Erongo Region DVD Trailer
A short teaser for the soon to be launched Namibia 14 regions DVD set. Full DVD coming soon.
Walvis Bay, Walvisbaai, beautiful city in Namibia, Pelican Point sand spit,natural harbour
Walvis Bay, Walvisbaai, beautiful city in Namibia, Pelican Point sand spit,natural harbourWalvis Bay
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Walvis Bay
Walvisbaai
Walfischbucht
City
Walvis Bay
May 2005 aerial photograph of the harbour area
May 2005 aerial photograph of the harbour area
Coat of arms of Walvis Bay
Coat of arms
Nickname(s): Windwaai baai
Motto(s): In utrumque paratus (Latin = Prepared for either)
Walvis Bay is located in NamibiaWalvis BayWalvis Bay
Location within Namibia
Coordinates: 22°57′22″S 14°30′29″ECoordinates: 22°57′22″S 14°30′29″E
Country Namibia
Region Erongo Region
Established 1840
Government
• Mayor Uilika Nambahu
Area
• Total 1,124 km2 (434 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
• Total 62,096
Time zone CAT (UTC+2)
Climate BWk
Designations
Ramsar Wetland
Designated 23 August 1995
Reference no. 742[2]
Walvis Bay (Afrikaans Walvisbaai, German Walfischbucht or Walfischbai, all meaning Whale Bay) is a city[3] in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies. The town covers a total area of 29 square kilometres (11 sq mi) of land.[4]
The bay is a safe haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit, being the only natural harbour of any size along the country's coast. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters also drew large numbers of southern right whales,[5] attracting whalers and fishing vessels.
The Dutch referred to it as Walvisch Baye and the English as Whale Bay. In its eventual formal incorporation, it was named Walfish Bay, which was changed to Walvish Bay, and ultimately to Walvis Bay. It has also been referred to as Walwich Bay[6] or Walwisch Bay.[7] The Herero people of the area called it Ezorongondo.[8]
A succession of colonists developed the location and resources of this strategic harbour settlement. The harbour's value in relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope had caught the attention of world powers since it was discovered by the outside world in 1485. This explains the complicated political status of Walvis Bay down the years.
The town is situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Kuiseb River delta and lies at the end of the TransNamib Railway to Windhoek, and on B2 road.
Walvis Bay, with its large bay and sand dunes, is an important centre of tourism activity in Namibia. Attractions include the artificial Bird Island, centre of a guano collection industry, the Dune 7 sand dune, the salt works, the abundant birdlife, and a museum. Kuisebmund Stadium, home to two clubs in the Namibia Premier League, is also located in the city. The beach resort of Langstrand lies just a few kilometres north. The Walvis Bay Export Processing Zone is an important facet of the local economy.Economy and infrastructure
Logistics
Walvis Bay is an important logistical port for the southern African region, providing port facilities for the import and export of cargo for the rest of Namibia, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Botswana. Since the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) was established in 2000, cargo moving through the port has increased from 30,000 containers a year to 370,000 containers in 2016. As of 2017 the port was being upgraded to increase its capacity to move 1 million containers a year by 2019. Bureaucratic and logistical problems at the city's competitor port at Durban, South Africa have diverted traffic to the port at Walvis Bay. Ninety-five percent of all cargo hauled overland through Walvis Bay is carried by truck.[37]
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group is gearing up to increase import/export-business opportunities in Namibia. The Namibian National Development Plan expects to complete the expansion programme of the Walvis Bay port by 2019. Because of the harbour's geographical positioning, authorities plan to gain a footprint in providing landlocked Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries with a vital logistical hub.[38] In addition to the importance of the port, development would strengthen trade corridors which consists of current road and rail networks.[38]
Fishing
In Walvis Bay there are different fishing companies like Hangana Seafood, Caroline Fishing, Benguella Fishing Company, Cadilu Fishing, Etosha Fisheries, Kuiseb Fishing Enterprises, Blue Ocean Products, Benguella Sea Products, Consortium Fisheries, Talanam
Manufacturing
Herero Township, Swakopmund Tours HD
Herero Township, Swakopmund Tours HD
World Travel
Swakopmund (German for Mouth of the Swakop) is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 280 km (170 mi) west of Windhoek, Namibia's capital. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district. The town has 42,000 inhabitants and covers 193 square kilometres (75 sq mi) of land. The city is situated in the Namib desert.
Swakopmund is a beach resort and an example of German colonial architecture. It was founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, and a sizable part of its population is still German-speaking today.[citation needed]
Buildings in the city include the Altes Gefängnis prison, designed by Heinrich Bause in 1909. The Woermannhaus, built in 1906 with a prominent tower, is now a public library. Attractions in Swakopmund include a Swakopmund Museum,[4] the National Marine Aquarium, a crystal gallery and spectacular sand dunes near Langstrand south of the Swakop River. Outside of the city, the Rossmund Desert Golf Course is one of only five all-grass desert golf courses in the world. Nearby lies a camel farm and the Martin Luther steam locomotive, dating from 1896 and abandoned in the desert.
Swakopmund lies on the B2 road and the Trans-Namib Railway from Windhoek to Walvis Bay. It is home to Swakopmund Airport.
Etymology Herero Township, Swakopmund
The Herero called the place Otjozondjii. The name of the town is derived from the Nama word Tsoakhaub (excrement opening) describing the Swakop River in flood carrying items in its riverbed, including dead animals, into the Atlantic Ocean. The German settlers changed it to Swachaub, and when in 1896 the district was officially proclaimed, the version Swakopmund (German: Mouth of the Swakop) was introduced.
History Herero Township, Swakopmund
Captain Curt von François founded Swakopmund in 1892 as the main harbour for the Imperial German colony—The deep sea harbour at Walvis Bay belonged to the British. The founding date was on August 8 when the crew of gunboat Hyäne (Hyena) erected two beacons on the shore. Swakopmund was chosen for its availability of fresh water, and because other sites further north such as Cape Cross were found unsuitable. The site did, however, not offer any natural protection to ships lying off the coast, a geographical feature not often found along Namibia's coast.
When the first 120 Schutztruppe soldiers and 40 settlers were offloaded at Swakopmund, they had to dig caves into the sand for shelter. The offloading was done by Kru tribesmen from Liberia who used special boats. Woermann-Linie, the operator of the shipping route to Germany, employed 600 Kru at that time.
Swakopmund quickly became the main port for imports and exports for the whole territory, and was one of six towns which received municipal status in 1909. Many government offices for German South-West Africa had offices in Swakopmund. During the Herero Wars a concentration camp for Herero people was operated in town. Inmates were forced into slave labour, approximately 2,000 Herero died.[citation needed]
Soon, the harbour created by the Mole silted up, and in 1905 work was started on a wooden jetty, but in the long run this was inadequate. In 1914 construction of a steel jetty was therefore commenced, the remains of which can still be seen today. After World War I it became a pedestrian walkway. It was declared structurally unsound and was closed to the public for seven years, and in 2006 renovations to the portion supported by concrete pillars were completed, with a seafood restaurant and sushi bar being added to the end portion of the steel portion of the jetty soon after. A new timber walkway was also added onto the existing steel structure, and the steel portion of the jetty reopened to the public in late 2010.
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What to do in NAMIBIA in 60 seconds
Here it is. One of the most epic journeys we have ever done - Namibia! Watch all the must-sees in 60 seconds, from sandboarding to leopards and lions, from street markets to desert pools. We are still blown away – and sandy. A paid partnership with the Namibian Tourism Board.
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00:05/00:35 Ongava Game Reserve and Etosha NP
The large 30.000-hectare conservation area just outside of the impressive Etosha National Park offers all a wildlife fan could hope for and is a perfect western starting point for tours through the NP. We saw rhinos and lions, girafes, elephants and hundreds of zebras crossing the Etosha pan.
00:07 Christ Church, Windhoek
The town’s landmark of Windhoek is a pretty sandstone church, built in 1910 by the Germans, and can be found next to the...
00:09 Independence Memorial Museum, Windhoek
Since march 2014, the museum is open to the public. Namibia has a long colonial history that is displayed in this extraordinary building. Locals call it simply the coffee machine. The view from the top is one of the best in the city.
00:11 Katatura Market, Windhoek
Want to mingle with the locals and try some excellent and hot barbecue dishes? This is the place to be. You can even play pool at this buzzing market.
00:13 Tatekulu Barbershop, Windhoek
Windhoek isn’t your typical capital. It’s very spread out and quite relaxed. The Independence Avenue is the lifeline of the city, with more and more hip bars and businesses popping up. One of it: this brilliant little barbershop of Leander, the friendly owner of the great tour operator NatureFriend Safaris.
00:17 Pelican Point, Walvis Bay
Being in Swakopmund, you have to do a trip to Walvis Bay! Trips of numerous operators take you to Pelican Point, where you can see flamingos, the famous lighthouse and of course: seals! It was the cutest kayaking trip we’ve ever done. (Never thought we’d ever use the word „cute“ in that context.)
00:20/00:27 Spitzkoppe
The highest point rises about 1,784 metres. We loved filming there, as basically everything you get on camera looks stunning.
00:22 Solitaire, Khomas
It’s basically a petrol station with a quirky and very instagrammy car cemetery. „Please fill up“ should be your first three words there.
00:24 Vogelfederberg, Namib Naukluft Park
With 3.2 people per square kilometre, Namibia is VERY empty.
00:28/00:30 Onguma Game Reserve
Onguma is your eastern starting point to drive through Etosha NP that’s literally stuffed with animals. We had a waterhole directly in front of our lodge The Fort, and could watch kudus and zebras go for a drink at night.
00:37/01:02 Okonjima Game Reserve
Leopard and cheetah buffs: this is your place! It’s almost a certainty to come across some of those beautiful animals, in part because of the tracking devices. It started off as a conservation centre – that’s why.
00:40 Sossusvlei
The salt and clay pan (translated „dead-end marsh“), surrounded by high red dunes has been one of our favourite places. The sunrises and sunsets are magical there.
00:41 Sandwich Harbour
We had a blast with Paul from Travel Uncharted who took us on a crazy offroad tour. We are glad we survived it - and would love to do it again.
00:43 Dune 45, Namib Naukluft Park
It’s at the 45th kilometre of the road that connects the Sesriem gate and Sossusvlei – hence the name.
00:45 Swakopmund, Erongo
They call it the adventure capital. The tours to the nearby dunes of Sandwich Harbour are brilliant. Arne flipped over with his quad bike and got sandy like never before when sandboarding, but – we enjoyed it! Loads!
00:49 Big Daddy, Namib Naukluft Park
Cool name for the probably highest dune in the world (around 350 metres). Make sure you start climbing it early in the morning.
00:52 Deadvlei, Namib Naukluft Park
VOGUE likes this. What happens when an oasis gets cut off from water by two merging dunes can best be seen here!
00:54 Sesriem Canyon, Namib Naukluft Park
About 1km long and about 30 metres deep, this canyon is the second most important tourist attraction in the area after Sossusvlei. We liked the nice cool climate down there.
00:56 Sossus Dune Lodge, Namib Naukluft Park
Just one example of the luxury you can have in Namibia though you are in the middle of nowhere.
00:59 The Jetty, Swakopmund
Swakopmund has a very pretty waterfront, and the jetty and laid-back beach bars like Tiger Reef Beach Bar & Grill are perfect places to relax.
Thanks to KPRN, Namibian Tourism Board, Diamir, Olympus and NatureFriend Safaris for making this possible.
Webinar: Ultimate Safaris, Namibia
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Namibia: Pomona Diamond Mining Ghost Town
Abandoned diamond mining town of Pomona, in the restricted access Sperrgebiet area of Namibia.
The Stiltz Lodge - A Special Place to Stay - Swakupmond- Namibia
The Stiltz in Swakupmond is a special place to Stay. It's built on stilts, in the Swakop river bed right at the Atlantic Ocean. We stayed in room #6 and we had te best view over the riverbed and Ocean.
I visited the lodge in November 2014.
Pride of Namibia - The Greatest Conservation Story Ever Told
Namibia has the world's largest cheetah population, a flourishing black rhino population, and an expanding lion population, and a brighter future for its people. Responsible travelers make it all possible. Learn more:
In 1990, a new country was born in southern Africa. Its name comes from a local word, Namib: land where there is nothing. But today, Namibia is home to one of the greatest wildlife recovery stories the continent has ever known.
Namibia revolutionized wildlife management. Conservation was written into the constitution. And rural communities joined their lands to form conservancies and manage their wildlife for the benefit of the people.
Almost half of the nation is now under conservation management.
Corona Guest Farm - Namibia - Gamsberg pass - Centeral Region - ResDest.com
Corona Guest Farm is considered the jewel of guest farms in the Khomas Hochland. Located on a plateau in the foothills of the Gamsberg Mountains, Corona offers breathtaking vistas. Old wells and ox wagon trails suggest that Corona and its sister farm Piccadilly served as a rest-stop for ox wagon convoys during the German colonial era at the turn to the 20th century. The guest farm is known for its outstanding service and excellent cuisine. It is the perfect stopover to just relax for a few days, but is also the perfect base from where to climb the Gamsberg Mountain. More details at - a KKM.tv production
Namibia Promo - Omaheke Region
This is a promotional video of the different tourist attractions, adventure activities and cultural experiences that Omaheke region (Namibia) has to offer for those would like to visit the region.