What to do and facilities at Windpomp 14 Swakopmund.
Eating at Windpomp 14 Swakopmund
The Fishermans Pub and Grill restaurant at Windpomp 14 is very popular. A small kiosk or shop provides a few basic supplies.
This section of the Namibian coast offers excellent shore fishing, , and Windpomp 14 also offers Kayak fishing and a self drive 4x4 route.
You can also explore the coastline north of Windpomp up towards the Skeleton Coast National Park, of particular interest is the Cape Cross Seal Colony.
The Dorob National Park in which Windpomp 14 is situated covers the central Namib Desert including the coastal area. North of Cape Cross (where you will find the seal colony) you can also see unique lichen fields, and there are a number or cultural sites suich as the Messum Crater which contains San rock art as well as archeological sites from the nomadic Damara people.
Nearby towns and settlements include Swakopmund, which is the best known in the area famous for its old German architecture and adventure activities such as sand boarding and quad bikes. Further north you will find the lesser known coastal town of Henties Bay which is popular with seasonal fishermen and therefore much busier during peak seasons such as December and January.
How does Windpomp 14 get it’s name?
Windpomp is a term meaning windmill, and windmills are common in Namibia
as a means of harnessing the power of the wind to pump water. The number
14 comes from the original name of “Mile 14” dating back to
when this was a basic fishing camp located 14 miles north of the Swakopmund
towns northern perimeter marker.