The Namib Desert Attractions
Swakopmund coastline © Judith Duk
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is an enchanting little seaside town in the middle of
the Namib Desert. Often described as 'a slice of Germany on the
edge of the desert', it has many fine German colonial buildings and
a distinctly German character. Along with the region's food
specialities of rock lobster, fish and Swakopmund oysters,
traditional German fare, including sausages and pastries, can be
enjoyed, and among the residents German is widely spoken. The
stretch of coast is particularly known for its angling, and the
surrounding dunes of the desert provide many opportunities for sand
boarding, quad biking and paragliding.
