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Walvis Bay

Namibia travel guide

What to see in Walvis Bay

A bay with flamingos, dolphins and seals, where the dunes run right down to the sea.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to November
Photo: Yathin S Krishnappa · CC BY-SA 3.0

Walvis Bay highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Flamingo lagoon

    Thousands of flamingos.

  2. Boat trip with seals and dolphins

    Around the bay.

  3. Sandwich Harbour

    Dunes that drop into the ocean.

  4. Oysters

    Farmed in the bay.

  5. Dune 7

    One of the highest dunes in the area.

Day trips from Walvis Bay

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Walvis Bay

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Walvis Bay are from March to November.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from December to February

    Heat and rain in the north

    It’s high summer: fierce heat in the desert and storms in the north; in Etosha the animals spread out.

    What to do: The best time for safari is May to October, when water is scarce and wildlife gathers at the waterholes.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a braai (barbecue) or a local restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Namibia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Walvis Bay

What to see in Walvis Bay?

Flamingo lagoon, Boat trip with seals and dolphins, Sandwich Harbour, Oysters and Dune 7.

What to see in Walvis Bay in one day?

Don’t miss Flamingo lagoon, Boat trip with seals and dolphins, Sandwich Harbour, Oysters and Dune 7. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Walvis Bay?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Walvis Bay are from March to November.

What day trips can you take from Walvis Bay?

Sandwich Harbour.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.