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Swakopmund
Swakopmund is a city in Namibia, with around 35,000 inhabitants. It is Namibia's premier beach resort and is one of the best preserved examples of German colonial architecture in the world. It was founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa. It is one of the few places anywhere outside of Europe where a sizable minority of the population speaks German and has German roots.By car
The best way to get to Swakopmund is by road from . The B2 is the main road from Windhoek, and takes 4-5 hours by car.
By minibus
Minibusses operate from Windhoek almost every 2-3 hours, ask the taxi drivers where the busses leave. There are multiple taxi ranks in Windhoek for different destinations, so make sure you find the right one. For about N$60 you can have a ride in an overloaded minibus. The ride will take about 4-6 hours. Pay immediatly and try to get yourself a seat next to the driver for a bit more space.
By plane
- Air Namibia A number of flights are offered by Air Namibia, from Windhoek as well as in . Flights operate from Walvis Bay, 70km south of Swakop.
- South African Airways They operate flights from and . SAA flights also operate from Walvis Bay.
By bus
Although the Mini Buses are slightly cheaper and are an experience, they have no fixed time schedule and are often overloaded. So check out these operators:
- Intercape operates a service from Windhoek via . Intercape service also extends to South Africa and Zimbabwe.
- Econolux Tel +264 64 205935.
By train
The train service to will take up to 21 and a half hours.
By ship
The RMS St Helena makes regular round-trips from to via . Catch a taxi from Walvis Bay to Swakopmund.
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