Namibia is a country of almost-superlatives. The second-least densely populated country in the world is also one of the newest, and is home to some of: the largest dunes, the darkest skies, the oldest cultures, the biggest conservation areas in Africa, the world's last rhinos and the most complex languages on the planet - to name but a few!

On the southwestern coast of Africa, bordering the south Atlantic Ocean and lapped by the cold waves of the Benguela ocean current, lies the Republic of Namibia. Formerly known as South-West Africa, and before that as German Southwest Africa, it gained independence on March 21, 1990, at which time it adopted the name Namibia. The Namib Desert (from which the country gets its name), one of the planet's oldest deserts, runs along almost the entire coastline.

The Skeleton Coast, which stretches along the northern parts of the Namibian coastline, is one of the earth's most inhospitable places. It has treacherous shorelines with coastal fogs and cold sea breezes caused by the icy Benguela current. These shorelines became the graveyard of numerous ships and mariners. The impenetrability of the area may have been one of the reasons the people of this part of the world were spared the excesses of the Atlantic slave trade that raged along the West African coast. Namibia’s capital and largest city is Windhoek.

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Walvis Bay is a Namibian city situated at the Atlantic coast. The town Walvis Bay (meaning Bay of Whales in Afrikaans) was discovered by the Portuguese sailor Diaz, who explored the West African coast from 1482 to 1489, and who sailed into the bay for the first time in 1487. Today Walvis Bay is the third largest town of Namibia and it’s only deep-sea harbor.

Cultural Tours 

Dune 7

This is a must for all visitors to Walvis Bay. Located on the outskirts of the town, it is the highest sand dune. An unforgettable experience for those who feel inclined to challenge the height of this outstanding landmark to admire the view from the top.

Other attractions are:

Rheinische Mission Kirche (a National Monument), Kuisebmond Market Mall
Civic Centre with massive wood carvings, Indigenous Topnaar people along the Kuiseb River
Museum, Salt Works, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Sandwich Harbour, Bird Paradise, Bird Island.

Suggestions for Accomodation

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Social EVENTS

Welcoming Evening. Please  bring along Traditional wear We want  each country to be showcased by setting a table with pictures and so forth

Tours: Comfortable wear, hat and sunscreen lotion  for Dune 7 and Rock paintings

Arrival Dates and Airport pick up : If possible the arrival date on 27 October till 14h00. It's OK if the flights will be after 14h00 or Sunday. We will try as much as possible to get everyone from the airport. There will be a short sightseeing Saturday afternoon in Windhoek. If some people will arrive very late on Saturday, the group will have to sleep over in Windhoek to visit other sights on the way to Walvis Bay.