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Namibia:
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is Namibia’s largest coastal town and traditional 'summer capital'. Almost entirely isolated and surrounded by the sweeping expanses of the Namib Desert, one of the largest wilderness areas in the world, Swakopmund retains a bustling atmosphere of which you would never expect to find in the middle of a desert. The architecture is not typical either, with a Germanic colonial influence that pervades many of the towns’ buildings, clearly visible in the Railway Station, State House, and the towering spires.
Swakopmund is a busy entertainment centre and the nightlife is active. However, the atmosphere is very friendly and perfectly suited to those who just wish to relax, explore the town and enjoy the nearby Atlantic Ocean.
In and around Swakopmund
Swakopmund is the adventure capital of Namibia, with many activities on offer: sand boarding, sky diving, quad biking, camel and horse rides, and off-road driving are all available. Other activities include microlight flights, ballooning, helicopter rides and dune walks.
Within the city, there are a number of museums and an aquarium, and the beach remains a popular spot.
Swakopmund can also act as a perfect base from which to explore the Skeleton Coast and surrounding sights such as Cape Cross and Walvis Bay.
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Accommodation in Swakopmund (Namibia)
The Hansa Hotel, nestling in the very centre of the charming little town of Swakopmund, is an integral part of Swakopmund’s architectural heritage, dating back to 1905.
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Other regions in Namibia
The Caprivi in the north-east of Namibia is a narrow strip of land, 450km long and 100km wide.
Damaraland is one of the most scenic regions in Namibia with stunning landscapes ranging from expansive sand dunes to soaring mountain peeks, ancient valleys, boulder strewn floodplains and curious rock formations.
Like all of Namibia's landscapes, Etosha National Park is immense. It is the third largest national park in the world.
Fish River Canyon is famous for its stunning geographical features. The Canyon, one of the largest in the world, meanders and corkscrews for almost 160 kilometres.
The Skeleton Coast is a stretch of coast in northern Namibia, famous for the numerous skeletal shipwrecks embedded in the shores and the almost inhospitable, yet incredibly beautiful, desert that surrounds them.
Sossusvlei’s apricot dunes, the largest in the world, are one of the main highlights of any trip through the Namib Dessert.
Swakopmund is Namibia’s largest coastal town and traditional 'summer capital'.
Looming 150 metres above the plains below, the Waterberg is a spectacular sandstone plateau, 50km long and 16km wide. The area is extremely lush and fertile with a mosaic of trees and savannah supporting an abundance of wildlife including many rare and threatened species.
Windhoek, Namibia's busy capital, is a brilliant tourist spot with impressive architecture, lots of good restaurants, and easy access to nearby reserves.
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Example itineraries in Swakopmund
Damaraland Wilderness Experience
This 9 day safari tour will take you to the cape fur seal colony at Cape Cross, the Messum Crater, the Ugab and Huab river areas, the Hoarusib River Valley and the game rich private concession area of Palmwag Lodge, hosting a huge variety of game, including the black rhino and desert elephant. The journey ends with an exciting outing to the private concession area of Etendeka before returning back to Swakopmund via the Skeleton Coast Park border.
This guided safari offers the client a perfect opportunity to experience Namibia's unspoilt North West. Encounter Namibia’s desert adapted elephants, nomadic Ovahimbas, the mighty Kunene river and its spectacular Epupa waterfalls, and the beauty of the Hartmann valley in total isolation from the bustle of the normal tourist routes. The tour ends with a final relaxing overnight at Palmwag Lodge (or similar) before returning back to Swakopmund via Twyfelfontein and its famous rock engravings.
