Walvis Bay is a city on Namibia's Atlantic coast. It has the country's only commercial port.
- Wetlands. There are three important wetlands for migratory birds. The lagoon is south-west of town and the habitat for flamingos and the endangered Damara tern.
- Flamingos. Flamingos feed in the shallow waters by the beach and in the wetlands.
Wetlands. There are three important wetlands for migratory birds. The lagoon is south-west of town and the habitat for flamingos and the endangered Damara tern.
Flamingos. Flamingos feed in the shallow waters by the beach and in the wetlands.
There are quite some activities to do in Walvis Bay.
- Dolphin watching, +264 64 205 511. Check out Mola Mola cruises for dolphin and seal cruises.
- Dune boarding. Buy a dune board in town and head 6km out of town to Dune 7 for an inexpensive thrill.
- Fishing, +264 64 2016111. Rods can be rented. You need a fishing permit though which can be bought at the ministry of fisheries for 14 N$ for 30 days (Inspectorate Office, 1st Street, Monday-Sunday 8-13). Speak to the locals about the various fishing spots.
- Kite surfing. Head on down to the lagoon to ride the waves. Lessons and equipment available.
- Surfing. Pro surfers come from around the globe when the conditions are right to surf the world's longest left-hand break with a sandy bottom at Donkey Bay, also known as Skeleton Bay, on the long Pelican Point sand spit that protects the port of Walvis Bay. You'll need a 4x4 vehicle to get to that spot.
Dolphin watching, +264 64 205 511. Check out Mola Mola cruises for dolphin and seal cruises.
Dune boarding. Buy a dune board in town and head 6km out of town to Dune 7 for an inexpensive thrill.
Fishing, +264 64 2016111. Rods can be rented. You need a fishing permit though which can be bought at the ministry of fisheries for 14 N$ for 30 days (Inspectorate Office, 1st Street, Monday-Sunday 8-13). Speak to the locals about the various fishing spots.
Kite surfing. Head on down to the lagoon to ride the waves. Lessons and equipment available.
Surfing. Pro surfers come from around the globe when the conditions are right to surf the world's longest left-hand break with a sandy bottom at Donkey Bay, also known as Skeleton Bay, on the long Pelican Point sand spit that protects the port of Walvis Bay. You'll need a 4x4 vehicle to get to that spot.
- Crazy Mama's. Funky bistro with pizza, salad and vegetarian options.
- Probst Willi Bakery. A German cafe serving some of the best sandwiches. Try the "rawhak" roll.
- The Raft Restaurant, The Esplanade (on a pier opposite the Pelican Bay Hotel, +264 64 204877. A large top-class restaurant with great atmosphere, on a pier in the lagoon. The main restaurant offers a huge a la carte menu. There's also a bistro offering great views, wood-fired pizzas and the best burgers for miles. Also has a lively bar. A must if you are in Walvis Bay.
The Raft Restaurant, The Esplanade (on a pier opposite the Pelican Bay Hotel, +264 64 204877. A large top-class restaurant with great atmosphere, on a pier in the lagoon. The main restaurant offers a huge a la carte menu. There's also a bistro offering great views, wood-fired pizzas and the best burgers for miles. Also has a lively bar. A must if you are in Walvis Bay.
Crazy Mama's. Funky bistro with pizza, salad and vegetarian options.
Probst Willi Bakery. A German cafe serving some of the best sandwiches. Try the "rawhak" roll.