Explore Swakopmund
Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia and has beautiful German colonial architecture and an amazing coastline. It sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib desert, and is truly one of the most stunning cities in Namibia. Swakpmund is knows as Namibia,s adventures capital. There are plenty of outdoor activiteis to do.
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Language Spoken
The official language of Namibia is English however you will encounter Afrikaans, German and Oshiwambo (Native Bantu Language) in your travels.
Currency & Time Zone
Namibian Dollar
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two people at a casual restaurant will average at about 219 NAD (R270.50). While an upscale restaurant offering a meal and drinks will cost 322 NAD (R398) to 477 NAD (R589) for two peopleDrinks
A domestic beer will cost around 12 NAD (R14.82) with imported beers 21 NAD (R25.94).
Transportation
Taxis
Private Taxi tariff for a range of approximately 10 Km would cost 101 NAD (R125).General Transport
Bus rides are also available at approximately 10 NAD (R12.35) to 12 NAD (R14.82) Per rideThings to do in Swakopmund
The top attractions to visit in Swakopmund are Desert Explorers at the Namib Desert, The Swakopmund Museum, The National Marine Aquarium, The Swakopmund Jetty, Welwitschia Plains, go sandboarding, quadbiking or cruise with the dolphins. Also visit the Swakopmund Camel Farm.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Sunhat
- Power Bank
- Hand Sanitizer
- Copy of Travel documents
- Universal adapter
- VPN
- Flashlight
- Insect Repellent
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans need a passport valid for at least 6 months after departure.