Fish Festival
The Fish Festival is by far the most important and biggest annual event in Henties Bay and many people from all over Namibia and even South Africa …
Fountain
A strange but very attractive phenomenon is a fresh water fountain that is situated almost on the beach in the Valley, an old tributary of the Omaruru River …
Gallows
Since its earliest years Henties Bay was primarily an informal holiday settlement that gradually attracted more people every December who initially camped …
Solitude Beach
One of the most beautiful spots along our coastline is Solitude Beach or Farilhao Bay as it is officially known. The bay is situated south of Henties Bay …
Cape Cross Seals
Cape Cross is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Permits are obtainable from the office at Cape Cross. Admission fees are payable, which include a fee …
Namib Desert
Thinking of the Namib Desert huge sand dunes immediately spring to mind, but different to the massive sand sea of the southern desert the central …
Lagunen Hill
About 44 km from Henties Bay you will come across the Lagunen Hills on the eastern side of the road across from the salt pond. Here black rocks are …
Lichen Fields
Lichens are the result of a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi. The fungus portion of a plant provides the physical support, while the algae …
Omaruru River
The Omaruru River offers the opportunity for various activities such as walking, 4×4 driving as well as excellent picnic sites. The “old fig tree” is a well-known …
Omdel (Omaruru Delta) Dam
The Omaruru River has large paleo (very old) deltas filled with sand and gravel to form large underground freshwater reservoirs. The purpose of the …
Spitzkoppe
The Spitzkoppe is situated about 100 km from Henties Bay on the D1918 to Usakos. It is probably the best-known and most famous landmark in Namibia …
Brandberg
The Brandberg is the highest mountain in Namibia and literally means “burning mountain”. It is situated about 158 km from Henties Bay and can be …