A Beginner’s Guide to Swakopmund: History, and Accommodation

A Beginner’s Guide to Swakopmund: History, and Accommodation. Despite the fact that around one-third of Namibians speak German, this seaside town is remarkable for the relatively intact colonial architecture from the German Empire that dates back to the 19th century. The adventure facility “Swakop” is a jumping off point for skydiving, quad biking, sandboarding, and Namib hiking. Approximately 90% of South Africa’s flamingos come to Walvis (Whale) Bay each year to spend the winter, and the town is also the jumping off point for marine safaris to observe dolphins and whales in the Atlantic.