Seal Kayaking at Pelican Point from Swakopmund
Overview
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4 hours
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We collect our guests at their accommodation free of charge, in Swakopmund and along the coast to Walvisbay. All other companies want you to use or find your own transport to Walvisbay. We include a light lunch and drinks.
We use new modern unsinkable Kayaks easy for anybody to use and that do not capsize. Everybody gets a life jacket and the guide will coach you on the use of the Kayak. No previous experience required.
Its a must do for the active traveler. Should a group want to Kayak at another place that's also possible, contact us and lets see if its possible.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This activity needs a minimum of 2 participants to start, should this number not be met you will be offered another date/experience or full refund
This activity is seldom cancelled due to bad weather as it seldom rains, but we have Sandstorms, should thistour be cancelled due to bad weather you will be offered another time schedule or date or full refund
Should you be a big group talk to us and we will reduce the price. More than 6 pax and we can discount the price for everybody
Please note German guides are limited and we do not have the capacity to give everyone a German guide, These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please note we can not guarantee a German guide on every tour!!
please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our tour starts In Swakopmund and we pick up in Walvisbay too. We stop at the Flamingos and view the many beautiful birds at the Lagune.. We might see Pelicans and terns. The route takes us past the pink salt lakes of the huge Salt Mine and we learn how it works. We then turn north to Pelican point ;light house where the 50 000 seals colony is. We find a suitable spot to unload the Kayaks and then peddle into the the Bay. The seals swim around the Kayaks, what an awesome experience. We serve some cool drinks and sandwiches once we are done . Then everybody helps to load the Kayaks and we slowly go back to Swakopmund.
What‘s Included
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Seal Kayaking at Pelican Point from Swakopmund
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Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kayaking with seals
Paradise48789624892,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had à great time, lots of playful seals! Volker, our guide, was wonderful and very knowledgeable.
Excellent, friendly and informative
Culture51569960508,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ludwig was informative and very friendly. I felt that he really went ‘the extra mile’ for us. He was professional at all times and we really enjoyed our trip.
Paddled through the middle of the seals
L4316QBhannahp,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience paddling through the middle of the seal colony and being so close to the animals! Also recommended as a solo traveler.
Great animals, great time
H4631NLsonjah,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really great trip with our guide Lectue! Lots of animals even before we have reached the seals like whales, flamingos...our guide had a great knowledge about the seals and the local wildlife. Kayaking with the seals was amazing! Lots and lots of them, very playful animals. It's a great fun to watch them so close by.
Seals, Whales & Great Humor – A Must-Do Experience!
MichielLambe,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with our tour guide Stephan. He has enormous knowledge about nature and a fantastic sarcastic sense of humour, so be prepared 😉. The kayaking with the seals was refreshing and a unique opportunity to get really close to the animals. We even saw whales breaching, which made the experience extra special. A must-do when you're in Swakopmund or Walvis Bay!
Amazing experience
H6639UDhannahs,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was brilliant, so much more close up and hands on that other boat tours. It does not require any experience and cares to all levels. Stephan our guide went above and beyond, he was very knowledgeable about not only the seals and pelican point, but also the local areas and really went above and beyond.
Fun morning
L8030ZOrichards,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time with Riaan . Lovely to be so close to the seals. The drive along the beach is fun too and all the information is interesting
An excellent combination of adventure, fun and learning
L7252XXmarcusp,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very luckily I had Stephan as my tour guide! He knows a lot of things about Namibia and shares them readily. Stephan is also very experienced, knows exactly what to do and avoids taking unnecessary risks. Additionally he also has a very good sense of humor, adding to the tour even more fun. The tour itself is very nicely scheduled, no rush, enough time to enjoy the kayaking with the seals, eat a breakfastand, enjoy some beverages and also make on the way a few stops for photos, where allowed. Stephan also stopped for photos and explaining interesting things we saw on the way, like a whale bone on the shore. The tour is suited for adventurous people as well as nature lovers who want a genuine experience and close encounter with seals. Petting or touching the seals should not be done though, they are still wild animals! Waterproof/splashproof clothing was provided by Stephan, nevertheless it's adviseable to bring a second set of clothes along as some mischievous seas love splashing around and making people wet. Thank you very much for the great tour, Stephan! 👏👍 Unfortunately, i have only videos of the seals on my camera, so I can't upload them. But perfect shots are guaranteed on this tour with Stephan 😉
Great trip and great around care!
C8166IKlindaw,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kayaking was super fun! Our guide Andrew was very nice and told us a lot. The seals were super cute and curious.
Great day kayaking! Loved seeing the seals
472spencers,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time doing the seal kayaking! Our guide Volker was very knowledgeable about the area, the animals, and Namibia in general, we really enjoyed having him do the tour with us. The seals were cute and we got to see thousands of their new baby pups since we did it in January which was super fun! We would definitely this tour to anyone else staying in Swakopmund or Walvis Bay. It is very nice not having to drive on the sand since you need to deflate and then reinflate your tires afterwards plus it looks hard to drive on generally. I would also recommend the sandwich harbor tour combined package, we just did that as part of another tour with the same company the day prior
From ZAR 1,450.00
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