Swakopmund, known as Swakop, is in the Erongo region of Namibia. It is the country's biggest coastal town and a resort for Namibians on holiday. The city's German origins are quite pronounced in beautiful old German colonial buildings throughout the city, making an even starker contrast for this town sitting at the edge of the Namib Desert. Swakopmund is like a German North Sea town with an African flair.

Swakopmund has a mild desert climate, with temperatures varying little throughout the year. The town receives only about 20 mm of rain annually; instead, thick fog is a frequent occurrence. This is also why the Namibian coast is infamous for its shipwrecks. In addition to bringing much-needed moisture to the vegetation, the fog can also lower temperatures to below 10°C in winter.

There are many amazing things to do in Swakopmund — from observing incredible wildlife to skydiving over the desert and tasting local craft beer.

Most activities, such as dolphin cruises, the Little Five Desert Tour, quad biking, or kayaking, must be pre-booked. For all bookings, please contact our office at +264 824 416 820.