Friday, 5 October 2012

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Tourism Info

Here some useful contact numbers of tourism agents:

>Abenteuer Afrika Safari
P O Box 1490
Swakopmund
Tel : +264 (0)64 404030
Fax : +264 (0)64 464038
dorban@abenteuerafrika.com

> African Desk
P O Box 1543
Swakopmund
Tel : +264 (0)64 400350
Fax : +264 (0)64 400350
Cell : +264 (0)81 270 8063
info@africandesk.com

> Namibia Individual Travel
P O Box 1917
Swakopmund
Tel : +264 (0)64 402078
Fax : +264 (0)64 404692
nit@mweb.com.na

>RB Travel Booking Agent & Tour Facilitator
P O Box 3050
Swakopmund
Tel : +264 (0)81 333 6330
Fax : +264 (0)64 401112
kyranichole@iway.na

 

Top 5 restaurants in Swakopmund






The Top 5 Restaurants of Swakopmund:
  • Village Cafe: a local place which home cooked dishes inspired by grandmothers family recipes. They love to make their own bread, are passionate about the coffee, music and everything out of the ordinary. website: Village Cafe
  •  22 Degrees South: the restaurant is located in the actual lighthouse of Swakopmund and offers pizzas, pastas, salads and many more other wonderful Italian dishes.Contact:  +264-61-400380
  • The Tug: This restaurant's specialty is seafood. It is situated just out of the center and is a very popular visited restaurant.  Contact: +264 64 402356, Location: Strand St, Swakopmund, Namibia.
  •  Hansa Hotel: If you want a taste of the traditional African kitchen, you should definitely go to the Hansa Hotel. Great amuse bouche followed by amazing platters. Contact: +264 64 414 200, Location: 3 Hendrik Witbooi Street, Swakopmund, Namibia. Website: Hansa Hotel
  • The Wreck restaurant: The restaurant offers dishes out of all world's kitchens. With an excellent service. Contact:+264 64 414528.Location: 1 Sint Street, Vogelstrand, Swakopmund 9000, Namibia
 
 
 

Top 5 Things to Do in Swakopmund









 Top 5 Attractions in Swakopmund:
  • Ground Rush Adventures: the offer tandem skydiving and  courses in accelerated free and static line jumps with experienced tandem masters. One thing for sure there always attend adrenalin seeking tourists. Contact: 264 (0) 64 40 2841, website: Ground Rush Adventures
  • Welwitschia Plains: For a scenic drive you should go to Welwitschia Plains, where you able to see wonderful nature in an extensive landscape.
  • Swakopmund Museum: which shows the influences of Europe. It also has a wonderful overview from the native namibian groups. Contact:  +264(0)64 40204, website: Swakopmund Museum
  • Sky diving club: If you are a dare devil you should do a sky dive jump. The Sky diving club is situated 5 km's near Swakopmund and organises different kind of sky diving jumps.And after your adrenaline jump you can settle down in the restaurant for some food or drinks. Contact: +264 64 405671, website: Skydiving club
  • The Jetty: This is one of the most remarkable things of Swakopmund. The jetty has been renovated two years ago and extended with a second deck. From the end the view is wonderful and at the restaurant you can enjoy a well prepared meal. website: The Jetty

Top 5 Accommodations in Swakopmund

 No. 1 Bed & Breakfast - Sea Breeze Guesthouse




 

 The Sea Breeze Guesthouse is located near the seaside of Swakopmund. The guesthouse has been renovated lately so everything is brand new and clean. It is known for its fantastic hospitality and a warm atmosphere. The owner very enthusiastic to book trips and can arrange all kind of activities in the city.
 The centre is close nearby, which gives you the opportunity to walk towards the beach, ocean and shopping area. 

Rooms & Facilities:
The rooms are renovated lately and newly decorated with a modern style. Each room has a private bathroom and contains everything you need: fridge, coffee maker, digital TV, Wi- Fi and much more.

Activities:
  • boattrips
  • sand boarding
  • great restaurants
  • museums
Rates & Prices:

Including breakfast & 15% VAT

Standard double room: N$998.50
Twin room: N$ 998.50
Triple room: N$ 998.50

 Contact:
Tel: 00 264 64 46 3348

Address:
 Sea Breeze Guesthouse, 48 Turmalin Street , Swakopmund, Namibia

GPS: -22.63964,14.529197



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Thursday, 4 October 2012

Top 5 Accommodations in Swakopmund

No. 2 Bed & Breakfast - Meike's Guesthouse





Meike's Guesthouse is a well-known resort in Swakopmund. It is situated between the Atlantic ocean and the desert. It lies in the centre of the city which gives guests the opportunity to walk through every attraction, the beach and the shopping area within a few minutes.  The centre of the city is very calm and quite, which gives you the chance to relax completely.

The owners have over 20 years experience in the tourism sector and they operate in Swakopmund for over 10 years. They are very friendly and can give you great advice about what to do in Swakopmund.

Rooms & Facilities:

The bedrooms are well styled and very bright. All rooms are equipped with refrigerator, TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.
The en-suite bathrooms are modern and have a walk-in shower.
  • All rooms have a private veranda.
    Internet access (WiFi) is available for free.
    A rich, healthy breakfast buffet awaits you in the morning.
  • We have five spacious double rooms, equipped with twin beds.
  • Of these, four double rooms / bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
  • For families, two family units are available, each with four beds and an en-suite bathroom.
  • The apartment is equipped with living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and guest toilet.
    Of course you can also book breakfast.
  • Secure off-street parking is available for your vehicles.
 Activities:
museum, shops, historic buildings and restaurants, are within walking distance.

Rates & Prices:  
Double Room N$ 850,00 / Day
Single Room N$ 550,00 / Day

Breakfast and taxes included (Bed and Breakfast B&B)

Family suites and Family apartement on request.


Contact:
Tel: +264 64 40 5863 ‎ 

Address:
23 Windhoeker Street | P.O.Box 2858, Swakopmund 9000, Namibia

GPS: -22.679144, 14.532095


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Top 5 Accommodatiosn in Swakopmund

No. 3 Bed & Breakfast- Cornerstone Guesthouse






The Cornerstone Guesthouse is a comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation. It is situated near the wonderful Skeleton coast in the centre of Swakopmund. The environment is peaceful and quiet, which gives guests the ultimate opportunity to relax. The B&B belongs to a family and they try to combine a modern with a warm and friendly style.

Rooms & Facilities:

 Cornerstone Guesthouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation in seven rooms, five of which are double/twin rooms and two are family rooms which can sleep four each. The rooms each have a private entrance and patio with table and chairs; inside, the rooms are light, spacious and neat with tile and wood floors, beach house colours and your choice of double or twin beds.
All rooms have en suite bathrooms with large solar-assisted showers and modern fittings.
Room facilities include:
  • Wall-mounted LCD flat-screen satellite TV
  • Mini fridge
  • Kettle with complimentary tea and coffee
  • Outside entrance and private patio
  • En suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
  • Digital safe
  • Hair dryer, iron and ironing board on request
  • International wall sockets
  • Wireless internet access
  • The breakfast room at Cornerstone Guest house is large, light and airy. You can sit on the verandah on warm days or inside at individual tables.
  • The breakfast includes: a fresh selection of fruits, juices, yoghurts, breads, preserves and eggs and bacon cooked to order, coffee and tea.
  • Same-day laundry service
  • Airport transfers
  • Lounge area with satellite TV
  • Private garden
  • Secure off-street parking
  • Activities and dining booking service
  • Wireless internet throughout the guesthouse
Activities:
Within a few minutes from the guest house you can walk to beaches, cafés, restaurants, lively pubs, Swakopmund tourist attractions such as the marine museam and the old brewery. And a variety of interesting shops and markets in the town.

Rates & Prices:

Bed & Breakfast accommodation:

N$525 per person sharing (all seasons)
N$665 single (all seasons)

Contact:
 Tel: 00 264 64 46 246
Fax: +264-64-462363

Address:
40 Hendrik Witbooi st, Swakopmund 9999, Namibia

GPS: -22.682628,14.527742



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Top 5 Accommodations in Swakopmund

No. 4 Hotel - Hotel Deutsches Haus









Hotel Deutsches Haus is known for the friendly warm atmosphere and great German kitchen. The hotel is regularely used by the non profit organisation " Save the Rhino". You can contact the hotel 24 hours a day.


Rooms & Facilities:
 The Deutsches haus has different types of  rooms. As guest you can book  a single room, double room, family room, luxury single room or a luxury double room. The atmosphere of these rooms are the same as the rest of the hotel, they feel very warm and friendly. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and providing a modern friendly atmosphere with private shower and toilet.And also provide excellent FREE FAST wi-fi internet connectivity. 

The facilities which the hotel offers are possibilities for conferences and seminars catering, two bars: one of them is a special beer-garden and the other bar is called the waterhole, and a German kitchen.

Activities:
Activities can be booked by tour providers if you are interested in Dolphin and fishing tours or different kind of trips through the desert.  These providers are Ocean Adventures Angling Tours and Desert Explorers

Rates & Prices:

Single room: N$ 850.00
Double room: N$ 1250.00
Family room:N$1850.00   
Luxury single room:N$975.00
Luxury double room:N$1400.00

Contact:
Tel:  +264 64 40 4896
Fax: +264 64 404861

Address:
Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund, 13 Luderitz street, Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia 

GPS: -22.677223,14.529887  


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Top 5 Accommodations in Swakopmund

No. 5 Hotel- Hotel Eberwein






 

Swakopmund is located between the dunes and the Atlantic ocean. It is one of the most visited coastal areas of Namibia. The city is well known for The Art nouveau and marks of the German Industralization are still visible.
The Eberwein Hotel was built in 1909 by Hermann Wille, which was an architect and engineer. The name of the hotel in that tim was " Villa Wille". Over the years the name changed into Hotel Eberwein, but the victorian style remained untouched.

Rooms & Facilities:
 The rooms have a Victorian style and all the architectural elements are still in original state. There are 16 double-bed rooms and one single-bed rooms. Each of these rooms are styled individually with a spacious bathroom.
All rooms are also equipped with a television, telephone, mini bar and hairdryer to allow our guests to enjoy their stay in maximum comfort. The under-floor heating will ensure that the rooms remain cozy and warm on cold Swakopmund days.
The honeymoon and VIP suites offer you luxury in a distinguished manner. We have furnished these rooms with much love and our team is at your service for any special request.
Facilities the hotel offers are breakfast, a lounge, all- round service and parking.

Activities:
There are plenty of activities to do in Swakopmund besides going to the beach and enjoy the the wonderful sea and coastline you can go fishing, deep-sea fishing, trips to the dunes or boat cruises to the seals.
The vast arid land of Swakoptal offers golf recreation, lunar landscapes, desert plants like the famous Welwitschias and much more. For shopping lovers there is a large variety of shops in the center of this wonderful city.

Rates & Prices:

1       Prices include VAT and Bed & Breakfast
  Standard rooms:
Single: N$ 755.00
Double: N$ 1095.00
Triple: N$ 1325.00

"Victorian Style" Rooms:
Single: N$ 860.00
Double: N$ 1295.00
Triple: N$ 1425.00

Honeymoon Suites:
N$ 1425.00
 
Corporate Rate: N$ 614.50


Please Note:
Cancellation Policy   
25 days Prior to arrival            25% of the full amount payable
14 days Prior to arrival            50% of the full amount payable
7 days Prior to arrival              70% of the full amount payable  
Less than 7 days on No Show Full amount payable

Contact:
Tel: +264 64 41 4450

Adres:
Sam Nujoma Avenue, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Namibia, Namibia

GPS: -22.677758,14.52948


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