Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay in Namibia

Walvis Bay is a harbour town at the Atlantic coast in Namibia. Walvis Bay is the third largest town in Namibia and hosts the only deepwater port of the country. As the water of the coastal area is very clean Walvis Bay is known for its high quality fish, oysters, rock lobsters, etc.

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Highlights in and around Walvis Bay

In close vicinity of Walvis Bay (and Swakopmund which is located 30 km north of Walvis Bay) a lot of acivities can be done, amongst other things boat tours with a seal whisperer, exciting desert tours ("The desert is alive"), quad bike safaris, kayaking tours and much more.

Information about activities in and around Walvis Bay

Accommodation in Walvis Bay

Front view from the Lagoon © Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel

Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel

Upmarket Boutique Hotel in Walvis Bay

Flamingo Villa Boutique Hotel is located at the spectacular Lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African Coastline, declared a Ramsar site to ensure that its protection is guaranteed by the Namibian government. All 27 rooms have views onto the tidal lagoon often visited by flamingos.

Egumbo Lodge Hotel in a lodge style © Iris Boutique Hotel

Iris Boutique Hotel

Hotel at the Walvis Bay Lagoon

The Iris Boutique Hotel is directly situated at the Walvis Bay Lagoon. The Hotel offers 12 exclusive rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a wine cellar. The Iris Boutique Hotel can arrange a selection of activities.

Entrance © Lagoon Loge

Lagoon Loge

Personal B&B in Walvis Bay

As the name suggests, Lagoon Loge is located at the Walvis Bay Lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African Coastline, declared a Ramsar site to ensure that its protection is guaranteed by the Namibian government. All 8 individually decorated rooms have views onto the tidal lagoon often visited by flamingos.

View from the Lagoon © Oyster Box Guesthouse

Oyster Box Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Walvis Bay

Oyster Box Guesthouse has a most spectacular location overlooking the Walvis Bay Lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African Coastline, declared a Ramsar site to ensure that its protection is guaranteed by the Namibian government.

Pelican Bay

Hotel in Walvis Bay

Protea Hotel Pelican Bay has a most spectacular location overlooking the Walvis Bay Lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African Coastline, declared a Ramsar site to ensure that its protection is guaranteed by the Namibian government.

Pelican Point Lodge

Lodge at the lighthouse of Walvis Bay

As the name suggests the newly built Pelican Point Lodge is situated on Walvis Bay's Pelican Point right next to the lighthouse and is thus only reachable by 4x4. Main attraction here is of course the rather spectacular location, situated on a peninsula of sand surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.