Central Guest House : activities in and around Swakopmund

The charming seaside town of Swakopmund, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the world’s oldest desert, the Namib Desert, offers scenic beauty and various activities and adventure for tourists, both local and international.

	Sandboarding 'Fly' down the dunes on a traditional “Swakopmund lie-down board” or master the art of "stand-up boarding" on a snow-board adapted for our coastal dunes.

	Quadbiking Guided quad bike trips, both fun and educational, let you experience the pristine beauty of the Namib Desert and its dune landscape with a superb view of the Atlantic Ocean. No biking experience is required on these guided tours.

	Sandwich Harbour Tours Enjoy a scenic 4x4 coastal drive to Sandwich Harbour, a natural freshwater lagoon with an abundance of birdlife and surrounded by towering sand dunes. Accomplished guides will take you into this almost inaccessible area (about 40km south of Walvis Bay) to see this spectacular heritage site situated within the confines of the Namib Naukluft Park.

	Namib Desert Tours With the help of experienced guides discover the desolate landscapes of the Namib Desert, filled with interesting adaptations of fauna and flora. En route to the oldest living fossil plant, the Welwitschia Mirabilis, you will view the Moon Landscape and the Oasis Goanikontes.

	Marine Cruises Enjoy a boat or catamaran cruise to observe the sealife, especially Bottle-nose and Heavyside Dolphins, Cape Fur Seals and a huge variety of birdlife. End the cruise with fresh oysters and sparkling wine.

	Kayaking Experience the magnificent scenery on the Walvis Bay lagoon and Pelican point with its abundance of birdlife: flamingos, pelicans, terns, plovers, cormorants and sandpipers, from a sea-kayak. Seals and dolphins can also be seen on most days.

	Restaurants in Swakopmund Swakopmund is famous for its fantastic restaurants: Swakopmund Brauhaus: mainly german dishes De Kelder Restaurant: a variety of speciality dishes The Tug: speciality dishes and mainly seafood Kücki's Pub: mainly german dishes and seafood Weinmaus Restaurant: speciality - and german dishes Erich's Restaurant: a variety of speciality dishes Western Saloon Pizzeria: best pizzas in town Western Saloon Restaurant: a variety of speciality dishes Zur Kupferpfanne Restaurant: german- and speciality dishes The Grapevine Restaurant: a variety of speciality dishes The Lighthouse Pub & Restaurant: steak, pizza, seafood Napolitana Restaurant: steak, pizza, seafood

NB: There are many other activities and adventures available, like hot-air-ballooning, birding tours, horseriding, sundowner trips etc. We will gladly advise you and make your bookings accordingly.