Namibia
Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is a port city in Namibia's Erongo Region, home to the country's only natural harbor. As its name, "Whale Bay," suggests, the town is defined by its seaside scenery.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
- Best season
- Jul–Dec
- Time zone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Sights covered
- 2 places
Sights worth seeing
Views & landmarks
Pelican Point Lighthouse
This lighthouse stands on Pelican Point, the sandy spit guarding Walvis Bay, and was built in 1932. Its 34-meter tower, painted in black-and-white stripes, offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Nature
Bird Island
Bird Island is a man-made platform in the sea between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, serving as a breeding ground for birds. It has a unique history — the guano collected there has long been used as fertilizer.
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Getting around the city
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