Around Walvis Bay, Rooibank

Located about 20 km to the southeast of town, Rooibank was named after the red rock formations surrounding the area.



The Topnaar peoples have lived here on the banks of the Kuiseb River for many years, and are commonly known as the !Nara people because throughout their history they have harvested the !nara melons that are so abundant along the Kuiseb River.



Traditionally, the people fished, hunted seals, birds and turtles.

Here is one of the best places in Namibia to visit a Topnaar settlement.