Walvis Bay beach

Walvis Bay is a major port in Namibia. There is nothing to do in town except for sitting in restaurants (by the way, these are quite good). Independence Beach - in the northeast suburbs - is the only one to speak of. While the western suburbs may offer flamingos and pelicans watching, as well as fishing (it is best to take a boat tour). Near the city, there is also Dune 7 being one of the highest in the region, though not the highest in the country. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: -22.922255, 14.522784

Hotels [edit]

The cost of rooms in guesthouses of Walvis Bay starts from as low as US$25 per night, while for US$70 you may expect to get a very decent hotel.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Windhoek International airport (WDH). Next get by minibus (cheap), or by bus (comfortable), or by train (takes very long time). But the best is to take a flight to the regional airport of Walvis Bay. It is more expensive, but much faster.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in Walvis Bay is a warm period from January to April.

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