Swakopmund Collection

Peringuey's adder
Thor Hakonsen

Colorful Web-footed or Palmatogecko gecko, Pachydactylus rangei, is nocturnal and has large light-sensitive eyes. This one was found by a naturalist guide

Namib desert meets the ocean, Sandwich Harbour, Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Single person walking over sand dunes near Swakopmund, Namibia

Namibia, Swakopmund, German-style Woermannhaus built in 1905 as the main offices of the Damara & Namaqua Trading Company and declared a national monument and restored in 1976

Walvis Bay, Namibia, Africa. Man walking on the sand dunes at sunset

Namib desert dune ant (Camponotus detritus), queen on sand with visible wing scars on her thorax, Swakopmund, Namibia

Landscape of the Badlands of Namibia in the Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Cartwheeling spider (Carparachne sp. ) in desert, Swakopmund, Namibia
Cartwheeling spider (Carparachne sp.) in desert, Swakopmund, Namibia

Africa, Namibia, Swakopmund, Black scorpion, Parabuthus sp. Black scorpion moving across the sand

Namibia, a jetty on the ocean at Swakopmund tourist destination on a sunny day

Namibia, Swakopmund tourist destination

Namibia, Swakopmund, german architecture building

Jetty, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Erongo District, Namibia

Windy Desert landscape
Landscape of sand and wind in desert

Namibia, Walvis Bay, Pink Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) inside the Walvis Bay Lagoon

Africa, Namibia, Swakopmund. Namaqua chameleon in a dollar bush

Walvis Bay, Namibia, Africa. Tourists walking on the sand dunes at sunset

Walvis Bay, Namibia, Africa. People walking on the edge of a sand dune at sunset

Namib desert dunes, Namibia, Africa

Dolphin and Flamingos at Walvis Bay, Namibia, Africa

Offroad on the Namib desert dunes, Namibia, Africa

The shipwreck in the Atlantic ocean on Skeleton Coast near Swakopmund in Namibia, Africa. Landscape photography The shipwreck in the Atlantic ocean on Skeleton Coast near Swakopmund in Namibia

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Namibia, Walvis Bay. The Heaviside's Dolphin, or Haviside's Dolphin, found off the coast of Namibia. Date: 05/02/2009

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Namibia, Walvis Bay. The Heaviside's Dolphin, or Haviside's Dolphin, found off the coast of Namibia. Date: 05/02/2009

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Namibia, Walvis Bay. Cape Fur Seal Colony of the Skeleton Coast. Date: 05/02/2009

German style house, Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia

Cactus. Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia

The Pier at sunset, Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Windy Desert landscape
Landscape of sand and wind in desert

Namib sand gecko (Pachydactylus rangei) in sand, Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Lutheran Church, Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia, Africa

Desert, Namibia, Africa

Sunset Over The Namib Desert, Near Swakopmond; Namibia

Scorpion Walking Through The Desert; Swakopmund, Namibia

Walvis Bay, Namibia, Africa. Tourist walking on the sand dunes at sunset

Sunset in Namib-Naukluft, Swakopmund, Namibia

Horned adder (Bitis caudalis) Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Aerial view of the Long Wall, sand dunes along the Atlantic coast of the Namib desert, Swakopmund, Namibia, August 2008

Desert Chameleon
Close-up of a desert chameleon in the Namib Desert

Africa, Namibia, Swakopmund, Peringueys Desert Adder, Bitis peringuey
Africa, Namibia, Swakopmund, Peringueys Desert Adder, Bitis Peringuey. Sidewinder moving on the desert sand

Centre of town, Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Walvis Bay, Namibia, Africa. Tourist. Sand dunes at sunset

Walvis Bay, Namibia, Africa. Tourists walking on the sand dunes at sunset

A fine old building in Swakopmund depicts the architecture of this seaside town on Namibias windswept Atlantic coast. The place has a distinctly Teutonic flavour

The lighthouse in Swakopmund was constructed in 1902, eleven metres high, but its height was almost doubled in 1910. The lighthouse in Swakopmund was constructed in 1902, eleven metres high

Fine old buildings in Swakopmund depicts the architecture of this seaside town on Namibias windswept Atlantic coast. The place has a distinctly Teutonic flavour

Interesting exterior garden decoration of a fine old building in Swakopmund, an important seaside town on Namibias windswept Atlantic coast

Colonial style buildings in Swakopmund, Namibia

Old colonial buildings in Swakopmund, Namibia

The architecture of the seaside town of Swakopmund on Namibias windswept Atlantic coast is distinctly Teutonic, reflecting the countrys colonial past as the Protectorate of German South-West Africa

Africa, Namibia, Tire Tracks in the Desert outside Swakopmund

Namibia. Setting sun and a silhouetted palm tree, Swakopmund

Natives with clock, Swakopmund, south west Africa
Natives with New Year clock and mud huts in the background, Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1910

Rascher & Thieleckers Store, Swakopmund, south west Africa
Rascher & Thieleckers Store, Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1900

Harbour at Luderitz, Namibia, SW Africa
View of the harbour at Luderitz, Namibia, SW Africa. The town was named after Adolf Luderitz, the founder of German South West Africa. Date: 1940s

Old wooden jetty, Swakopmund, south west Africa
Old wooden jetty with three railway tracks, Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1910

General view of Swakopmund, south west Africa
General view of Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia), including the Lutheran church and the Hansa Hotel, with the sea in the distance. Date: circa 1910

Lutheran church in Swakopmund, south west Africa
Lutheran church in Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1912

Barracks in Swakopmund, south west Africa
Barracks in Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1912

Africa, Namibia, Walvis Bay. The Heavisides Dolphin, or Havisides Dolphin
Namibia, Walvis Bay. The Heavisides Dolphin, or Havisides Dolphin, found off the coast of Namibia

Africa, Namibia, Walvis Bay. Cape Fur Seal Colony of the Skeleton Coast
Namibia, Walvis Bay. Cape Fur Seal Colony of the Skeleton Coast

Africa, Namibia, Swakopmund, Horned Adder, Bitis candalis. Horned adder on the desert sand

Africa, Namibia, Swakopmund, Namaqua Chameleon, Chamaeleo namaquensis. Namaqua chameleon walking on the sand

Africa, Namibia, Namib Desert. Pinwheel pattern on sand dunes. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Africa, Namibia, Swakopmund. View of power and telephone lines in Namib Desert. Credit as
Namibia, Swakopmund. View of power and telephone lines in Namib Desert. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Africa, Namibia, Swakopmund. Aerial view of the city and bay
Namibia, Swakopmund. Aerial view of the city and bay. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Valley of the Moon near Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Old German fort, Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Beachfront of Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Lighthouse of Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Old German church, Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Aerial of Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

Satellite image of the Swakop River in the western part of Namibia
April 2, 2011 - Natural-color image of the Swakop River in the western part of Namibia. The Namib Desert stretches along the western coast of southern Africa

Man walking in the dune belt of Long Beach, Swakopmund, Namibia

Evangelical Lutheran Church, Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia

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Quad Biker - quad bike excursions into the dunes of the Namib Desert near the town of Swakopmund have become very popular Date:

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Fishermen - sunset over the Atlantic Ocean at the jetty of Swakopmund with its anglers Date:

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The unusual sight of a Himba woman in the seaside town of Swakopmund sleeping next to the souvenirs displayed for sale. Date:

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Namibia - Colourful painted facade of a shop in the seaside town of Swakopmund Date:

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Namibia - Aerial view of holiday resorts along the road from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay between Namib Desert and Atlantic Ocean. Date:

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Namibia - Aerial view of Swakopmund between Namib Desert and Atlantic Ocean. Date:

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The baroque-style Hohenzollern Building in the seaside town of Swakopmund Date:

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The Woerman House with its Damara Tower was completed in 1905 and is one of the finest historic buildings in the seaside town of Swakopmund. Date:

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Swakopmund: Where the Namib Desert Meets the Ocean Discover the enchanting beauty of Swakopmund, a coastal town in Namibia where the vastness of the Namib Desert merges with the mighty Atlantic Ocean. This unique destination offers an array of breathtaking sights and experiences. Sandwich Harbour, a natural wonder located nearby, captivates visitors with its stunning landscapes. Here, towering sand dunes meet crystal-clear waters, creating a mesmerizing contrast that will leave you in awe. As night falls over Swakopmund, keep an eye out for the colorful web-footed gecko known as Palmatogecko gecko. This nocturnal creature adds a touch of magic to this already extraordinary place. Speaking of geckos, don't miss spotting the Namib sand gecko (Pachydactylus rangei) blending seamlessly into its sandy surroundings. It's just one example of how nature thrives in this remarkable region. For those seeking relaxation by the ocean, Swakopmund's jetty is an ideal spot to soak up some sun on a sunny day. As waves crash against it, you'll feel connected to both land and sea—a true testament to Mother Nature's power. The charm doesn't stop there; German architecture buildings dotting Swakopmund pay homage to its colonial past. The Woermannhaus stands tall as a national monument since 1905 when it served as headquarters for Damara & Namaqua Trading Company—an architectural gem restored in 1976. Embark on an adventure through endless sand dunes near Swakopmund—where solitude meets serenity. A single person walking amidst these majestic formations evokes feelings of tranquility and introspection like no other place can offer. Just outside Swakopmund lies Walvis Bay—a must-visit location where tourists can witness spectacular sunsets while strolling along sandy dunes. Nature's canvas paints a breathtaking picture, leaving you in awe of its beauty.