Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Walvis Bay (Namibia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Pelican Point Lighthouse, St. Matthew's Anglican Church, and Rheinische Missionskirche. Also, be sure to include Dune Shuttle & Tours in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Walvis Bay (Erongo).
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Pelican Point Lighthouse
The Pelican Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from Pelican Point, a long sandbar guarding Walvis Bay, Namibia. It was opened by the South African government in 1932. The round, cast-iron, 34-meter-high tower features a lantern and gallery and is painted in horizontal black and white bands.[1]
St. Matthew's Anglican Church
St. Matthew's Anglican Church is an Anglican church in Walvis Bay, Namibia. It is part of the Anglican Diocese of Namibia, which is a diocese of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.
The church was consecrated on 21 September 1924 by Bishop Nelson Fogarty. It was originally built with wood and placed on stilts but was later covered in chicken mesh and plaster coating. The bell of St. Matthew's dates to 1623. Weighing 600kg, it is now cracked and no longer rings.
St. Matthew's is the second oldest still-standing structure in the city. By 2008, it was crumbling and had a dwindling congregation. Despite being the second oldest structure in Namibia's second largest city, it was not registered as an historical monument as of September 2008.
The church is one of three in the parish of Walvis Bay; the other two are St. Saviour's and Holy Redeemer.[2]
Rheinische Missionskirche
Church
Dune Shuttle & Tours
Sand dune, Nature
Address: 3239 D. Bjorg, Wallevik Str, Walvis Bay