Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar is an annual competition held by the celebrated DStv Channel, kykNET, and this year the winner is none other than the quaint city of Swakopmund - Where the Skeleton Coast Comes To Life.

It’s no wonder, this multidimensional city is the picturesque gateway to the Skeleton Coast. With its pronounced German origins and African flair, Swakopmund is enclosed by the ever-changing restless movement of the dunes of the Namib Desert on the east and the pounding waves and beaches of the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar is a show that tells authentic South African stories, from bona fide South Africans. Not just for Afrikaaners, the informative, encouraging and comedic production appeals to all South Africans. As voted by the public, The Dorp with the most votes is named Kwêla Dorp van die Jaar, winning an incredible R1m worth of kykNET marketing value.

This award-winning town is also home to one of Legacy’s properties, The Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre - Offering the perfect balance between charming, old world tradition and the thrill and excitement of modern-day entertainment. The iconic hotel has been designed to complement the architecture of the historic (1901) station building, which today forms part of the hotel’s public areas. Its facilities boast luxury accommodation, state of the art banqueting/conferencing venues, Platform One Restaurant, Whistle Stop Lounge & Bar, Mermaid Casino, Gym, Cinema and swimming pool.

It’s time to tick Swakopmund off your bucket list.