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.

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Accommodation in Walvis Bay

Front view from the Lagoon © Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel

Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel

Upmarket Boutique Hotel in Walvis Bay

On the edge of the Walvis Bay Lagoon, one of the most important coastal wetlands in southern Africa, lies Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel, which opened in 2016. Its waterfront location offers uninterrupted views of the tidal lagoon, regularly visited by large flocks of greater and lesser flamingos and protected as a designated Ramsar site. The hotel’s distinctive appeal lies in combining exclusive comfort with immediate proximity to a sensitive ecosystem.

From: N$ 2070

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. Formerly known as Egumbo Lodge, the property has been transformed into an intimate and stylish retreat. Architecturally, the building combines classic elements such as thatched roofs and exposed wooden beams with modern comfort standards, creating an authentic yet contemporary stay. The lagoon in Walvis Bay is an impressive natural setting, frequented by numerous flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds.

From: N$ 1740

Entrance © Lagoon Loge

Lagoon Loge

Personal B&B in Walvis Bay

Lagoon Lodge - as the name suggests, located directly at the Walvis Bay Lagoon - is one of the most important wetlands along the African coastline. The lagoon is a designated Ramsar site, ensuring its protection by the Namibian government. Thanks to its location just a few minutes from the town center and about a twenty-minute drive from the international airport, the accommodation combines easy accessibility with immediate proximity to an ecosystem rich in waterbirds.

From: N$ 1290

View from the Lagoon © Oyster Box Guesthouse

Oyster Box Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Walvis Bay

Located directly on the Esplanade of Walvis Bay, Oyster Box Guesthouse presents itself as a stylish bed and breakfast with an exceptional setting right by the lagoon, one of the most important coastal wetlands in southern Africa. This area is designated as a Ramsar conservation site and is renowned for its remarkable diversity of bird species, including large populations of flamingos as well as numerous migratory birds that rest or overwinter here.

From: N$ 1315

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. The hotel offers 50 comfortable en-suite rooms, a restaurant, bar and coffee shop as well as secure parking.

Pelican Point Lodge

Exclusive Lodge at the lighthouse of Walvis Bay

The Pelican Point Lodge is secluded on the narrow Pelican Point peninsula near Walvis Bay on the Atlantic coast. Its setting is defined by a fascinating interplay of desert and ocean: a slender sand spit separates the quiet lagoon of Walvis Bay from the open Atlantic, while the cold Benguela Current creates a nutrient-rich ecosystem that attracts a wide variety of wildlife. The lodge is located directly beside the lighthouse and is accessible only by four-wheel-drive vehicle.

From: N$ 12800