I visited Swakopmund in September 2008. It is a lovely place but because I was a single female there was no nightlife (I was too scared). Nobody speaks to you unless you reach out first. I'm doing it again in September 2009 with hubby, and hoping it will be more fun.
Swakopmund … If you go quad biking on the dunes in the month of June, take a warm jacket. I froze my backside off!
Dunes Backpackers Lodge in Swakopmund … Great food, location, and hospitality. I stayed here in July 2006. Really want to come back.
Villa Weise Backpackers in Swakopmund … This place is very clean and well-appointed.
Dunes Backpackers Lodge in Swakopmund … Really nice hostel--very clean. The staff are friendly, and the rooms are nice! There's an indoor swimming pool and pool table, plus a TV room with lots of videos. Recommended!
Chameleon City Backpackers in Windhoek … After a 20-hour journey from hell, we arrived at 5 a.m. What a nice surprise to be so warmly welcomed. There were no beds available but the lovely lady just let us in and let us chill on the couches. She threw a video on and we fell asleep — for three guys fresh out of the tropics it was like going home to see mum!! Everything about this hostel was excellent.
Villa Weise Backpackers in Swakopmund … This place is not your typical backpackers — but in a good way. The family who run the place make it the best place to stay in Swakup!
Dunes Backpackers Lodge in Swakopmund … One of the best!!! The staff here are wonderful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The pool is something else!!
Chameleon City Backpackers in Windhoek … Brilliant place, I liked the tropical haven atmosphere. Even though the place always seemed to be full of people of all ages, I could always find quiet places when necessary. Being in the city centre made it easy to get supplies or go out. Funky bar and pool area, but I would advise to book ahead as the place seems extremely popular.
Desert Sky Backpackers Lodge in Swakopmund … a really good place to experience Swakopmund from. the owner Lofty is lovely and her assistant is very nice as well and helpful with arranging all kinds of activities (skydiving, sandboarding, all that). I remember one night in front of the fireplace with Biltong and a bottle of wine -- just the best.
The Cardboard Box Backpackers in Windhoek … What a place!!! I stayed for a while and even ended up working there!!! The staff were great and so were the guests!!!
The Cardboard Box Backpackers in Windhoek … This is the best hostel I've ever been in and I've done a hell of a lot of backpacking in my time. The atmosphere is superb and the staff are great. Chad and Gordon are legends. Oh yeah, the travel shop is really useful, too.
Villa Weise Backpackers in Swakopmund … The best backpacker lodge in Swakop.
Villa Weise Backpackers in Swakopmund … This is an excellent place to stay and meet and make new friends. Definitely a must stay place when you travel through Swakopmund.
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