National Marine Aquarium Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia, Tours &

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National Marine Aquarium- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Educational & Science; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Swakopmund Aquarium, Namibia's only aquarium, offers a fascinating glimpse into the icy Benguela current. Opened in 1995 by Dr. Sam Nujoma and refurbished between 2010 and 2012, it plays a key role in marine conservation, research, and education. Visitors can explore a variety of species, including octopi, hermit crabs, sharks, and turtles, in a natural-like setting. The main tank holds 320,000 liters of seawater, sourced and filtered from the nearby old jetty. Open from 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Sunday, with diver-led fish feedings at 3pm on select days, it's easily accessible from the town’s southern beachfront.

Operators offering tours in Namibia

Attractions in Swakopmund

Swakopmund Museum

4.8

Mole

4.8

Jetty

4.8

Woermannhaus

3.8

Hohenzollernhaus

4.2

Snake Park

3.6

Reviews of National Marine Aquarium

Nadjah Human

4
Reviewed: 2023-08-15

It has fewer sea animals as what I recall 20 years back. I would like to see more of our ocean diversity and plant life elaborated more. I would also suggest input on how the community can help keep the ocean and it's beaches clean/ have field trip cleaning trips for schools to help educate the children, and some kind of beach safari trip crew to educate tourists/schools of the beach life and its eco~system. Just my thought, and this can also be done to help the up keep of the Aquarium Building, surroundings, and its future purpose goals.
Estian van Zyl

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-10

This is a lovely little aquarium. Take the kids for a quick lesson on the marine life around Namibia and to see some beautiful fish species. The aquarium isn't large and it will take approximately 30-45 mins to walk through but the entrance fee is very inexpensive and i would 100% recommend everyone to visit.
Brian S.

4
Reviewed: 2023-03-22

For the price, it was worth it. It is small and could be a bit better but you get what you pay for. My kids really enjoyed it but if you have older kids it may not be that great.
Ivy Gathu

4
Reviewed: 2022-10-15

The experience was short lived but if you have never been to an aquarium you will be fascinated by the huge fish. It was worth every coin, entrance fee is very reasonable.
schminga

1
Reviewed: 2021-06-11

I’m really disappointed. The aquariums do not offer enough space for that many fishes. There is nothing but water and stones in them. Have we forgotten how divers the ocean is? In the big tank you’ll find the fishes bumping into each other and in another one, a lonely and suicidal ray that keeps trying to climb up the glass. My advice: upgrade this place ASAP! This is animal cruelty! But mostly: get species that are about to extinct and help them to propagate. Once they do, set them free. That’s the only reason why humans should capture wild animals. Also hang up information sheets about the drastic extinction to make sure people learn something when they leave. If you visit this aquarium now, especially children will have an understanding of sea animals that is completely wrong!