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Pelican Point: Kayak Among the SealsZUMI RENTALS + TOURS · 1 DAY

Pelican Point: Kayak Among the Seals

Paddle the sheltered side of Pelican Point with a specialist local team. A scenic transfer and a light brunch complete an active coastal morning.

Your journey

See Namibia’s Atlantic wildlife from close to water level on a guided kayak outing at Pelican Point. The proposed supplier is a local kayaking operator, using its operator-transfer half-day product rather than a follow-along self-drive arrangement. Start at the Walvis Bay Waterfront and travel with the team past lagoon and salt-pan scenery before reaching the peninsula.

The paddling takes place on the more sheltered side of Pelican Point, with instruction and equipment supplied by the specialist operator. Curious seals may move around the kayaks, while the wider view takes in sea, sand and the peninsula’s working lighthouse landscape. You do not need to turn the outing into an endurance challenge; the guide sets the pace and chooses what is suitable for the weather and group. A light brunch follows before the road return to Walvis Bay. This is an appealing alternative to a catamaran cruise for guests who want a more active morning. Suitability still needs to be assessed for each traveller, especially young children or anyone with mobility, balance or medical concerns. Cameras and phones travel on the water at their owners’ risk.

Tour highlights

Seal colony from the water
Beginner-friendly guided paddling
Lagoon and salt-pan scenery
Light brunch after kayaking

Full day-by-day itinerary

01Day 1Pelican Point: Kayak Among the SealsMeet at the waterfront and use the operator’s vehicle for the drive to Pelican Point. After a paddling briefing, join the guide on the sheltered side of the peninsula for a wildlife-focused kayak session. Conditions determine the time on the water. Enjoy a light brunch, then return through the coastal landscape to Walvis Bay around lunchtime, with no need to drive your rental vehicle on beach tracks.Illustrative scene for day 1: Pelican Point: Kayak Among the Seals⌄
Travel timeApproximately 4.5 hours from Walvis Bay, with around 1 hour paddling subject to conditions
OvernightNo overnight included
MealsOperator light brunch and hot drinks as quoted; other meals excluded.
Around 08:00, reconfirm

Meet at the Walvis Bay Waterfront

Check in at the operator’s confirmed waterfront office and meet the kayaking team. Bring warm layers, sun protection, clothes suitable for getting damp and a dry bag if carrying a camera or phone. Let staff know about mobility, swimming confidence or medical concerns before boarding the transfer vehicle. This outline uses the operator’s vehicle all the way to the kayaking site, so guests avoid any need to seek off-road permission for their own rental vehicle.

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Illustrative destination scene: Lagoon, salt pans and the peninsula
Scenic transfer

Lagoon, salt pans and the peninsula

Travel with the guide along the lagoon and salt-pan landscape toward Pelican Point, stopping where appropriate for birds and coastal views. The drive is part of the experience, offering a sense of how the narrow peninsula sits between ocean and bay. Keep watches for wildlife flexible because concentrations change. Listen to the guide’s route instructions and stay with the vehicle at approved stops. Wind and visibility may influence exactly where the group pauses before reaching the paddling area.

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At Pelican Point

Briefing and guided paddling

Put on the equipment selected by the operator and take time to practise entering, sitting and steering in the kayak. The guide chooses the launch and paddling area for the conditions, usually on the sheltered side. Watch seals moving through their own habitat while keeping hands, belongings and food inside the kayak. The activity is guided rather than a free rental, so follow spacing and return instructions. The published outline allows roughly an hour on the water, with weather deciding what is appropriate.

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Late morning

Brunch and return to Walvis Bay

After paddling, change or add a dry layer and enjoy the light brunch described in the final supplier confirmation. This is a relaxed time to compare the morning’s encounters and warm up before the return drive. Dietary requests need advance notice because the refreshments are prepared away from town. Return to the waterfront around lunchtime and continue to your coastal accommodation independently or with a booked transfer. Leave a generous margin before any afternoon activity, especially if weather altered the morning.

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Route map

Walvis Bay → Salt Pans → Pelican Point → Walvis Bay

Planned in your package

✓Guided kayak activity if conditions permit
✓Operator return 4x4 transfer from Walvis Bay
✓Kayak and safety equipment
✓Instruction and guide supervision
✓Light brunch as quoted
✓Zumi coordination and joining instructions

Not included unless quoted

−Swakopmund transfer unless quoted
−Accommodation
−Personal dry bags and waterproof camera protection
−Guaranteed wildlife behaviour
−Private guiding unless quoted
−Travel insurance and gratuities

Make it your own

✓Swakopmund return road transfer
✓Private group departure
✓Coordinated kayak-and-Sandwich-Harbour combination
✓Add a Walvis Bay accommodation night

Frequently asked questions

Do I need paddling experience?

The operator markets the excursion for beginners, but each guest must meet its suitability requirements and follow the briefing.

Can children take part?

Confirm exact ages, equipment fit and operator approval before booking.

Do I drive my own 4x4?

No. This outline selects the operator-transfer version, not its separate self-drive product.

Can I take a camera?

Use a suitable dry bag and accept the risk of saltwater damage; the safest choice may be to keep valuables ashore.

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