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Details of Walvis Bay

With wetlands on one side and the Atlantic on the other, industrial Walvis Bay is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and those wanting to fall asleep to the soothing purr of the ocean.

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Nearby Sandwich Harbour is a nationally important wetlands region home to over 50% of southern Africa's flamingo population as well as an abundance of other bird species.

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Short Overview

There are few places in the world better for watching flamingos in the world than in the wetlands surrounding Walvis Bay. A birdwatcher’s paradise, Walvis Bay also acts as a gateway to Namibia’s huge variety of watersports including fishing, scuba diving, and sailing.

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