The Swakop Tour Company is based in the coastal town of Swakopmund, Namibia, a town bounded by extreme landscapes: probably the oldest true desert on the planet, the Namib – and the ferocious south Atlantic seashore.
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Hotel Schweizerhaus is family-owned in the third generation. Owner Heidi Snyman, née Anton, born in Namibia, was five when her parents, both from Germany, bought a “Swiss-looking” house in Swakopmund, which is how Hotel Schweizerhaus got its name. Later the Anton’s added the café, which Heidi’s father, a master baker, made into the icon it is today. She grew up in the family business, a witness to her parents’ commitment and sacrifice in running it.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Strand Hotel Swakopmund dominates the culinary scene at the Mole in this quaint coastal town. Its three restaurants – the Brewer & Butcher, Ocean Cellar and […]
Swakopmund is, amongst other things, considered the coffee-lover's haven. We’ve compiled a short list of spots not to miss while visiting this quaint coastal town in Namibia.
Shades of charcoals, browns, beiges, creamy caramels and orange make up the crests of this mountainous area. Millions of years ago the course of the Swakop River has turned what once was one huge granite plain, at least one kilometre higher back then, into carved canyons and gullies. This has become known as the Moon Landscape, as it is said to resemble the moon. Read this article to find out more, as I ladle out all my travel tips for a trip to the Moon.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Words and photographs (except main): Nina van Schalkwyk After roughing it on safari through Namibia, end your trip at the coast in Swakopmund, where the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text Nina van Schalkwyk Photographs Xenia Ivanoff-Erb and Nina van Schalkwyk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Namibia’s coast is the activity hub of the country. Make sure your visit includes a […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Charene Labuschagne [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Where does one find a rustic beer garden and restaurant, craft gin and beer bar, and a fabulous food […]
The Swakopmund Municipality launched Project Shine last week, an initiative aimed at maintaining the cleanliness of the coastal town and the surrounding area. A generous donation of N$10 000 from First National Bank means a greater reach and impact for the project.
Coffee is not only one of the world’s most popular non-alcoholic beverages, it is also – more so than anything else – responsible for kickstarting the world every morning and for getting everyone out the door and off to work.
From famous Lüderitz oysters to locally raised meat, farm vegetables and mopane worms, Namibia’s restaurants make the most of what is available to create delicious and satisfying dishes. The most popular eateries are found in the capital city and along the coast.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] An attraction to the unconventional led Windhoeker Chantelle Bosch to the coast, capturing what she considers the unappreciated wonders of Namibia’s micro universe. She is […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A cliché, but very true: Namibia is a country of contrasts. From its people to the environment, the diversity found in this country is quite […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Namibia’s coastal strip is full of riveting adventures for visitors to enjoy, but the shopping and culinary experiences don’t disappoint either! Both Swakopmund and […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text & Photographs Martha Mukaiwa[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The me in 2019 would never believe that I’ve been living in Swakopmund for six months. Like some smirking ghost of […]
Discover the allure of the Namibian coast's middle section for your perfect holiday getaway. Relive cherished memories of festive seasons spent in the quaint town of Henties Bay, embraced by scenic drives and misty horizons. Embark on a nostalgic journey down memory lane as you explore the enchanting landscapes and endless holiday bliss.