Flamingo paradise on the African coast: Walvis Bay Lagoon

November 16, 2023

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The large lagoon south of Namibia’s main port city of Walvis Bay is home to a rich population of flamingoes.

Located on the endless coast where the Namib Desert opens to the Atlantic Ocean, Walvis Bay Lagoon is one of the most important coastal barrier lakes in the Southern African region.

Every year, tens of thousands of migratory birds from more than 150 species, especially greater and lesser flamingos, spend the summer months in the lagoon and the surrounding salt flats.

Species such as pelicans, oystercatchers, grebes, sandpipers, terns, swamp terns and lampreys are among the regulars of this place.

The „brine shrimp“ population in the shallow waters of the lagoon and the surrounding salt make it a center of attraction, especially for flamingos.

Flamingos, which catch plenty of shrimp while wandering around in the shallow waters of the lagoon all day long and cooling off, get their unique pink color from the carotenoid pigment they obtain from the shrimp they eat.

For this reason, the colors of the flamingos feeding in the shrimp-rich waters of Walvis Bay are observed to be extremely vivid.

This region, called „Whale Bay“ in Afrikaans, is among the best places to observe the migrations of dolphins and whale flocks during the summer months.

The area around the salt flat to the south of the lagoon, which extends for 1-2 kilometers along the ocean coast, also hosts a large seal population.

„Pink Lake“, which also has a salt factory around it and takes its name from the color of its water, is among the most visited places by tourists in the region. The nearby fishing spot also offers interesting experiences to enthusiasts who want to catch fresh ocean fish.

Walvis Bay is located approximately 35 kilometers from Swakopmund, Namibia’s most famous coastal city. There are regular flights to the airport here from Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It is also possible to reach here from the capital by a 400-kilometer land journey.

Transportation from Turkey to Namibia is generally provided by flights via the Republic of South Africa and Ethiopia. All kinds of accommodation options are available in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.

In Namibia, which is one of the safest countries in the region, but has experienced an increase in crime in the last few years, the police warn tourists to „be careful against theft and purse-snatching“.

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The large lagoon south of Namibia’s main port city of Walvis Bay is home to a rich population of flamingoes. Located on the endless coast where the Namib Desert opens to the Atlantic Ocean, Walvis Bay Lagoon is one of the most important coastal barrier lakes in the Southern African region. Every year, tens of thousands of migratory birds from more than 150 species, especially greater and lesser flamingos, spend the summer months in the lagoon and the surrounding salt flats. Species such as pelicans, oystercatchers, grebes, sandpipers, terns, swamp terns, and lampreys are among the regulars of this place. The „brine shrimp“ population in the shallow waters of the lagoon and the surrounding salt make it a center of attraction, especially for flamingos. Flamingos, which catch plenty of shrimp while wandering around in the shallow waters of the lagoon all day long and cooling off, get their unique pink color from the carotenoid pigment they obtain from the shrimp they eat. For this reason, the colors of the flamingos feeding in the shrimp-rich waters of Walvis Bay are observed to be extremely vivid. This region, called „Whale Bay“ in Afrikaans, is among the best places to observe the migrations of dolphins and whale flocks during the summer months. The area around the salt flat to the south of the lagoon, which extends for 1-2 kilometers along the ocean coast, also hosts a large seal population. „Pink Lake“, which also has a salt factory around it and takes its name from the color of its water, is among the most visited places by tourists in the region. The nearby fishing spot also offers interesting experiences to enthusiasts who want to catch fresh ocean fish. Walvis Bay is located approximately 35 kilometers from Swakopmund, Namibia’s most famous coastal city. There are regular flights to the airport here from Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It is also possible to reach here from the capital by a 400-kilometer land journey. Transportation from Turkey to Namibia is generally provided by flights via the Republic of South Africa and Ethiopia. All kinds of accommodation options are available in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. In Namibia, which is one of the safest countries in the region, but has experienced an increase in crime in the last few years, the police warn tourists to „be careful against theft and purse-snatching“.

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