About Walvis Bay

Pretty Walvis Bay only returned to Namibia’s control in 1995, after years spent as part of the South African Union. It was a welcome return for the Namibians due it being the only deep-water harbour on their coast, and also a major fishing town and prime production area for sea salt – its 3,500 hectares of salt flats produce 400,000 tons every year.

Though the town is well-endowed with restaurants, bars and shops, nature is the big attraction here; Walvis Bay’s lagoon, salt flats and sand dunes are home to a fabulous array of bird life including pelicans and flamingoes. You can see the bay at its best from the top of Dune Seven – the highest in the region.