Overview

Namibia’s largest coastal town is a huge draw for merrymakers and vacationers from all over the globe. This seaside resort showcases its German origins in its European-style colonial architecture, creating a jarring juxtaposition against the landscape of the Namib desert. Sandboard or motorbike the dunes, dine and imbibe in a picturesque restaurant on the waterfront, or just marvel at the unusual birds and plants that populate the region.

The beach resort of Swakopmund is situated on Namibia’s Atlantic coast, approximately 219 miles (352 kilometers) due west of Windhoek. It is surrounded on three sides by the Namib Desert, and by towering golden dunes that plunge dramatically into the deep blue sea. It’s also the gateway to the Skeleton Coast, making it a haven for adventure seekers and adrenalin junkies, backpackers, and overland road-trippers