Walvis Bay: Pelican Point Seal and Sandwich Harbour Tour
ID: GYG791047-1265452
Category:
Country: Namibia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore the Pelican Point Seal and Sandwich Harbour on a full-day tour from Swakopmund. Enjoy a light lunch with local beverages in the middle of the desert.
Embark on a full-day tour to Pelican Point Seal and Sandwich Harbour from Swakopmund. Enjoy a light lunch with local beverages and see the Pelican Point Lighthouse and the most friendly seals on the beach and in the shallow ocean waves.
Start your tour in Swakopmund and head to Walvis Bay. Pass Long Beach and stop at Bird Island, also known as the Guano Island, which can house up to 200,000 cormorants, pelicans, and flamingos.
Continue to Walvis Bay and stop at the Walvis Bay Flamingo Lagoon, where you will learn more about the flamingos and their habitat. Pass the enormous Salt Works, the Lagoon, and the Pink Salt Lakes and onto the sandy beach shores.
Take a desert game drive through The !Nara Valley searching for oryx, ostrich, and springbok, amongst the little greenery the animals live in. Then, take in the most awesome dune views where dune meets sea.
Find a lone spot to absorb the tranquility and the vastness of the dunes and serve up a light tasty lunch with local beverages. After having lunch, head back onto the sandy shores on your way to Pelican Point where you will see the Pelican Point Lighthouse along with the most friendly seals on the beach and in the shallow ocean waves.
Go through the salt pans and back onto the sandy shores the way you came, and then head back to Swakopmund.
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of the Sandwich Harbour and Pelican Point on a full-day tour
- Enjoy a light lunch with local beverages in the middle of the desert
- See the Pelican Point Lighthouse and the most friendly seals on the beach
- Learn about the flamingos and their habitat at the Walvis Bay Flamingo Lagoon
- Take a desert game drive through the !Nara Valley and spot oryx, ostrich, and springbok
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking on sand and uneven terrain.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Camera recommended for capturing the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
Be prepared for changes in weather conditions.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.