Walvis Bay is a port town on the Namibian coast whose name directly translates from Afrikaans as ‘the Bay of Whales’ and boasts incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean, spreading as far as the eye can see. A former South African territory at the heart of a former German colony, Walvis Bay has only been Namibian since 1994. The real beauty of Walvis Bay lies in its marine fauna, which is abundant thanks to the Benguela Current that passes along this coastline and facilitates the development of plankton, which in turn attracts southern right whales. Therefore, it is not uncommon for travellers staying
in Swakopmund – 18 miles north – to take a day trip to Walvis Bay to enjoy the sea and go whale watching. A Walvis Bay holiday is also an opportunity to explore the red expanse of the Namib Desert, which is just a stone's throw away from the coast.

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Walvis Bay Holiday Ideas

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The Namib Desert

The Namib Desert

Wildlife and Wilderness: A Northern Namibia Safari

Set off on a thrilling nocturnal game drive in Okonjima Reserve accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.

10 days, from £ 3,545 to £ 5,095

Namibia - Etosha - Damaraland - Walvis Bay - Namib

Namibia - Etosha - Damaraland - Walvis Bay - Namib

An Intro to Namibia: from Dunes to the Ocean

Experience Etosha, Damaraland, Namib and Kalahari by driving a 4x4 through Namibia's wide open spaces

15 days, from £ 3,750 to £ 5,000

Namibia - Johannesburg - Okavango Delta - Victoria Falls

Namibia - Johannesburg - Okavango Delta - Victoria Falls

Honeymoon in Africa: Namibia, Johannesburg, the Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls

Namibia's mineral landscape, Botswana's wildlife, the magnificent Victoria Falls

13 days, from £ 5,715 to £ 7,230

Namibia - Etosha - Atlantic - Namib - South - Kalahari

Namibia - Etosha - Atlantic - Namib - South - Kalahari

Road Trip Namibia: Etosha National Park to Fish River Canyon

Walking Namibia's trails: between bush, desert and lagoon, observing giraffes, zebras and dolphins

16 days, from £ 6,590 to £ 9,475

Skeleton Coast and the Kunene River,Etosha & Damaraland

Skeleton Coast and the Kunene River,Etosha & Damaraland

Desert, Coast and National Park: The Highlights of Namibia

Climb the dunes of Sossusvlei and witness the beauty of Dead Vlei

15 days, from £ 6,885 to £ 9,900

Kenya - Mount Kenya - Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara - Nairobi - Tanzania - Stone Town - Zanzibar South Coast

Kenya - Mount Kenya - Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara - Nairobi - Tanzania - Stone [...]

Safari & Beach Honeymoon: From the Wilds of Kenya to the Beaches of Zanzibar

An East African honeymoon through Kenya's major parks to the beaches of Zanzibar

14 days, from £ 7,415 to £ 10,660

RWANDA - KIGALI - NYUNGWE FOREST - VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK

RWANDA - KIGALI - NYUNGWE FOREST - VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK

On the Road in Rwanda: Exceptional Lodges and Nature from a Wide Angle

Swim in Lake Kivu, meet gorillas from Volcano Park and roam Kigali - the stunning capital

9 days, from £ 9,820 to £ 12,500

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Why I Love: Self-Driving in Namibia

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Namibia's otherworldly landscapes

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Sossusvlei / Walvis Bay / Sesriem Canyon / Swakopmund / / The Brandberg / Twyfelfontein / Otjiwarongo / / Etosha Park / Southern Africa / African Safaris / Vingerklip / Stone Town / Crescent Island / / Okavango safari / Nairobi / Mount Kenya / Khwai