackers accommodation and self-catering facilities.
Most establishments featured in this section can also be found in the
WHERE TO STAY NAMIBIA TRAVEL GUIDE AND ROUTES INTO
NAMIBIA publication or online at www.wheretostay.na.
directly.
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Friends, family, laughter and fine food always make for good memories.
Henties Bay has numerous restaurants that cater for la carte or fixed
menu choices, specializing in meat and fresh seafood, which is in no
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A sundowner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from De Duine Hotels patio

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LEGENDS PUB & GRILL
WHERE TO BUY IN HENTIES BAY
HOME MADE DELICACIES AT THE MARKET
MISTY BAY CAF
Part and parcel of holidaying is shopping for souvenirs for our own
remembrance, or for gifts to take home to friends and family. Henties Bay
offers some interesting and quaint shops filled with souvenirs. Fresh food
and equipment for outings and fishing trips are available.
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WHAT TO DO IN HENTIES BAY
REMEMBER TO BUY SOUVENIRS
Henties Bay might be a small coastal town, but it offers a lot of activities
to visitors. You can challenge your friends for a round of golf on the
dirt golf course or you can go fishing from the shore with numerous
famous fishing spots around town. From Henties Bay it is easy to reach
Damaraland and go on one of the many 4x4 routes.
Go float in the dead sea just north of Henties Bay or you can go detox
in the salt baths at St. Nowhere or just relax in this quiet little town.
One thing is for sure, you will never have a dull moment when visiting
Henties Bay.
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THE CAPE FUR SEALS
Nowadays, Cape Cross is well-known for its colony of Cape Fur Seals - the
most easily accessible in Namibia. The cross at Cape Cross is a replica of
the one erected by Diego in 1485, to mark his achievement in reaching such
a southerly point of the western African coast.
says that when driving in the Kaokoveld he once came across a very old
Strandloper and offered him a lift to Twyfelfontein. The old man declined
the lift, indicating that his wish was to die where he was. He said that the
coast was called Skeleton Beach and that it had derived its name from the
proliferation of whalebones strewn along the vast stretches of beach.
Whatever the origin of its name, this remote northern stretch of the
Namib Desert is regarded by connoisseurs as one of the worlds
most beautiful and unusual desert wilderness areas, renowned
for its untouched, atmospheric and diverse landscape, and the
presence of desert-adapted elephant, springbok and gemsbok.
Proclaimed as the Skeleton Coast Park in 1971, today the narrow strip of
desert, approximately 500 km long and between 3040 kilometres wide,
is managed as a wilderness reserve. Two fishing resorts Terrace Bay, a
rest camp, and Torra Bay, a campsite are visited primarily by keen coastal
anglers, while the northern section of the park is managed as a wilderness
area and can be visited with a private concessionaire who conducts fly-in
safaris there.
4x4 ROUTES FROM HENTIES BAY

THE SKELETON COAST
In the wider sense the name Skeleton Coast embraces the entire Namibian
coastline, and the term is often used in promotional material to mean any
place on the coast, from Oranjemund in the far south to the Kunene Mouth
in the far north. Officially, however, the Skeleton Coast extends from
Cape Cross northwards to the Kunene River on the Angolan border. Its
hinterland consists of the western sections of the Kunene Region, referred
to as Kaokoveld and Damaraland prior to Namibian independence in 1990.
In earlier years the area was referred to as the Kaokoveld coast, before
the countless skeletons of ships and men along its shores gave rise to the
evocative name Skeleton Coast.
History has it that the name of this scenically beautiful but desolate stretch
of coastal desert was coined as a result of an aircraft mishap rather than the
innumerable ships that came to grief on its inhospitable shores. In 1933 the
Swiss pilot, Carl Nauer, on a flight from Cape Town to London, disappeared
somewhere along the coast. The late Sam Davis, at the time correspondent
for Reuters and the Cape Argus, was covering the event. He suggested that
Nauer had probably crashed into the sea or desert and that his bones may
one day be found on the Skeleton Coast, the graveyard of countless ships
and men.
A former CDM employee, James Reid, offers a more romantic theory. He
MESSUM CRATER: DISTANCE - 246km Follow the C34 in a northern

direction and turn inland 2km north of the Cape Cross turnoff. The Messum
Crater, a wide flat basin of 25km in diameter, is popular with visitors because
of its utter desolation and breathtaking views. Interesting phenomena are
huge lichen fields, excellent specimen of the famous desert plant, Welwitschia
mirabilis, and many other species of desert plants, archaeological sites like
stone circles used by ancient Damara nomadic, interesting rock formations
along Messum River.
OMARURU RIVER: DISTANCE - 270km (GPS NEEDED) Follow the D1918

to Spitzkoppe, which towers 1,784 metres above the flat surrounding plains.
Fascinating rock formations, rock paintings and a wide variety of plants
amidst the almost barren Namib Desert make the Spitzkoppe one of the most
interesting places to visit. The trails goes in a south-westerly direction and
enters the Omaruru River at Lwater. The skoenklip, a huge boulder in the
form of a shoe, makes an interesting halfway stop. Undertake such a trip
is during May, at the end of the rainy season, as sudden rain showers may
cause the river to flow.
WELWITSCHIA ROUTE: DISTANCE - 200km
Take the D2303 until you reach the Messum River where some of the biggest
and best preserved specimen of this wonder plant are growing. The plant is
endemic to the Namib Desert and some of them are believed to be 1 000 to
1 500 years old. Although it sometimes appears otherwise, the plant has
only two leaves, which grow continually from the crown, even in the absence
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of rain. The leaves are apparently able to take up fog-water, although the
root, which extends three metres into the ground, is well adapted to find any
available moisture in the gravel where the plant lives. The male and female
plants are totally separate. The females have the larger cones, which bear
the seeds, while the male cones are smaller but more numerous. The ways
of pollination are not precisely clear yet, though it is believed that wasps and
other insects play an active role.
DOROS CRATER: DISTANCE - UNMARKED (GPS NEEDED)

3 days This route passes through one of the more remote areas of
north-western Damaraland, an awesome wilderness where indiscriminate
off-road driving unfortunately also left its mark on the sensitive plains. It is
recommended that this route be undertaken in a group of experienced 4x4
drivers. The route starts at the so-called Rhino Camp in the Ugab River, run
by the Save the Rhino Trust in conjunction with the local community. The
route turns north-east through the Doros Crater, the Burnt Mountain, and
the Organ Pipes to Twyfelfontein and the Aba-Huab Campsite. There are
various detours to take you to other sites of interest.
BRANDBERG WEST - 300km This route follows the C34 to Mile 108 and
then the D2303 eastwards across the flat Namib plains with its interesting
flora such as the dollar bush, bushmans candle and Welwitschia mirabilis.
The road runs down a tributary of the Ugab River along the Brandberg-West
mountains west of the Brandberg Mountain massive. The Brandberg-west
mine, an old worked-out tin mine is situated in these mountains. The route
eventually reaches the Ugab River Camp (Rhino Camp) on the banks of the
Ugab River from where the location and movements of black rhino and the
desert elephant in the area between the Ugab and the Kunene Rivers are
monitored. This is a good spot to overnight. On the return route to Henties
Bay a visit to Cape Cross, where a colony of some 90 000 Cape fur seals is
found, is recommended.
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MINERALS 4X4 TRAIL - MAP AND GPS COORDINATES An old salt mine
southeast of Henties Bay aroused the curiosity of many resident sand
tourists who have heard of its existence and would like to visit there. The
man made salt pans are still clearly visible - be sure to drive around them
as they are very porous and vehicles will surely get stuck. Another curious
sight is a heap of whalebones next to the mining area - probably dragged
all the way from the beach to use the blubber, which might suggest the
reason for the boiler. Quartz crystals can also be found.
UGAB MENHIR - 312km (GPS NEEDED) This route is particularly

interesting because of the varying landscape - desert plains and interesting
rock formations. You are likely to see game such as solitary gemsbok,
ostrich or even Hartmanns mountain zebra. The route mostly follows dry
watercourses, criss-crossing through turbidite ridges that look like they are
lying on their sides, the result of many layers of mud deposited about 700900 million years ago by large inland rivers into an early ocean. With the
collision of the continents about 100 million years later, these deep-sea
mud became folded and compressed and were eventually laid bare by
erosion through the ages. This route was named for a megalith curiously
stands as a solitary rock in the stark desert landscape, about the height of
a man, referred to as the Menhir (men meaning stone and hir meaning
long). On your way back along the coast turn off at Durissa Bay where
you can see the remains of one of the few shipwrecks still to be seen along
the coast, The Winston - a silent witness of the many hapless souls who
lost the battle against the treacherous coastline of the Skeleton Coast.
Detailed maps available at Henties Bay Info Centre
See page 130
125
4X4 ROUTES
4X4 ROUTES
1 5
1 4
Detailed maps available at Henties Bay Info Centre

See page #
1 3
1 2
Haub River
1 1
1 0 Ugab Rhino Camp
Ugab River
3
2
2 9
5
2 8
6
Brandberg
7
2 7
Winston
1
2 6
Kastele
2 7
2 5
Blare
2 4
Richtersveld
2 0
2 1
2 3
2 6
1 9
1 8
Messum Crater
2 2
Mile 108
1 7
Mile 100
2 1
2 0
Rondebos
1 9
Bakleigat
Horingbaai
Predikants gat
1 8
1 7
Doep se gat
Canopy
3 5a
1 6
2 5
1 6
1 5
Cape Cross
2 3
2 4
3 4
3 7
Map Legend
Mineral 4x4
Omaruru River
1 4
Mile 72
3 6
2 2
3 2
Messum Crater 4x4

Brandberg West 4x4
Doroscrater 4x4
Ugab Menhir 4x4
Welwitschia Route
3 3
3 1
Mile 68
Mile 63
Tolla se gat
1 3
3 0
1 2
Sarah se gat
1 1
Popeye
1 0
Trappies
Grysduin
Omaruru River 4x4

Salt/Gravel Road
Henties Bay
Solitude
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127
ANGLING REGULATIONS
PROHIBITED SPECIES:
a. Worms are prohibited.
b. Red bait may not be cut or in any other way dislodged from the substract,
only red bait which has been washed up on the sea shore may be collected.
TRANSPORT OF FISH: Each angler per vehicle in possession of a permit may
transport 3 times the daily bag limit, but not more than 10 of each of the following
species: Kob, steenbras, galjoen and blacktail. All four these species must be in a
whole state, head and tail included in order to determine the size. That means that
each angler in possession of a permit may transport the following amount of
fish, regardless of how many persons are travelling in one vehicle:Barbel: 90
Snoek: 60 Shark: 3 Rock lobster: 7, all in a whole state.
Kob, Steenbras, Blacktail and Galjoen: 30 in total, but not more than 10 of each
species and all in a whole state.
PERMITS: Every person who angles for recreational purposes must be in

possession of an angling permit, which can be obtained from the office of
Sea Fisheries, Hanganeni Fishing Centre, in Henties Bay, telephone +26464-500320. Office hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday, Sunday
& public holidays 08:00 - 13:00. A permit for one month is available.
ANGLING SPOTS
MEANS OF HARVESTING: Only a hook and line (no more than one fishing
rod per person and two hooks on the line), a scoop net to lift rock lobsters
from the water, a ring net or diving is allowed.
DAILY BAG LIMIT: This regulation determines the daily quota that can be
caught by an angler namely: Barbel: 30 Snoek: 20 Shark 1
Kob, West Coast Steenbras, Blacktail and Galjoen: 10 in total.
The following sizes are determined for Blacktail, Galjoen, Kob, and Steenbras:
Blacktail: Minimum size of 25 cm;
Galjoen: Minimum size of 30 cm;
Kob: Minimum size of 40 cm, but not more than 2 individuals longer than 70
cm (head and tail included);
Steenbras: Minimum size of 40 cm, but not more than 2 individuals longer
than 65 cm (head and tail included).
ROCK LOBSTER: The season and the minimum size remains unchanged,
i.e. from 1st November to 30th April, both days included and 65mm carapace
length respectively. The maximum number a person may catch and retain, is
seven (7) rock lobster per day per permit holder. A person may not harvest
any rock lobster between sunset and sunrise. Marine Resources that may be
harvested without a fishing permit
a. 1 kg of aquatic plants, other than brown seaweed;
b. 50 black mussels;
c. 2,5 kg dry weight or 10 kg wet weight of brown seaweed;
d. 15 limpets
e. 5 molluscs, other than black mussel, limpet, periwinkle or white mussel;
f. 25 periwinkles;
g. 10 kg of seashells; and
h. 25 white mussels that is not passable through a ring with an inner diameter of 38
mm, when it is in a whole state.
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Of the 10 kob allowed, 6 may be longer than 70 cm and of the 10 steenbras

allowed, 6 may be longer than 65cm, head and tail included.
SERVICES IN HENTIES BAY
One very positive aspect of the regulations is that every person in a vehicle
may now transport his/her own quota of fish, which is the cumulative bag for
three days, provided he/she is in possession of a permit. This gives a group
of people the opportunity to travel with one vehicle and each transporting his/
her own quota of 30 fish. Anglers must make sure that they have their permits
with them at all times.
Henties Bay offers a variety for services and amenities allowing visitors
What to Do section in this publication or visit www.wheretostay.na.
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131
HENTIES BAY MUNICIPALITY
132
HENTIES BAY TOURISM ASSOCIATION
133
FOLLOW SURI ON FACEBOOK
DU PREEZ PROPERTIES
LOCAL TRANSPORT SERVICE
GROBLER MOTORS
134
135
Skeleton Coast
Services
CORPORATE SERVICES
The skeleton coast offers a variety for services and amenities allowing
visitors and residents a great infrastructure for their needs and
requirements. These include medical help when needed, accessibility
to a main airport and landing strip, vehicle hire, transfer services,
information centres, fuel stations, banks, distribution and many more.
For additional information, you can also refer to the What to Do section
in this publication or visit www.wheretostay.na.
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137
AIR NAMIBIA
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS
Call Centres Operating Hours

... for your booking and reservation
convenience.
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday : 06:00 - 22:00

Saturday & Sunday:08:00 - 17:00
138
139
CLOSWA BILTONG
140
CLOSWA BILTONG
141
NAMIBIA BREWERIES
142
NAMIBIA BREWERIES
143
DISTELL NAMIBIA
E-MED RESCUE 24
TOURISTS IN NAMIBIA
ARE COVERED
HOW DO I GET COVERED
Visit our website
www.emed24.net
Click Services & Products
Go to Aon website link follow
screen instructions
Print what to do in case of a
Medical Emergency
IN CASE OF A MEDICAL
EMERGENCY
Call the EMed 24 hour Call Centre
[Namibia]
081 924
[Iinternational] +264 61 411 600
Inform the operator of your
member number
Give the operator a detailed
description of the EMERGENCY
If possible, have a pen and paper
ready to write down instructions
Await further instructions from
the operator to guide you through
the process
www.emed24.net
144
145
FIRST NATIONAL BANK NAMIBIA
SHELL NAMIBIA
N$
Exchange
your foreign currency
for memories
with FNB Bureau de Change
Our nationwide Bureau de Change

branches can assist you in buying or
selling foreign notes.
Visit www.fnbnamibia.com.na Or give us a call on Tel: (061) 299 2222.
Terms and conditions apply.
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Getaways
INTRODUCTION
The most rewarding weekends or holidays are those that incorporate

the journey into the destination. Why cram the driving into a minimum
number of hours, when you can do it over a few days, exploring the
beauty of the surrounds, sleeping over at wonderful places, getting to
know more about the country and its particular people and attributes.
Namibia has so much to offer: coming from Gauteng and Botswana
via the Trans-Kalahari Highway, the Eastern Omaheke region offers
traditional villages, an abundance of game, wide-open spaces and the
unmistaken orange colours of the land of the San bushmen.
Entering Namibia from the South, the peace and tranquility of the vast
and ever-changing landscapes highlight that nature dictates its course
- be it the dunes of Sossusvlei, the wild horses around Aus, or the
gigantic Fish River Canyon - you will be intrigued.
Visit the White Lady at the Brandberg, or camp out for one night at the
Spitzkoppe near Usakos on your way to the coast.
When arriving at your coastal destination, one thing is for sure: the dust
of the desert will soon be forgotten amidst the cool, morning mist of the
charming coastal towns that hold a lot in store for you to make your
holiday most enjoyable.
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149
NAMIBIA WILDLIFE RESORTS
150
NAMIBIA WILDLIFE RESORTS
151
EAST GATE REST CAMP
ERINDI - CAMP ELEPHANT
23(66)
152
153
ERINDI - OLD TRADERS LODGE
154
ETOSHA GARTEN HOTEL
155
SANDUNE SAFARI LODGE
SANDUNE SAFARI TENTS
www.sandune.com.na | sandune@mweb.com.na
00264 (0) 81 143 7923 | 00264 (0) 62 563559
00264 (0) 81 143 7923 | 00264 (0) 62 563559
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157
SANDUNE SAFARI VILLA
VON BACH DAM RESORT
00264 (0) 81 143 7923 | 00264 (0) 62 563559
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159
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
All
Air Namibia
136
Jakkalsputz
113
37
Karakulia Weavers
39
36
Kristall Galerie
32-33
Anchor Point Restaurant
26
Kckis Pub
27
Amarula
142
Lagoon Chalets
78
Atlantic Villa Guesthouse & Conferencing
21
Laramon Tours
86
Beach Hotel Swakopmund
16-17
Legends Pub & Grill
116
Bistro Zum Kaiser
26
Longbeach Lodge
74
Bocian Car Rentals
64
Mile 108
113
Where to Dine
Bocian Safaris
103
Mile 4 Caravan Park
21
Anchor Point Restaurant
26
Burning Shore
73
Mile 72
113
Bistro Zum Kaiser
24
Cape Cross Lodge
112
Misty Bay Caf
116
Desert Tavern
27
Services
Closwa Biltong
138-9
102
Kckis Pub
27
Air Namibia
136
Crossroads 4x4 Hire
65
Namib Restaurant
27
Legends Pub & Grill
116
Amarula
142
Cosdef Arts & Craft
36
NAmigos Restaurant
28
Bocian Car Rentals
64
49
140-141
116
Namibia Breweries
Misty Bay Caf
Delta Tours
84
Namibia Wildlife Resorts
148-149
Namib Restaurant
27
Bocian Safaris
103
Desert Breeze
22
39
NAmigos Restaurant
28
Crossroads 4x4 Hire
65
Desert Explorers
49
Nels Holiday Accmmodation
23
Panchos Restaurant
28
Emed Rescue
143
80
Du Preez Eiendomme
133
Terrace Bay
110
Desert Explorers
The Fish Deli
29
Dune 7 Adventures
86
The Shifting Wispering Sands
78
44
Torra Bay
111
Infinity Lounge
42-43
Von Bach Dam Resort
157
Laramon Tours
86
Welwitchia Shuttle Service
63
R+R Karting
48
Swakop Ballooning
44
Sunsail Tours
85
Swakopmund Museum
47
49
Desert Tavern
27
Oyster Box Guesthouse
77
Sarah Se Gat
Du Preez Eiendomme
133
Panchos Restaurant
28
Swakopmund Brauhaus
29
First National Bank
144
Dune 7 Adventures
86
Pelican Point Lodge
72
The Fish Deli
29
Grobler Motors
133
East Gate Rest Camp
150
Pick n Pay Centre
82
130-131
Egumbo Lodge
77
Protea Hotel Pelican Bay
75
102
Erindi Camp Elephant
151
Protea Hotel Walvis Bay
76
Erindi Old Traders Lodge
152
R+R Karting
48
Emed Rescue
143
Sandne Safari Lodge
154-156
Etosha Garten Hotel
153
Sarah Se Gat
80
Fishermans Guesthouse
112
Shell Namibia
29
First National Bank
144
Spar Henties Bay
101
Goanikontes Oases
20
Stay @ Swakop
23
Where to Buy
37
Namibia Breweries
140-141
36
Shell Namibia
29
Closwa Biltong
138-139 Swakopmund Municipality
62
Cosdef Arts & Craft
36
63
36
Indigo Blue Gemstones & Jewellery
39
32-33
Grobler Motors
133
South African Airways
137
Kristall Galerie
44
Sunsail Tours
85
39
Guesthouse Indongo
18
Swakop Ballooning
44
Pick n Pay Centre
82
Hansa Hotel
22
Swakopmund Brauhaus
29
Spar Henties Bay
118
36
34-35
34-35
130-131
Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment
19
Hotel Pension Rapmund
22
Swakopmund Municipality
62
Hotel Schweizer House / Caf Anton
23
Swakopmund Museum
47
Huis Klipdrift
112
Indigo Blue Gemstones & Jewellery
39
Infinity Lounge
42-43
160
Welwitschia Shuttle Service
What to Do
49
Delta Tours
84
Index
161
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Windhoek
(061)
Police Emergencies
10111 / 209 3111
International SOS
230 505 / 249 777
Rescue 911
223 330
Netcare 911
223 330
Ambulance
211 111
Medi-Clinic Hospital
222 687
Roman Catholic Hospital
270 2911
Rhino Park Hospital
225 434
Keetmanshoop
(063)
Police Emergencies
10111 / 223 359
Ambulance
223 388
Netcare
223 330
Hospital
223 388
Otjiwarongo
(067)
Police Emergencies
10111 / 302 081
Ambulance
302 411
International SOS
081 129 6300
Medi-Clinic Hospital
303 734
State Hospital
412 400
Swakopmund
(064)
Police Emergencies
10111 / 402 431
Ambulance
081 124 0019
International SOS
463 676
Cottage Private Hospital
412 200
State Hospital
412 400
Walvis Bay
(064)
Police Emergencies
10111 / 219 048
Ambulance
200 200
International SOS
400 700
Walvis Bay Private Hospital
209 000
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WELCOME TO THE NAMIBIAN COAST

Daan Roux, PhD

Bonsec Investment 251

THE BENGUELA COASTLINE

WHERE @ THE COAST INDEX

Welcome to the Coast

Skeleton Coast Services

NAMIBIA PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2015

New Years Day

International Human Rights Day

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Although Swakopmund is being increasingly visited by more and

SWAKOPMUND NORTH STREET MAP

SWAKOPMUND NORTH STREET MAP

Bistro Zum Kaiser

Beach Hotel Swakopmund

Cottage Medi Clinic

VREDE REDE AVE

ANTON LUBOWSKI AVENUE

THEO-BEN GURIRAB AVE

Cottage Medi Clinic

VREDE REDE AVE

SWAKOPMUND SOUTH STREET MAP

SWAKOPMUND SOUTH STREET MAP

FACEBOOK WHERE TO STAY NAMIBIA

WHERE TO STAY IN SWAKOPMUND

SWK. HOTEL & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

FAMILY TIME ON THE BEACH

MILE 4 CARAVAN PARK

DESERT BREEZE LODGE

HOTEL SCHWEIZERHAUS / CAF ANTON

HANSA HOTEL SWAKOPMUND

NELS HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL PENSION RAPMUND

Our hotel has been under family management

Swakopmund- Bismarck Street 6-8

N$425 pps Double; N$585 pp Single

Tel: +264 64 403138

WHERE TO DINE IN SWAKOPMUND

Namibias coastal towns are renowned for the gastronomical diversity

BISTRO ZUM KAISER

ANCHOR POINT RESTAURANT

Delicious food and nest wines

THE FISH DELI

WHERE TO BUY IN SWAKOPMUND

Part and parcel of holidaying is shopping for souvenirs for our

AFRICAN LEATHER CREATIONS

HENCKERT JEWELLERY & SOUVENIRS

COSDEF ARTS & CRAFTS

BEAUTIFUL MUNICIPAL GARDENS

INDIGO BLUE GEMSTONES & JEWELLERY

NAMIBIAN JEWELLERS & ARTS

MAIN STREET OF SWAKOPMUND

GROUND RUSH ADVENTURES

TAKE A WALK ON THE BEACH

DARE DEVIL ADVENTURES

DRIVE IN THE DUNES

VISIT THE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

The buildings or sections of buildings represent various styles such

ALTES AMTSGERICHT: Corner Tobias Hainyeko Street and Theo-Ben

GERMAN SCHOOL: Daniel Tjongarero Avenue. Built in 1913, the school