Swakopmund
Swakopmund sits at the southern end of the Skeleton Coast, so just continue north to encounter the fabled shipwrecks and whale bones – but do take your time here. This is a great place to rest up for a night or two during an overland safari.
- Quaint Germanic town right on the coast.
- Luxurious beachfront resorts offer privacy and comfort.
- Located en route from Sossusvlei to the Skeleton Coast.
- Boat rides through Walvis Bay for spotting seals, flamingos and pelicans.
- Plentiful activities including sandboarding and skydiving.
- Excellent local dining scene.
Give yourself plenty of flexibility in Namibia’s historic Swakopmund when you choose Cornerstone Guesthouse or its seaside sister property, the self-catering Atlantik Sicht.
The Strand Hotel is a modern, well-run property right on the beachfront, so you can walk out straight onto the sands and along the coast.
Hansa Hotel is the oldest and finest hotel in Namibia, a monument in its own right in Swakopmund. The building dates from 1905, so is an important part of the town’s architectural heritage, and is a very charming place to stay.
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