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".. is a great example of German colonial architecture that is still alive and well as you can observe on this shot." Mytravelaffairs	".. is one of the best places to do adventures in Namibia." Adventuresnsunsets
".. is a small beach town with German architecture, a few good cafes, and lots of adventure activities." Neverendingvoyage	".. is the perfect base for various day trips and excursions." Fullsuitcase
".. is indeed worth at least a few days, there is so much one can do around there." Fullsuitcase	".. is the highlight of many travelers' Namibian road trip." Bemytravelmuse
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".. is a coastal city, where the sand dunes have been replaced by sandy beaches." Timetravelturtle	".. is a coastal city in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek." Mytravelaffairs
".. is an understandably popular place for visitors both domestic and international." Aussieontheroad	".. is easily the hippest city in Namibia and the country's tourism epicenter." Theworldpursuit

Shuttle to Windhoek and around

Great shuttle service for different destinations from and to Swakopmund, e.g. Windhoek

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Swakopmund's character in words:

Nature Culture Desert Coast Beach Architecture River Very touristic Size: Village Swakopmund Museum Kristall Galerie Woerman House

Better city to visit Swakopmund or Solitaire?

Swakopmund is more attractive than Solitaire. But nevertheless, consider Solitaire for a visit too!

What to visit - Swakopmund or Sesriem?

According to most travellers Swakopmund is more worth a visit than Sesriem.

Itineraries

Swakopmund to Epupa Falls self-drive trip itinerary

.. prepared some nice surprises for us we saw a lot and enjoyed every moment of it! On the way we spent a couple of days on safari in Etosha park though is wasn’t the best season and we didn’t see much. - Drinking water – refill in Fruit and Veg supermarket in Swakopmund, NAD7 for 5l.

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> The scenery

, a small ship of only 42 passengers. It was able to pass through some of the narrower channels where the icebergs and islands are quite spectacular. ...

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Things to do

61 Free, Fun, and Unmissable Things to Do in Swakopmund, Namibia

Your trip to Namibia won’t be complete without these unmissable and fun things to do in Swakopmund! Firstly, you must include Swakopmund in your Namibian itinerary: it’s the number one beach holiday destination and undeniable adventure capital of Namibia with no shortage of adrenaline-fueled things to do both in the ...

- 3. Swim in the Atlantic – The Coolest Thing To Do in Swakop! - 6. Visit Woermann House Tower for Panorama Over Swakopmund - 42. Explore the Moon Landscape of Namib Desert from Swakopmund - 54. Visit Swakopmund’s Aquarium: National Marine Aquarium of Namibia

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Top things to do in Swakopmund & Walvis Bay, Namibia

Walvis Bay and Swakopmund are the two most important cities in Erongo Region. Swakopmund is the capital and a very laid back colonial town with a vibe that mixes Germany and Africa, “the most German town in Africa”. It’s full of hotels and lodges, a very popular holiday destination for the Namibians and ..

- Top things to do in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay - 15 thoughts on “Top things to do in Swakopmund & Walvis Bay, Namibia”

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Things To Do in Swakopmund

.. past the monster dune, Dune 7, the biggest in the Namib. It was 17:00 we were tired after a long drive, but had to run out this monster! and a very popular travel location with many interesting places to visit. Sitting at the edge of the Namib Desert with many old German Colonial buildings throughout the city this is ...

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> Luxury Hotel in Swakopmund

.. is perfectly located in front of its beach and very close to the Swakopmund Museum. This is probably the best hotel in Swakopmund and a perfect venue for a romantic escapade, surrounded by ocean on three sides… Pamper yourself at our Atlantic Spa where you can have a variety of therapeutic treatments and ..

- Mid-range Hotel in Swakopmund

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Eat & drink

Hearty breakfast

When our tour guide dropped me off at the hotel, he said this place serves ‘the best breakfast in Swakopmund’, and he was right. The buffet was extensive with different types of bread, cold cut, fruit, cereals (including weet-bix, my favorite!), a wide selection of spreads, and hot beverages.

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> nice bars and restaurants

The Jetty 1905 restaurant located at the end of the Swakopmund Jetty. Swakopmund backpacker’s guide ...

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Transport

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> The Journey

, the easiest way to get to Etosha is to fly north in a light plane. The 530 kilometers (330 miles) flight takes about one and a half hours. The alternative is a six to seven-hour journey by car. ...

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Sport

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> Ovahimba Living museum

.. people and experience their traditional life style. Campsite has basic facilities. There are many activities you can do here from traditional Himba dancing to short hiking to rock paintings and giant baobab tree. The place was one of the highlights of our trip and ..

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> Sandboarding in Namibia

Finally, after two hours of quads, we stopped and our guide went to get the boards. We were quite anxious about this one. It looked dangerous… I mean one can get up to 70 km/h on those things… And you know what? Be careful because it is dangerous. If you lose control or don’t pull up the board you will have an ...

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> Descending Sani Pass

At the top, you firstly go through Lesotho Immigration, as this is the border between Lesotho and South Africa. ...

- If you want to ski

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Tours

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61 Free, Fun, and Unmissable Things to Do in Swakopmund, Namibia

> 24. Take a Township Tour in Mondesa

Explore one of the biggest townships in Namibia called Mondesa on a guided half-day tour . Mondesa on the outskirts of Swakopmund was created during the apartheid era to segregate black people and further divide them into ethnic areas within the township. ...

- 43. Take a Sandwich Harbor Tour

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General tips

Helen, Author at Uneek Travel - Page 2 of 4

.. takes about an hour and a half on very corrugated roads. The men are the ones who hold council with the village chiefs. It acts as an insect repellent against mosquitoes as well. She even put some on our arms. They are lovely people and the children are very cute! ...

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> 8. Find More German Architecture in Swakopmund (Happens by Accident)

Even if you aren’t architecture buff, the German-style buildings in Swakopmund entice you to take photos. The best news: you don’t need to search for German architecture in Swakopmund. It’s enough just to walk around the old city and stumble upon stunning ...

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Wine

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> South Africa

The month after that, we will visit some of the key provinces of South Africa, to encounter the city of Soweto in the north, Durban and the Drakensburg mountains in the east, Sun City in the west and Cape Town in the south. ...

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Rent your vehicle

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> Camping on the Ice

Another uneek experience we had on that trip, was camping for the night on one of the islands. To do this required a lot of preparation and knowledge of the potential dangers of such an activity. Peter Bland knew how to organise such an extraordinary experience. ...

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> Ocean Cellar

Brewer & Butcher / Swakopmund Brewing Company for a German beer with those Palm Beach views ...

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Walvis Bay Airport

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Connection:

Good

Daily costs:

Normal

Sea/River/Lake:

No / No / No

UV radiation:

Very high

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Stay length:

2-3 days

Hostels:

Nearly none

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Normal

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January, December

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February, June, September

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April, June, July, September

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At the village Swakopmund(Namibia) live 25,047 people. Furthermore, there is a lot of nature in Swakopmund. It is located by the sea. Furthermore, this village is located in east Namibia.

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