·· Swakopmund
A Charming, Historical German Town
WHERE the desert dunes sweep down to the ocean
on Namibia's western flank, lies the charming seaside village of Swakopmund
and the nearby port of Walvis Bay.
In an area where the beach and the desert have become one, the traveler
can refresh and relax in one of Swakopmund's charming hotels, or indulge
in German fare and delicacies in one of the many fine cafes and restaurants
or indulge in German fare and delicacies in one of the many fine cafes and
restaurants. With an architectural style brought to Namibia by German settlers
over a century ago, Swakopmund makes a fascinating stop-over between the
Namib Desert and the Kaokoveld and Skeleton Coast region to the north.
The port of Walvis Bay was a South African enclave before being handed back
to Namibia in 1994, and is not only famous for its fishing, but also for
the vast flocks of flamingo which inhabit the surrounding pans.