Namibia's Premier Coastal Holiday & Health Resort !
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Swakopmund, situated at the central Namibian coast, was founded on 4 August 1892, when Hauptmann Kurt von Francois erected two beacons where the mole is today. In 1916 it ceased to be a port, and harbour facilities were developed at Walvis Bay. The town gradually became the most important holiday resort on the west coast of Namibia. The town has a pleasant climate, and the vast expanse of coastline offers excellent opportunities for water sports and angling. Other activities include Skydiving, Dune Boarding, Quad-biking, Horse Riding and Camel Rides. Swakopmund is connected to the outside world by means of 2 tarred roads (Windhoek , Walvis Bay), a Rail Service, and an Airport. It's current population is around 35 000. More than 100 000 holiday makers visit this coastal resort every year. The town boasts 4 secondary and 5 primary schools. Facilities include 2 hospitals, a medical centre, a maternity home, a Public and a Scientific Library, a museum, an indoor olympic-size swimming pool, a Town Hall, Soccer and Rugby Fields, Tennis & Squash Courts, Bowling, Volleyball, Netball, and more. In addition, Swakopmund offers the visitor an 18 hole Golf Course, about 8 km's from town. One of only 3 Desert Golf Courses in the world. Internet and email facilities are found all over town. For nightlife there's a variety of Pubs and Sportsbars. The town is expanding rapidly, and property prices are soaring. Many overseas buyers have lately also started to acquire some prime Swakopmund Real estate & property. The resort has a superb Information Centre. [ email us ] |
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Recommended Swakopmund Shopping Establishments
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Safari Clothing : Namib Safari Shop Authentic Safari Clothing, incl. Shirts, Shorts, Pants, Jackets & Hats. Nedbank Arcade Shopping Hours : 8am-1pm, 2pm-6pm |
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Leather Shoes & Ware : Deon Sibold Kudu & Seal and Ostrich Leather Shoes. Also Leather Handbags & Purses, Leather Belts, and Hats. Nedbank Arcade Shopping Hours : 8am-1pm, 2pm-6pm |
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Souvenirs : Africa Curiotique Handcrafted African Artifacts, including Stone & Wood and Glass. Also hand painted & printed Cloth-Ware. Nedbank Arcade Shopping Hours : 8am-1pm, 2pm-6pm |
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Worldwide Stamps, incl. British & Southern Africa, Topical Stamps and German Colonial Stamps. Nedbank Arcade Shopping Hours : 8am - 5.30pm |
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Swakopmunder Buchhandlung Books , Newspapers and Stationery. Sam Nujoma Avenue, Swakopmund Shopping Hours : 8.00am-1pm, 2pm-5pm |
Recommended Restaurants in Swakopmund
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| Lighthouse Pub & Restaurant |
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| Brauhaus
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| Napolitana |
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| Kucki's Pub
(opposite Woermann Brock)
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| The Tug (at Jetty entrance) |
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| Hansa Hotel |
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| Europa Hof Hotel |
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| Erich's Restaurant |
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| Zur Kupferpanne |
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| De Kelder |
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Fast Food Outlets
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| Wimpy (at Spar Centre) | Burgers, Ice cream, Waffles |
| Debonairs Pizza (at Spar Centre) | Pizza |
| Beryl's Burger Den (opposite Pick-n-Pay) | Burgers, Pies, Fish Fillets |
| Papa's (at Shoprite Centre) | Pizza, Pasta |
| KFC (opposite Pick-n-Pay) | Chicken & Salads |
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| Nels - Estates : Swakopmund Property for Sale | **** |
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Recommended Hotels , Pensions & Guest Houses
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Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre | **** |
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Hansa Hotel | *** |
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| Strand Hotel | *** |
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| Hotel Sam's Giardino | ** |
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| Hotel Pension Deutsches Haus | * |
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| Hotel Schweizerhaus | * |
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Hotel Eberwein | ** |
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Hotel Pension Rapmund | * |
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Rest Camps, Municipal Bungalows & Camping :
| Municipal Bungalows |
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| Mile 4 Caravan Park |
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Self - catering Holiday Accommodation :
| Nel's Estates - flats and houses in all areas - in Season & out of Season |
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