Excursion Pelican point kayaking & 4x4 drive tour at Walvis Bay

Let yourself be introduced to the playful and curious resident seals by kayak - all in the calm Atlantic Ocean in the idyllic bay of Walvis Bay on this half – day activity tour. Round off the morning's kayaking with a hearty brunch - and an extravagant bed of fresh Namibian oysters paired with crisp sparkling wine on the beach.

4X4 Drive, Pelican Point

Depart the pier for a short 4x4 30-minute drive to the Old Lighthouse at Pelican Point. On the way pass the active Walvis Bay Salt Works and admire saltwater ponds from where the salt is being extracted. Keep your eyes open for a multitude of shorebirds and waders, such as Pied Avocet, Black Oystercatcher, White Breasted Plover and flamboyances of greater and lesser flamingoes.

Kayak, Marine Wildlife & Photo Opportunity

Upon reaching the beach, it is time for action - kayaking in the waters of the bay of Walvis Bay.

As you prepare for your kayaking activity, there is the chance that you are joined by young and playful Cape Fur Seals from a seal colony nearby who just love to investigate the kayaks and frolic around and under the kayaks or play with the paddles. There is ample opportunity for photographs and selfies with them. Keep a lookout though for larger sea mammals such as bottlenose and Heaviside dolphins who regularly frequent the area as well.

Well - Deserved Refreshments

The morning's kayaking is rounded off by a light breakfast with hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate on the beach - as well as fresh Namibian oysters paired with crisp sparkling wine. There is time to explore the beach and look for typical white mussel and clam shells of the area, chill in the sun, bath in the calm Atlantic Ocean while observing the Pelican Point lighthouse and seal colonies in the distance. You may even spot a black-backed jackal or two.

Return to the pier along the Pelican Peninsula, en route making a breif photo stop at Walvis Bay Lagoon.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This tour requires an extensive amount of activity including Kayaking, ability to swim, strenuous walk on beach, 4x4 dune drive, manage launching directly onto the beach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Comfortable clothes, swim wear, towel, extra set of clothes, sun hat, sun block are recommended. Operation of this tour is subject to favourable weather and sea conditions and it may be cancelled on short notice. Although dolphin and seabirds described are regularly seen on this tour, the sighting of wildlife cannot be guaranteed.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Pelican Point, Kayaking, Seals Colony, Brunch, 4x4 Vehicles

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of activity including Kayaking, ability to swim, strenuous walk on beach, 4x4 dune drive, manage launching directly onto the beach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Comfortable clothes, swim wear, towel, extra set of clothes, sun hat, sun block are recommended. Operation of this tour is subject to favourable weather and sea conditions and it may be cancelled on short notice. Although dolphin and seabirds described are regularly seen on this tour, the sighting of wildlife cannot be guaranteed. The price of this tour is adversely affected by the cost of conducting business in this area of the world due to its high-cost infrastructure. Guides and adequate transportation need to be sourced from a distance. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.