Alte Brucke
Swakopmund - Namibia
Alte Brücke is situated near, and gets it's name from an old bridge. It is within walking distance of the beach, near the national Aquarium, and only10 minutes walk from Swakopmund town centre, with it's banking and medical facilities, shops, and good range of restaurants and bars. It is an ideal place for those travellers and families who prefer to be by the beach, but still not too far from the action!
As this is a self-catering, bed and breakfast establishment, there is no restaurant or bar, but the nearby Tiger Reef Beach Bar, The Tug, The Lighthouse and The Napoli Tana, (grill and pasta) are all recommended by Alte Brucke for meals and refreshments. There is a beautiful garden to chill out and relax in.
There is Internet Wi-Fi connection, disabled access, secure off-road parking and a laundry service.
Functions and conferences for between 80-90 people can be catered for. It has the added attraction of having it's own fully-licensed bar. This is the perfect venue for small corporate and business meetings and seminars, weddings, birthdays, group lunches and dinners.
Accommodation consists of 23 luxury self-catering chalets. Non-smoking rooms are available. There are:
- Luxury Chalets: All of the these rooms have 4 channel DSTV, heaters, telephone, mini-bar/fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, oven, cutlery, pots and pans, tea/coffee station and an in-room safe. 5 chalets have en-suite bathrooms, the others have shared facilities. Some chalets sleep up to 4/5 persons and are suitable for families
- Exclusive Chalets: There are 8 Exclusive Chalets sleeping a maximum of 2 guests. They have 1 bedroom and are all en-suite with similar facilities to the Luxury Chalets.
The Alte Brucke also has luxury campsites which are fully grassed and each with it's own ablution facilities.
Alte Brücke - your home away from home in Namibia. Swakopmund vehicle rental can also be arranged.
Bird Watching Day Trips
Full & half day trips from Swakopmund to various birding hotspots in the Namib Desert
Cape Cross Tour
A half day tour (with morning and afternoon departures) to the seal colony at Cape Cross
Cape Cross & Messum Crater Tour
Visits the seal colony at Cape Cross and the Messum Crater which is best known for it's desert adapted plants such as the Welwitschia Mirabilis
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Namib Desert Night Walks
Explore the Namib Desert at night on foot - a great way to learn about the nocturnal creatures which inhabit this part of Namibia.
Quad Biking
2 hour guided trip into the dune belt near Swakopmund (50km) - you enter an area where you cannot get to by car or foot. No experience necessary...
Sandboarding
Skitter down the slip faces of a tall star dune near Swakopmund at 80km/h on a lie-down board, or enjoy the style and grace of a stand-up board. No experience necessary.
Spitzkoppe Day Tour
Full day tour to the Spitzkoppe Mountains - you will meet the Damara people and be introduced to the Bushman rock art of the area.
Swakopmund & Walvis Bay Sightseeing
A half day your of these two coastal towns includes visits to historical buildings & monuments as well as the teeming birdlife of the Walvis Bay Lagoon
Historian Quad Bike Edu-Desert Tour
Quad biking in the coastal dunes with a difference. These tours concentrate on the fauna, flaura & people who inhabit the dune belt, excellent guiding and stunning scenery make this an experience not to be missed
Alte Brucke Resort is situated on the north bank of the Swakop River close to the Atlantic Ocean. On entering Swakopmund get onto Sam Nujoma Avenue and turn towards the sea. At the T-junction with Strand Street South turn left and travel to the end of this road.
Alternative Space
An art gallery turned guest house - the Space is truly alternative and worth a visit if you are interested in philosophical conversation, innovative thinking and staying somewhere out of the norm.
Atlantic Villa
Offers a variety of suites, luxury rooms and self catering units. Ideal for the business traveller or holiday maker
Brigadoon Cottages
Very centrally located, includes traditional guest house accommodation as well as two separate self catering flats
Cornerstone Guesthouse: An der Mole & Atlantik Sicht self-catering apartments
Two well equipped self catering apartments, both with sea views
F1 Waterfront Estate
Close to the beach in one of the towns northern suburbs, offers accommodation for up to five people
Meike's Guest House
A well established owner managed guesthouse where empahsis is placed on environmental issues
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