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Size & Location: 120km² west of Windhoek, along the Atlantic coast When to visit the park: Avoid the busy seasons in June (school holidays) and December Climate: Temperate climate. Avg. temperatures range from about 15°C to 25°C Rainfall: Less than 15mm per annum. Fog occurs and can reach as far as 140km inland Altitude: sea level SWAKOPMUND INFORMATION: Swakopmund, Namibia's second largest city and is the premier holiday resort in Namibia. During the December holiday season the cool Namibian coast offers relief from the intense heat of the interior and thousands of Namibians flock to the coast. The beautiful historical buildings in Swakopmund are a must see and these include the Old Provincial Court, the lighthouse, the museum and many beautiful townhouses. dune carting, parachuting, hot air ballooning, shark fishing, deep sea fishing and beach angling to name but a few. The locals have an exciting mix of backgrounds, and there is no shortage of nightlife. MAIN ATTRACTIONS IN SWAKOPMUND: * Prime Holiday Destination area * Excellent base from which to explore other parts of Namibia (Skeleton Coast, Etosha etc) * Spectacular German Architecture LINKS: Wikitravel.org Wikipedia (german) Swakopmund Swakopmund accommodation Swakopmund Safaris
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