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Namibia
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Erongo Region
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Swakopmund
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City Tour of Historical Swakopmund
2 h
About this activity
Itinerary
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Stop At: Swakopmund Jetty, Swakopmund Namibia
Swakopmund used to be a harbour town and construction of the iron jetty was commenced in 1912 after the original wooden jetty became unsafe. The rocky area contributed to major difficulties during construction and the building contractor was forced to develop a drilling programme to overcome these obstacles. When the First World War broke out, the jetty was left uncompleted and extended to only 262m. of the planned 640m. In 1919 the northern side was covered with wooden planks for use as a promenade by pedestrian and anglers. The jetty was built to such high standards that it endured the merciless pounding of the Atlantic for over 70 years. After some extensive repairs around 2000 it now carries a restaurant at its tip and continues to feature as a famous landmark of Swakopmund.
Duration: 15 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Swakopmund Jetty, Swakopmund Namibia
Swakopmund used to be a harbour town and construction of the iron jetty was commenced in 1912 after the original wooden jetty became unsafe. The rocky area contributed to major difficulties during construction and the building contractor was forced to develop a drilling programme to overcome these obstacles. When the First World War broke out, the jetty was left uncompleted and extended to only 262m. of the planned 640m. In 1919 the northern side was covered with wooden planks for use as a promenade by pedestrian and anglers. The jetty was built to such high standards that it endured the merciless pounding of the Atlantic for over 70 years. After some extensive repairs around 2000 it now carries a restaurant at its tip and continues to feature as a famous landmark of Swakopmund.
Duration: 15 minutes
Included
- Refreshments
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
85%
