Walvis Bay - between the desert and the sea

Walvis Bay - between the desert and the sea

The author of this article is Waldemar 

                                DelektaIn the unlikely place, between the golden dunes of the Namib Desert and the icy water of the Atlantic Ocean - Walvis Bay is often unnoticed. The distance of 30 km Swakopmund collect all the points.
 Walvis Bay is a paradise for lovers of active rest in the open air, with the possibility to go to classes in the sands of the Namib-Naukluft Park. The city is home to whale lagoons and wetlands Ramsar, known worldwide thanks to colonies of protected seabirds.Pink flamingos wade in the shallow waters of the lagoon in search of tasty helmets. Large,heavy, white pelicans are everywhere, and thousands of smaller birds resting on the shore.Several operators offer cruises on the lagoon, offers a chance to enjoy the encounter with friendly dolphins and uchatkami dive for sardines. You may be lucky and see a whale during the winter months, not by chance Walvis Bay Whale Bay is in Afrikaans. Cruises stop at lunch usually on the background of desert sand dunes for lunch Please state with oysters and champagne from the sea, thus creating an idyllic atmosphere of trips linking ocean and sand - that is the essence of the town Walvis Bay.For those seeking even closer contact with nature, canoeing on the lagoon will be a fun way to interact with the seal colony at Pelican Point and experience, curiosity, and how funny uchatek dwarf in their natural environment.Walvis Bay is the gateway to the northern exit of the Park, Namib Naukluft Park, including the Sandwich Harbour - a constantly changing lagoon surrounded by the inspiring sea of ​​sand, freshwater supplied with water. Here you can both enjoy the spectacular beautydesert, as well as learn about the intriguing desert creatures that have adapted to survive this difficult environment.Seemingly hostile Namib Desert has a delicate ecosystem that is easy to damage, can take many years to rebuild destroyed. The survival of many forms of life is dependent on moisture derived from the condensed mist caught in an ingenious manner, for example, by collecting the chitynowym armor in the early hours.Walvis Bay is Namibia's only głębokomorskim port, considered an important strategic point by the world powers.First it was under the control of Great Britain in the late nineteenth century, when Germany colonizedtoday's Namibia, Swakopmund made its major port. Then, Walvis Bay was under the care of South Africa until 1994, four years after independence, Namibia. Since then, tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants have developed rapidly, the average comfort of B & Bs to luxury hotels.Go for a ride the Trans Kalahari Highway highway from Swakopmund to fully take eye views of the winding like a snake between the dunes and the sea route through to welcoming you Langstrand row of swaying palm trees Walvis Bay. Follow the street straight into the Union Road Walvis Bay Tourism Centre for advice on how to explore and relax, stop for lunch at the Traveller's Bistro. Continue to the Walvis Bay Yacht Club with a small but picturesque seafront, where it waits Anchors restaurant with large wooden tables and blue glass, offers a selection of dishes from the hake, other seafood and burgers to delicious cakes and coffee.Pelicans, part of the rehabilitation program can often be seen walking esplanade running along the lagoon, until the Pelican Bay Hotel and Restaurant Raft which are situated in a strategic position at the end of the pier in the shallow waters of the lagoon. This is a great place to buy pizza and cold beer Namibian. The promenade leads to the next street Nangolo Mbumba Free Air Guesthouse (especially devoted latawcom and windsurfing) and further to the south of the town towards Paaltjies (a popular beach for fishing) and the brewhouse, which are visible from far away mountains of white salt. The road has a lot of points to watch flamingos gathering at certain times of the year. Are you enthusiastic about birds, nature lover, an avid traveler, or just an ordinary tourist looking for something different, Walvis Bay is an interesting place to stop for a cruise on the lagoon, visiting the great Namib Desert, or escape fromin the nearby town of Swakopmund.