Name: Soutgat Dead Sea Swimhole
Address: Namibia, NA

Soutgat Dead Sea Swimhole is a point of interest, located at Namibia

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Namibia

Added by Jopie, at 28 May 2016

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Manus J Van Vuuren

22 March 2019

Great experience!
Sifiso Siwela

31 January 2019

Was there for the pit and some pleasant surprises
Antonie Jordaan

30 January 2019

Impressive swimming spot. You float due to the high salt content in the water. You are even able to sit upright wothout sinking. The drive through the desert to get there is very beautiful.
Hanlie Van Zyl

05 January 2019

Always one of the highlights of a trip to Hentiesbaai to spend some time at the Dead Sea.
John DeVil

10 November 2018

Hidden within the Namib Desert, you will find the Namibian Dead Sea. Alright, it is not a sea, exactly. It is more like a pond.

Nevertheless, this special Namibian site is definitely something to get excited about. What was once the Strathmore South Tin Mine has now transformed into Namibia’s very own little dead sea. This is because the excavation site filled with underground water.

Due to various minerals in the water, the salinity of the lake is particularly high and causes swimmers to float freely in the water – hence the reference to the Dead Sea. Locals claim that the pool has healing properties and fondly call it the ‘Soutgat’ – which is Afrikaans for Salt hole.
Danie Labuschagne

16 May 2018

If you are near this place you have to make an effort to get here! Experience of a lifetime! I always try to visit once a year. The drive there can be a little bumpy, so only 4x4 is recommended. And remember you need a permit to go there. It is easily obtaide. And remember to bring fresh water with you to rinse yourself
Jan Le Roux

03 May 2018

Super fun and a must to do. Take stuff for a nice long visit. It gets hot there. Watch out for a small sign on the eastern side of the road opposite a 20km sign. Its small! From then its eazy to find
Amanda Goosen

09 April 2018

Nice ..but people don't have respect for the nature and wonders God gave us..place is full of rubbish!!
Zazoooh Mred

26 February 2018

Ncoooo I was there I felt blessed
Isabella De Beer

01 February 2018

It is a good idea to bring a few litres of clean, fresh water to rinse yourself with afterwards
Ruben Philander

14 January 2018

Gravel road to the "Dead sea" in bad condition. The swimming hole is quite popular and has potential for development, i.e. providing basics such as fresh water and ablution facilities.
Elmarie Visser

07 January 2018

Better than the Dead See. I've been at both and prefer our local version. We have been going there for about 15 years and each year is special. The road is a bit corrugated, but not too bad for a 4x4.
Johan Pretorius

03 January 2018

It's amazing to find a wonder like this in the middle of nowhere. Definitly one of the best things I have seen in Namibia. This is a must see if you are in the Henties bay area. The long drive out was worth it.
Pumza Malamule

01 January 2018

Great experience, would be ideal if there were showers or natural clean water
Chazelle Beerwinkel

28 December 2017

Unique experience. The high salt and mineral concentration meat we could not sink. Family fun.
John De Villiers

20 August 2017

Great swimming in the desert.
Stefan Rautenbach

19 April 2017

Unique experience!
Wikus Fourie

18 March 2017

Awesome experience that can only be had in Namibia
Marisa De Waal

14 August 2016

Experience of a lifetime. Fresh water to rinse yourself.
Aasha Maharaj

08 August 2016

What an amazing experience. What ever you do, do not put your eyes in the water as they will burn. Carry alot of water will you to wash after as the salt settles on the skin.
Gawie Kanjemba

04 June 2016

This place is great. Namibia's response to the dead Sea! :) Be sure to travel there with lots of water to wash off the salt after the swim. And do not let the water get into your eyes ..😊