Walvis Bay
NamibiaNA
Coastal town in Namibia
Walvis Bay is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies. It is the second largest city in Namibia and the largest coastal city in the country. The city covers an area of 29 square kilometres (11 sq mi) of land. The bay is a haven for sea vessels due to its harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit, which is the only natural deep-water harbour along the country's coast. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters also draw large numbers of southern right whales, attracting whalers and fishing vessels.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 102,704
- Coordinates
- -22.957, 14.505
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Namibia. Around 102,704 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature, water sports and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Walvis Bay
Nature in Walvis Bay
(20)On the nature side, Walvis Bay offers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Everything listed here comes from what Walvis Bay is actually tagged with. Altogether 20 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Walvis Bay
(19)Under water sports, Walvis Bay is tagged with Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Walvis Bay.
Culture in Walvis Bay
(18)Under culture, Walvis Bay is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 18 entries in our dataset. The list follows Walvis Bay's own activity tags.
Adventure in Walvis Bay
(12)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Counting everything, 12 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Walvis Bay.
Sports in Walvis Bay
(11)The sports shortlist for Walvis Bay: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails and Running. Everything listed here comes from what Walvis Bay is actually tagged with. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Walvis Bay
(10)Looking for nightlife? Walvis Bay has Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Walvis Bay.
Wellness in Walvis Bay
(6)Walvis Bay records Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Walvis Bay's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Walvis Bay
(4)Family in Walvis Bay covers Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Walvis Bay's own activity tags.
Shopping in Walvis Bay
(2)For shopping, expect Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Walvis Bay's own activity tags.
More to do in Walvis Bay
(2)Walvis Bay's other activities entries include Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Walvis Bay is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Walvis Bay
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Walvis Bay stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Walvis Bay, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek.
Similar destinations
Places near Walvis Bay that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walvis Bay known for?
- Walvis Bay, in Namibia, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 102,704 residents.
- What can you do in Walvis Bay?
- Recorded activities in Walvis Bay include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Walvis Bay?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Walvis Bay stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Walvis Bay located?
- Walvis Bay is located in Namibia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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