Namibia’s finest coastal destinations

Combine the fascinating atmosphere of Germany’s tiny town, Bremen, add a dash of African adventure, the arid solitude of the world’s oldest desert and the icy surf of the Atlantic Ocean, and you will surely end up with the surreal town of Swakopmund.

This is where desert dunes slope down to mean ocean waves; and between these two stark contrasts lays the eclectic European influenced town of Swakop, as it is more affectionately known. It is here where you will discover the bohemian flair of sidewalk cafes, its resort-like appeal resonating from the seaside promenade and the historical grace of German architecture that lines the streets, all neatly packaged between the desert sand’s deep shades of beige and the ocean’s shimmer of crystal blue.

What would Swakopmund be without the excitement and extremes of a truly African escapade? Becoming increasingly popular as one of Africa’s most popular adventure centres, both Swakopmund and the nearby town of Walvis Bay are both jam packed with adrenaline pumping activities.

Between these two interesting towns, adrenaline junkies may have a hard time leaving; everything is on offer, from quad biking, tandem sky diving, to paragliding off of some of the world’s highest dunes and even ocean kayaking.

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Advice from Safari Russ:

“Being essentially a modern seaside villages, both Swakopmund and Walvis Bay has some of the finest seafood in the area. Do not leave without trying a selection of exquisite rock lobster and Namibian oysters, both caught daily from the icy Atlantic Ocean”