Namibia · PELICAN POINT SEAL ENCOUNTERS
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Sixty thousand Cape fur seals live on a sand spit an hour out of the harbour, and you can meet them by kayak, by catamaran or by 4x4 along the beach. Each of those is a different morning. Here is what the water is like on all three, how early each one leaves, and what you pay.
Kayak Pelican Point with Walvis Bay’s Cape fur seals, 4x4 transport, breakfast, waterproof gear, and guide photos emailed to you.
“The tour was fun and informative. Our excellent guide, SJ, grew up in Namibia and spoke English perfectly. He was extremely knowledgeable and very concerned about conserving the environment while sharing his love for his country. TRead more”
Kayak at Pelican Point for cheeky Cape fur seals, flamingos, and bird-filled photo stops, ending with breakfast and coffee in Walvis Bay.
“An awesome morning meeting Walvis Bay’s cheekiest locals (and a bonus stop off to watch the surfers at Donkey Bay)! SJ is a brilliant, entertaining and knowledgable guide. Ask him about his SAG Award ;) thank you!”
Seals at Pelican Point, flamingos in Walvis Bay wetlands, and a high-adrenaline dune drive where the desert meets the Atlantic.
“What an amazing adventure!! We saw hundred of seals and flamingos along with ostrich and springbok. The drive through the dunes was fantastic!! Beautiful and thrilling !! We had a delicious lunch in the middle of the dunes Our guide Uwe could not have been nicer and we had a wonderful time. Definitely a high light of our trip!!”
Half-day Original Seal Kayak Adventure from Walvis Bay to Pelican Point, with a 4x4 drive through wetlands and guided paddling near seal colonies.
“From start to finish-Kevin and Graham were hospitable, organized and catered to us! It was a wonderful experience!!”
Cruise Walvis Bay to Pelican Point for dolphins, seals, pelicans, and whales, plus oysters, sparkling wine, and a guide on a stable catamaran.
“An genuinely fun and informative cruise. There were lots of great surprises - including visits from local seals and pelicans(!). The captain did a great job finding the best options for seeing all the fantastic marine wildlife! And the champagne and oysters were the icing on the cake!”
Small-group coastal tour from Walvis Bay, with dunes at Sandwich Harbour, flamingos, pelicans, and a desert picnic lunch.
“Hans is just amazing. His knowledge, driving skills made this an unforgettable experience. Make sure you specifically ask for him”
Swakopmund day trip to Pelican Point seals and Sandwich Harbour dunes, with Flamingo Lagoon, desert game drive, and lunch. 7 hours.
“This was an excellent full day tour! We got to see so much and Volker was a great guide. The ride through the dunes was exhilarating and the views unmatched! We love it!”
Small-group Skeleton Coast tour from Swakopmund to Cape Cross seals, the Zeila shipwreck, and desert lichens, with brunch included.
“A full day of diverse scenery and experiences. Our knowledgeable guide Hannes was able to adjust our schedule and experience with our interests. An excellent tour combines the coast, desert, history and of course the very loud and smelly seals!”
3-hour 4x4 tour from Walvis Bay: lagoon birds, salt works, seals, shipwreck views, and Pelican Point Lighthouse. Hotel pickup.
“An amazing guide, Andre and a truly remarkable tour covering contrasting areas around Walvis Bay. Firstly the Pelicans and Flamingos, the Salt Works mining and the peninsula with all the seals before turning off to the Delta, being treated with a lovely bottle of bubbly, home baking. Was truly great”
Kayak with Namibia seals at Pelican Point from Swakopmund, with free pickup, unsinkable boats, and lunch and drinks. About 4 hours.
“The Desert Dunes and dust tour company was incredible. They we were super accommodating for the cruise passengers. The country of Namibia implemented a visa requirement for visitor on April 1, 2025, which was confusing for tRead more”
Pelican Point Seal Colony 4x4 tour from Walvis Bay: close-up seals, flamingoes and waders, pink salt pans, plus pickup and lighthouse views.
“A terrific trip. Superb organisation and communication, and our tour guide Leon was an absolute joy! Courteous and extremely knowledgeable, he looked after us flawlessly. The food and drink provided was an unexpected but most welcome bonus. We would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone, without hesitation. Well done, Leon and MC Tours.”
Private 2-day Walvis Bay tour: cape fur seals, flamingos, Pink Lake and shipwreck stories, plus a climb of Dune 7.
“Never saw so many flamingos! Seals were impressive. Dune 7 was fun to climb. Namid Desert was interesting. There was some confusion about our itinerary and schedule. But, our guide Paulus worked it out.”
Paddle Pelican Point from Walvis Bay, get close to Cape Fur seals, warm up with breakfast, then ride back via Donkey Bay and lagoons.
