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Walvis Bay

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Walvis Bay is located at Namibia's west coast and the only commercial port of the country.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

Go in either from Swakopmund or Windhoek.

[edit] By plane

Air Namibia [1] provides flights within the country from Walvis Bay Airport [2], while South African Express [3] offers flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

  • Wetlands. Three important wetlands exist 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.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Kite Surfing. Head on down to the lagoon to ride the waves.
  • Go fishing. Rods can be rented. You need a fishing permit though which can be bought at the ministry of fisheries. Speak to the locals about the various fishing spots.
  • Dolphin watching. Checkout Mola Mola cruises for dolphin and seal cruises Tel +264 64 205 511.
  • Dune boarding. Buy a dune board in town and head 6km out of town to Dune 7 for an inexpensive thrill.

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • The Raft. A Great Restaurant with great atmosphere, on a pier in the lagoon, an absolute must if you are in Walvis Bay. For directions, just ask anybody for 'The Lagoon' it's on stilts in the water opposite The Pelican Bay Hotel. Phone +264 64 204877.
  • Crazy Mama's. Funky bistro with pizza, salad and vegetarian options.
  • Probst. A German cafe serving some of the best sandwiches. Try the "rawhak" roll.
  • Bonaroma. Great Itailian inspired food, lots of seafood as is common with Walvis Bay. Friendly staff  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

The Raft Restaurant and Bar. A lively bar and bistro offering great views and wood fired pizza in Bistro area. Top class Restaurant also within the same premises. +264 64 204877

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Get out

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