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DOs & DON'Ts at the Coast by the Namibian Coast Conservation & Management Project (NACOMA) Our coastline is a haven for countless unique plants, animals and birds. The steady degradation of Namibia's environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, mainly through ignorant Off-road Recreational Vehicle (ORV) driver behaviour, threatens the well-being of everybody in Namibia. Please be mindful of the environment and ensure a sustainable future for your children and grand-children by applying the following advice: Do not drive off the road - Stay on well- defined tracks Desert gravel plains and lichen fields are very sensitive: tracks leave permanent scars and the sensitive, delicate equilibrium is lost forever. River beds are like linear oasis’s for wildlife to find food and water. In particular the large mammals, like the desert elephant, are extremely stressed by irresponsible human behaviour. The endemic animals and plants in the dune belt are severely impacted. • For your safety and security: driving in dunes is dangerous, it is advisable to go with a professional, qualified guide. • Moreover, because of the isolation, in case of an accident help may take hours, placing your life in real danger.
Enjoy the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay with your 4x4 / quadbike / motorbike in the designated ORV area (central part of the dune belt), where a free permit from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) is required A specific zoning of the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay was done specifically to accommodate the different activities and minimise impact to the dune ecosystem. These areas were identified as adequate areas for ORV activities. If too much hooliganism is noticed, a moratorium will be put in place and all off- road activities will be forbidden on state land. Motocross bikes or quad bikes are ONLY allowed to drive on the beaches between Swakopmund and Henties Bay • Driving on beaches has an impact on mussels, and other macro fauna. • Racing up and down the beach is both inconsiderate and dangerous. • Vehicle tracks are the most serious form of pollution in the Namib. Inside the ORV areas, stay on the dunes and avoid slip faces, gravel plains and vegetated areas Slip faces, gravel plains and vegetated areas are the most sensitive and productive areas in the desert, ORV activity impacts the abundant life found here. No overnight camping is allowed on the beaches or in the dunes without permission from the Ministry of
Environment & Tourism • For not disturbing the wildlife, in particular the ones that feed at night. • For keeping the dunes and beaches clean. • For your safety and security. In the National West Coast Recreation Area, remain on well used vehicle tracks and do not venture east of the main road without a qualified guide • For not destroying more beaches and vegetation.
Emergency Numbers Walvis Bay St. Gabriel's Ambulance State Hospital Welwitschia Hospital Fire Brigade Sea Rescue Tow-in Services Police
085 955 216309 218911 0811220833 2082263 205159 / 081 205 9934 219068
Swakopmund State Hospital / Ambulance Cottage Hospital Fire Brigade Sea Rescue Institute Police
4106000 500020 412200 502000 4104111 500211 / 404213 0811241251 415000 500201
Henties Bay Clinic / Ambulance Fire Brigade Tow - in Services Police
500020 502000 500211 / 0811241251 500201
PO Box 43, Walvis Bay • Tel: 064 207248 • Fax: 064 207253 • #8, Corner of Sam Nujoma Avenue & 10th road • wvbconv.centre@iway.na
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end endleaves leavesthe theroad. road.Even Evenon ona astraight straighttrack, track,ififthe thewheels wheelsare arenot not pointing pointingstraight straightahead, ahead,they theycan cancause causethe thevehicle vehicletotosloe sloedown downand and get getstuck. stuck.Then Thenififyou youtry trytotoreverse reversetotofree freeyou you4x4, 4x4,the theskewed skewed front frontwheels wheelsact actlike likeanchors, anchors,making makingititdifficult difficulttotofor forthe thevehicle vehicle totomove movebackwards. backwards.Being Beingaware awarethat thatthe thefront frontwheels wheelswill willoften often bebeskewed skewedhelps helpswhen whenyour yourvehicle vehiclegets getsstuck stuckininsand sandororother othersoft soft surfaces. surfaces.Before Beforeyou youdo doanything anythingelse elsetotofree freeit,it,straighten straightenout outthe the front frontwheels, wheels,and andititwill willbebemuch mucheasier easiertotorecover recoveryou you4x4 4x4from from whatever whateversituation situationititmay maybebein, in, Skewed Skewedfront frontwheels wheelscan canalso alsobebea aproblem problemwhen whendriving drivingon on a astraight straightsand sandtrack trackatatspeed. speed.InInwild wildcountry countryororon ona abeach, beach,you you may maybebetravelling travellingininhigh highrange rangeatata aspeed speedofof60-760-7-km/h, km/h,with with the the4x4 4x4sitting sittingfirmly firmlyinina awell-travelled well-travelledtrack. track.The Thedanger dangerarises arises when whenanother anothervehicle vehicletravelling travellingatata asimilar similarspeed speedininthe thesame same track trackapproaches approachesfrom fromthe theopposite oppositedirection. direction.Depending Dependingon onthe the experience experienceofofthe thetwo twodrivers, drivers,they theymay maynot notbebeaware awarethat thatsimply simply turning turningthe thesteering steeringwheel wheelisisnot notnecessarily necessarilygoing goingtotoget gettheir their vehicle vehicletotoleave leavethe thetrack. track.IfIfboth bothdrivers driversleave leaveitita abit bitlate, late,there there could couldbebea acollision. collision.InIna asituation situationlike likethis, this,the thething thingtotodo doisistoto get getyour yourvehicle vehicleout outofofthe thetrack trackasassoon soonasaspossible. possible.The Theway waytoto do dothis thisisistotodecelerate. decelerate.Take Takeyour yourfoot footoff offthe theaccelerator acceleratorand andthe the 4x4 4x4slows slowsdown, down,hold holdthe thesteering steeringwheel wheelwith withyour yourright righthand handatat the thetop topand andthen thenjerk jerkthe thewheel wheelsuddenly suddenlytotothe theleft leftthen thenquickly quickly back backtotothe thecentre. centre. Do Donot notuse usethe thebrakes, brakes,asasthis thiswill willstop stopthe thevehicle vehicletoo tooquickly, quickly, probably probablyleaving leavingyou youstuck stuckininthe thetrack. track.By Bytaking takingyour yourfoot footoff offthe the accelerator, accelerator,you youlower lowerthe thenose noseofofthe thevehicle vehicle(when (whendecelerating, decelerating, the thewheels wheelsgripping grippingthe theroad roadslow slowdown downfirst, first,while whilethe themomentum momentum ofofthe thevehicle’s vehicle’supper upperbody bodythrows throwsititforward). forward).This Thisincrease increasethe the weight weighton onthe thefront frontwheels, wheels,and andhence hencetheir theirgrip gripon onthe theground, ground, sosothe thevehicle vehiclecan canmore moreeasily easilyleave leavethe thetrack trackwhen whenthe thesteering steering wheel wheelisisjerked jerkedtotothe theleft. left.Once Onceyour yourvehicle vehicleisisout outofofthe thetrack, track,let let ititcoast coasttotoa ahalt haltororkeep keepititmoving movingslowly slowlyforward forwarduntil untilthe theother other vehicle vehiclehas haspassed passedsafely. safely.At Atthis thispoint pointyou youcan candrive driveback backinto intothe the track trackand andcontinue continueyour yourjourney. journey.The Thesecret secrettotothis thismanoeuvre manoeuvreisis totoact actasassoon soonasaspossible, possible,rather ratherthan thanleaving leavinguntil untilthe thelast lastminute. minute. Not Notonly onlyisisititsafer saferfor foryou youtotoget getout outofofthe thetrack trackearly, early,but butififthe the other otherdriver driverisisa anovice, novice,ititallows allowsthem themtotoproceed proceedwithout withoutfear. fear.
AAvery veryreal realdanger dangerininsuch sucha asituation situationisisthat, that,should shoulda avehicle vehicle leave leavethe thetrack tracksuddenly suddenlywhilst whilststill stilltravelling travellingatatspeed, speed,ititwill willmost most likely likelybebemomentarily momentarilyout outofofcontrol. control.The Thenatural naturalreaction reactiontotothis thisisistoto overcorrect overcorrectand andsteer steertoo toofar farininthe theother otherdirection. direction.This Thiscould couldcause cause the thevehicle vehicletotoswerve swervedrastically drasticallyand andcross crossback backover overthe thetrack, track,whilst whilst still stillmoving movingquite quiterapidly. rapidly.This Thisisiswhy whyI Irecommend recommendthat thatyou youpull pulloff off the thetrack trackwell wellahead aheadofoftime, time,giving givingthe theother othervehicle vehicleright righttotoway. way.IfIf the theother otherdriver driverisisinexperienced, inexperienced,they theywill willprobably probablythink thinkthat thatyou youare are extremely extremelypolite politeand andnever neverbebeaware awarethat thatyour yourearly earlyaction actionavoided avoideda a potentially potentiallydangerous dangeroussituation. situation.
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Dorob National Park Rules and Regulations Published by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism: December 2012 The unique Dorob National Park caters for both conservation and leisure activities All visitors should please obey the park rules and regulations 3. The person and animal should adhere to Being one of the most unique parks in the all regulations; world, the Dorob National Park along the 4. The person must remove the faeces of the central Namibian coast caters for various animal; and leisure, tourism and sports activities while 5. The animal shall not cause any also providing for conservation measures and inconvenience, nuisance, damage specific conservation areas. or injury to other people, animals The Dorob National Park was declared in and any plants or any other aspect of the Government Notice No. 266 of 1 December 2010. environment. Under section 84 of the Nature Conservation Ordinance, 1975 (Ordinance No. 4 of 1975), Regulation 36 of the Regulations Relating to Entering the park by vehicle Any person entering the Off-Road Vehiclce Nature Conservation GN 240/1976 has been amended by the addition of specific regulations (ORV) area in the Dune Belt between Langstrand for Dorob National Park under Government and Walvis Bay by vehicle will need a permit Notice No. 210 of 15 August 2012. The (See information box about Permits on the other Nature Conservation Ordinance 4 of 1975 and side of this pamphlet). Currently a permit is not yet required for the Regulations Relating to Nature Conservation GN use of a vehicle in other permitted areas or when 240/1976 remain in effect. The Dorob National Park stretches from the driving on park routes in the Dorob National Park Kuiseb Delta (south of Walvis Bay) northwards published herein. to the Ugab River; and eastwards from the low water mark of the Atlantic Ocean towards the Permitted and prohibited areas for sedans, 4x4s, boundary of the Swakopmund district (See the bakkies and beach buggies: 1. These vehicles may only drive in the included maps for the go- and no-go areas and ORV area with a permit (the Dune Belt routes). between Langstrand and Walvis Bay) It includes the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a Ramsar and without a permit on proclaimed roads Site, but excludes the municipal areas of Walvis and clearly marked MET routes, tracks Bay, Swakopmund, Henties Bay and the and roads (except where prohibited). settlement area of Wlotzkasbaken. 2. Where allowed, beach driving is only It also excludes the railway line between Walvis authorised on MET designated and clearly Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis, the road reserves marked routes, tracks and roads. of the major B2 route; the minor routes C14, C28, 3. No driving is allowed on the beaches C34, C35, C39; the district roads D1983, D1984, at the sea fronts of Henties Bay, D1986, D1991, D1901, D1918 and D2302; and Wlotzkasbaken, Swakopmund, farms under private ownership or belonging to a Cape Cross and the Namibia Wildlife parastatal institution. Resorts (NWR) managed camping sites Visitors to the Dorob National Park, who at Mile 14, Jakkalsputz, Mile 72 and Mile would wish to enjoy the various leisure, sports 108. and tourism activities in the park, are notified that 4. East of the minor C34 routes, self-drives they should familiarize themselves with and obey are only allowed on the 4x4 tracks the regulations, laws and rules, contained in this indicated on the attached maps. pamphlet. For further clarification they can also Detailed maps and GPS coordinates consult with the coastal offices of the Ministry should be obtained from the Henties Bay of Environment and Tourism at Swakopmund or Tourism Association. Walvis Bay. Regarding the fishing regulations anglers should consult with the offices of the Ministry of Permitted and prohibited areas for quad bikes and Fisheries and Marine Resources in Walvis Bay other motorised bikes: 1. Quad bikes and other motorised bikes may and Swakopmund. only drive in the ORV area with a permit The Nature Conservation Ordinance Section 14 (the Dune Belt between Langstrand and protects and preserves wild animal life, fisheries, Walvis Bay) and without a permit west wild plant life and objects of geological, of the coastal road between Swakopmund archaeological, historical and other scientific and Henties Bay, only on proclaimed interest and for the benefit and enjoyment of the roads and clearly marked MET tracks and inhabitants of Namibia. Therefore some activities roads (except where prohibited). in the Dorob National Park are allowed, while 2. Where allowed, beach driving is only others are not. authorised on MET designated and clearly Activities causing the least damage to park marked tracks. resources are regulated less, while those that would 3. Quad bikes and other motorised bikes are be the most damaging, are strictly regulated. prohibited on beaches between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, in all areas People & domestic animals in park north of Henties Bay, and on the beaches All people who enter the park must: at the seafronts of Henties Bay, 1. Comply with the stipulations of the Wlotzkasbaken, Swakopmund, and the Ordinance, the regulations and the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Environmental Management Act of 2007; managed camping sites. 2. Comply with the instructions of signposts, 4. Quad bikes are strictly prohibited north signboards, pamphlets or communicated of the Omaruru River up to the Ugab in any other manner; River and other motorised bikes 3. Obey any legal order or instruction given are prohibited off the proclaimed roads by a Law-enforcement Officer. north of the Omaruru River up to the Ugab River. When entering by foot people may: 5. Quad bikes and other motorised bikes are 1. Go without a permit except in an area that permitted 10 km upstream from Henties is closed or exclusionary; and Bay within the Omaruru River but not 2. Go on foot if being young adults or younger beyond. than 16 without adult supervision, but do so at their own risk. General: 1. People may use a vehicle in the park with Domestic animals in the park: their permit at any time except between 1. A person may take a domestic animal into 21:00 and 05:00. This provision does not the park without a permit, except in areas apply to proclaimed roads and people may where it is indicated that such animals are use those roads at any time. not allowed; 2. A valid driver’s license will be required to 2. Such animals should be under control by use any motor vehicle in the park. the person at all times;
trap or poison; or No person shall drive or use any vehicle 13. Throw away a burning or smouldering in the park whilst under the influence of object or put or leave it at a place where alcohol or any other narcotic substance it may possibly ignite another object. or in such a way that is dangerous to human life or that may cause damage to Entering the park by Air any property or the environment. 4. Between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, 1. Although aircraft and helicopters may fly no person shall offload their quad bike above a game park, it is unlawful to fly at or motorised bike at any other area than the altitude of less than 1 000 metres, the designated off loading areas in the except for lawfully landing or taking off. Dune Belt between Langstrand and 2. It is illegal to land in, take off from, Walvis Bay. enter or fly over the Dorob National Park in such a way that is dangerous to Specific conservation provisions human life or that may cause damage to Although many activities are allowed in the any property or the environment. park, no person may: 1. Angle on the beach in such a way that is Commercial activities and business inconvenient to other people; A permit is required from the Ministry of 2. Leave or use angling tackle in a place Environment and Tourism to do any of the where it may cause inconvenience or following in the park: injury to other persons or animals; 1. Carry on, transact, or conduct any trade, 3. Throw away or get rid of any part of a business or tourism; fish, bait, refuse or rubbish other than in 2. Hold any organised competition or the refuse bins provided; event; 4. Collect or remove any shell, shell grit, 3. Undertake any construction activities of sand, rock or stone; any nature; or 5. Use water or electricity in excessive 4. Engage in any kind of commercial quantities or for any other purpose other activity. than for reasonable domestic use; 6. Pollute or degrade the environment; Camping 7. Kill, injure, hunt, capture, disturb or People may overnight or camp in the Dorob feed any wild animal or remove any National Park but only with a permit and only part of any wild animal, whether alive at officially designated sites. or dead; Domestic animals may not be brought into a 8. Remove, destroy, damage or disturb any camping site unless the officer in charge grants egg, nest or burrow; permission indicating where the animal may 9. Pick, collect, mutilate, destroy, damage, stay overnight. tamper with, disturb or remove any tree, Although people may enter a camping site by plant, shrub, herb, mineral or any other vehicle, they may not: object of botanical, z o o l o g i c a l , (i) use a buzz-bike, power driven cycle, quad geological, archaeological, historical bike or motor cycle in the campsite; or any other scientific interest, or part (ii) drive any other vehicle faster than 20 thereof; kilometres per hour in any place within a 10. Collect or gather firewood; camping site; and 11. Remove, damage, destroy, soil, mutilate (iii) drive or use a vehicle on any portion of or interfere with any form of State the beach that is situated between a camping property; site and the sea. 12. Possess or use any weapon, explosive, 3.
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When phoning the EMS, state the following •
The telephone number you are calling from The caller's name The address of the incident The nearest crossroad or wellknown landmark What you have done so far Wait for the operator to ask you any questions Let the operator put down the phone first Make sure that the line stays clear in case the EMS want to contact you Send someone to meet the EMS and direct them to the incident Lock up any animals that may cause a hindrance
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Ensure that you are not exposed to your casualty’s blood. Use gloves or clean folded material or casualty’s own hands Wash hands with warm water and soap and dry them off effectively, both before and after care if possible and even if you wore gloves Avoid talking, coughing, sneezing and laughing over the open wound
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If the patient starts presenting the following, get medical help:
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Becomes unusually drowsy or sleepy Develops a severe headache or stiff neck Nausea, and vomits more than once Loses consciousness Behaves abnormally, like becoming combative DO NOT do the following when dealing with a patient with a Head injury Wash a head wound that is deep or bleeding a lot. Remove any object sticking out of a wound. Move the person unless absolutely necessary Remove a helmet if you suspect a serious head injury Pick up a fallen child with any sign of head injury. Drink alcohol within 48 hours of a serious head injury
FRACTURES • Assess the injured part to determine the location of the fracture. • Keep the injured limb still • Stop bleeding if visible • Before and after splinting the limb check for a pulse or capillary refill • DO NOT attempt to straighten a deformed limb, always splint in the position found. (Remember, Mind as You Find) • Cut away clothing to expose the fracture • NEVER attempt to push back protruding bone ends
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SPINAL INJURIES PREVENTION • Drive carefully and defensively. • Always wear seatbelts. • Children needs to sit in approved car seats appropriate for their age. • Wear a helmet whenever you ride a bicycle or motorcycle or when you roller skate or roller blade. • Wear the recommended safety equipment for contact sports. • Always check the depth of the water before diving into it. • Treatment • Keep the patients neck or back still • DO NOT attempt to move the patient unless the patient’s life is endangered • Keep the patient warm • DO NOT give the patient anything to drink or eat • Activate the EMS and • keep the patient calm • We need specialized equipment to move a patient with a spinal injury therefore DO NOT attempt to move or transport these patients
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• DROWNING • Get Help. Notify a lifeguard, if one is close. If not, ask someone to call 081 707 or 081 924. If you are alone, follow the steps below. • Move the Person out of the water. • • Ask "are you OK?" If no response, see 3.. • • Check for Breathing • Place your ear next to the person's mouth and nose. Do you feel air on your cheek?
Look to see if the person's chest is moving. If the person is not breathing, check pulse Check the person's pulse for 10 seconds. If there is no pulse, start CPR Carefully place person on back. For an adult or child, place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest at the nipple line. You can also push with one hand on top of the other. For an infant, place two fingers on the breastbone. Do 30 chest compressions, at the rate of 100 per minute or more. Let the chest rise completely between pushes. Check to see if the person has started breathing. Repeat if person is still not breathing If you've been trained in CPR, you can now open the airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin. Pinch the nose of the victim closed. Take a normal breath, cover the victim's mouth with yours to create an airtight seal, and then give 2 one-second breaths as you watch for the chest to rise. Give 2 breaths followed by 30 chest compressions. Continue this cycle of 30 compressions and 2 breaths until the person starts breathing or emergency help arrives.
Where can you get a permit for using 4x4/ quad bike/motorbike in the authorized ORV zone in the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay?
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & TOURISM Swakopmund Office: Corner Bismarck Street and Sam Nujoma Avenue Telephone: 064-404-576
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Walvis Bay Office: Henrich Baumann Street Road - Number 643 Telephone: 064 205971/2 Where can you get a licence for angling, crayfish diving & bait/ mussels collection?
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES & MARINE RESOURCES Swakopmund Office: NATMIRC / Aquarium, Strand Street Telephone: 064-410-1000 Walvis Bay Office: Inspectorate office, 1st Street Telephone: 064-201-6111 Henties Bay Office: Inspectorate Office, at Hanganeni Fishing Project Building Telephone: 064-500-320
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Snakes and Scorpions ... If you are careful about where you place your hands and feet, especially after dark, then there should be no problems. Simple precautions include not putting on boots without shaking them empty first, and always checking the back of your backpack before putting it on. Snakes do bite occasionally, and you ought to know the standard first-aid treatment. The area of the bite should be washed to remove any venom from the skin, and the bitten limb should be immobilised. Paracetamol may be used as a painkiller, but never use aspirin because it may cause internal bleeding. The only effective treatment is anti-venom. In case of a bite: • Keep calm. It is likely that no venom has been dispensed. • Stop movement of the bitten limb by applying a splint. • If you have a crepe bandage, firmly bind up as much of the bitten limb as you can. Release the bandage for a few minutes every half-hour. • Keep the bitten limb below heart height to slow spread of any venom • Evacuate the victim to a hospital that has anti-venom • Never give aspirin. You may offer paracetamol, which is
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safe. Do not apply ice packs. Do not apply potassium permanganate.
In all areas of Namibia there are different species of snakes, most of them harmless, but some extremely venomous. The Cape Cobra is one of the more dangerous kinds. One can recognise the snake by its flat throat. If disturbed, it raises its upper body and takes on a threatening posture. Everywhere in Namibia one can come across a Puff Adder (bitis arietans). It is short and across the entire body run V-shaped brownish cross stripes with light contours. Opposite to other snake species that take flight at the slightest tremor in the ground, Puff Adders don't recede at intrusion. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Watch where you step and what you touch in the bush. Do not step over rocks and logs, but rather onto them. Look where you place your hands while climbing or lifting objects. Firewood should not be gathered at dusk or night. Wear boots when possible. Do not sleep directly on the ground - inspect the camp-site and where you are about to sleep. Do not handle snakes and if you encounter a snake stand still then back away slowly. Most snakes will flee immediately.
SCORPIONS Namibia is home to Parabuthus Villosus, one of the deadliest scorpions in the world. It is a very hairy scorpion with its colour varying between pitch black and dark brown with yellow legs. It is a very large scorpion. It can be found in the areas of the Namib Desert, Fish River Canyon, Epupa Falls, Brandberg, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. When searching for it you can look in rocky areas in the early morning and late afternoon. They also like rock and log scrapes, as well as loose bark of fallen trees where they excavate their burrows.
Puffadder in the Kalahari
Parabuthus Villosus Scorpion
Cobra
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Activities on the Coast this Easter
Walvis Bay
CATAMARAN CHARTERS – Dolphin & Seal Cruises CELL: 081 129 5393 TEL: 064 – 200 798 Email: seawolf@iway.na. Web: www.namibiancharters.com
LEVO DOLPHIN TOURS CELL: 081 129 6270 TEL: 064 – 20 7555 Email: bookings@levotours.com Web: www.levotours.com
Swakopmund
MOLA MOLA
CELL: 081 127 2522 TEL: 064 – 205 511 Email: info@mola-namibia.com Web: www.mola-namibia.com
SANDWICH HARBOUR 4X4 CELL: 081 147 3933 TEL: 064 – 207 663 Email: info@sandwich-harbour.com Web: www.sandwich-harbout.com
THE DESERT TOUR CELL: 081 129 9076 Email: gerald@dtnamibia.com Web: www.dtnamibia.com
NAMIB GLIDING CELL: 081 208 0678 Email: mario@namibgliding.com Web: www.namibgliding.com
DAREDEVIL ADVENTURES CELL: 081 755 3589 / 081 149 1261 TEL: 064 – 220 158 Email: daredev@iway.na Web: www.daredeviladventures.com
SHOPPING CENTRE WALVIS BAY GROCERIES / BAKERY/BUTCHERY / COFFEE / LIQUOR STORE / CATERING / CARWASH
NEW SHOPPING HOURS
ALL LIQUOR SALES
MONDAY - SATURDAY 07:30 - 20:00 SUNDAY 08:00 - 14:00
MONDAY - FRIDAY 08:00 - 19:00 SATURDAY 08:00 - 13:00
BUTCHERY OPEN
TEL: 064 203217 / 064 206913 / 064 206510 • FAX: 064 204233 • PO BOX 1639, WALVIS BAY • Email: spoton@iway.na
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KRISTALL GALERIE TEL: 064 – 406 080 Email: gems@kristallgalerie.com Web: www.kristallgalerie.com
LARAMON TOURS CATAMARAN CRUISES CELL: 081 124 0635 / 081 128 0635 TEL: 064 – 402 359 Email: laramontours@iway.na Web: www.laramontours@iway.na
BATALEUR AVIATION CELL: 081 283 7949 / 081 128 8434 TEL: 064 – 405 891 Email: wiana@iway.na Web: www.bataleuraviation.com
OCEAN ADVENTURES ANGLING TOURS CELL: 081 124 0208 / 081 128 5523 TEL: 064 – 404 281 Email: oceanadv@iway.na Web: www.oceanaadvnamibia.com
AFRICAN ADVENTURES BALLOONS CELL: 081 242 9481 TEL: 064 – 403 455 Email: flylo@iway.na
ULTIMATE SAND BOARDING SWAKOPMUND CELL: 081 421 6021 Email: ultimateboarding@gmail.com Web: www.ultimatesandboarding.com
TOMMY’S TOURS AND / SAFARIS LIVING DESERT TOURS CELL: 081 128 1038 TEL: 064 – 461 038 Email: tommys@iway.na Web: www.livingdeserttours.com.na
Live an unforgettable experience as you gain an entirely unique perspective of the abundant marine life and exquisite beauty on the rich waters of our shores. Mola Mola - a part of your coastal adventure not to be missed.
Find us on the Walvis Bay Waterfront or contact us on any contact information below. Telephone: +264 (0)64 205 511 / +264 (0)81 127 2522 E-mail: info@mola-namibia.com Website: www.mola-namibia.com
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Restaurant Guide
This Easter, visit us at the Walvis Bay Waterfront and enjoy the ďŹ nest French cuisine.
Contact us today for bookings Tel: +264 (0)64 221220 Fax: +264 (0)64 200 851 lyondessables@gmail.com
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Some tips when going into the Namib Dune Belt with any vehicle The dunes are a very dangerous place when you don’t know the environment. All dunes have a
blind side or sheer drop of about 30 to 40 degrees decline. Some can be as high as 60 metres. When going down a blind side never use your front brakes and do not accelerate until you are at the bottom; keep a bike
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straight down at all times. Safety is very important so always use a helmet and if possible, protective gear. Always look straight ahead when driving, a sudden drop can be fatal. Keep your speed at a comfortable
Dune Safety Tips
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in a straight line. If an area seems dangerous, have someone scout the area out. We at Daredevil Adventures take pride in the Namib Desert
and the beautiful scenery of the the dune. Keep our desert clean and don’t disturb the ecosystem.
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Sun Safety Tips Many people love the warm sun. The sun's rays make us feel good, and in the short term, make us look good. But our love affair isn't a two way street: Exposure to sun causes many of the wrinkles and age spots on our faces and is the number one cause of skin cancer. In fact, sun exposure causes many of the skin changes that we think of as a normal part of aging. Over time, the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light damages the fibres in the skin called elastin. When these fibres break down, the skin begins to sag, stretch, and lose its ability to go back into place. The skin also bruises and tears more easily -- taking longer to heal. So while sun damage to the skin may not be apparent when you're young, it will definitely show later in life. How Does the Sun Change Skin? Exposure to the sun causes: • Pre-cancerous (actinic keratosis) and cancerous (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma) skin lesions • Benign tumours • Fine and coarse wrinkles • Freckles
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Discoloured areas of the skin, called mottled pigmentation A yellow discoloration of the skin The dilation of small blood vessels under the skin
How Can I Protect Skin From the Sun? Nothing can completely undo sun damage, although the skin can sometimes repair itself. So, it's never too late to begin protecting yourself from the sun. Follow these tips to help prevent sun-related skin problems: • Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or greater at least 30 minutes before sun exposure and then every few hours thereafter • Select cosmetic products and contact lenses that offer UV protection • Wear sunglasses with total UVprotection • Wear wide-brimmed hats, long sleeved shirts, and pants • Avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible during peak UV radiation hours between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. • Perform skin self-exams regularly to become familiar with existing growths and to notice any changes or new growths
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Eighty percent of a person's lifetime sun exposure is acquired before age 18. As a parent, be a good role model and foster skin cancer prevention habits in your child
Choosing the Right SPF in Sunscreen SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. The higher the SPF number, the better protection against the sun's harmful UVB rays. The SPF number lets you know how much longer you can stay out of the sun without burning. For example, if it takes 15 minutes for a person to burn, an SPF 15 will allow them to stay out in the sun 15 times longer without burning. SPF is available in levels from 2 to 60. Does highest mean the best protection? Not necessarily. An SPF of 50 only provides 1% to 2% more protection than an SPF 30. UVA and UVB Protection The label of the sunscreen will indicate the UVA or UVB protection. UVA rays are responsible for the aging effect of the sun; however, overexposure to UVA rays can cause skin cancer. UVB rays are responsible for sunburns and skin cancer. Choose
wish all our visitors and residents a very safe and happy Easter period. Please obey all traffic, police and other national laws to ensure the safety of all. Drive within all legal restrictions to keep our roads SAFE!
a product that states, "UVA/UVB," protection or has "broad spectrum" protectant. Waterproof vs. Water Resistant If you are looking for a sunscreen to use while in the water, choose a sunscreen that is "waterproof" or "water resistant." "Waterproof" sunscreen should provide protection in the water for 80 minutes, while "water resistant" provides only 40 minutes of protection. This chart will give you the recommended SPF for your skin colour. • Albino. Tan type: none. Red sunburn with pain, swelling and peeling. SPF 50. • White. Tan type: as above. Great risk of freckles. SPF 50. • Fair. Tan type: very light after minor pink or red burns. Some risk of freckles. SPF 30. • Fair. Tan type: light. Slight risk of freckles. SPF 30. • Slightly dark. Tan type: dark. SPF 30. • Slightly dark. Tan type: dark, with less risk of sunburn. SPF 15-20. • Dark. Tan type: very dark. SPF 8-15 • Black. Tan type: black. SPF 8.
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outstanding agents. outstanding results. WALVIS BAY OFFICE Tel: 064 212 440 fax: 064 212 450
SWAKOPMUND OFFICE Tel: 064 464 033 fax: 064 464 116
Selma 081 279 2525
Tania 081 297 9704
yolanda 081 147 9315
Joey 081 278 0518
Tanya 081 427 0332
Sirka 081 433 5644
TaBiTa 081 253 0196
gogga 081 870 9950
TaliTHa 081 337 3669
claudia: 081 127 7783
mile 4, Swakopmund Duplex Apartment
3 bedr, 2 bathr, 2 garages, openplan, guest toilet, indoor bbq. 200 meter from the sea.
reduced price n$ 1 580 000
call TaBiTa 081 253 0196
VogelSTrand, Swakopmund Modern 4 bedroom house 200 m from the sea Open plan, 3 bathroom, scullery/ laundry, 3 garages, indoor bbq, entertainment area, guest toilet
n$ 2 970 000
Tabita 081 253 0196
exT.9, Swakopmund Open plan, 3 bathroom, scullery/laundry, 3 garages, indoor bbq, entertainment area, guest toilet
price reduced!! now n$ 1 960 000 Tabita 081 253 0196
norTH dune, HenTieSBay
Double storey cosy home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, openplan lounge & dining. Huge double garage, outdoor bbq with garden. Secure with an alarm system. Recently renovated - newly painted inside and outside.
n$ 945 000
Talitha 081 337 3669
cBd, walViS Bay Registered in CC !!!
Commercial building in the heart of CBD. Exists of 8 shops Investor can get N$ 42 000-00 rental income per month Return of 9%
n$5 300 000 call Joey 081 278 0518
long BeacH Registered in CC - no transfer costs !!! Bachelor flat in a beautiful complex, well maintained gardens and 24 hours security. Near Longbeach Restaurant and the swimming pools for children.
n$ 560 000
Joey 081 278 0518
meerSig, walViS Bay
langSTrand Separate kitchen, bathr, living/ bedroom + garage. Enclosed balcony with sea view.
n$ 3 710 000 gogga 081 870 9950
exT 15, Swakopmund 600m2 in a popular spot.
n$ 750 000
gogga 081 870 9950
Safe and secure complex, remote gate and security. Cosy unit offers you 3 beds, main bedr with en-suite, 2 bathrooms, openplan kitchen/lounge, 2 garages, tile flooring, small space, for garden/ courtyard. Whole complex paved
n$ 960 000 Joey 081 278 0518
Swakopmund
CENTRALLY LOCATED!! NEAT APARTMENT IN SECURE COMPLEX!!
3 bedr, 2 bathr, openplan kitchen/living-area, guest toilet, balcony, dbl garage. n$ 1 700 000
call Tania 081 297 9704
Swakopmund The easy move Cosy 3 bedr, 3 living and double garage. Outside BBQ. Fully furnished.
n$ 1 850 000 gogga 081 870 9950
Swakopmund 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, openplan kitchen/lounge/dining room/tv room, indoor bbq, guest toilet, laundry/scullery, patio, 3 garages, outside toilet, well maintained garden. Plus seperate 2 bedr flat with bathroom, kitchen/living area.
n$ 4 220 000
Tania 081 297 9704
long BeacH
SeafronT, HenTieS Bay Apartment in a safe complex
mile 4, Swakopmund Apartment in a safe complex
2 bedroom, 2 en-suite bathroom, 2 garages, indoor bbq, outdoor bbq, openplan.
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, garage, open plan, indoor bbq
n$ 1 170 000
Tabita 081 253 0196
n$ 1 320 000
Tabita 081 253 0196
Registered in CC. Beautiful sea and dune view !!! Perfect lock up and go. Last one in this price range. Bachelor flat and garage 66sqm. Balcony with braai. Safe complex, beautiful garden, 24 hours security
n$ 550 000
Joey 081 278 0518
meerSig, walViS Bay
Safe and neat complex with electric fencing. Unit with 3 bedrooms, main en-suite, lots of b.i.c. 2 bathrooms. Open plan kitchen/lounge. 1 garage, burglar bars, alarm. Tiles.
n$ 895 000 Joey 081 278 0518
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HentIeS BaY deVelopment
SOLE & EXCLUSIVE MANDATE 145 vacant erven from
n$ 137 380 – n$ 310 000
kuISeBmond
tania 081 297 9704
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen, garage. Rental income of N$ 2800 p.m
Selling for n$ 360 000
tabita 081 253 0196 3 Bedroom townhouse in a secure complex near to the sea. Open plan Kitchen, lounge & 2 bathrooms. Tandem garage & outdoor BBQ.
mIle 4, Swakopmund
n$ 1 040 000
Call talitha
Call Sirka
Perfect little holiday flat or if you travel a lot to the coast for business!! 1 bedroom townhouse with full bathroom. Open plan kitchen & lounge with small patio & garage. This townhouse is in a secure complex with communal swimming pool, gym and laundry.
081 337 3669
081 433 5644
VogelStrand, Swakopmund
n$ 889 000
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but just in case of emergency you can call
081 922
wherever there is cellphone coverage
Walvis Bay
Tel: +264 64-213 922 Fax: +264 64-207 089 E-mail: g4s.erongo@na.g4s.com
Swakopmund
Securing Your World
Tel: +264 64-415 300 Fax: +264 64-463 592 E-mail: g4s.swakopmund@na.g4s.com
Henties Bay
Tel: +264 64-500 407 Fax: +264 64-500 738 E-mail: g4s.hentiesbay@na.g4s.com
Erongo Region
Call 922
from any landline