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Walvis Bay : tout pour préparer ton voyage

Walvis Bay is best known for its lagoon, flamingos, pelicans and the spectacular desert landscape around Sandwich Harbour. Here you experience how the Namib meets the Atlantic directly.

Pourquoi tu vas adorer cet endroit

Watch flamingos and pelicans in the lagoon – Right on the edge of town you can see large flocks of coastal birds and experience the quieter side of the Atlantic coast.
Experience how the Namib meets the Atlantic directly – Around Walvis Bay, dunes, salt pans, sea and lagoon lie so close together that the landscape is constantly shifting between desert and coast.
Drive with a guide to Sandwich Harbour – South of Walvis Bay begins one of Namibia’s most spectacular desert adventures, where you drive over high dunes to the point where sand and surf almost merge.

L’essentiel en un coup d’œil

Special feature – Walvis Bay is best known for its lagoon, flamingos and access to Sandwich Harbour.
Townscape – In Walvis Bay you find harbour facilities, industrial areas, shopping centres and residential districts along the coast and lagoon.
Atmosphere – The town feels more functional and less touristy than Swakopmund, but at the same time noticeably more relaxed than many larger port cities.
Lagoon – The sheltered lagoon is one of the most important bird areas in southern Africa.
Wildlife watching – You can often see especially flamingos, pelicans, seals and dolphins here.
Self-drivers – Walvis Bay is a good place to stock up on supplies or organise activities along the coast.
Infrastructure – Supermarkets, petrol stations, workshops and restaurants are readily available.
Roads – The roads in and around Walvis Bay are mostly tarmac and well developed. The route to Sandwich Harbour leads through deep sand directly between the Atlantic and the dunes. With most 4×4 rental vehicles the drive is not allowed.
Coast – The Atlantic often brings wind, fog and significantly cooler temperatures than inland.
Climate – Even on warm days the weather on the coast often feels fresh and windy.
Mobile network & internet – Network coverage and Wi-Fi are usually reliable.