The 13 Best Pelican Point Tours at Walvis Bay

1.Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $79Our pick

Start at 8:00 am in Walvis Bay for a 4x4 ride past the lagoon and salt mines to Pelican Point. Paddle tandem kayaks beside more than 20,000 Cape fur seals, watch flamingos and pelicans, and enjoy breakfast with gear, water, and guide photos included.

“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”

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2.Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 4h 30m · from $76

Spend about two hours kayaking beside playful Cape fur seals at Pelican Point, after a 4x4 ride past Walvis Bay’s flamingos and salt mines. Guides such as SJ, Denzel, and Schalk have led recent outings. The morning ends with rolls, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.

“Once in a lifetime experience padding with für seals with my daughter.”

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3.Half Day Original Seal Kayak Adventure, Pelican Point, Walvis Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $72Best value

Join guides Kevin and Graham for a 4.5-hour, small-group trip from Walvis Bay to Pelican Point. Ride a 4x4 through wetlands and salt pans, then kayak from the lighthouse toward seal colonies, with chances to see flamingos, pelicans, avocets, and bottlenose dolphins.

“This was an absolutely phenomenal activity. While the kayaking was the highlight, there was so much more to this day. Pick up was conveniently close to the cruise port. Our hosts were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about so much iRead more”

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4.Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise from the Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $90

Join Mola Mola Safaris at Walvis Bay Waterfront for a three-hour catamaran cruise to Pelican Point. Guides such as Nick and Michael share local stories while you watch seals, pelicans, dolphins, and possible whales. Fresh oysters, light lunch, dessert, drinks, and Namibian hospitality are included.

“We had a wonderful trip out into the bay, Skipper Nick was a great host. The Pelicans made a guest appearance on the boat, as well as the seagulls. Seals, Dolphin and even a Jackal were seen on the shore. I highly recommend a trip.”

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5.Sandwich Harbour & Pelican Point Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $277

Join Red Dune Safaris Namibia for a seven-hour Walvis Bay outing to Flamingo Lagoon, Pelican Point, Sandwich Harbour, and the Namib Desert. Groups are capped at eight, with lunch, drinks, and hotel or port transfers included. Ask if Hans is available if guide choice matters to you.

“Hans is just amazing. His knowledge, driving skills made this an unforgettable experience. Make sure you specifically ask for him”

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6.Pelican Point Seal and Sandwich Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 7 hours · from $193

From Swakopmund, spend seven hours exploring Walvis Bay, Pelican Point, and Sandwich Harbour. Expect a game drive through the !Nara Valley, flamingos, cormorants, seals, dune driving, a lighthouse, and a light lunch with local drinks. Guides include Dennis, Volker, and Stephan.

“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!”

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7.Pelican Point Peninsula Tour- visit the seal colony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $114

Ride a private 4WD from Walvis Bay to the lagoon, salt refinery, shipwreck, and Pelican Point Lighthouse. You’ll watch Cape Fur Seals, flamingos, pelicans, jackals, and coastal birds, with light refreshments, park fees, and Walvis Bay hotel transfers included.

“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”

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8.Seal Kayaking at Pelican Point from Swakopmund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $83

Travel from Swakopmund or Walvis Bay to Pelican Point, stopping for flamingos, birds, and pink salt lakes before paddling among a large seal colony. Modern unsinkable kayaks, life jackets, coaching, drinks, and sandwiches are included. Volker has guided cruise-port pickups, while German guides are limited.

“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”

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9.Pelican Point Seal Colony 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $85

Ride a 4x4 from Walvis Bay to Pelican Point with guides such as Leon, Michael, or Corbus. Stop for seals, flamingoes, waders, pelicans, pink salt lakes, dunes, and the old lighthouse lodge. The tour lasts about three hours and includes pickup, food, drinks, and plenty of photo stops.

“Great bird life including waders and thousands of flamingoes. plenty of stops to get a proper look at everything. Nice lunch, enjoyable few hours. It would have been helpful to have bird book in the car to help us identify some of the smaller waders.”

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10.Pelican Point: Kayak with Seals Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $200

Meet Mola Mola Safaris at Walvis Bay Waterfront for a four-hour morning with Cape Fur seals, pelicans, and coastal birdlife. A guide leads you by kayak from Pelican Point, then you warm up with breakfast before returning by 4x4 through Donkey Bay, salt pans, and the lagoon. Hermann may add useful local insight on the drive back.

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11.Pelican Point tours,Lagoon tours, Dune7 Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $250

Spend two half-days with a private guide such as Paulus or Jamba around Walvis Bay. See Pelican Point seals, flamingos, pelicans, Pink Lake, a shipwreck, Dune 7, the museum, Kristall Galerie, shops, and a local market. Sand, wildlife, and culture all fit into one flexible outing.

“We had a private tour by a very personable guide, Jamba, who expertly drove us over the sand and made several unexpected stops to show us the wonderful sights and culture of Namibia. Very enjoyable experience and reasonable!”

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12.Pelican Point Peninsula Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $130

Join Red Dune Safaris Namibia for a 3-hour drive from Walvis Bay waterfront to Pelican Point. You’ll see flamingoes, salt works, a shipwreck, lighthouse, Atlantic views, and a vast Cape Fur Seal colony. English and Afrikaans tours include permits and refreshments.

“This is how the tour guide should be, open, accessible and respond to questions and requests. Better not possible. Ten out of ten points fully achieved”

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13.Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise & Beach Braai on Pelican Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $181

Join Mola Mola Safaris at Walvis Bay Waterfront for a 5-hour cruise to Pelican Point. Watch for dolphins, seals, whales, and pelicans, then enjoy Namibian oysters, champagne, drinks, and a beach braai before returning by boat.

“Wow everything was in a good standard. Service was superb. Catering was perfect. From captain my captain to all employees are nice people.they do have that thing on their service so lovely .It was so great and they've made my day with love. Bravo to the team”

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