By Rachel Wilson
Swakopmund is the adventure capital of Namibia and a popular beach resort for many travelers. With spectacular sand dunes and extreme outdoor activities, Swakopmund is the perfect destination for you adrenaline junkies. Its pleasant climate, nice beaches, and fine accommodation are a traveler’s dream. The Namib Desert around Swakopmund offers a wide range of adventure activities, including sand boarding, quad biking, dune carting, parachuting, hot air balloon rides, deep sea fishing, and more. For a more relaxed visit, there are several restaurants, cafes, art galleries, museums, and aquarium available in town. The German-inspired architecture and town ambiance also allow for a more serene experience.
Desert Explorers lets you experience the thrill of riding a quad bike through Namibia’s expansive sand dunes. An experienced guide will lead you through the Swakopmund River mouth into the dune belt where you’ll get to ride the immense dunes. Take in the view of the incredible Namib Desert on your tour that will truly take your breath away. Ride some of the wildest dunes, roller coasters, and spirals of the Namib Desert on this popular quad bike tour. You can also take an explorer quad tour where you are taken through the desert to discover the different plant and animal life of the desert. This slower quad tour is perfect for a more relaxed journey.
Sand boarding is also an exciting excursion to go on when in Namibia. Reach speeds of almost 80 mph on a number of different slopes. Whether you try lie-down or stand-up boarding, you won’t be able to keep a smile off your face. Desert Explorers also offers tandem skydiving for you thrill-prone travelers. Enjoy a scenic flight over the area as you climb 10,000 feet in the air before free falling out of the plane. Once your parachute opens you’ll be able to enjoy a peaceful few minutes while you descend to your landing spot. For even more adventures in Swakopmund, you can check out scenic kayaking tours, camel riding, horseback riding, go kart racing, hot air balloon riding, and paragliding. You’ll be able to satisfy all of your adrenaline needs.
When in Swakopmund, Gruner Kranz Hostel offers the best value for your money. Its newly renovated single, double, family, and dorm rooms are spacious and comfortable for after those long days on the sand dunes. The rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, telephone, coffee and tea station, electronic safe, and towels. Gruner Kranz also includes laundry services, wireless Internet, an in-house restaurant, nightclub, lounge, and sun deck. The restaurant serves a delicious buffet breakfast to guests in the morning with a full omelet bar so you can get fueled for the day ahead.
The hostel is within walking distance from Swakopmund’s beach, post office, banks, and shops, making exploring the town much easier. Meet other guests, locals, and visitors while you enjoy some relaxed evenings in Gruner Kranz Hostel. It also organizes some theme parties from time to time for its guests to let loose and have fun with new friends. The hostel will also help you book your daily activities and arrange necessary transportation. So when in Namibia, enjoying the massive sand dunes in Swakopmund is a must, and there’s no better place to lay your head at night than Gruner Kranz Hostel.
