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Walvis Bay

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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

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.

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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.

Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Walvis Bay, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.

"I had initially had a quote for my stay from another company, but Kate's quote was cheaper, plus her customer service and ATD was excellent - she put a lot more effort into coordinating my activities (so that I could maximise what I could do during my 1 night stay), than the competition. She also made suggestions, was very responsive and very accommodating -…"
October 2026 · Australia · with Kate Harrington · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Constant availability, quick and reliable responses, personalized offers, and customization to individual circumstances during the booking process"
October 2026 · Germany · with Keith Kudzai Chideme · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"Candis has been extremely helpful and right on track with all of our reservations. Great communication and very helpful"
October 2026 · USA · with Candis Sequera · Verified on Trustpilot ↗
"This is our first trip to the African continent and to a safari. We had many questions in the planning including which areas to visit, what accommodations are available and what the package includes. It was heartening to see that the team (Chantell and Clarisha) at Safari.com were very patient to listen to our queries and responded with professionalism and t…"
October 2026 · Singapore · with Chantell Oliver · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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