Protea hotel walvis bay pelican bay may just be your refuge on the walvis bay lagoon when you need it, with breathtaking views and comfortable accommodations. This is usually the first destination for all tourists, no matter if theyre namibians or not. The town proper is not so compact and your own wheels make life a lot easier. Namibia has strikingly beautiful sand dunes and you have to spend a good amount of money and travel time to reach them. Discover the beauty of walvis bay, climb the massive dune 7, let the seals of pelican point peninsula entertain you, and see many species of birdlife at the. You can snuggle down and read a book in the library. In the bleak expanse just off the c14, 6km by road from town, dune 7 is popular with locals as a slope for sandboarding and skiing. The picnic site, which is now engulfed by sand, has several shady palm trees tucked away in the lee of the dune. The tour will take you south along the namibian coastline starting at the walvis bay lagoon, a ramsar site, which boasts a diverse bird life. Next we head to dune 7, the highest dune in the area at 2 meters is sure to leave you breahtless. Sandwich harbour, part of the namib naukluft park, is a place many have heard of but very few have ever visited. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title dune 7. Apartment dune chalets is situated in corner of 5th road and union street walvis bay tourism centre in walvis bay in 2 km from the centre.
Highlights of walvis bay, dune 7 shore excursion in namibia my. Walk on the sandy ridge and feel the power of gravity in. Its a good alternative to staying in swakopmund if that city is too. Pelican point tours and lagoon and dune 7 2020 walvis bay. Dune 7 namibia, a very large sand dune and tourist attraction at walvis bay. The day starts with a marine cruise with our sister company catamaran charters in the morning at 09h00 checkin at 08h30 at the walvis bay waterfront.
Visit dune 7 on your trip to walvis bay or namibia inspirock. The iris boutique hotel walvis bay 4 namibia from us. Apart from the fish, the port, and the protests back in the 90s, walvis bay is also famous for dune 7. Dune 7 stands as the highest sand dune in namibias coastal region on the edge of the namib desert. Dune 7 walvis bay 2020 all you need to know before you. Located in the heart of a vibrant fishing town, protea hotel walvis bay is the ideal springboard to this fascinating harbor town. Next to the lighthouse, the swakopmund museum documents namibian history. Highlights of walvis bay, dune 7 shore excursion in namibia.
Sandwich harbour 4x4 is the leading day tour operator to sandwich harbour offering numerous exciting activity and adventure packages. The hotel overlooks one of the most important wetland areas on the african coastline, the walvis bay lagoon, declared a ramsar site to ensure that its protection is guaranteed by the. The local municipality has planted palm trees and erected toilets and a braai area barbeque sites and fresh water is. Dune 7 in walvis bay is the highest dune in namibia. Only accessible by 4x4, our experienced guides will take you on an exhilarating ride through the dunes and show you the wonders of the namib desert. There is a restaurant and public restrooms in the vicinity. Swakopmund town tour including dune 7 shore excursion 2020. Swakopmund is a coastal city in namibia, west of the capital, windhoek. Dune 7 is situated along the central coast of namibia, 10km outside the town of walvis bay, and is the highest sand dune in the coastal dune belt. The lagoon, salt pans and the bird sanctuary, which form the walvis bay wetlands, are. The iris boutique hotel the 4star the iris boutique hotel is placed about 7 miles from dune 7. We piled into the car, and headed east out of walvis bay. The dune has been measured at over 1,256 feet 383 meters and is named dune 7 because it is the seventh dune one encounters after crossing the river tsauchab.
Mar 29, 2017 apart from the fish, the port, and the protests back in the 90s, walvis bay is also famous for dune 7. Dune 7 and lagoon are furnished with a double bed each while the pelican bay and sandwich harbour rooms are furnished with a double and a threequarter bed each. Attractions include dune 7, walvis bay museum and salt works. Not normally on the list of things to see for a town, the plant of walvis bay is different. Highlights of walvis bay, dune 7 shore excursion, namibia experience the beauty of this coastal town, climb the massive dune 7, let the seals of pelican point peninsula entertain you and get the best photos at the walvis bay lag. From the hotel, youre just a few minutes from the regions attractions, which include dune, waterbased and outdoor activities, from camel rides and quad biking to hiking, hang gliding and golf on desert courses. Get ready to be awestruck by one of the most surreal and beautiful places on earth with cheap flights to walvis bay. Protea hotel walvis bay pelican bay book your hotel. Were going to take the inland road back to swakopmund. Highlights of walvis bay, dune 7 shore excursion swakopmund. Leaving walvis bay, we headed east into the vast namib desert, until we reached this turnoff. Marine dune day the marine dune day gives you the ultimate combination of a leisure cruise on the atlantic ocean and a 4x4 ride in the breathtaking sandwich harbour area of the namib naukluft park. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Dune 7 walvis bay 2020 all you need to know before you go.
Daredevil adventures is a tour operator company that specialises in quad biking in the namib dunes, offering our clients the ultimate experience. Swakopmund city walking tours and dune 7 walvis bay. Tallest of sand dunes in namibia dune 7, walvis bay. Located in walvis bay, i went with my friend for an afternoon run to the top of dune 7 after watching flocks of flamingoes in the area. This is the tallest dune in the coastal area, and you simply cant leave walvis bay without taking a trip to dune 7.
Gc2e508 namibia dune 7 earthcache in namibia created by elsies. Highlights of walvis bay, dune 7 shore excursion, namibia experience the beauty of this coastal town, climb the massive dune 7, let the seals of pelican point. Namibia skipper services website walvis bay namibia. Add dune 7 adventures and other attractions to your walvis bay trip itinerary using our walvis bay planning website.
Dune 7 walvis bay, namibia attractions lonely planet. For travelers who use our international travel planner, walvis bay holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the dune 7 and other attractions mapped out and timetabled. Namibia skipper services offers accommodations in walvis bay, just 1,000 feet from duneside high school. The two ecosystems create a cool environment under an. The dune has been measured at over 1,256 feet and is named dune 7 because it is the seventh dune one encounters after crossing the river tsauchab. Book your excursion with sandwich harbour 4x4 directy online, for best value. We are situated opposite long beach between swakopmund and walvis bay and we do free transfers to and from daredevil adventures. This is not the case with dune 7 you dont have to pay anything to explore it.
Dune 7, working title of the seventh book in the dune series by frank. Namibia dune 7 gc2e508 was created by elsies on 8272010. Good to visit if you are in a rush and dont get to sandwich. Private fullday tour walvis bay and swakopmund with. Its a not chosen size geocache, with difficulty of 2. We start the tour when we collect you from walvis bay port or from your accommodation at around 09. The local municipality has planted palm trees and erected toilets and a braai area barbeque sites and fresh water is available. From the top of dune 7 you can see walvis bay, the airport and the wide open spaces. Jan 22, 2017 one of the highest sand dunes in the world, you can climb up in less than 20 minutes and enjoy the views.
The tour desk can help you arrange fascinating excursions nearby the accommodation. Attempting an ascent of dune 7 outside walvis bay the. Visit dune 7 adventures on your trip to walvis bay or namibia. The 10 best hotels close to dune 7 in walvis bay, namibia. Giant sand dunes run straight into the ocean, creating breathtaking sceneries and unique landscapes, just waiting to be discovered. Walvis bay is home to walvis bay airport wvb, which is a 20minute drive from the centre of town. A very popular area with the tourist, take the challenge to climb up the top of the dune. One of the highest sand dunes in the world, you can climb up in less than 20 minutes and enjoy the views. Hotel accommodation in walvis bay protea hotel walvis bay.
The lagoon, salt pans and the bird sanctuary, which form the walvis bay wetlands, are rightly. Drinks and snacks available from our kiosk and relax on our sundeck. Feel like an adventurer, while our experienced and professional guides take you through the namib dune belt on our popular eco friendly, quad bike tours. Allow us to show you the natural splendor of sandwich harbour where the dunes meet the ocean. Then have an exciting and fun activity to sand board down the dune, so awesome.
Misty shores self catering, a property with a terrace, is located in walvis bay, 2. Certain accommodations feature a sitting area where you can relax. Established by german colonists in 1892, the citys colonial landmarks include the swakopmund lighthouse and the mole, an old sea wall. Along the way to dune 7 you will see the waste processing plant of this town. Walvis bay vahlfis bay, 30km south of swakopmund, is pleasant enough, particularly around the new waterfront development and along the esplanade. Dune 7 is found in erongo district of namibia about 7km east of walvis bay. Dune 7 adventures strongly supports responsible use of the environment, and although our tours are adventure activities, we respect the environment and wildlife at all times. Dunes guesthouse offers its guests a comfortable stay in walvis bay, just a short walk from the beautiful lagoon. Find us at the entrance of naraville suburb sam nujoma west side. Marine dune day sandwich harbour 4x4 tours in walvis bay. The expansive swathed of high sand dunes just adjacent and parallel to the atlantic ocean coastline is a convergrnce of two extremes the atlantic ocean and the namib desert.
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