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Car Hire in Walvis Bay - Theo Ben Gurirab Stree - Mini guide to Walvis Bay - Theo Ben Gurirab Stree

Walvis Bay is a port in Namibia. It is names from the bay on which it lies. The bay is a natural deep water harbor, and has been a haven for sea vessels for a long time. It is rich in sea life and plankton, and because of this there are a large number of whales spotted off the coast of the bay. The whales once attracted many fishing and whaling vessels. The harbor is valued for its relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope. The town is located at the end of the TransNamib Railway.

The town was discovered by the Portuguese during an expedition to discover a sea routs to the east through the Cape of Good Hope. The town saw little commercial development until 1840 when Walvis Bay was begin fought for by a handful of different countries. After all the disputes were settled Walvis Bay had an official allocated area by 1911.

The bay is home to an artificial Bird Island, which was established to be a part of the guano collection industry. There area also many other things to see, such as the dunes, salt works, and all the different bird life. There is a museum and the town also features two football clubs that play in the Kuisebmund Stadium, located in the city.

Walvis Bay is home to the annual Speedweek, an event that features windsurfing and kite surfing. The bay makes for exceptional conditions for both of these water sports and speed surfers enjoy the thermal winds that keep the water perfect for getting up to 45 knots.

With the use of a car hire, you can see theis area in style and comfort. From the moddle of town to the countryside about, a car hire open your tourists possibilities to endless.

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