Day 11: Ondangwa to Walvis Bay

Ondangwa dep
Soon after departure from Ondangwa; salt pans in the distance

Phil flew this sector which was a one direct leg at FL100. Our taxi arrived to pick us up at 8 am local and we were at the airport shortly afterwards. The immigration man met us to stamp our passports (there was no one there yesterday) and then we were off in cloudless skies. Hardly any other traffic; Ondangwa tower was working today and then to Windhoek information and finally Walvis tower. Low cloud coming in off the coast made for a VOR/DME approach and we gathered from ATC that this frequent low cloud made it difficult for VFR pilots.

Walvis Bay approach
Low cloud as we approach Walvis Bay

After refuelling (at tax free rates so under £1/litre), we paid very modest landing fees and took a taxi to our guest house. Then out to a very good lunch on the waterfront and a long walk to look for, and take pictures of, the pink flamingoes. A fair amount of smart new building taking place and we are impressed with Namibia and its friendly people.

Walvis Bay harbour
Walvis Bay near the harbour where we had lunch

Tomorrow is the final outbound leg to Cape Town and then a 5 minute positioning leg to Stellenbosch.

Walvis Bay waterfront
Walvis Bay waterfront

 

Ondangwa to Walvis Bay: 315 nm in 2hr 20 min