Swakopmund
Swakopmund is a German colonial-era town on the Atlantic where the dunes meet the cold Benguela current, usually cool and foggy. It is the adventure hub — quad biking, skydiving, sandboarding — and the base for the Walvis Bay lagoon and its flamingos and pelicans. Seafood is the local strength.
How long to stay
Year-round; fog is common in the mornings.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
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Is Swakopmund right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Swakopmund is known for.
Great for
- Food
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Dune 7
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One of the highest dunes in the area, climbed for the view over the sand sea and used for sandboarding.
Walvis Bay lagoon
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A protected wetland 30 km south with flamingos, pelicans and a Cape fur seal colony at Pelican Point.
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Popular activities
Catamaran cruise with seals and dolphins
Morning sail across Walvis Bay with oysters and marine life.
Living Desert tour
4x4 tour of the dune belt finding chameleons, geckos and sidewinders.
Sandboarding on the dune belt
Stand-up or lie-down boarding on the dunes outside town.