Namibia has a lot to offer, especially Agate beach. It is the most amazing place in Namibia and one of the best beaches in West cost of Africa.
Wonderful Agate beach
Agate beach is a wonderful place to visit and the most amazing thing about the beach is that you can find agates in them. Agate beach is located in Namibia, which is one of Africa’s top tourist destinations and has many beautiful beaches along its coast. The water here has an incredible blue color which makes it look even more beautiful than other beaches around the world.
You will be able to see different types of rocks on this beach such as sandstone and conglomerate rocks formed millions of years ago by volcanic activity near Mount Roraima in Brazil; these rocks were transported by glaciers into Namibia during ice ages thousands of years ago where they eventually settled down onto shorelines where they now form large cliffs along parts of South Africa’s southern coast line while also creating great places like Agate Beach where people can collect agates off shoreline rock formations!
FAQ
What is there to do in Agate Beach?
There are lots of activities available at Agate Beach. You can go swimming in the ocean, which is very popular among tourists, or take a walk along the beach and look for shells. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you could rent a quad bike from one of the local businesses and explore some of Namibia’s inland areas!
Where do I stay when I’m visiting?
There are many places to stay in this area. Some hotels offer rooms with views of the ocean; others have swimming pools available on site so that guests can relax when they aren’t exploring nearby attractions such as Elephant Sands Game Reserve or Walvis Bay Stadium Stadium (home ground of Namibia’s national soccer team). Whatever kind of accommodation suits your needs best–whether it be budget-friendly dorm beds or luxurious private bungalows–Agate Beach offers something for everyone!
Pros & Cons of Agate beach
Pros:
- A nice beach
- Agates (the rocks) are pretty cool to see, and you can collect them if you want to.
- Good for camping if you have your own tent or caravan (caravan is like a trailer).
Cons:
- No shops nearby. There’s nothing here except the beach, so bring all your food with you and make sure that it’s enough! You can’t buy anything at this place unless someone comes by with their truck full of supplies from town every once in awhile.
- There’s no roads either–you’ll have to walk down from where your car is parked on top of this hill; it might take about 15 minutes depending on how fast-paced your walking pace is!
- Also worth mentioning: there’s no mobile coverage here either (like most beaches), so don’t plan on using any devices while visiting Agate Beach unless they have Wi-Fi capabilities built into them (iPhones do).
“Agate beach is a stunning beauty of nature. The white sand is begging for you to run over it, and the warm water invites you to wade around. It is the most amazing place in Namibia and one of the best beaches in West cost of Africa. Make sure to visit Agate beach if you’re ever in Namibia!”
— Rostislav Sikora, Author
The best time to visit the beach
The best time to visit Agate Beach is during the dry season, which is from May to October. The rainy season lasts from November to April, and it does get very hot during this time.
The temperature at Agate can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). You may want to avoid visiting during this period if you don’t want too much sun or rain on your holiday!
You can park anywhere you like
The best thing about this beach is that you can park anywhere you like. There are no restrictions at all, so if you want to park right in front of the sea and get out of your car on the sand (which I did), then go right ahead!
You have to get there by boat as there are no roads leading to the beach.
You can either rent a boat from the locals, or take one from Walvis Bay which will take about an hour and a half. This is a very scenic trip that you should definitely do if you visit Namibia! Or visit Vambo beach.
You will see a lot wild animals on the road there
As you are driving along the road, you will see a lot of wild animals. They may be on the road or in the bushes. If there is an animal in front of your car, make sure that you don’t hit it by slowing down and stopping if needed. Do not panic; take a camera and stay in your car until they move away from your vehicle.
If you see a lion or cheetah on the road ahead, start honking your horn so that they know that there is a human behind them and they should move away from where they are standing (or lying).
Take food with you
You will need to take proper food supplies with you as there are no shops around and even if there were, they would be very expensive due to high import taxes on food items in Namibia.
Bring plenty of water and sunscreen as the sun is extremely hot during summer months (November to March).
Bring a hat and wear light clothing, preferably made from natural fibers like cotton or linen which breathe better than synthetic fabrics such as polyester or nylon when you’re sweating it out under the African sun! If possible wear white clothing so that you can reflect some of that harmful UV radiation away from your body before it reaches its skin cells – this helps prevent sunburns too!
You may also want a camera/phone since Agate Beach is stunningly beautiful; be sure not forget batteries though because charging points aren’t readily available here either! Much better place is Swakopmund beach.
Road to Agate beach is true desert
It’s not a comfortable drive, especially if you’re used to smooth and well-maintained roads. The journey takes about 2 hours and there are no shops or restaurants on the way. You will need to take plenty of water and food with you (or stop at one of those beachfront restaurants).
The road is very sandy and bumpy, so make sure your vehicle has all-terrain tires before venturing out here! If possible, travel in a group so that if anyone gets stuck in the sand others can help them out. You’ll likely see plenty of wildlife along this route including elephants and ostriches–so keep an eye out for them!
This is an amazing place but bring plenty of food
Agate Beach is a great place to visit but you must bring plenty of food and water. This isn’t just because it’s an isolated area, but also because there are no stores nearby. The nearest shop is in Nakabolelwa Village, which is about 45 minutes away by car. If you’re planning on spending more than one night at Agate Beach then try to pack enough food for yourself so that you don’t have to go shopping every day or two (or three).
You’ll also need good shoes for hiking along the sand dunes; flip flops won’t do here! A good pair of binoculars will come in handy too–you might see some birds flying overhead or even whales swimming past during their migration season from June through September each year.* You can get more info on Google review.
Conclusion
The road is very rough and there are no shops around so you have to bring your own food. The best time to visit Agate beach is during the dry season as it gets pretty hot during the rainy season.
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