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Long Beach Resort - Walvis Bay Namibia Guest House Long Beach is situated midway between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The resort offers 117 camping sites plus 2 flats which accommodate 2 to 4 people respectively. Tidal pools and the dunes of the Namib Desert offer the visitor a relaxing holiday.

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:Walvis Bay lies some 30 kilometres south of Swakopmund.

The history of Walvis Bay started with its discovery by Diaz in 1487. It was officially founded in 1793 by the Cape Dutch and in 1910 became part of the South African Union. The deep-sea harbour remained under South African rule, even after Namibian independence, and only in 1994was it returned. Walvis Bay means 'Whale Bay', and refers to large number of whales and, consequently, whalers and fishing vessels that were attracted to its shores.

Visitors to Walvis Bay can get a sense of the heritage of the town at the local museum in the Civic Centre, while the wooden Rhenish mission church established in 1880 is also of cultural interest.

On the road to Swakopmund, Bird Island is a man-made structure used for the production of guano. There is a huge natural lagoon, which has an overwhelming abundance of seabirds. At one stage 120 000 birds were counted, including flamingos and pelicans. This ancient stretch of water is a Ramsar Site. Another place of natural beauty is "Dune 7"on the outskirts of town, which is the highest sand dune in the area.

Hiking and challenging 4x4 trails are great entertainment for the outdoor enthusiast.

Angling is very popular in the lagoon, while the Walvis Bay Golf Club affords golfers an opportunity to get in a round.

The Namib Desert is said to be the world's oldest desert.

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