The African Galleries: Walvis Bay

The catermaran, Silverwind, operates from Walvis Bay Marina. A wonderful way to view local wildlife.		Local sealions frequently jump up on the decks os passing boats, where they are assured of a good meal.
Back in the water, they all too soon vanish.	Jetty leading to Walvis Bay lighthouse. Originally the lighthouse was at the end of the point, but the growth of the shoreline has resulted in its steady progress away.	A rare sighting.
Seal colony.	Seals at play.	Bow riding dolphins.
Watching dolphins from the bow of Silverwind. In the background, there is one of the many cramped and noisy motor boats plying the same trade.	A Sunfish.	A Chinese fisheries training boat with the Namib Desert in the background.
An abandoned Russian trawler awaits scrapping off the Namib coast.	One of the numerous Russian trawlers rusting away near Swakopmund.	A Pelican.
Another Pelican.	These stunning birds are enticed by the promise of fresh fish and often take up station alongside the many boats operating out of Walvis Bay Marina.	This one has recently fed and now relaxes for a few moments.
One of the best fish restaurants in Namibia.

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