Gertruida’s guidebook to Swakopmund

Gertruida
Gertruida’s guidebook to Swakopmund

Eateries

All things food
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Jetty 1905 Restaurant
1905 On the Jetty Bridge
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Go dine during sunset to view the dance of light over the glistening ocean surface.
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The Wreck Restaurant
1 Stint
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Go dine during sunset to view the dance of light over the glistening ocean surface.
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The Tug Restaurant
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Great meals, fantastic Seafood.
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Kücki's Pub
Tobias Hainyeko
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Great meals, fantastic Seafood.
For nice meals and great beers.
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Brewer & Butcher
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For nice meals and great beers.
Coffee shop - great for light meals.
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Village Cafe
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Coffee shop - great for light meals.
At Two Beards & A Saint you will find the best coffees - a coffee lover's must!
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Two Beards
5 Einstein
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At Two Beards & A Saint you will find the best coffees - a coffee lover's must!
Sit near the glass windows and watch the ocean whilst enjoying great food and drink. A must visit!
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Tiger Reef Beach Bar & Grill
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Sit near the glass windows and watch the ocean whilst enjoying great food and drink. A must visit!
Street Parking at Ankerplat Restaurant is Walking-distance from City Centre and close to the ocean. Serves alcohol, wine and beer. Make reservations for specific seating.
Ankerplatz Restaurant and wine bar
Street Parking at Ankerplat Restaurant is Walking-distance from City Centre and close to the ocean. Serves alcohol, wine and beer. Make reservations for specific seating.

Sightseeing

Goanikontes is a stunning resort and camp situated in the lunar landscape of Namibia, amid the Namib Naukluft and Dorob National Parks. There is an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Phone them for enquiries.
Goanikontes Restaurant
D1991
Goanikontes is a stunning resort and camp situated in the lunar landscape of Namibia, amid the Namib Naukluft and Dorob National Parks. There is an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Phone them for enquiries.
Want to see flamingos in Walvis Bay? The best time to see flamingos and other coastal birds at Walvis Bay is during peak season, from December to March.
Lagoon, Walvis Bay, Namibië
Want to see flamingos in Walvis Bay? The best time to see flamingos and other coastal birds at Walvis Bay is during peak season, from December to March.

Shopping

For shopping in a proper mall, we recommend Dunes Mall in Walvis Bay.
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Dunes Mall
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For shopping in a proper mall, we recommend Dunes Mall in Walvis Bay.

Stadsadvies

Cultuur en gebruiken

Tipping

In Namibia it is a custom to tip at restaurants, usually ten percent of the total bill.
Wat je mee moet nemen

Pack right for Swakopmund

Swakopmund can have 3 seasons in one day. Pack for summer and winter, although it does not snow in Namibia - it can become chilly, even in the summer.
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Useful phrases

When something is "lekker", it tastes really well or is nice. "The food was really lekker" - is a good example. This is an Afrikaans word taken over by the English speaking people too.
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Book for Restaurants

We recommend you book for your restaurant of choice in advance in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, not to end up disappointed.