Namibia · Safari destination
Walvis Bay
Safaris built around Walvis Bay.
Namibia's central coast port town, where thousands of flamingos and pelicans gather along the lagoon, a gateway to Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.
Walvis Bay
WHY
Located on Namibia's central coast is the country's main port town, Walvis Bay. It offers a unique charm, attracting thousands of migratory birds in southern Africa. Its home to large flocks of flamingos and pelicans.
Walvis Bay is an excellent starting point to explore other attractions of the Namibian coast, such as Pelican Point, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.
Tailor-made safaris
Safaris in Walvis Bay.
Most requested · 12 days · Namibia · South Africa
12-Day Rovos Rail Namibia to South Africa Safari
Most meals · All activities
- 9 nights aboard Rovos Rail from Walvis Bay to Pretoria
- 1 night at Etosha Lodge with afternoon and morning game drives
- Visit to the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Otjiwarongo
- 1 night in Sossusvlei with desert drive, bush dinner and Deadvlei
From
R 215 000
per person, complete package
≈ R 430 000 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 10 days · Namibia
10 day Namibia South (Desert, Canyon and Ocean)
All meals · All transfers
- 2 nights each at Bagatelle Kalahari Ranch and Fish River Lodge
- Hike the rim of Fish River Canyon, Africa's largest canyon
- Track the Namib feral horses from Klein Aus Vista
- 2 nights at Wolwedans Dune Camp in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
From
R 96 720
per person, complete package
≈ R 193 440 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 5 days · Namibia
5-Day Luxury Walvis Bay Safari at Pelican Point Lodge
All meals · All activities
- 4 nights at Pelican Point Lodge on Walvis Bay's peninsula
- Kayaking with seals through the lagoon's calm waters
- Guided nature drive across desert landscapes and coastal shipwrecks
- Beach dining under the stars, weather permitting
From
R 49 490
per person, complete package
≈ R 98 980 for two · international flights excluded
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Walvis Bay
Your guide to Walvis Bay.
WHEN
The best time to visit Walvis Bay, depends on the activities and experiences you are interested in.
From May to October, winter season, it is the best time for whale watching. The air is cooler, more comfortable and the prime-time for desert based activities, such as dune boarding and quad biking. This season is also perfect for water sports a consistent winds are generally found between March and November.
The summer season, November to April, normally has warmer daytime temperatures, landscapes are greener and is the perfect time for bird watching.
WHERE
As Walvis Bay is the main port town of Namibia, it also provides diverse accommodation to cater for a variety of travelers. It offers a harmonious blend of marine and desert experiences, from luxury waterfront hotels to more budget-friendly guesthouses and Bed and Breakfasts.
Imagery
Walvis Bay, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just been to Walvis Bay.
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"Sara has been exceptional with the planning of our safari from beginning to end. There have been so many changes made over the past month on my part, yet she has been able to accommodate every single change. I am very impressed and happy with such professionalism."
"Every part of our safari vacation was absolutely perfect . Jolene was so helpful in putting the pieces together during the planning phase. We stayed 2 days at Kruger Shalati, including one day driving the Panorama route, then 3 nights at Lukimbi Safari Lodge. Both places were amazing and transfers were seamless. Cannot say enough good things about their serv…"
"We’ve had a really good experience with Sara at Safari.com. She’s been great to deal with, very patient with all our changes & always quick to come back with helpful advice. She really listened to what we wanted and put together a fantastic South Africa and Namibia trip for us."
"The booking experience was flawless. I was initially apprehensive about even trying to book a safari, because August is the high season and we were less than a month away, but Izanne quickly curated the perfect trip that met the budget I had set. Izanne also demonstrated exceptional flexibility; when I requested a change to the itinerary, they quickly found…"
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