Explore Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is a very small town, just 30 kilometres south of Swakopmund. The town is focused around the busy harbour with many townspeople employed in the huge fishing and shipping industry that operates out of it. As a tourist, one of the most unique and interesting aspects of Walvis Bay is the huge natural lagoon. This always has numerous seabirds on and around it.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j2nUtHm1UM
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 three-course meal for two at a Mid-range Restaurant will average around 422 NAD (R500). Some fast food chains are available, and an average meal for two would be around 135 NAD (R160).Drinks
A domestic beer costs 17 NAD (R21) and imported beers would range around 19 NAD (R22).
Transportation
Taxis
A journey in town will cost CHFom 10 NAD (R12.34) to 12 NAD (R17.27). This rate accounts for bus and taxi fares in the city.General Transport
A journey in town will cost from 10 NAD to 12 NAD (R12 to R14). This rate accounts for bus and taxi fares in the city.Things to do in Walvis Bay
Visit Dune 7; Walvis Bay Waterfront; Flamingo lagoon; Long Beach Leisure Park; Dunes Mall
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
- Copy of Travel documents
- Flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Diarrhoea medication
- First aid kit
- Water bottle
- Local wildlife guide
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm Jacket
- Binoculars
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans need a passport valid for at least 6 months after departure.