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Swakopmund
Namibia · WVB
German colonial seaside where the desert meets the Atlantic.
About
Swakopmund is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 352 km (219 mi) west of the Namibian capital Windhoek via the B2 main road. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district. It has 25,047 inhabitants.
Known for
- nature · world class
- family friendly · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- water sports · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan73°F1d wet
- Feb73°F1d wet
- Mar74°F1d wet
- Apr74°F0d wet
- May77°F0d wet
- Jun75°F0d wet
- Jul73°F0d wet
- Aug68°F0d wet
- Sep67°F0d wet
- Oct68°F0d wet
- Nov70°F1d wet
- Dec71°F0d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Guided Tour - Unforgettable AdventureFrom $179 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Sandwich harbour and Welwitschia TourFrom $253 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Namib Desert WalkFrom $53 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Sandwich Harbour Half Day TourFrom $179 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2 Days Guided Tour in Sossusvlei and Sandwich HarborFrom $1,014 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
LIVING DESERT TOUR (Little 5 tour)From $77 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB), about 22 mi away.
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