Pelican Point Guided Walk: 12 km beach hike with seal colonies

Recharge with snacks and stunning views on a new Walvis Bay coastal adventure

A guided walk on Pelican Point beach near Walvis Bay covers 12 km across an isolated shoreline, passing a shipwreck and reaching seal colonies where you eat a picnic. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, power snacks during the walk, and refreshments at the end. Children from age 10 can join. Moderate fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided walk to Pelican Point beach

• Pass pink lakes at Walvis Bay Salt Pans
• Turn onto 4x4 track toward Pelican Point
• Park and start 12 km beach walk
• Reach Pelican Point and ship wreck
• Visit seal colonies and enjoy picnic
• Transfer back or continue Sandwich Harbour tour

The experience

The route starts with a drive past the pink lakes at Walvis Bay Salt Pans, where bird life congregates along the water. You'll turn onto a 4x4 track toward Pelican Point, park at the trailhead, and walk 12 km across the beach toward the isolated shoreline. The walk passes a shipwreck and continues into seal colonies, where the guide stops for a picnic with snack platters and refreshments on the sand before returning you to Walvis Bay.

An air-conditioned vehicle handles the drive to and from the starting point, and an English-speaking guide leads the walk. You'll carry power snacks and bottled water during the hike, with a more substantial meal waiting at the end. A few sections of beach may get wet underfoot, so water shoes are advisable. The whole outing runs about four hours.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return to Walvis Bay.
• English-speaking guide for the walk.
• power snacks and bottled water during the hike.
• snack platters, coffee, tea and soft drinks at the beach picnic.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 75 years) · Youth (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Kelly's Wild Adventures and Tours

Is this one for you?Book this walk if you're arriving from a cruise liner and want a guided outing that fits inside a port day, or if you prefer a structured walk with a guide rather than exploring the beach on your own. The moderate fitness requirement and 12 km distance suit hikers comfortable with a morning or afternoon of steady walking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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 is Pelican Point and why does the walk go there?

Pelican Point is an isolated beach near Walvis Bay that extends into seal colonies. The walk reaches these colonies after passing a shipwreck, and the guide stops there for a picnic rather than turning back earlier.

Will I get wet on this walk?

A few sections of the beach have wet sand or shallow water, so water shoes are recommended. Most of the 12 km walk stays on dry beach.

What happens at the pink lakes on the way?

The pink lakes at Walvis Bay Salt Pans are a photo stop during the drive to Pelican Point. Bird life gathers around the water, and the guide points out the landscape before you reach the trailhead.

What food and drinks are included?

You receive power snacks and bottled water to carry during the walk, then snack platters and refreshments (coffee, tea, soda or pop) at the picnic on the beach at the end.