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Coastal Area

Although feared by early mariners, the At , some 40 km south the first European, the Portuguese navi- central coast, has long been a of , the dunes sweep down to gator Diego Cão, set foot on the coast popular destination with Namibians and a pristine lagoon (which once served as of southwestern Africa in 1486. visitors. , the country's a harbour) to create spectacular coastal

COASTAL premier holiday resort, is characterised scenery. Sandwich also ranks as one Further inland, the Spitzkoppe rises by a wealth of well-preserved German of the most important coastal wetlands abruptly above the arid and sparsely colonial buildings. Street names serve in Africa. It is accessible by four-wheel vegetated plains of the Namib. Also as reminders of former colonial rulers drive vehicle only and is open to day known as the “Matterhorn of ”, and administrators, while German is still visitors. the granite outcrop is a typical example COASTAL widely spoken. Typical German cakes of an inselberg, or island mountain. With and confectionery can be enjoyed in the Inland of the coastal towns of sheer granite rock walls of up to 600 m town's cafés, while the shops are stocked Swakopmund and Walvis Bay lies the high, the Spitzkoppe is the country's top with a mouth-watering selection of cold Namib section of the Namib-Naukluft rock climbing destination. meats. Well-known historic buildings Park with its gravel plains, fascinating include Woermann House, the old Moonlandscape, the rugged Kuiseb The Brandberg is not only the highest State Railway Station, Alte Kaserne Canyon and one of the world's botanical mountain in Namibia (the summit of (Old Fort) and the old Magistrate's curiosities, the Welwitschia mirabilis. The the highest peak, Königstein, is 2 574 Court which now serves as State House Welwitschia Drive, a self-guided drive m above sea level), but is also Africa's in Swakopmund. starting and ending in Swakopmund, largest open-air art gallery. The most provides a fascinating insight into the famous of its more than 44 000 rock Sandwiched between the dunes of desert environ-ment. There are also paintings is the so-called White Lady the Namib Desert, the ocean and two day walks in this section of the frieze in the Tsisab Ravine. Although the an extensive lagoon, Walvis Bay is park and several campsites with basic central figure is no longer considered to Namibia's major port, the centre of the facilities. Most of the area is accessible be a white female, the name White Lady country's fishing industry and a rapidly by sedan car. has persisted. A popular backpacking developing tourist desti-nation. area, the Brandberg is best ascended The National West Coast Recreation by hiring a guide as there are no clearly The Walvis Bay wetlands are interna- Area attracts thousands of hopeful demarcated routes. tionally renowned for large concentra- anglers each year to angling spots tions of waders, flamingos and shore with quaint names like Sarah se Gat Also of interest are the Erongo birds, while the southwesterly winds (Sarah's Hole), Bennie se Rooi Lorrie Mountains, southwest of Omaruru. The create ideal conditions for boardsailing (Bennie's Red Truck) and Jakkalsputz caves and overhangs in the mountains and other watersports on the lagoon. (Jackals' Well). is not only and valleys contain a wealth of rock The coastal dunes offer a variety of ad- home to the largest Cape fur seal colony paintings, among them the famous venture activities such as sandboarding, along coast, but is also of “White Elephant” painting in Phillips' parasailing and quad biking. historic interest. It marks the spot where Cave.

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This is not a backpackers but a variety of accommodation

options (which include both fl ats and houses). Many of which COASTAL

are situated on the lagoon’s edge. Each unit is totally private and AL COAST self-contained so no matter what you opt for, you’ll fi nd a lounge, COASTAL

kitchen and en suite bathroom Waiting to iron out all your travel

creases. Satellite TV will cure of D.I.E (desert induced entertainment

withdrawal) syndrome within three doses. The bays three bedroom

house is positively palatial with a Jacuzzi, under-fl oor heating

and an in door braai. So if you’ve overdosed on wide open

spaces and need some pampering (not to mention re-

hydration), stop here and soak your horny heels, plump up

your tail feathers and play civilization in the desert Lofty and

Claudia can arrange car hire and a multitude of

activities. Hey, they can even take care of your laundry...

Prices - N$300 to N$1000 Max. 8 people www.selfcatering.com.na

We can speak German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Hebrew

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Henties Bay Charlotte’s Guest Home 44 Strand Hotel 48 Byseewah Guesthouse 42 Guesthouse Indongo 44 Swakopmund Hotel & De Duine Country Hotel 42 Guesthouse Fischreiher 45 Entertainment Centre 48

COASTAL Eagle Holiday Flats 42 Hansa Hotel 45 Swakopmund Municipal Hotel Eberwein 45 Restcamp 49 Hotel Pension A La Mer 45 The Burning Shore 49 COASTAL Etusis Lodge 42 Hotel Pension d'Avignon 45 The Secret Garden Guesthouse 50 Guestfarm Okomitundu 42 Hotel Pension Rapmund 46 The Stiltz 50 Hotel Prinzessin Rupprecht 46 Omaruru Hotel schweizerhaus/ Walvis Bay Ai Aiba - The Rock Café Anton 46 Bay Selfcatering 39 Painting Lodge 43 Intermezzo Guesthouse 46 Dolphin Park 52 Erongo Wilderness Lodge 43 Ocean Walk Self Catering Esplanade Park 52 Etendero Guestfarm 42 Holiday House 46 Langholm Hotel 50 Guest Farm Erindi Onganga 43 Marietjies Guesthouse 47 Levo Tours 50 Immenhof Hunting & Guestfarm 43 Orange House 47 Long Beach Leisure Park 52 Schönfeld Guestfarm 44 sam’s giardino hotel 47 Mola-Mola Safaris 51 Sea Breeze Guest House 47 Pelican Bay Hotel 51 Swakopmund Seagull Bed & Breakfast 47 Protea Hotel Walvis Bay 52 A Home Away From Home 44 Sea Horse Holiday Guestdomicil 48 The Courtyard Hotel Pension 50 Brigadoon Bed & Breakfast 44 Shalom Accommodation 48

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Henties Bay Henties Bay Byseewah Guest House De Duine Country Hotel

P.O. Box 200, Henties Bay 34 Duine Road, Henties Bay Tel.: (064) 501111 P.O. Box 1, Henties Bay Fax: (064) 501177 Tel.: (061) 374750 [email protected] Fax: (061) 256598 www.fishermanslodge.com.na [email protected] www.namibialodges.com Rates: (B&B) Rates: From N$285-00 p.p.s. From N$275 p.p. (B&B) Set in the magical town of Henties Bay, 200 meters from the beach, and within day-drive distance from the many desert attractions and S22º 07” • E 14º17” activities, this 3 Star establishment offers accommodation to tourists De Duine is ocean facing & situated in the heart of the Namib Desert and fishermen. Emphasis is on quality, personal service, good food and and within easy reach of all the attractions of the West Coast. Our a tranquil atmosphere. Each of the 9 double en-suite rooms has mini bar, la carte dining room offers a selection of choice seafood and venison Satellite TV and telephone. We offer all- inclusive shore angling safaris dishes. Twenty well decorated en suite rooms are fitted with TV, targeting Namibia’s edible fish species and sharks. Guided tours to the telephone and limited room service. Your game fishing destination. less accessible places of interest, as well as activities such as dune Airport transfers arranged. boarding, paragliding and quad biking can also be arranged. HAN Award of Excellence 2005 Pending HHHTYYY HHHTYYY Henties Bay Karibib Area COASTAL Eagle Holiday Flats 01 Etusis Lodge

P.O. Box 20 P. 0. Box 5 175 Jakkalsputz Road Karibib Henties Bay Tel.: (064) 550826 COASTAL Tel.: (064) 500032 Fax: (064) 550961 Fax: (064) 500299 [email protected] [email protected] www.etusis.com www.eagleholiday.com Rates available on request Rates on request Two bedroom chalets, equipped for At Etusis Lodge, an oasis nestling amongst four persons. Fully equipped kitchen S 22˚11’131 2 Bedroom Chalets 20 000 ha of savannah and mountainous bush- open plan. Bathroom with bath and E 15˚45’ 229 (self catering) veld, guests can view a large variety of wild separate shower. Lockup garage, equipped for 4 persons game in their natural habitat. Game drives are offered in 4x4 vehicles, security system, burglar proofing, as well as mountaineering, hiking trips and excursions on horseback. lockable safe, television. Bedding and towels. Fully licensed bar and Choose between our comfortable bungalows and luxury tents. We restaurant, shop, bakery, butchery, bottle store, service station and offer transfers between Etusis and Windhoek, Windhoek Airport and hairdressing salon within walking distance. Karibib. Landing strip Co-ordinates: S 22˚11’131 E 15˚45’ 229. Altt. 3561f. HAN Award of Excellence for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004. HHTYYY TYYY

Karibib Area Omaruru Area 02 Okomitundu Guestfarm 03 Etendero Guestfarm

We invite you to treat yourself to some excit- P.O. Box 352 ing, yet relaxing days at Okomitundu, the Omaruru “place with many hills”. Situated in the central Tel.: (064) 570927 part of Namibia, you can explore fauna and Fax: (064) 571082 flora during a leisurely horse ride or game drive. As a highlight we offer a drive to the E-mail: top of the Kudu Mountain, the “Kuduspitze”, [email protected] from where the view is overwhelming. You Website: also have the possibility to participate in the www.namibiatours.de Okatumba Wildlife Research project. Located in the north-western part of Namibia, between Windhoek and Swa- kopmund, lies the "Etendero" farm. Etendero possesses the magic Namibian Reservations: Acacia Namibia B2 Okahandja - Karibib (50km) combination of light, vastness and peacefulness - one of the last refuges of Tel.: ++264 (0)61 229 142 At Wilhelmstal - D1967 (35km) the soul. One place to dream and relax can be found near the pool, sheltered Fax: ++264 (0)61 229 125 P.O. Box 285, Okahandja, Namibia underneath a grass roof. You can observe a large number of game on the E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: 062 503901 farm - oryx antelopes, kudus, springbucks, warthogs. Every now and then Web: www.okomitundu.com Fax: 062 503902 you can also catch a glimpse of cheetahs or leopards. A real adventure is Rate: (D, B&B p.p.) Sharing: N$570-00 Single: N$740-00 in store for those who opt for a horse ride, on-road or off-road farm excur- sions - for instance, to a watering hole, to centuries-old rock drawings or 22º 10’ 086’’ S ; 16º 18’ 087’’ E to an amethyst mine. HHYYY

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Omaruru Area 04 Ai Aiba - The Rock Painting Lodge Set afoot massive, scared granite rock 45km of the C33 on the boulders, overlooking the magically beautiful D2315 range of the Erongo, is Ai Aiba - The Rock P.O. Box 555 Painting Lodge. Omaruru 20 thatch roof Twin bed rooms, tastefully ap- Tel.: (064) 570330 pointed with ensuite shower and toilet, are of- Fax: (064) 570557 fering a unique, luxurious, African experience. [email protected] www.aiaiba.com The panorama view restaurant, bar and crys- tal clear pool, nestled among rocks, add to Rates on Request the natural tranquility, which our guests are captivated by.

A faint glimmer of history, of mystic and the unknown, is undeniably spell binding, S2130 76.2 E1534 39.2 as ancient rock paintings silently touch the visitor’s soul.

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Omaruru Area Omaruru Area 06 Guestfarm Erindi Onganga 07 Immenhof Hunting and Guest Farm

P.O. Box 113, Omaruru Immenhof is ideally situated Tel.: (067) 290112 between Windhoek or Swakop- Fax: (067) 290112 mund and the Etosha National Park, E-mail: [email protected] in the lovely Omaruru region. We Website: www.natron.net/ offer comfortable accommodation, erindi-onganga delicious food and a multitude of activities, like farm drives with Rates: game viewing, singing rocks and Full board: N$420-00 p.p. rock paintings. The von Seydlitz Children under 5: Free Owned and managed by the Nolte family and their team will make Children between 6-12: Friedhelm & Ria von Seydlitz family. Full personal attention is your stay a memorable one! We Half price Tel/Fax: (67) 290077, 290177 guaranteed in this four-generation also offer scenic flights and day Cell: 0811295858 / old farm, converted to a guestfarm tours to any destination in Namibia 0811285858 in 1990. Accommodation is offered in five separate, very and fly in safaris throughout P.O. Box 250, Omaruru comfortable guestrooms for a maximum of 10 people, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe [email protected] all ensuite bath. Delicious home cooked meals, indi- with our 2 Cessna 210 aircraft. Our www.immenhof.com.na vidually adapted for vegetarians, diabetic etc. Activities specialty: day tours to the Ovahima Rates: include archery. tribe. We speak Herero - the from N$ 530-00 p.p.s. language of the Ovahimba. Immenhof – it’s luxury for your S21º06’86’’, E15º53’61’’ HHTYYY soul!

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Omaruru Area Swakopmund 08 Schönfeld Castle Guestfarm A Home Away From Home The Schönfeld Guestfarm is renowned for its personalised service. Accommodation consists of 9 rooms with bathrooms en- suite. Guests can relax around the pool or on the sprawling colonial- style verandah with its outstanding P.O. Box 781, Swakopmund Stay in Swakopmund's oldest houses, with a views and enjoy German-Namibian nostalgic but modern ambienté. 2 Self-cater- Windhukerstr. No 4 cuisine. We offer game-drives (on ing units., equipped with everything a normal Tel./Fax: (064) 402 402 more than 20 different species P.O. Box 382, Omaruru, Namibia household needs. Secure parking, Carpots, (Tel. Ans. machine) - even the famous Black Rhino) Tel.: (067) 290 190/290090 Bicycles and beach-umbrellas to rent. No pets. [email protected] sundowner trip on the “Fairy Fax: (067) 290 190 Engl., Germ., Afrik. spoken. 10 min. walking Mountain”, bird watching, view- [email protected] Daily Rates : distance to beach and town centre. Shoprite + ing a cheetah feed, as well as www.schoenfeld-namibia.de N$200-00 per adult laundry around the corner. (1) Family flat: 2 N$150-00 per child (3-14) 1 photo and/or hunting safaris. www.natron.net/tour/schoenfeld-hunt/ bedroom; (5 /2 beds) en-suite WC; bathroom, Rates on request N$100-00 per toddler with shower; open-plan kitchen/lounge. (2) HAN Golden Award 2003, 2004 Prices are subject to change in Double flat: bedroom with 2 single beds and & 2005 S 21º06’ 38.4”, E 015º57’ 20” accordance to Municipality and Government Charges. a kitchen/lounge bathroom with shower. HHTYYY

Swakopmund Swakopmund COASTAL Brigadoon Bed & Breakfast Charlotte’s Guest Home B&B

P.O. Box 943, Swakopmund 121 Libertina Amathila Avenue COASTAL Tel./Fax: (064) 405454 E-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.swakop.com/ This award winning Bed & Breakfast is situated only 50 m from the main This charming guesthouse is set in accom-ecotours beach of one of Namibia's most famous tourist attractions, Swakopmund. a tranquil and relaxing garden. Com- Rates: This wonderful establishment is your gateway to Swakopmund and activi- prising of double and family rooms, Double: From N$200-00 p.p. ties of the famous Namib Desert and Namibian coast. also self-catering flat 4-6 persons. sharing Their central location ensures that you are never more than a short walk Breakfast optional. Transport to Single: N$220-00 p.p. away from the beach, Swakopmund's best restaurants, famous landmarks town and laundry facilities available Breakfast: N$40-00 p.p. and all the interesting tourist shops. as extras. Coastal/desert and inland tours with NATH qualified guiding, dolphin cruises, and scenic flights can be arranged. Shared telephone and fax available. Wir sprechen P.O. Box 1930, Fax: (064) 464195 Rates: (B&B) auch Deutsch. 2003 BID International Quality Summit Award Trophy Swakopmund [email protected] Single: N$425-00 GOLD CATEGORY recipient. Tel.: (064) 406064 www.wheretostay.co.za/ Double: N$555-00 brigadoon.htm Swakopmund

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Swakopmund Swakopmund Guesthouse Fischreiher Hotel Eberwein

Fischreiher Str. 78 P.O. Box 2531 Swakopmund Tel.: (064) 462930 Fax: (064) 462954 Email: fi [email protected] www.fi schreiher.net Rates: Be captivated by the extraordinary from N$265-00 p.p. • 16 Double rooms, incl. luxury & honeymoon in Victorian decor beauty and uniqueness of the Namib N$210-00 p.p.s. • Room heating • Bar & Lounge desert and coast, while you have a VAT (tax) and Tourism • Garage & Security • We speak German & English heartwarming stay at the Fischreiher • Situated in the centre of Swakopmund. Walking distances to all guesthouse in Swakopmund. We offer accommodation in fi ve neat, shops and restaurants as well as to the beach. exquisitely furnished double rooms, either with double bed or twin beds. One room can be used as a family room. Every room has a TV P.O. Box 2594, Swakopmund Rates include B&B and is en-suite. Safe parking is available. We have laundry facilities Tel.: (064) 414450 Single: N$590-00 as well as braai (barbeque) facilities in a nice secluded area. Walking Fax: (064) 414451 Double: N$860-00 distance from the sea for a sundowner and viewing sunsets you only E-mail: [email protected] Triple: N$990 experience in this part of the world. Website: www.Hotel-Eberwein.com Corporate Rates: N$440-00 HHHTYYY

Swakopmund

COASTAL Hansa Hotel

P.O. Box 44 3 Hendrik Witbooi Street, Swakopmund Tel.: (064) 414200 COASTAL Fax: (064) 414299 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hansahotel.com.na

Rates (Valid from 01.11.05 to 31.10.2006 *High season 01.08.06 to 31.10.06):

Single: N$815-00 *N$880-00 A timeless classic, which forms part of Swakopmund’s architectual culture, is the grand Hansa Hotel, Double: N$1150-00 *N$1250-00 dating back to 1905. Being centrally situated, the Hansa Hotel becomes a doorway to all the tourist Rates are per room per night and do amenities which Swakopmund has to offer. Not only is the Hansa Hotel world renowned for its in clude VAT as well as full Eng lish outstanding cui sine, but also comparable with the most prestigious addresses encountered abroad. breakfast - excluding of Gov. Bed Levy This lux u ri ous residence places em pha sis not only on personalised service, elegant style, but also affordability. Voted “Best Hotel in Namibia” for consecutive years, HAN Certifi cate of Excellence 99/01 as well as HAN Gold Award 2004.

Swakopmund Swakopmund Hotel Pension A La Mer Hotel Pension d’Avignon

Your affordable accommodation with Hotel Pension à la Mer is sit u at ed in the heart of Swakopmund and offers swim ming pool, garden and safe you charm ing ac com mo da tion with en-suite bath rooms. We are only 20 park ing! Margit d’Avignon and her team sec onds away from the beach and jet ty! Warm and friendly at mos phere would like to wel come you at: with a sumptious break fast. 24 hour security and se cured parking is L. Amathila St. 25 part of the service, indoor parking for cars or busses, fi tted with power Rates: (incl. break fast) P.O. Box 1222, Swakopmund points is part of the service. Single: N$250-00 Tel.: (064) 405821, Fax: (064) 405542 Double: N$395-00/room 4 Libertina Amathila Ave (ex Brückenstr.) E-mail: [email protected] P.O.Box 478, Swakopmund, Namibia Triple: N$520-00/room 4-bed: N$580-00/room [email protected] Tel: +264-64-404130, Fax: +264-64-404170 (until 1/6/2007) Website: www.natron.net/tour/davignon [email protected] • http://pension-a-la-mer-.com

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Swakopmund Swakopmund Hotel Pension Rapmund Hotel Prinzessin Rupprecht

P.O. Box: 425 Swakopmund Bismarck Str. 6-8 Email: [email protected]

Tel.: (064) 402035 Fax: (064) 404524 Hotel Pension Rapmund, has been under management of the Rapmund family since 1968. We have 25 en-suite rooms, offer You will find the gracious historical P.O. Box 124 reasonable prices and are centrally situated, close to the beach, the building in the heart of Swakopmund Swakopmund shops and restaurants. about 200m from the sea and within Tel.: (064) 412540 walking distance from the town centre. Fax: (064) 412541 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in relaxed sur- Our comfortable 12 double rooms, 1 [email protected] roundings, looking across the garden towards single room and 2 family flats are all www.prinzrupp.com.na the sea. en-suite and are equipped with a tele- phone and a small fridge. We also have Rates on request 5 small single rooms for back packers. Full or half pension is possible.

Swakopmund Swakopmund COASTAL Hotel Schweizerhaus/Café Anton Intermezzo Gästehaus

P.O. Box 445, Swakopmund Dolphin Street 9 1 Bismarck Str. Swakopmund, Namibia Swakopmund COASTAL Tel.: (064) 400331/2/3 Tel.: (064) 46 4114 Fax: (064) 405850 Fax: (064) 40 7099 E-mail: schweizerhaus@mweb. E-Mail: [email protected] com.na Website: http: Website: //swakop.com/intermezzo http://schweizerhaus.net The Hotel is only 2-3 minutes away Rates: Rates 2007: • 9 Double rooms en suite from the beach, a heated Olympic-size N$245-00 p.p. Sharing Single: from N$450-00 p.p. swimming pool, as well as the town’s Double: from N$370-00 p.p. business centre. We also boast with • 2 minutes walk from beach Includes breakfast Namibia’s most famous Coffee Shop Inclusive of 15% VAT - Café Anton! A la Carte dinner is Include Tourism Board Levies • Secure parking on premises served as well as Lunch. Conference room for 30 people. • Quiet area HHTYYY

Swakopmund Ocean Walk Self Catering Holiday House

Jan Jonker Holiday Appartments SWAKOPMUND & Windhoek

• 2-exclusive self-contained spaciously and Situated Fischreiher Street, Swakopmund • Fully-equipped kitchen fully equipped 2-bedroom luxury Suites. Reservations: Tel: +264-(0)61-221236 • Bathroom with shower & bath • Lift for your convenience. Fax: +264-(0)61-228218 • 15-20 minutes walk to the City Centre Cell: +264-(0)81-1290001 • Linen & towels included and Beaches. E-mail: [email protected] • Satellite TV, DVD, VCR and Hi-fi • Washing machine & tuble dryer Web: www.natron.net/tour/jan • Lockable garages Main House: 1-5 guests N$ 850-00 per night • Secure Parking in lockable garage Flat: 1-2 guests N$ 450-00 per night • Indoor and outdoor braai • Shopping-centre in 5 Minutes walk. Wake up to smell the sea! Have a • Shopping centre nearby Rates: N$555-00 per night per apartment wonderful view from your lounge. The sea is a mere 100 meters away. 1-4 Guests

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Swakopmund Swakopmund Marietjie's Guest House Orange House

Otavi Street 19 P.O Box 895, Swakopmund P.O Box 777 Tel./Fax.: (064) 405157 Swakopmund [email protected] Tel.: (064) 400121 www.orange-house.de Fax: (064) 400168 Cell.: (081) 2088 208 Rates 2007: (B&B) [email protected] [email protected] N$ 250.00 p.p.n. Rates: B&B Single: N$250-00 p.p - 5 comfortable double rooms per night - each guest room is equipped with own bathroom (shower, toilet) Double: N$ 200-00 - direct access to the garden from each guest room p.p. sharing per night - large sun-/roof terrace with view on the beach - 15-minute walk to town centre In the heart of Swakopmund you'll find Marietjie's Guesthouse in its - 1-minute walk to the beach German architecturual style. Because we are only walking distance - Organisation & booking of excursions and activities (e.g. boat away from town and the beach you can explore all amenities on foot. excursions Walfish Bay, Oasis Goanikontes, Welwitschia Mirabilis, We offer you 6 comfortable double rooms with a fridge, tea and cof- Skeleton Coast, quad-biking, sandboarding, skydiving, daily fee facilities, en-suite showers and secure off-street parking, and all round flights - e.g. to Sossusvlei - etc. 6 rooms have Dstv. Fully equipped kitchen with indoor braai available on premises

Swakopmund

COASTAL sam’s giardino hotel COASTAL

Swakopmund Swakopmund Sea Breeze Guesthouse Seagull Bed & Breakfast

Very popular, right on the sea front in PO Box 1162 a safe area of town. A choice of five Swakopmund, Namibia different double en-suite rooms all 60 Strand Street (North) having TV, fridge, Kettle with com- Tel.: (064) 405287 plimentary coffee and tea. Excellent Fax: (064) 407141 Very close to the beach. Rooms and self-catering flats available. value. Please visit our website where E-mail: [email protected] you can view room photos, descrip- www.seagullbandb.com.na P.O. Box 2601 Tel.: (064) 463348 Rates: tions, prices etc.. 48 Turmalin Str. Fax: (064) 463349 From Rates: (per room) Single: N$195 / N$380 Swakopmund [email protected] N$260-00 p.p.s. Double: N$280 / N$380 www.seabreeze.com.na A view over the sea TYYY

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Contact: Eva Kirchhof PO Box 1240 P.O. Box 3612 Swakopmund Swakopmund, Namibia c\o Tantelite and Garnet Str. Tel./Fax: (064) 462743 Tamariskia Cell: (081) 2793188 E-mail: [email protected] Tel.Fax: (064) 461446 www.natron.net/seahorse Cell.: 00 264 (0)812857950 Rates: Cell.: 00 264 (0)81230 2385 2 Beds: N$450-00 p.u.p.n E-Mail: [email protected] The "Sea Horse" Holiday Apart- 4 Beds: N$690-00 p.u.p.n ments are situated one minute Rates: from the beach. We offer comfortable modern and cozy 2-5 bed Double: N$180-00 guests units, all with fully equipped kitchen, TV, bathroom, have Four people: N$280-00 small terraces or balconies, a garage and parking bays. Scrump- Six people: N$440-00 tious breakfast and laundry service on request. Enjoy the clean and fresh seabreeze. Please feel free to contact us (English or German) Self-catering flats with a directly and anytime. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our homely atmosphere situated Guestdomicil. in Swakopmund, Namibia. Equipped with all the neces- S 022º 38' 26,9" E 014º 31' 39,6" ★TYYY sities to enjoy your stay. Swakopmund COASTAL Strand Hotel The Strand Hotel has a prime location on the well P.O. Box 20, Swakopmund known ‘Mole” beachfront and is the only hotel with Tel.: (064) 400315 seafront view in Swakopmund. The hotel is in walking COASTAL Fax: (064) 404942 distance from the centre of town, and has long, sandy [email protected] beaches right on its doorstep. Enjoy the unique flair www.namibsunhotels.com.na from our verandah café and restaurant while we serve dishes from our excellent and varied cuisine. Rates 2007: The Strand Hotel offers 23 sea- and 22 back facing (Bed & Breakfast) rooms. Each room is elegantly furnished and has Single room: N$670-00 an en-suite bathroom, TV, telephone, hairdryer and Double room: N$885-00 facilities to make coffee/ tea. Sea Facing: Supplement N$55-00 Suite: N$1145-00. Swakopmund’s "Old World" charm, large tracts of unspoilt nature and excellent facilities all combine to Low season prices on request make it a special place to spend a holiday.

Swakopmund Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre

This centrally situated, beautiful hotel in- P. O. Box 616 cludes an entertainment centre, reflexologist, Swakopmund hairdresser, Curio Shops and fitness centre all Tel.: (064) 4105200 ensuring a memorable stay. Fax: (064) 4105361 [email protected] We offer gourmet cuisine in both our restau- www.legacyhotels.co.za rants. The “Platform One” and the “Station Grill”. The “Mermaid Casino” is world class Accommodation: and our conference centre can accommodate 90 en-suite rooms are available up to 350 delegates. (includes 2 suites).

AVIS Car Rental on complex. Adventure & in- Rates on request centive activities can be arranged on request.

Recipient of the 1999/2000/2001/2003 HAN Certificate of Excellence for service excellence in the tourist industry.

★★★★TYYY

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Swakopmund Swakopmund Municipal Restcamp

FISH 2 REST-HOUSE LUXURY REST-HOUSE FLAT 4 REST-HOUSE * 2 beds: N$176-00 Off-Peak Period * 6 beds: N$515-00 Off-Peak Period * 4 beds: N$321-00 Off-Peak Period N$200-00 Peak Period N$635-00 Peak Period N$380-00 Peak Period * Kitchen (stove & fridge) * Fully equipped * Kitchen (stove & fridge) * Bedding * Cutlery & crockery * Bedding FLAT 2 Two Rooms: one room one bed (except towels) N$215-00 Off-Peak Period N$250-00 Peak Period VIP REST-HOUSE * Kitchen (stove & fridge) * 6 beds: N$605-00 Off-Peak Period * Bedding N$775-00 Peak Period Flat 2: Open Plan: one room two beds * Fully equipped with TV (NBC) N$225-00 Off-Peak Period (except towels)

COASTAL N$250-00 Peak Period ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT

KEY DEPOSIT: VIP: N$ 300-00 LUXURY: N$200-00 COASTAL GROUPS: N$150-00/Bungalow ALL OTHER UNITS: N$150-00 THE FOLLOWING PERIODS IS CONSID- ERED PEAK SEASONS: (i) 20 December to 05 January (ii) Independence Day - 21 March Easter Weekend A-FRAME REST-HOUSE CONFERENCE CENTRE Ascension Day * 6 beds: N$445-00 Off-Peak Period * N$535-00 per day Heroes' Day - 26 August N$549-00 Peak Period * Fully equipped for 50 people (iii) 30 April to 05 May * Kitchen (stove & fridge) (iv) 15 June to 15 July * Bedding Swakopmund Municipal Restcamp Private Bag 5017, Roon Street, Swakopmund, Namibia Tel.: ++264 (0)64 4104333/4, Fax: ++264 (0)64 4104212 E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.swakopmund-restcamp.com

Swakopmund The Burning Shore

P.O. Box 1992 Swakopmund 152 4th Street Longbeach

Tel.: (064) 207 568 Fax: (064) 209 836

E-mail: [email protected] Wesite: www.burningshore.na

Rates on Request The stark solitude of the Namib, the burning sun and elusive fog banks, the vast marine rich Benguela are all magically blended by the forces of nature to create the most contrastingly spectacular coastline on earth. A modern, luxurious establishment, this ocean-side lodge is located on the beach front at Long Beach just 15km south of the unique town of Swakopmund. Enjoy the intimacy of our 11-roomed luxury establishment with its personalised service. Meals, afternoon teas and sundowners can be served on the outdoor terrace (weather permitting) or in the restaurant, both offering sweeping views of the Atlantic coastline. Various 1⁄2 day or day excursions can be arranged on request. Some highlights are Dolphin Cruises, tours into the Namib Desert, Quad Bike adventures, fishing and scenic flights.

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Swakopmund Swakopmund The Secret Garden Guesthouse The Stiltz

36 Bismarck Street P.O. Box 4045 P.O. Box 2609 Swakopmund Swakopmund Tel./Fax: (064) 404037 Tel.: (064) 400 771 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (064) 400 711 http://natron.net/tour/ secretgarden [email protected] www.thestiltz.in.na Rates: (2006/07) from N$245-00/N$260-00 Rates on Request The Secret Garden Guesthouse in Swa- per person sharing kopmund offers you 6 double en-suite If you are looking for a place where you can experience the various bedrooms and 2 suites, all facing onto a secluded courtyard, at contrasts of Namibia all at once, The Stiltz is the place you are looking reasonable prices. Breakfast is included and we have self-catering & for! It overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, the river-bed, the bird rich lagoon Bar-B-Q facilities. A Jacuzzi is available for your relaxation. Situated at the river, and the sand dunes. Our nine wooden bungalows are built in the heart of the town you can explore all the amenities on foot. on stilts which are interlinked by wooden walkways. We are only a few Secure parking is available. Children and dogs are welcome. minutes away from the town centre! Views to take your breath away.... TYYY Become one with nature.... Walvis Bay Walvis Bay COASTAL Langholm Hotel The Courtyard Hotel Pension

P.O. Box 2631 P.O. Box 3493 22 2nd Street West, Walvis Bay Walvis Bay Namibia COASTAL Tel.: (064) 209230 Tel.: (064) 213600 Fax: (064) 209430 Fax: (064) 213620 [email protected] Email: www.langholmhotel.com [email protected] Rates: (B&B) from N$290-00 p.p. sharing Rates: Rates on request Walvis Bay’s Langholm Hotel is well known for its comfortable and elegant bedrooms and reception rooms, good food and excellent Quiet, peaceful surroundings near the lagoon famous for its abundant service. Secure undercover parking is available for your vehicle, bar birdlife. All our rooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, radio, clock, with its collection of 500 peak caps is fully licenced, and an excellent private safe, fridge and coffee machine. Secure parking & garage place to relax. available. We are situated close to both the Lagoon and the harbour, making it the ideal location both for business and holiday.

HAN Award of Excellence 2002 & 2005 HHHTYYY ★★TYYY

Walvis Bay Area () 09 Levo Dolphin Tours & Chalets

“Ski boats depart from the Tanker Jetty at the Walvis Bay Harbour. We go past the fishing factories, along the coast to the P.O. Box 1860 bird island and foreign boats, and then across to pelican Point. Walvis Bay A large variety of sea birds such as pelicans, flamingos and cormorants can be seen during the cruise. Tel.: (064) 207555 Friendly seals come join us on the boat to be fed, while dolphins swim around enjoying the fun. Fresh , snacks, Fax: (064) 200709 champagne, beer and soft drinks are served at the seal colony before we return to Walvis Bay via the Lagoon.” [email protected] www.levotours.com NTB Registered establishment

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Walvis Bay

“Experience what others talk about”

Walvis Bay COASTAL Day Tours to Sandwich Harbour (4x4) and Marine Cruises for dolphin and seal watching COASTAL Visit our Information Centre & Coffee Shop in Atlantic Street, Esplanade, Walvis Bay Tel.: +264 (0) 64 205511 • Fax: +264 (0) 64 207593 e-mail: [email protected] • www.mola-namibia.com

Walvis Bay

02 Free Air Guesthouse Free Air Guest House has 10 en-suite bedrooms featuring breath taking view over the Walvis Bay Lagoon. We offer classic comfort for the explorer and birdwatcher as well as a convenient set-up for the water sports fanatic. We are central to the widest range of activities to be experienced on the coast.

P.O. Box 4299, Walvis Bay, Tel.: (064) 202247, Fax: (064) 203412 [email protected], www.free-air.net Rates: from N$440-00 per Room

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Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay Area (Langstrand) COASTAL 10 Long Beach Leisure Park This well-appointed caravan park and a 6/8 bed beach chalet are located next to the beach and a safe tidal pool. 120 Campsites with electricity points are served by ample ablution facilities, restaurant, jetty bar, kiosk, a kiddies play-park and day-visitor (braai) facilities, all located along the seafront. Numerous coastal adventure- and leisure activities can be conveniently accessed from here. Rates: From N$80-00/site, N$23-00 p.p.

11 Dolphin Park Dolphin Park offers 20 charming, self-catering chalets (up to 4-bed) and a VIP (6-bed). The large pools, hydro-slide, play park and lush green lawns are great for family fun. Day-visitor (braai) facilities, a bird watching platform and a convenience shop are available. It is the perfect venue for family functions, weddings or corporate breakaways. Rates: From N$280-00 per chalet

12 Esplanade Park Esplanade Park offers 27 spacious self-catering cottages (up to 6-bed), equipped with garage, fish-cleaning and braai facilities, TV and cardphone. Business-persons appreciate the autonomy and privacy of this establishment. Situated on Walvis Bay Lagoon, a Ramsar wetland, it is a perfect base for birding exploits. The lagoon is ideal for kitesurfing, board-sailing and kayaking. Rates: From N$275-00 per cottage

Walvis Bay Resorts (Pty) Ltd Tel.: (064) 215 500 [email protected] P.O. Box 8, Walvis Bay Fax: (064) 215 510 www.wbresorts.com.na

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