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Henties Bay Tourist Attractions & Activities
What to do in Henties Bay ?
I. Things to visit and see in the region of Henties Bay
» Attraction in the town of Henties Bay
La Fontaine
Discovered in 1929, this strange phenomenon, is a fountain of fresh water which is almost on the beach in the valley, a former tributary of the Omaruru River.
The stem
The gallows is a symbol of Henties Bay awareness of clean beaches Henties.
This bracket is 20 years become a tourist attraction poupulaire is the most photographed Henties Bay.
Solitude Beach
The bay is located south of Henties Bay and has a rocky coastline visible at low tide.
The landscape blends rocks and dunes formed by sand around the plants living in this extremely arid region.
This bay is perfect for long walks and is known as the trail Jakkalputz .
» Attraction outside Henties Bay
The wrecks of Squeleton Coast
Due to strong currents, against, high waves and dense fog caused by the Benguela Current, the Skeleton Coast is one of the most dangerous coasts in the world.
Rocky reefs and sand dunes that stretch trap all ships entered the space.
An entrance fee is required to get there.
The Cape Cross
The Cape Cross is the largest colony of fur seals in Namibia, at the time of reproduction, it can count some 100,000 members.
The colony is accessible from the road that connects C34 to Swakopmund and Skeleton Coast Park is located 50 km north of Henties Bay.
The Cape Cross is open from 10h to 17h (N$ 20 pay site in 2005).
- Photos of Cape Cross .
Grosse Spitzkoppe Nature Reserve
Located a few hundred kilometers of Henties Bay, Spitzoppe is on the D3716 towards Usakos.
The Spitzkoppe is a massive block of granite volcanic older than 700 million years and up to 1728 meters.
It offers fascinating rock formations and cave paintings.
Picnic and camping are possible.
Climbing equipment is needed to reach the summit.
An entrance fee of 20 Rand per person and 10 Rands per vehicle is payable at the office where semi-precious stones are available at the kiosk.
The Brandberg Mountain
The Brandberg is heading towards the M76 in the Uis about 150 km northeast of Henties Bay.
Mountains of volcanic origin (140 million years), The Brandberg is the highest peak in Namibia (2573 m) and contains an important site of rock engravings.
The best known of these is the cave paintings White Lady or White Lady , its estimated date of 16,000 years.
You can also go hiking "guided" , from 1:30 to 4 days.
- Brandberg Photos .
Omaruru River and the dam Omdel Skoenklip
Omaruru River provides an opportunity for various activities such as walking, quad or 4x4 as well as picnic sites.
The Dorob National Park
Located 10 km north of Henties Bay, Dorob National Park is located between the Skeleton Coast National Park and the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
He is the eighth national park and conservation proclaimed the 24th of Namibia.
The park covers 200 km between the Swakop River and Ugab.
The park protects the dunes and coastal plains of the region.
The permit is obtained for Sesriem N$ 80 per person and N$ 10 per car for 24 hours (for foreigners and non-SADC).
II. List of tours and trips that offer tour operators
West & Skeleton Coast Angling Tours
PO Box 8, Henties Bay, Namibia
Phone / Fax : +264 64 500066
E-mail : angling@namibnet.com
Site : West & Skeleton Coast Angling Tours
Camel Farm
PO Box 1224, Swakopmund, Namibia
Phone : +264 64 400363
E-mail : erbelke@mweb.com
Gielies Ocean Adventures
PO Box 3003, Henties Bay, Namibia
Phone : +264 81 128 3433
E-mail : ian.gilmer@afrox.boc.com
III. Tourist Attractions & Activities of the other cities in Namibia
Source : 2011
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