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Paddle past pink salt pans and flamingo-streaked lagoons to Pelican Point, where a noisy colony of Cape fur seals swims around your kayak. This guided half-day trip from Swakopmund combines wildlife viewing with safe, coached paddling and light refreshments.
Paddle past pink salt pans and flamingo-streaked lagoons to Pelican Point, where a noisy colony of Cape fur seals swims around your kayak. This guided half-day trip from Swakopmund combines wildlife viewing with safe, coached paddling and light refreshments.
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Operated by Desert Dunes and Dust Tours · Walvis Bay, Erongo
The wind off the Namib pushes a cool, briny breath across the bay as paddles slip into water that gleams like metal. Guests gather in Swakopmund before a short drive past pink salt pans and a lagoon thick with flamingos, then continue along the shore to Pelican Point: a low, sandy tongue crowned by a lone lighthouse and a noisy colony of Cape fur seals.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
Moderate fitness; able to paddle for several short intervals and get in/out of a low kayak unaided
No—guides provide basic coaching, use stable unsinkable kayaks, and life jackets are supplied; a moderate fitness level is recommended.
Pelican Point hosts a large colony year-round and seals commonly approach kayaks, but wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed.
Yes—the operator includes free pickup in Swakopmund and along the coast to Walvis Bay; confirm your pickup location at booking.
Tours rarely cancel for rain but may be rescheduled or refunded for severe sandstorms; the operator requires a minimum number of participants to run a tour.
Walvis Bay’s lagoon and salt works have long been central to local industry and birdlife; Pelican Point’s lighthouse marks the approaches to the sheltered harbor used by traders and fishers.
Tours operate with a ‘look but don’t touch’ ethic—avoid feeding wildlife, pack out waste, and follow guides to minimize disturbance to seals and breeding birds.
Desert Dunes and Dust Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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