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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 10 MIN

Farewell to Swakopmund's Fog and Coast

from Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga · host Helena Shipanga

On her last full day in Swakopmund, Helena reflects on the coastal town's fog, its colonial echoes, and the rhythms of winter, before preparing for the road to Sossusvlei and Etosha. A morning coffee at Slowtown, a final walk on the jetty, and a seafood lunch at The Tug close out this chapter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Namibia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Namibia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga. Helena Shipanga is in Swakopmund, Namibia. Places in this episode: Slowtown Coffee Roasters - Swakopmund, Swakopmund Mole, Jetty 1905 Restaurant, Swakopmund Museum, The Tug Restaurant, Swakopmund Genocide Museum, Village Cafe, Cafe Anton. Covered: Reflection on Swakopmund stay, Museum visits and colonial history, Coastal winter atmosphere, Food and coffee culture, Planning road trip to Sossusvlei and Etosha, Practical costs and logistics. Chapters:00:00 Cafe Anton01:46 Jetty 1905 Restaurant03:36 Swakopmund Museum04:41 The Tug Restaurant05:46 Swakopmund Genocide Museum06:46 Village Cafe07:47 Wind gust A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Swakopmund #NamibiaTravel #CoastalNamibia #GermanColonialHeritage #SwakopmundMuseum #TheTugRestaurant #SlowtownCoffee #GenocideMuseum #NamibDesert #Sossusvlei #Etosha #TravelNamibia #WinterInNamibia #HeroesDay #NamibianHistory #FoggyCoast #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/namibia/

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