Dune 7
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
One of the tallest dunes in the area, popular for climbing, sandboarding and picnics
Out & About SA lists 12 things to do in Walvis Bay, in the Swakopmund & Erongo Coast. They span Landmark / Sightseeing, Adventure / Activity and Tour / Experience. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Namibia things to do guide.
Kayaking at Pelican Point
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
Sea-kayaking trips paddling among playful Cape fur seals
Marine Dolphin & Seal Cruise
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
Catamaran and boat cruises across the bay to see dolphins, seals, pelicans and oyster farms
Mola Mola Dolphin Cruise
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
Catamaran cruises on Walvis Bay to see dolphins, seals and pelicans around Pelican Point
Visit website ↗Pelican Point
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
Sandy peninsula with a historic lighthouse, a large Cape fur seal colony and dolphins
Pelican Point Kayaking
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
Guided sea-kayaking trips among Cape fur seals at the Pelican Point peninsula
Visit website ↗Rhenish Mission Church
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
Prefabricated 1880 mission church, the oldest building in Walvis Bay and a national monument
Sandwich Harbour
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
Dramatic 4x4 excursion to where towering dunes plunge into the Atlantic in Namib-Naukluft Park
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Tour
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
A four-wheel-drive excursion to a dramatic lagoon where towering dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean
Visit website ↗Walvis Bay Bird Paradise
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
Man-made wetland oasis beside the town, a prime birdwatching spot
Walvis Bay Lagoon
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
A Ramsar-listed wetland that attracts thousands of flamingos and other migratory birds
Walvis Bay Waterfront
Swakopmund & Erongo Coast
Waterside dining and shopping precinct overlooking the harbour