15 Namibia Birdwatching Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Pelican Point Kayaking Half-Day Tour

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

Start at 8:00 am near Walvis Bay’s waterfront and ride by 4x4 across the lagoon and salt works to Pelican Point. Paddle a tandem kayak beside thousands of Cape fur seals on protected water. Guides such as SJ, Jasmine, JD, and Francois add wildlife knowledge, photos, breakfast, and practical help.

“Our guide SJ was fabulous, kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Could not have been better. Every detail covered. Once in a lifetime experience with the seals. Excellent communication before meeting. We were up close to the seals, watching the males, morhers abs pups. A must magic moment!”

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2.Pelican Point Kayaking Tour

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

Ride by 4x4 along Walvis Bay Lagoon and the salt mines, stopping for flamingos and seabirds before kayaking beside Cape fur seals at Pelican Point. Guides such as SJ, Denzel, and Schalk add local insight. The half-day tour includes gear, breakfast, hot drinks, and waterproof camera photos.

“This half day activity was a highlight of our Namibia tour. Ever part was excellent including the arrangements, the chatty guide, and seeing seals and Wales alongside the Kayak. 100% recommendation, and maybe a suggestion to take the PM tour to Sandwich harbour.”

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

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

Join Kevin and Graham for a 4.5-hour eco-friendly outing from Walvis Bay. A 4x4 ride crosses wetlands and salt pans to Pelican Point, where you kayak from the lighthouse toward seal colonies, with birds and possible bottlenose dolphins nearby.

“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 for a three-hour catamaran cruise from Walvis Bay Waterfront to Pelican Point. Guides such as Nick, Michael, Johnnie, and Wian have hosted trips featuring seals beside the boat, pelicans on deck, dolphins, birds, oysters, lunch, and drinks.

“10 Personen, damit eine kleine Gruppe, damit kein überfülltes Boot, unsere Erwartungen wurden erfüllt.”

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5.swakopmund city tour dune 7 pink lake pink flamingos

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Spend three hours touring Swakopmund, Dune 7, salt works, pink lakes, and flamingo areas with an English-speaking guide. Museum and National Crystal Gallery entry, plus Dune 7 park permits, are included. Guides such as Jacque, Lesly, and Romano have earned praise, but service can vary.

“Firstly they were over an hour late, and lack of communication. We were left standing outside our cruise ship, the port authority came and assisted us calling them twice to get update on their arrival. They told us there was a long queue at the port gate this was untrue. Eventually another bus arrived to take us to meet our jeep outside the port. Again no explanation! We then set off to first stop, this turned out to be the wrong place at which point they told us we are on the wrong tour!! Unbelievable. Too late to go back we had to stick with a tour we didn’t want.…”

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6.Sandwich Harbour & Pelican Point Full Day Tour

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

Spend about seven hours exploring Walvis Bay’s flamingos, Pelican Point, Sandwich Harbour, and the Namib Desert. Red Dune Safaris limits the group to eight, provides lunch and drinks, and includes hotel or port transfers. If available, ask for Hans, praised for his driving and local knowledge.

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

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7.Pelican Point Seal and Sandwich Harbour Tour

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

Spend seven hours from Swakopmund exploring Bird Island, Walvis Bay’s flamingo lagoon, Pelican Point, and Sandwich Harbour. Your English-speaking guide drives the dunes, serves a light lunch with local drinks, and may be Dennis, Volker, or 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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8.Pelican Point Peninsula Tour- visit the seal colony

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

Spend three hours exploring Walvis Bay’s lagoon and Pelican Point Peninsula with a private guide, possibly Andre. Ride off-road to Cape fur seals, seabirds, a shipwreck, and a lighthouse, with hotel pickup, park fees, and light refreshments 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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9.Shore Excursion – Flamingos ,Dune7,Welwitschia, Moonlandscape,Oasis,Swakopmund.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $171

From Walvis Bay, JP and the Red Dune Safaris Namibia team take you to flamingo-filled shores, Goanikontes oasis, ancient Welwitschia plants, Dune 7, and Swakopmund. Expect four to six hours, a capped group of 20, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and some extra cash for lunch and Dune 7.

“Pick up from Port on time. Saw what was advertised but nothing more. 10 seat vehicle was rough and Guide didn't turn on air con so windows were down and smell of fuel strong inside. Minimal commentary could not be heard as no microphRead more”

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10.Seal Kayaking at Pelican Point from Swakopmund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $83

Travel from Swakopmund or Walvis Bay past flamingos, pelicans, terns, and pink salt lakes to Pelican Point. Your guide coaches you into a stable kayak, then you paddle near the seal colony. Expect about four hours, free hotel pickup, sandwiches, drinks, and a maximum of 20 people.

“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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11.Pelican Point Seal Colony 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $85

Travel by 4x4 from Walvis Bay to Pelican Point, stopping at pink salt lakes, bird-rich shores, dunes, and the seal colony. Guides including Leon, Michael, and German-speaking Corbus add lively commentary, while food and drinks make this three-hour outing more than a simple wildlife transfer.

“A terrific trip. Superb organisation and communication, and our tour guide Leon was an absolute joy! Courteous and extremely knowledgeable, he looked after us flawlessly. The food and drink provided was an unexpected but most welcome bonus. We would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone, without hesitation. Well done, Leon and MC Tours.”

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12.Pelican Point: Kayak with Seals Experience

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

Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour morning at Pelican Point. Cross Walvis Bay by catamaran, kayak beside Cape Fur seals, warm up with breakfast, then return by 4x4 across Donkey Bay, salt pans, and the lagoon. Hermann adds useful nature notes on the drive back.

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13.Pelican Point tours,Lagoon tours, Dune7 Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $250

Spend two private days around Walvis Bay with guides such as Paulus or Jamba. See seals, dolphins, flamingos, pelicans, Pink Lake, and a shipwreck, then climb Dune 7 and visit a museum, crystal gallery, shops, and a local market.

“Never saw so many flamingos! Seals were impressive. Dune 7 was fun to climb. Namid Desert was interesting. There was some confusion about our itinerary and schedule. But, our guide Paulus worked it out.”

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14.Pelican Point Peninsula Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $130

Join Red Dune Safaris Namibia for a 3-hour drive from the Walvis Bay waterfront to Pelican Point. See flamingoes, salt works, a shipwreck, lighthouse, Atlantic views, and a huge Cape Fur Seal colony, with refreshments and permits included.

“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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15.Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise & Beach Braai on Pelican Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $181

Set out from Walvis Bay at 8:30 a.m. with a trained Mola Mola guide, watching dolphins, seals, pelicans, seabirds, and possibly whales before lunch on Pelican Point beach. Fresh Namibian oysters, Champagne, drinks, and a barbecue are included for this small-group cruise of up to 24 people.

“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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