Visit Walvis Bay, Namibia

Walvis Bay is a small quirky town, 30 kilometres south of Swakopmund.

The town is focused around the busy harbour with many townspeople employed in the huge fishing and shipping industry that operates out of it.

Birdlife of Walvis Bay

As a tourist, one of the most unique and interesting aspects of Walvis Bay is the huge natural lagoon. This always has numerous seabirds on and around it. Over 100,000 birds were counted on the lagoon, the most noticeable being the flamingos and pelicans. These are joined annually by another 200,000 migratory birds, making this an excellent place for keen birdwatchers.

Other attractions

Walvis Bay is not a particularly attractive town and most tourists use it as a base from which to explore the surrounding area. It is an ideal place from which to enjoy a guided trip to Sandwich Harbour, a freshwater lake surrounded by dunes 50 kilometres south of the town.

It is also very convenient for kayak trips to Pelican Point and the adventurous can go and climb Dune 7, just outside town. In town, attractions include the local museum, birdlife information centre and several restaurants and cafés.