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Seal island near Walvis Bay - Namibia
Seal island near Walvis Bay - Namibia

Discover Walvis Bay, Namibia

Desert Dunes. Birdwatching Havens.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Walvis Bay

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

a Flamboyance of lesser flamingos in the Walvis Bay Lagoon Capture an epic photo with bay’s famous flamingo flock.
Humpback Whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, Namibia Spot an upside-down right whale putting on a show.
Aerial view on the coast in Namibia and modern districrt of the city Walvis Bay in the Namib desert, Atlantic ocean, Africa Explore where the Namib desert meets the Atlantic Ocean.
NCL-Walvis-Bay-Namibia-Cruise-Flamingos-Dunes.jpg Soak up the sun by the Bay with "Greater Flamingos.
High quality aerial drone photo of desert sand peninsula, old lighthouse, old power station building on seals beach, Walvis Bay lagoon with sea ships at Namibia's Atlantic west coast, southern Africa Relish in the best of the bay and ocean at Pelican Point.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

sand dunes in walvis bay in Namibia in a sunny day

Famous For

Walvis Bay is well known for its large bay and sand dunes plus abundant bird populations.

Oysters, Namibia. Food

Exquisite Flavours

Taste the salty oysters, freshly harvested from the cool waters. Indulge in biltong for a taste of local flavours, and don't miss the street-side kapana BBQ.

Railway Track Leading Through the Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Fun Facts

The Hope is an old train that once ran on the town’s narrow-gauge railway and was repeatedly buried beneath over 9.1 m tall sand drifts. The locomotive was retired from service and is now a national monument.

Port Name & Location

Port of Walvis Bay - Namibia
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

English is the official language of Namibia.

Time Zone

Central Africa Time Zone
UTC/GMT+2

Currency & Shopping

The Namibian Dollar is the local currency used in Walvis Bay. There are several shopping malls located around town and shops along the waterfront of Walvis Bay.

Featured Walvis Bay Itineraries

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