Sandwich Harbour
South of Walvis Bay
An incredible place where massive sand dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean, accessible only by 4x4.
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Plan a free trip to Walvis BayUpdated: 2026-10-18
Walvis Bay is a charming port city in Namibia, renowned for its rich marine wildlife and breathtaking desert landscapes meeting the ocean. Visit for a unique experience of dolphin, seal, and flamingo watching, alongside thrilling dune safari tours.
Things to do in Walvis Bay include Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay Lagoon, Dune 7. Here are 10 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
An incredible place where massive sand dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean, accessible only by 4x4.
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Walvis Bay Lagoon is a picturesque natural area bordering the coastal port city of Walvis Bay in Namibia. Visitors traveling to this coastal region can access the TransNamib railway network via the local Walvis Bay railway station that serves the port town.
Plan Walvis BayDune 7 lies outside Walvis Bay and forms part of a belt of dunes stretching from Walvis Bay to Swakopmund. It is known worldwide and is among the coast's most popular tourist attractions.
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A historic lighthouse offering stunning ocean views and massive seal colonies.
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A pleasant area for a stroll, with restaurants, shops, and departure points for boat tours.
Plan Walvis BayHere is what 3 days in Walvis Bay look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay Lagoon, Dune 7, Pelican Point Lighthouse, Swakopmund Jetty, Moon Landscape and 4 more. Sandwich Harbour: An incredible place where massive sand dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean, accessible only by 4x4.
Day 1: Sandwich Harbour, Dune 7, Guano Platform, Bird Paradise. Day 2: Pelican Point Lighthouse, Swakopmund Museum, Walvis Bay Lagoon, Walvis Bay Museum. Day 3: Swakopmund Jetty, Kristall Galerie.
The itinerary for Walvis Bay runs through South of Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay Central and Pelican Point.
Museums worth visiting in Walvis Bay: Swakopmund Museum, Kristall Galerie and Walvis Bay Museum.
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