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Swakopmund Coast Exciting marine and birdlife is easily seen along the Skeleton Coast, particularly at Cape Cross, and Sandwich Harbour.
Popular boat cruises on Walvis Bay Lagoon offer incredible sightings of bottlenose and Heaviside's dolphins, Cape fur seals, pelicans, flamingos, cormorants, sunfish, turtles, and even whales.
Bird watching along Swakopmund's beaches, the coastal stretch of the Swakop River Valley, close to Long Beach and further south is also rewarding. Please respect the nesting sites of endangered Damara Terns if you walk along the shore. All beaches are open to the public and easily accessible from a number of designated parking spots.
A visit to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve is a must (120 km north of Swakopmund). Birders will find the guided 4x4 tours to bird colonies at Sandwich Harbour incredibly rewarding.
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Swakopmund Coast Have a blast in the Namib Desert around Swakopmund! Apart from the town's unique attractions, the surrounding desert has enormous appeal. Gigantic coastal dune belts stretch south to Walvis Bay and vast gravel plains lie to the east and north.
The massive dunes along the Atlantic Ocean coastline offer a great playground for some mega-fun activities. Take a guided quad bike tour or go sand boarding, dune climbing and walking. The ocean and desert views from the top of the dunes are also perfect for romantic sundowners.
Venture into the gravel plains of the coastal Namib and be amazed by ancient plants, particularly the Welwitschia mirabilis and the sprawling fossil lichen fields. Incredible desert-adapted wildlife, mostly birds, reptiles, springbok and Oryx antelope are frequently seen on desert excursions.
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Namib Region
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Swakopmund Coast (4.4 km from Namib Region) 18-hole desert style golf course.
Par 72
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Swakopmund (4.7 km from Namib Region) Tee off on one of only five registered all-grass desert golf courses on the planet! The 18-hole Rossmund Golf Course is uniquely set against the striking backdrop of the Namib Desert sand dunes.
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Swakopmund (7.8 km from Namib Region) Travel Time has put together a splendid city tour of Swakopmund for interested visitors to this wonderful city.
Experienced and knowledgeable guides will take you through an exploration of Swakopmund's colourful history. The tour takes you along the townships, through to the luxurious beachfront homes.
This tour departs twice daily from Swakopmund at 8:30 and at 14:00, with a minimum of two guests.
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Swakopmund (7.8 km from Namib Region) Start an amazing tour at Namibia's Swakopmund with Travel Time. Trace a route through the Moonlight Valley and discover the many secrets and future prospects of the desert.
Expert guides will impart their extensive knowledge of the local flora, and you may even spot some wildlife on tour. Book to secure a seat on your next visit to Namibia's playground.
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Swakopmund Coast (11.8 km from Namib Region) Have a blast in the Namib Desert around Swakopmund! Apart from the town's unique attractions, the surrounding desert has enormous appeal. Gigantic coastal dune belts stretch south to Walvis Bay and vast gravel plains lie to the east and north.
The massive dunes along the Atlantic Ocean coastline offer a great playground for some mega-fun activities. Take a guided quad bike tour or go sand boarding, dune climbing and walking. The ocean and desert views from the top of the dunes are also perfect for romantic sundowners.
Venture into the gravel plains of the coastal Namib and be amazed by ancient plants, particularly the Welwitschia mirabilis and the sprawling fossil lichen fields. Incredible desert-adapted wildlife, mostly birds, reptiles, springbok and Oryx antelope are frequently seen on desert excursions.
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Swakopmund Coast (13.4 km from Namib Region) Exciting marine and birdlife is easily seen along the Skeleton Coast, particularly at Cape Cross, and Sandwich Harbour.
Popular boat cruises on Walvis Bay Lagoon offer incredible sightings of bottlenose and Heaviside's dolphins, Cape fur seals, pelicans, flamingos, cormorants, sunfish, turtles, and even whales.
Bird watching along Swakopmund's beaches, the coastal stretch of the Swakop River Valley, close to Long Beach and further south is also rewarding. Please respect the nesting sites of endangered Damara Terns if you walk along the shore. All beaches are open to the public and easily accessible from a number of designated parking spots.
A visit to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve is a must (120 km north of Swakopmund). Birders will find the guided 4x4 tours to bird colonies at Sandwich Harbour incredibly rewarding.
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Walvis Bay (36.8 km from Namib Region) Enjoy an amazing dolphin and seal experience with Levo on a 4 hour morning boat tour.
The tour starts at 8:30 from the Walvis Bay Tanker Jetty, through the harbour and past the fishing factories. During the trip your skipper will include a comprehensive explanation of Walvis Bay's history. The excursion will take you out to the bird island, Russian trawlers, Pelican Point and back via the lagoon.
A variety of birds such as Pelicans, Flamingos, Cormorant and many more can be seen. Wild seals are fed by hand on the boat. Fresh oysters, champagne and snacks are enjoyed at the seal colony.