Avis Dam
A reservoir and nature reserve on the eastern outskirts of the city, with a loop trail for hiking, jogging and birdwatching, popular with locals on weekends.
Built in 1933, the reservoir is surrounded by low scrubby hills and has several hiking and mountain-biking routes. Baboons, small antelope, rock hyraxes and various waterbirds are common. Water levels rise and fall with the rainy season and may nearly dry up in the dry season. It is about a 10-minute drive from the city centre, with a car park at the entrance, and on weekends many people come for morning runs and dog walks. Avoid walking alone on quiet stretches, and bring water and sun protection.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Heinitzburg & the Three Castles
- Tintenpalast
- Alte Feste
- Independence Memorial Museum
- Christuskirche
- Zoo Park
- Joe's Beerhouse
- Namibia Craft Centre