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Namibia's resort town, German colonial architecture, seal and dolphin cruise, dune quad bikes, moonscapes, desert golf
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is Namibia's main resort town, retaining a strong German influence from its colonial history dating back to 1892. It was used as Namibia's main port until the end of German administration in 1915.
Swakop is a pleasant town with palm-lined streets, good restaurants and interesting excursions. Although surrounded by desert, cold Antarctic current brings cool summer breezes but restricts bathing to hardy swimmers.
Local points of interests include deep sea fishing, flamingo at Walvis Bay, seal and dolphin cruises, desert golf, moon scapes and quad bike adventures in coastal dunes. Swakopmund boasts extensive sandy beaches and excellent sea food.
The name comes from a corruption of Nama Tsoakhaub meaning an emptying of the bowels when the river floods. Happily, the reference is purely historical.
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Swakopmund Airport
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Swakopmund Station
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Walvis Bay Port
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Walvis Bay Rooikop Airport
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