Kayaking Walvis Bay: Flamingos and Marine Wildlife

Paddle into a lagoon thick with wading birds and migrant flocks.

Kayak the Walvis Bay lagoon in Namibia, paddling among Great and Lesser flamingos, Damara terns, pelicans and avocets in one of Southern Africa's most important wetlands. A live English-speaking guide leads the trip. Hotel pickup is included. Snacks, water, juice, cold drinks, beer and white wine are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Walvis Bay lagoon wildlife

• Visit Walvis Bay lagoon
• Observe flamingos and water birds

The experience

You paddle your own kayak into the Walvis Bay lagoon, one of the richest and most important wetlands in Southern Africa. The lagoon is home to Great and Lesser flamingos, Damara terns, pelicans, avocets and numerous migrant water birds. A live guide in English navigates the route and points out the species as they appear. Hotel pickup is included, so you start from your accommodation rather than finding your own way to the launch.

The trip includes snacks and a platter of various different foods, water, juice, cold drinks, beer and white wine. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to make your own way. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Kayak rental and guide in English.
• hotel pickup.
• snacks and a platter of various foods.
• water, juice, cold drinks, beer and white wine.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 12:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (3 to 75 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 32

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Photo Ventures Namibia - Day Tours

Is this one for you?You operate the kayak yourself, so this suits anyone comfortable paddling and wanting to move at their own pace among the birds rather than watching from a boat. The guide handles navigation and wildlife spotting while you focus on the paddle and the water.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What birds will I see kayaking the Walvis Bay lagoon?

The lagoon is home to Great and Lesser flamingos, Damara terns, pelicans and avocets, plus numerous migrant water birds that pass through one of Southern Africa's most important wetlands.

Is the kayak tour guided or do I paddle on my own?

A live guide in English leads the kayak trip, navigating the route and identifying the birds and wildlife you encounter.

What's included in the kayaking trip?

The trip includes snacks and a platter of various different foods, water, juice, cold drinks, beer and white wine. Hotel pickup is also provided.

How do I get to the kayak launch in Walvis Bay?

Hotel pickup is included with the trip. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to make your own way to the lagoon.