Erongo Region

A coastal region in west-central Namibia, where Swakopmund and Walvis Bay combine desert, ocean and German flair.

Erongo lies on the Atlantic coast of west-central Namibia, with Swakopmund as its capital. Swakopmund preserves German colonial-era architecture and is the center of desert adventure sports such as sandboarding, quad biking and skydiving. The Walvis Bay lagoon is a good place to see flamingos, and boat trips go out to see dolphins and seals, while Cape Cross is home to a huge seal colony. Inland, the Spitzkoppe granite peaks and the Brandberg rock paintings are also well known. The coast is often foggy and cool. Walvis Bay Airport is the regional gateway.

Destinations

• Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
• Damaraland (Twyfelfontein)
• Skeleton Coast & Hoanib

Itineraries

• Kaokoland Himba & Kunene 4x4 Route – Drive north by 4x4 through Damaraland, Sesfontein, and Epupa Falls, ending with a traverse of Etosha from the west gate.
• Namibia Classic Self-Drive Loop – A counter-clockwise loop covering dunes, the coast, rock petroglyphs, and Etosha, bringing together the best of Namibia…
• Coastal Town & Red Dunes Small Group Tour – Depart from Windhoek and cover the two major highlights of Swakopmund and Sossusvlei in four days.