The ALTERNATIVE SPACE guidebook for SWAKOPMUND in Namibia, Africa
SWAKOPMUND and the ALTERNATIVE SPACE B&B for Travelers, Digital Nomads and those that seek the real meaning of life
Why Swakopmund is a must for couples and individuals that need to get away from the "rat race" and reevaluate the meaning of life.
The Alternative Space has special low rates for weekly and monthly guests. As such it provides the perfect base for people that want to stay for a while in a place so as to do what is important to them.
The Alternative Space is ideal for long stayers with its fast internet, its fully equipped self catering communal kitchen, its extensive library, its open fire place, its secluded gardens, its free bicycle and its sense of freedom in its totally individualized bedrooms.
The mix in Swakopmund between cultures, adrenaline adventure, cheap living, minimum crime, fast internet, comfort, friendship, open mindedness, the freedom of a huge desert or endless beaches and good cuisine makes the Alternative Space an excellent digital nomad and long stayer hotspot in Swakopmund and a must for any traveler of the future.
Alternative Space B & B
The Alternative Space has special low rates for weekly and monthly guests. As such it provides the perfect base for people that want to stay for a while in a place so as to do what is important to them.
The Alternative Space is ideal for long stayers with its fast internet, its fully equipped self catering communal kitchen, its extensive library, its open fire place, its secluded gardens, its free bicycle and its sense of freedom in its totally individualized bedrooms.
The mix in Swakopmund between cultures, adrenaline adventure, cheap living, minimum crime, fast internet, comfort, friendship, open mindedness, the freedom of a huge desert or endless beaches and good cuisine makes the Alternative Space an excellent digital nomad and long stayer hotspot in Swakopmund and a must for any traveler of the future.
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is commonly referred to as the “gateway to Africa for beginners”. Swakopmund is a small and very safe town situated on the south western coast of Africa and was established in 1892 by the German colonialists. Swakopmund is an interesting blend of European capitalist values mixed in with traditional African communalist values, and as such presents a totally unique experience for the world traveler.
The fact that Swakopmund is situated between the dunes of the oldest desert, the Namib and the violent waves of the Atlantic ocean along the skeleton coast of Africa makes this little town most certainly the most surreal and special in Namibia, and probably one of the most interesting in the world. Because of its unique setting and coupled with the adventurous spirit of the inhabitants, Swakopmund has become famous as the adventure centre of Africa. Activities offered to travelers include skydiving, quad biking in the dunes, sand boarding, scenic flights, shark fishing, dolphin cruising and many different day tours.
The architecture and infrastructure beautifully represents the different historical era’s namely German colonial, South African apartheid colonial and then the post independence African restructuring. Modern world high end facilities are to be found next to typical traditional communalist shanty towns with its lively and colorful traditional street markets. Swakopmund’s seaside promenades with its old German “Gemütlichkeit” appreciation of comfort and hospitality intermingled with its genuine African traditional roots such as the world famous Himba tribesmen and women makes the town truly multidimensional.
A multi disciplinary private museum that covers the history of Namibia, the cultures, the fauna and flora as well as it unbelievable geological and mineral (crystals) abundance. It is maintained by the Swakopmund Sientific Society which also operated the Sam Cohen reference library. No matter your academical interest, you will find it amongst these beautiful collections.
Next the the museum the very interesting traditional market can be found
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Swakopmundi Múzeum
Strand StreetA multi disciplinary private museum that covers the history of Namibia, the cultures, the fauna and flora as well as it unbelievable geological and mineral (crystals) abundance. It is maintained by the Swakopmund Sientific Society which also operated the Sam Cohen reference library. No matter your academical interest, you will find it amongst these beautiful collections.
Next the the museum the very interesting traditional market can be found
The Kristall Gallerie is home to the World's largets Quartz crystal The Kristall Galerie is the result of Johannes Adolf Kleynhans who was a man of passion, enthusiasm and vision.
What started out as a hobby, collecting stones and revise them, became a lifelong desire to collect the beautiful gems God created.
The Kristall Galerie, founded in 1998, has been designed for you to share in and discover some of the earth's most beautiful masterpieces - a fascinating display of crystals and gemstones.
Visit the Kristall Galerie for a unique experience for the whole family.
The Kristall Galerie consists of the forecourt that depicts the remnants of an eruption and acts as a prelude to the beauty within the building. Inside the building there is a Gem garden and crystal displays. The Manufacturing studio crafts jewelry in gold and diamonds while the craft area works with semi precious gems. Then there is a coffee bar, a gem shop and a jewelry boutique.
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Kristall Galerie
Theo-Ben Gurirab AvenueThe Kristall Gallerie is home to the World's largets Quartz crystal The Kristall Galerie is the result of Johannes Adolf Kleynhans who was a man of passion, enthusiasm and vision.
What started out as a hobby, collecting stones and revise them, became a lifelong desire to collect the beautiful gems God created.
The Kristall Galerie, founded in 1998, has been designed for you to share in and discover some of the earth's most beautiful masterpieces - a fascinating display of crystals and gemstones.
Visit the Kristall Galerie for a unique experience for the whole family.
The Kristall Galerie consists of the forecourt that depicts the remnants of an eruption and acts as a prelude to the beauty within the building. Inside the building there is a Gem garden and crystal displays. The Manufacturing studio crafts jewelry in gold and diamonds while the craft area works with semi precious gems. Then there is a coffee bar, a gem shop and a jewelry boutique.
This reference library is a jewel in the crown of Namibia. It has extensive collections of most newspapers ever printed in South West Africa and independent Namibia, as well as photo collections and maps. A must visit for any intellectual !
Sam Cohen Library
Windhoeker StreetThis reference library is a jewel in the crown of Namibia. It has extensive collections of most newspapers ever printed in South West Africa and independent Namibia, as well as photo collections and maps. A must visit for any intellectual !
Probably the most incredible aspect of Swakopmund is its Namib Desert. The desert consists of the rocky desert and the sand dunes. It is a unforgettable experience every time you go for an endless walk in the dunes or in places like the moon landscape. Feel the incredible sense of freedom that you experience while sitting on a dune and watching the sun sets towards Brazil, or watching the full moon rise over Africa while knowing that the first humans on earth that lived in this cradle of mankind watched the same moon in wonder. Possibly the most esoteric of all experiences is to spend time in the dunes on a new moon night and become part of the Milky way in all its glory and splendor.
The dune field starts about 200 meters from the Alternative Space and best of all is that it completely free.
Tradition has it that the visitor must write a letter to somebody that is most dear to them while sitting on the dunes and include a bit of sand in the envelope (for luck and love)
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Namib Desert
Probably the most incredible aspect of Swakopmund is its Namib Desert. The desert consists of the rocky desert and the sand dunes. It is a unforgettable experience every time you go for an endless walk in the dunes or in places like the moon landscape. Feel the incredible sense of freedom that you experience while sitting on a dune and watching the sun sets towards Brazil, or watching the full moon rise over Africa while knowing that the first humans on earth that lived in this cradle of mankind watched the same moon in wonder. Possibly the most esoteric of all experiences is to spend time in the dunes on a new moon night and become part of the Milky way in all its glory and splendor.
The dune field starts about 200 meters from the Alternative Space and best of all is that it completely free.
Tradition has it that the visitor must write a letter to somebody that is most dear to them while sitting on the dunes and include a bit of sand in the envelope (for luck and love)
Sandboarding with Alter Action will increase your adrenaline and heart rate
While you cannot expect the same speeds as you would on the mountain, you cannot beat the experience of carving a dune face. The lie-down option which is a bit like tobogganing requires much less experience than stand up boarding which is like snowboarding. Speeds of about 80km/h can be reached down a 120m mountain of sand, which finishes with a big jump at the end.
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Alter-Action Sandboarding
Sandboarding with Alter Action will increase your adrenaline and heart rate
While you cannot expect the same speeds as you would on the mountain, you cannot beat the experience of carving a dune face. The lie-down option which is a bit like tobogganing requires much less experience than stand up boarding which is like snowboarding. Speeds of about 80km/h can be reached down a 120m mountain of sand, which finishes with a big jump at the end.
The Namib Desert and it’s gigantic ever shifting sand dunes offers the ideal venue for either riding a quad bikes or camels. Get ready for lots of excitement and a rush of adrenaline as you climb some of the biggest dunes around. Quad bike rides and camel rides are offered with different routes. The guided tours range from 1 to 3 hours.
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Sivatagi felfedezők kalandközpontja
Nathaniel MaxuililiThe Namib Desert and it’s gigantic ever shifting sand dunes offers the ideal venue for either riding a quad bikes or camels. Get ready for lots of excitement and a rush of adrenaline as you climb some of the biggest dunes around. Quad bike rides and camel rides are offered with different routes. The guided tours range from 1 to 3 hours.
Swakopmund is situated along the stretch of coast line generally referred to as the Skeleton coast. The indigenous San people called the region "The Land God Made with Anger”.
The white sands of the deserted beaches north and south of Swakopmund stretch for endless kilometers, normally without a soul in sight, other than the odd jackal and the many sea birds. It is still a place not civilized by man , but like it was created originally. Only a small section was developed with a lovely promenade flanked by palm trees, coffee shops and restaurants.
Swimming in the sea is refreshingly cold, and the older locals swear by its healing powers.
The dense fog that often covers the town at night adds to the magic atmosphere.
Spending hours walking along the beaches, and resting by soaking your feet in the rock pools while watching the little fish dancing of joy for life, is a truly spiritual experience.
Skeleton Coast
Swakopmund is situated along the stretch of coast line generally referred to as the Skeleton coast. The indigenous San people called the region "The Land God Made with Anger”.
The white sands of the deserted beaches north and south of Swakopmund stretch for endless kilometers, normally without a soul in sight, other than the odd jackal and the many sea birds. It is still a place not civilized by man , but like it was created originally. Only a small section was developed with a lovely promenade flanked by palm trees, coffee shops and restaurants.
Swimming in the sea is refreshingly cold, and the older locals swear by its healing powers.
The dense fog that often covers the town at night adds to the magic atmosphere.
Spending hours walking along the beaches, and resting by soaking your feet in the rock pools while watching the little fish dancing of joy for life, is a truly spiritual experience.
Experience the cruise in luxury, style and comfort that continues into the beautiful Walvis bay area, which holds more beauty than the eye can see – a shipwreck, lighthouse and oyster farms. Proceed to the ever growing Pelican Point to have a closer look at the lighthouse and where a large seal colony of Cape Fur Seals have established themselves.
This offers you the advantage of viewing the seals while you are the centre of attraction for them as well and experience the thrill of seals who will join you on the boat. Moving around Pelican Point, you will be highly exhilarated to see dolphins riding the bow of your boat.
Afterwards, just relax on the boat and enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine with fresh oysters and snacks. The duration of the tour is approximately 3 hours.
Ocean Adventures Tour
Experience the cruise in luxury, style and comfort that continues into the beautiful Walvis bay area, which holds more beauty than the eye can see – a shipwreck, lighthouse and oyster farms. Proceed to the ever growing Pelican Point to have a closer look at the lighthouse and where a large seal colony of Cape Fur Seals have established themselves.
This offers you the advantage of viewing the seals while you are the centre of attraction for them as well and experience the thrill of seals who will join you on the boat. Moving around Pelican Point, you will be highly exhilarated to see dolphins riding the bow of your boat.
Afterwards, just relax on the boat and enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine with fresh oysters and snacks. The duration of the tour is approximately 3 hours.
Every morning, we pack our kayaks and join our seals and dolphins for a paddle at the tip of the remote Pelican Point peninsula. On the 4x4 drive to our Kayaking site, we get to see the Walvis Bay wetlands with plenty of birds including flamingos and pelicans, and the salt mine which is one of the biggest in the world. Our seals are very playful and love to interact with our kayaks.
The seals come up to us to play with our paddles and to splash water at us. On a kayak, you become part of the ocean without disturbing the wildlife. The animals do not see us as a threat in any way, and therefore we have to opportunity to enjoy them 100% in their natural state.
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Pelican Point Kayaking
Atlantic StreetEvery morning, we pack our kayaks and join our seals and dolphins for a paddle at the tip of the remote Pelican Point peninsula. On the 4x4 drive to our Kayaking site, we get to see the Walvis Bay wetlands with plenty of birds including flamingos and pelicans, and the salt mine which is one of the biggest in the world. Our seals are very playful and love to interact with our kayaks.
The seals come up to us to play with our paddles and to splash water at us. On a kayak, you become part of the ocean without disturbing the wildlife. The animals do not see us as a threat in any way, and therefore we have to opportunity to enjoy them 100% in their natural state.
Sandwich Harbour, a little less than 60km south of Walvis Bay in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, is one of Namibia’s most unique and dramatic sites. Here some of the world’s highest dunes descent into the cold Atlantic Ocean to form a picturesque lagoon.
Once a commercial fishing and trading port, Sandwich Harbour is now a RAMSAR site (Site no. 743) with magnificent wetland wilderness and devoid of any human settlement. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, this is one of Namibia's most important coastal wetlands, and is home to eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds.
Early evidence of human life is preserved, and the site includes several archaeological sites dating back thousands of years. In this extremely arid environment, early inhabitants were all hunter-gatherers who survived near fresh water and from hunting various small animals and collecting fruits, bulbs and melons including the famous !nara melon. Closer to the ocean, onwards from about 2,000 years ago, archeological sites contain mussel and marine shells indicating that seafood became an important element of substance for early coastal dwellers. There is further evidence that seals, sea birds and even the odd whale -dead and washed on-shore – added diversity to hunter-gatherer diet. For the last 1,000 years inhabitants of this unique area are pastoralists.
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Sandwich Harbour 4x4
Atlantic StreetSandwich Harbour, a little less than 60km south of Walvis Bay in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, is one of Namibia’s most unique and dramatic sites. Here some of the world’s highest dunes descent into the cold Atlantic Ocean to form a picturesque lagoon.
Once a commercial fishing and trading port, Sandwich Harbour is now a RAMSAR site (Site no. 743) with magnificent wetland wilderness and devoid of any human settlement. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, this is one of Namibia's most important coastal wetlands, and is home to eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds.
Early evidence of human life is preserved, and the site includes several archaeological sites dating back thousands of years. In this extremely arid environment, early inhabitants were all hunter-gatherers who survived near fresh water and from hunting various small animals and collecting fruits, bulbs and melons including the famous !nara melon. Closer to the ocean, onwards from about 2,000 years ago, archeological sites contain mussel and marine shells indicating that seafood became an important element of substance for early coastal dwellers. There is further evidence that seals, sea birds and even the odd whale -dead and washed on-shore – added diversity to hunter-gatherer diet. For the last 1,000 years inhabitants of this unique area are pastoralists.
Swakopmund Skydiving Club is Namibia's premiere Drop Zone.
The Club is operated by Ground Rush Adventures and Goskydive4fun and is situated 5 km's to the east of Swakopmund. The Club have been operating at the Swakopmund Airfield for over 28 years. The all famous "Desert Boogie" is also held at our drop zone.
The Swakopmund Skydiving Club is a friendly, family feel, group of skydivers who like to have fun, because that is what it is all about at the end of the day. No matter who you are, where you from or your experience level, you are always welcome to feel the real Namibian skydive hospitality.
So if you want to skydive and have fun, or just sit down and have a coffee or a meal, you are more than welcome to join us.
The Swakopmund Skydiving Club we offer Tandem Skydiving as well as courses in Accelerated Freefall and Static Line jumps.
PARAGLIDING:
The dunes south of Swakopmund provide among the safest locations in the world to learn the art of paragliding. The fresh south-westerly winds offer ideal ‘lift’, and once air-borne there are spectacular views of the desert and ocean.
The Namibian coast, where the dunes range from 70–150 metres, is one of the great training and fun-flying sites in the world. The dunes are regulated by the local training school to ensure safety and reduce overcrowding.
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GoSkydive4Fun - Swakopmund Skydiving Club
Swakopmund Skydiving Club is Namibia's premiere Drop Zone.
The Club is operated by Ground Rush Adventures and Goskydive4fun and is situated 5 km's to the east of Swakopmund. The Club have been operating at the Swakopmund Airfield for over 28 years. The all famous "Desert Boogie" is also held at our drop zone.
The Swakopmund Skydiving Club is a friendly, family feel, group of skydivers who like to have fun, because that is what it is all about at the end of the day. No matter who you are, where you from or your experience level, you are always welcome to feel the real Namibian skydive hospitality.
So if you want to skydive and have fun, or just sit down and have a coffee or a meal, you are more than welcome to join us.
The Swakopmund Skydiving Club we offer Tandem Skydiving as well as courses in Accelerated Freefall and Static Line jumps.
PARAGLIDING:
The dunes south of Swakopmund provide among the safest locations in the world to learn the art of paragliding. The fresh south-westerly winds offer ideal ‘lift’, and once air-borne there are spectacular views of the desert and ocean.
The Namibian coast, where the dunes range from 70–150 metres, is one of the great training and fun-flying sites in the world. The dunes are regulated by the local training school to ensure safety and reduce overcrowding.
Several different flights are available options. However, the Sossosvlei excursion is a favorite.
From Swakopmund your flight will take you to the stunning Kuiseb River Canyon, along and into the dune belt, past Tsondab Vlei. The next point of interest will be Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, where we make a comfortable shallow turn around the area for a view of the pans amongst the 1000 ft tall sand dunes. The next leg over the “Sea of Dunes” takes us past the long-deserted Charlottenfelder diamond camps and on to the coast. We head back up past the Eduard Bohlen and Shawnee Shipwrecks, over the famous Sandwich Harbor wetland. We fly over the vividly colored salt pans south of Walvis Bay, past the harbor, before returning to Swakopmund.
Bush Bird Adventure Flights & Safaries
1 Tobias HainyekoSeveral different flights are available options. However, the Sossosvlei excursion is a favorite.
From Swakopmund your flight will take you to the stunning Kuiseb River Canyon, along and into the dune belt, past Tsondab Vlei. The next point of interest will be Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, where we make a comfortable shallow turn around the area for a view of the pans amongst the 1000 ft tall sand dunes. The next leg over the “Sea of Dunes” takes us past the long-deserted Charlottenfelder diamond camps and on to the coast. We head back up past the Eduard Bohlen and Shawnee Shipwrecks, over the famous Sandwich Harbor wetland. We fly over the vividly colored salt pans south of Walvis Bay, past the harbor, before returning to Swakopmund.
Wake up with the sun, fly and catch the trade winds, explore, dream, discover...
Want to start your day with some wonderful memories, sharing it with family and friends?
Want to hear, see, or feel miracles happening? Jump into a Hot Air Balloon to get a front seat to nature’s daily show! Let us fly and enjoy Natures Music! Enjoy an unforgettable ballooning adventure, in total peace and tranquility over some of the most splendid scenery the Namib Desert has to offer.
Hot Air Ballooning Namibia
Hendrik WitbooiWake up with the sun, fly and catch the trade winds, explore, dream, discover...
Want to start your day with some wonderful memories, sharing it with family and friends?
Want to hear, see, or feel miracles happening? Jump into a Hot Air Balloon to get a front seat to nature’s daily show! Let us fly and enjoy Natures Music! Enjoy an unforgettable ballooning adventure, in total peace and tranquility over some of the most splendid scenery the Namib Desert has to offer.
The Swakopmund Flying School is proud to say that they offer a wide scope of training which includes advanced training for both aeroplane and helicopter complex ratings as well as multi-engine ratings and game capture ratings. With a combined experience of over 100 years in aviation they guarantee top-class service in all aspects of their training in a very positive learning atmosphere.
The Swakopmund Flying School also does aerobatic flips in a air force trainer.
Swakopmund Flying School
The Swakopmund Flying School is proud to say that they offer a wide scope of training which includes advanced training for both aeroplane and helicopter complex ratings as well as multi-engine ratings and game capture ratings. With a combined experience of over 100 years in aviation they guarantee top-class service in all aspects of their training in a very positive learning atmosphere.
The Swakopmund Flying School also does aerobatic flips in a air force trainer.
Elephant Human Relations Aid in Namibia, Africa is an NGO that conserves desert adapted elephants, through an award-winning wildlife volunteer project.
Elephant-Human Relations Aid (EHRA) Namibia has helped build peaceful relationships between free-roaming desert elephants and local communities in Namibia, Africa since 2003. Conflict exists due to shared land, resources and an ongoing drought in the region, which leaves communities and animals without much food or water. Elephants, livestock and humans are sharing the same waterpoints, which not only sparks conflict, but also results in human and elephant fatalities.
EHRA’s mission is to implement practical solutions that help combat elephant-human conflict, and thereby secure a future for Namibia’s desert elephants. We do this through building protective walls around waterpoints, educating locals on conflict mitigation tactics and continuous monitoring of the different elephant herds.
The desert elephant conservation Volunteer Project provides a valuable workforce for the construction of protection walls and also provides the necessary funding to build these walls. Also, the Volunteer Project provides funding for regular vehicle-based patrols of the area where the volunteer groups assist EHRA staff with monitoring the elephants and assessing the status of walls previously built. Volunteers can experience hands-on conservation and have a direct impact on fostering a peaceful relationship between elephants and humans, thereby securing their existence.
Elephant-Human Relations Aid (EHRA)
Elephant Human Relations Aid in Namibia, Africa is an NGO that conserves desert adapted elephants, through an award-winning wildlife volunteer project.
Elephant-Human Relations Aid (EHRA) Namibia has helped build peaceful relationships between free-roaming desert elephants and local communities in Namibia, Africa since 2003. Conflict exists due to shared land, resources and an ongoing drought in the region, which leaves communities and animals without much food or water. Elephants, livestock and humans are sharing the same waterpoints, which not only sparks conflict, but also results in human and elephant fatalities.
EHRA’s mission is to implement practical solutions that help combat elephant-human conflict, and thereby secure a future for Namibia’s desert elephants. We do this through building protective walls around waterpoints, educating locals on conflict mitigation tactics and continuous monitoring of the different elephant herds.
The desert elephant conservation Volunteer Project provides a valuable workforce for the construction of protection walls and also provides the necessary funding to build these walls. Also, the Volunteer Project provides funding for regular vehicle-based patrols of the area where the volunteer groups assist EHRA staff with monitoring the elephants and assessing the status of walls previously built. Volunteers can experience hands-on conservation and have a direct impact on fostering a peaceful relationship between elephants and humans, thereby securing their existence.
Okakambe Trails organizes guided equestrian tours in the bed of the Swakop River to the ocean and the lands of the "Moon Valley". The stables of Okakambe Horse Trails are 12 km away from Swakopmund. Short rides span from one to three hours; also 15-minute pony rides are available for the kids. Long rides can take you to the stunning desert sceneries, where you can also spot wildlife if you’re lucky.
Okakambe Farm
Okakambe Trails organizes guided equestrian tours in the bed of the Swakop River to the ocean and the lands of the "Moon Valley". The stables of Okakambe Horse Trails are 12 km away from Swakopmund. Short rides span from one to three hours; also 15-minute pony rides are available for the kids. Long rides can take you to the stunning desert sceneries, where you can also spot wildlife if you’re lucky.
The WaterCube Swimming Pool, Swakopmund
WelwitschiaBeautiful public crystal-clear half Olympic size indoor pool
The 25-meter heated indoor swimming pool, is used for both, recreational and professional purposes and has been hailed as one of its kind in Namibia. A vast range of gym equipment of the highest quality is being used and the isometric machines makes sure that you have a full body workout with no muscle left behind. All their equipment are designed by professionals boasting high quality construction and imported from Germany to best serve the sports men and women. The center puts a lot of time and training into their staff to make sure they provide all their members with the best service in Namibia.
The Dome Health and Training Centre
5371 WelwitschiaThe 25-meter heated indoor swimming pool, is used for both, recreational and professional purposes and has been hailed as one of its kind in Namibia. A vast range of gym equipment of the highest quality is being used and the isometric machines makes sure that you have a full body workout with no muscle left behind. All their equipment are designed by professionals boasting high quality construction and imported from Germany to best serve the sports men and women. The center puts a lot of time and training into their staff to make sure they provide all their members with the best service in Namibia.
The airport receives flights directly from Johannesburg and Cape Town and return.
Walvis Bay International Airport
The airport receives flights directly from Johannesburg and Cape Town and return.
Mediclinic Swakopmund, a private hospital situated in Swakopmund, is supported by specialists in most medical & surgical disciplines, as well as by general practitioners and other healthcare experts
Mediclinic Swakopmund
Franzska Van Neel StreetMediclinic Swakopmund, a private hospital situated in Swakopmund, is supported by specialists in most medical & surgical disciplines, as well as by general practitioners and other healthcare experts
Swakopmund family practice
Cottage AvenueGeneral practitioner doctors and modern chemists for all health problems
Bismarck Medical Centre
Bismarck StreetModern and very well educated dentists
Challenged by a country with limited hospital facilities in rural areas and vast distances to be travelled between towns, E-Med’s national infrastructure is equipped to overcome these challenges.
Forming part of the of E-Med’s paramedical infrastructure is our 24 hour call centre which is supported by state of the art ground ambulances, air ambulances and response vehicles.
E-Med Rescue 24, Swakopmund
Challenged by a country with limited hospital facilities in rural areas and vast distances to be travelled between towns, E-Med’s national infrastructure is equipped to overcome these challenges.
Forming part of the of E-Med’s paramedical infrastructure is our 24 hour call centre which is supported by state of the art ground ambulances, air ambulances and response vehicles.
The Quiet Space Health and Skin Care
39 Sam Nujoma AvenueRecommendable beautician and masseuse
Element riders specializes in beginners and intermediate surfing lessons and guiding, as well as guiding for experienced and very experienced surfers. Single persons as well as groups are welcome. We rent out gear. in beginners and intermediate surfing lessons and guiding, as well as guiding for experienced and very experienced surfer. Single persons as well as groups are welcome. They rent out gear.
Element Riders Gear Shop
15 Swakop StreetElement riders specializes in beginners and intermediate surfing lessons and guiding, as well as guiding for experienced and very experienced surfers. Single persons as well as groups are welcome. We rent out gear. in beginners and intermediate surfing lessons and guiding, as well as guiding for experienced and very experienced surfer. Single persons as well as groups are welcome. They rent out gear.
Food scene
Innes and Inga are excited to share their new venture INspired Pizza with you ! Situated in the Atrium Centre in the heart of Swakopmund, freshly made pizzas & other delicious meals such as pastas, soups, curries will have your mouth watering!
INspired Pizza
Hendrik WitbooiInnes and Inga are excited to share their new venture INspired Pizza with you ! Situated in the Atrium Centre in the heart of Swakopmund, freshly made pizzas & other delicious meals such as pastas, soups, curries will have your mouth watering!
Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian food restaurant with vegan options marked on menu: this include several starters, curries, and dals. With limited options for vegans in Swakopmund, it's so nice to end up in a restaurant where they understand veganism and have actually taken the effort to mention vegan dishes on the menu.
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Garnish Indian Restaurant
Sam Nujoma DriveServes meat, vegan options available. Indian food restaurant with vegan options marked on menu: this include several starters, curries, and dals. With limited options for vegans in Swakopmund, it's so nice to end up in a restaurant where they understand veganism and have actually taken the effort to mention vegan dishes on the menu.
The Old Steamer Restaurant is a buffet style restaurant. The menu is changed 3 times a week, and incorporates seasonal foods.
You can look forward to no less than 4 different starters. You will find fillet steak on our menu every night. Mains include 3 different protein dishes, 2 starch dishes and at least one vegetable dish as well as a salad valley.
Your night can be concluded with a selection of 3 different deserts and bottomless coffee and tea.
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Old Steamer Restaurant
The Old Steamer Restaurant is a buffet style restaurant. The menu is changed 3 times a week, and incorporates seasonal foods.
You can look forward to no less than 4 different starters. You will find fillet steak on our menu every night. Mains include 3 different protein dishes, 2 starch dishes and at least one vegetable dish as well as a salad valley.
Your night can be concluded with a selection of 3 different deserts and bottomless coffee and tea.
Dining at the Tug is a rustic yet authentic experience, definitely not fine dining. The Tug takes you on a culinary journey, renowned for its home-made freshness, great locally sourced seafood, fresh produce, tempting desserts and a vast selection of South African Wines. Our menu evolves regularly.
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The Tug Restaurant
Dining at the Tug is a rustic yet authentic experience, definitely not fine dining. The Tug takes you on a culinary journey, renowned for its home-made freshness, great locally sourced seafood, fresh produce, tempting desserts and a vast selection of South African Wines. Our menu evolves regularly.
Gabriele's Italian pizzeria is a small family run business bringing you their passion for pizza.
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Gabriele's Italian Pizzeria
1 Bismarck StGabriele's Italian pizzeria is a small family run business bringing you their passion for pizza.
The best place to get takeaway. A great family-owned business with a love for authenticity. Try the beef japchae and have the goal of trying everything that is on the menu.
Seoul Food
Otavi StreetThe best place to get takeaway. A great family-owned business with a love for authenticity. Try the beef japchae and have the goal of trying everything that is on the menu.
Altstadt Restaurant is situated in the heart of Swakopmund and offers a large BeerGarden surrounded by palm trees, indoor dining areas and a cozy bar.
Their diversified range of dishes provide their customers with supreme taste, highest quality and great service. The focus lies on German cuisine including fresh seafood & steak dishes which can be enjoyed with ice cold beer. The restaurant can seat about 200 people. This includes seating under the numerous palm trees in the beer garden as well as the cosy inside of the house. The house was built sometime at the beginning of the 20th century, making it one of the oldest buildings in Swakopmund.
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Altstadt Restaurant
Anton Lubowski AvenueAltstadt Restaurant is situated in the heart of Swakopmund and offers a large BeerGarden surrounded by palm trees, indoor dining areas and a cozy bar.
Their diversified range of dishes provide their customers with supreme taste, highest quality and great service. The focus lies on German cuisine including fresh seafood & steak dishes which can be enjoyed with ice cold beer. The restaurant can seat about 200 people. This includes seating under the numerous palm trees in the beer garden as well as the cosy inside of the house. The house was built sometime at the beginning of the 20th century, making it one of the oldest buildings in Swakopmund.
The Alternative Space has a well equipped communal self catering kitchen and dining room for use of the guests. It is also famous for its self help breakfast.
Home cooking at its best!!!
Alternative Space B & B
The Alternative Space has a well equipped communal self catering kitchen and dining room for use of the guests. It is also famous for its self help breakfast.
Home cooking at its best!!!
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2 Tobias HainyekoSightseeing
Use the Alternative Space as a base and visit the other extraordinary places in Namibia
This shuttle takes you to all the Highlights of Namibia like Sossusvlei, Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Windhoek etc. One leg of the trip will cost you N$ 690 and you can hop on and off when and where ever you feel to.
Go2 Traveller Transfers
42 Nelson Mandela AvenueThis shuttle takes you to all the Highlights of Namibia like Sossusvlei, Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Windhoek etc. One leg of the trip will cost you N$ 690 and you can hop on and off when and where ever you feel to.
It is possible to rent a car of 4x4 in Swakopmund for your travels
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Swakopmund Brauhaus
It is possible to rent a car of 4x4 in Swakopmund for your travels
Sossus vlei is a world heritage site and consists of a picturesque dry pan and dead dry trees surrounded by high red dunes, located in the southern part of the Namib Desert, in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Petrified dunes are sand dunes that have solidified to rock and are found in several places in the Sossusvlei area. This area is characterized by high sand dunes of vivid pink-to-orange color, an indication of a high concentration of iron in the sand and consequent oxidation processes. The oldest dunes are those of a more intense reddish color. These dunes are among the highest in the world; many of them are above 200 metres.
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Sossusvlei
Sossus vlei is a world heritage site and consists of a picturesque dry pan and dead dry trees surrounded by high red dunes, located in the southern part of the Namib Desert, in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Petrified dunes are sand dunes that have solidified to rock and are found in several places in the Sossusvlei area. This area is characterized by high sand dunes of vivid pink-to-orange color, an indication of a high concentration of iron in the sand and consequent oxidation processes. The oldest dunes are those of a more intense reddish color. These dunes are among the highest in the world; many of them are above 200 metres.
Etosha is a totally unique and world famous National Park about 6 hours drive north of SWakopmund.
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Etosha Nemzeti Park
Etosha is a totally unique and world famous National Park about 6 hours drive north of SWakopmund.
Twyfelfontein is also a world heritage site. The large rock engravings is proof a a highly civilized hunter gatherer society that lived in Namibia many centuries ago
Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes
Twyfelfontein is also a world heritage site. The large rock engravings is proof a a highly civilized hunter gatherer society that lived in Namibia many centuries ago
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Közlekedés
In San language Swakop = xwaka (rhinoceros) and ob (river)
Climate
Surrounded by the Namib Desert on three sides and the cold Atlantic waters to the west, Swakopmund has a desert climate with mild conditions year round. The average temperature ranges between 15 to 25 °C or 59 to 77 °F. Rainfall is less than 20 millimetres or 0.8 inches per year, making gutters and drainpipes on buildings a rarity. The cold Benguela Current supplies moisture for the area in the form of fog that can reach as deep as 140 km inland. Fogs that originate offshore create a fog belt that frequently envelops parts of the Namib desert.