A working harbour with a lagoon full of flamingos, pelicans and dolphins.
Walvis Bay's lagoon is one of southern Africa's most important coastal wetlands, holding tens of thousands of flamingos at times. Boat cruises head out past pelicans and seals towards Pelican Point, and the dune fields south of town — including Sandwich Harbour — are among the most dramatic anywhere on the coast.
Year round
30 minutes south of Swakopmund, 4.5 hours from Windhoek.
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Tar coastal road (B2)
Short coastal transfer between Walvis Bay, town or airport, and Swakopmund: about 30 to 40 minutes.
Tar roads via Swakopmund
Transfer from Windhoek or the airport to Walvis Bay: about four and a half hours on tar roads via Swakopmund.
Tell us your dates and what you would like to see, and we will suggest a private route, a small-group departure or a transfer that fits.
