Swakopmund offers a huge variety of activities and attractions, starting with the unforgettable giant sand dunes which run straight into the ocean. This stark and harsh desert environment can be experienced on foot, by bicycle or quad bike. Next, enjoy cultural impressions from the Nama, Damara and Herero people to the heritage and architecture of this German-influenced town. This tiny coastal town offers fossil tours to explore the ancient geology that created a moon landscape in the desert, as well as sea excursions, which will bring you into close contact with the ocean’s “Big 5”, namely whales, dolphins, mola mola, leatherback turtles and seals.

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