Places to visit near

Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is a town in Erongo Region district, Namibia of about 52,058 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit: 55 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Pelican Point Lighthouse, The National Marine Aquarium of Namibia and German Lutheran Church.

22.9575° S, 14.5053° EPop. 52,058

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km152
Must-see7
Notable33
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Walvis Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:39 pm

106 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Walvis Bay
  2. Nathaniel Maxuilili Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  3. Martin Lutherheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. The National Marine Aquarium of Namibianature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Pelican Point Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Vambo Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Walvis Bay
Today’s loopWalvis BayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Walvis Bay?

Pelican Point Lighthouse (beach, about 13 km), St. Matthew's Anglican Church (church, about 1 km), Rheinische Missionskirche (church, about 2 km), Rhenish Mission Church (church, about 2 km), Walvis Bay Baptist Church (church, about 2 km), Vambo Beach (beach, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Walvis Bay?

152 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 18 other attractions, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast, 14 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Walvis Bay?

Kairos Apostolic House, about 1 km by road; Happy Souls Gathering Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Walvis Bay?

Lovers Hill, about 5 km by road; Pelicans (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Walvis Bay?

Start in Walvis Bay, visit Nathaniel Maxuilili Monument, then Martin Luther, then The National Marine Aquarium of Namibia, then Pelican Point Lighthouse, then Vambo Beach, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

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