Walvis Bay was founded as a town in 1793 by Dutch from the Cape (South Africa) but was annexed by a British war vessel only a few years later. Since 1850 Walvis Bay grew steadily due to its trade connections, but it was occupied in 1878 by the British Clown as many British fishermen and Guano trades had settled there. Walvis Bay is a harbour town on the Atlantic coast in Namibia and is the third-largest town in the area, that hosts the only deepwater port in the country. As the water of the coastal area is very clean Walvis Bay is known for its high-quality fish, oyster, rock lobsters, and other aquatic foods. Some top sights in the town include; Flamingo Lagoon, Port of Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay Museum, Namibia Dolphin and Seal Catamaran Cruises, and others.
Walvis Bay, with its large bay and dunes, is an important centre for tourism in the city, whose culture and history can be explored on cultural and historical tours and several other famous landmarks that can be visited and explored for hidden gems and facts about the city on sightseeing tours. On food and wine tasting tours in the city, tourists can taste several local delicacies and drinks from popular food spots in Walvis Bay that provide them with the best-tasting experience. On walking and biking tours, visitors will enjoy great views of the city through the best city pathways. The city’s astonishing water bodies can be explored on boat cruises and sailings, and visitors can enjoy several exciting water sports including snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking and more.
With convenient airport transfers, visitors will enjoy stress-free logistics in the city, suitable for both individual and group travels and can also explore famous locations outside the city on day trips and excursions from Walvis Bay. These tour activities and several others are available on Tripindicator, a tour team dedicated to providing visitors with the best tour packages based on user ratings and feedbacks at very affordable rates compared to other top tour companies.
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