Before the C39 road splits towards Palmwag, when coming from Khorixas, it continues until reaching the Skeleton Coast National Park.
Torra Bay is a popular fishing retreat with several clearly marked areas for camping.
There is a petrol filling station and small shop, however like most places, it's better to replenish your supplies well in advance and expect nothing.
It is only open from the 1st of December till the end of January.
Book your reservation with NWR at their main office in Windhoek, or online at:
www.nwr.com.na
According to archaeologists, pieces of pottery found near Walvis Bay had thick layers of soot believed to have come from cooking
!Nara melons.
This is how it is done: the flesh of the melon was removed with bone knives and stewed over a lowfire until it became a thin soup, when the seeds were separated from the concentrate.
When cooked, the melon concentrate was tipped from the pot into a thin puddle on the sand, where it was left to dry before being stored.
The dried concentrate remains edible for more than a year.
The food energy value of dried concentrate is more than three times as high as that of the fresh melon.
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.
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Walvis Bay's Lagoon is an internationally recognized wetland, one of Africa's most important.
It is a refuge for birds, having different species rest here along their migratory routes.
The wetlands attract terns and great numbers of greater and lesser flamingos, which can be seen throughout the year.
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Sightings of humpback, southern right, and pygmy right whales have been observed.
Also the bottlenose and benguela dolphin are a regular occurrence closer to shore.
Journeying out further to sea you may catch sight of common and dusky dolphins.
The best time to see the Atlantic bottlenose is during low tide in the lagoon, and to see the benguela dolphin your best bet is at Pelican Point if you are on shore.
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If Walvis Bay does tickle your fancy, some places worth looking for include the Rhenish Mission Church on 5th Street, which was assembled first in Hamburg, Germany, and then reconstructed in Walvis Bay in 1880.
Due to the growing industry trade, the church was moved to its present location.
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You are also able to visit the port but first obtain permission from the railway police at the end of 13th Road, and bring your passport.
The town Museum, open Monday to Friday, gives a quick history overview of the port and its maritime past.
Admission is free.
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Walvis Bay is an industrious town and falls short of accomodation and catering to visitors.
Although, it is definitely a town worth visiting as there are several sports, outdoor activities and sights one simply should not miss.
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The best way to experience Walvis Bay is to stay in Swakopmund and make a day trip here.
It is easily reached in your own vehicle, a taxi or through a tour operator.
Hitchhiking is also very easy between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
The train arrives from Windhoek at 7h15 and departs for Windhoek at 19h00.
Walvis Bay is looking towards a future in tourism so the number of places to stay, activities to partake and restaurants to dine are slowly growing.
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Today, Walvis Bay is Namibia's second largest city after Windhoek.
Only 30 km south of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay is unispiring with an industrial base boasting a tanker berth, a dry dock and container facilities, and infrastructure specializing in salt works and fish processing.
These industries are a large employer to several thousand Namibians.
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It is the only "real" port between Luderitz and Luanda, Angola.
It is a naturally deep water port, making it highly attractive and perfect for the shipping industry.
The towngrid is laid on a rectangle with Sam Nuyoma Avenue, Nangolo Mbumba Drive and the 16th Street East acting as the three main roads, from north to south, running through town.
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In 1971, as the liberation struggle inside Namibia battled on, South Africa transferred their control over Walvis Bay back to its Cape Province.
However in 1977, when a SWAPO led government threatened control of the bay, the South Africans administration reasserted its claim of sovereignty over Walvis Bay.
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In 1990, independence was achieved by the Namibian people, yet Walvis Bay remained under South African sovereignty.
Finally, in 1994, sovereignty over Walvis Bay was properly transferred to a SWAPO led government.
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Development of Walvis Bay first occurred when the British annexed the area in 1878 as part of the Cape colony.
The Bay served two purposes: to deter German ambitions in the area and to ensure a safe passage of Britain ships around the Cape.
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In 1910, the Cape colony and Walvis Bay were annexed to the newly formed Union of South Africa.
Germany questioned the bay's actual boundaries and when settled in 1911, Walvis Bay totaled an area of 434 sq. miles (1.124 sq. km).
During the First World War, Germany made an attempt to regain Walvis Bay but by 1915 the South Africans retained full control over the area.
Walvis Bay quickly integrated into the apartheid policies of the ruling regime when the League of Nations mandated the South Africans to administer South West Africa like they would South Africa.
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Ground Rush Adventures Sky Dive
The scenery while free falling towards the ground is unmatched to anywhere in the world.
The drop zone is just outside of Swakopmund, with rich sights of the Atlantic and the sea of sand high above.
In business since 1980, the quality of skydiving is the best to be found in all Africa, but that's not really saying a whole lot, it's still an African company and safety standards are a bit lower than what you may be accustomed.
www.skydiveswakop.com.na
Okakambe Horse Trail
The horse tours take you through the Swakop River or into the Moon Landscape.
Sunrise or Sunset Tours and multi-day trips are available.
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Tours, surrounding areas
If you are traveling without a vehicle, tours are the best way to get to the sights you came to see.
Tour companies offer services to the Moon Landscape, the Welwitschia Drive, Cape Cross, Spitzkoppe and to Walvis Bay.
The guided tours are a great way to learn more about the geology, flora and fauna, and about the area's history.
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Quickly becoming the extreme sports Mecca of southern Africa, Swakopmund caters to all adrenaline junkies looking for a fix.
Between the sands of sea, the coastal waters and the open skies, there are a variety of activities to suite everyone's needs.
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Swakop Sandboarding
The guys running this show are extremely fun and are willing to let you do things others won't.
They pick you up wherever you are staying at 9h30, surf or sled the dunes for several hours, have lunch and beers or cool drinks along the coast, and get you back to your place by 13h30.
Everything is included in the price.
They realize the deep connection between their business and the dunes, ensuring environmentally friendly services.
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