Walvis Bay, Sandwich Harbour

Namibia's only Marine Reserve and one of Namibia's four Ramsar sites, Sandwich Harbour was once a natural harbour for whalers and fishermen who used the natural cove to gain easy access to the fresh waters.



Sandwich Harbour is a natural lagoon on the Namib Deserts coast approximately 55 km south of Walvis Bay.

It is one of southern Africa's most recognized wetlands because of its ability to attract and support thousands of birds throughout the year.

Since 1969, the harbour has been without any kind of permanent human settlement, although you can still see remnants of an old whaling station at the foot of the dunes along with other buildings slowing being engulfed by the blowing sands.

The entire area is a Marine Reserve and is within the boundaries of the Namib - Naukluft Park.

It's beauty and serenity is comparable to the rest of the park, as well as the Skeleton Coast.