Pelican Point Peninsula tour: Meet Cape fur seals

Drive the narrow sand strip where seals gather at the water's edge

A 3-hour off-road tour of Pelican Point Peninsula in Walvis Bay with a guide, hotel pickup and light refreshments included. You'll drive a four-wheel-drive vehicle along the thin strip of sand between the Atlantic Ocean and Walvis Bay Lagoon, see Cape fur seals, flamingos, pelicans and terns, pass a weathered shipwreck, and visit the Pelican Point Lighthouse. The tour suits travelers with limited time who want off-road adventure without a full day commitment.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Pelican Point Peninsula wildlife

• Start morning or afternoon tour
• Drive off-road in 4x4 vehicle
• See flamingos, pelicans, and seals
• Visit Pelican Point Lighthouse
• Pass by shipwreck on sand stretch
• Observe salt refining near Walvis Bay
• Enjoy Walvis Bay Lagoon birdlife
• Return with light refreshments

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Walvis Bay and heads straight into a 40-minute drive on four-wheel-drive vehicles to Pelican Point Peninsula. The route follows a narrow stretch of sand that separates the bay from the Atlantic Ocean: the lagoon on one side, open ocean on the other. This geography is what concentrates the wildlife: Cape fur seals, black-backed jackals, cormorants, gulls, pelicans and terns all use this compressed landscape, and the guide points out what's moving across the sand and in the shallows as you drive.

The stops include the Pelican Point Lighthouse and a weathered shipwreck that sits on the beach as a reminder of the sea's power. You'll also get insight into the salt refining operations that run on the outskirts of Walvis Bay: visible from the tour route. Light refreshments are served during the outing. National Park fees are included in the price, so there's no separate entry charge when you arrive.

The tour ends with a return drive to your hotel in Walvis Bay. Morning and afternoon departures are available, so you can fit it around other plans for the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Walvis Bay.
• four-wheel-drive transport.
• a guide.
• National Park fees.
• light refreshments.

Options for this experience

2 options

Visit the seal colony on the Pelican Point Peninsula TourGuide in English · No fixed time

Private Tour OptionGuide in English · No fixed timePrivate Tour Option

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 to 85 years) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Red Dune Safaris Namibia

Is this one for you?Book the private tour option if you're traveling as a group and want the vehicle and guide to yourselves. The standard option runs as a small group with other travelers. Both departures (morning or afternoon) work equally well, so choose based on what fits the rest of your Walvis Bay schedule.

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Top questions

What animals will I actually see on the Pelican Point Peninsula tour?

Cape fur seals are the main draw, and you'll see them in their colony along the peninsula. Flamingos, pelicans, terns, cormorants and gulls are common sightings in and around the Walvis Bay Lagoon. Black-backed jackals also inhabit the peninsula, though sightings vary by time of day and season.

How long is the drive to Pelican Point from Walvis Bay?

The drive to Pelican Point Peninsula takes about 40 minutes in the four-wheel-drive vehicle. The full tour is 3 hours, which includes the drive, stops at the lighthouse and shipwreck, and time to watch the wildlife along the lagoon and ocean side.

Is hotel pickup included in Walvis Bay?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Walvis Bay are included. If you're staying in Swakopmund, transportation to and from there is not included and costs N$100 per person as an add-on.

What should I bring for an off-road tour of Pelican Point Peninsula?

Bring sun protection, a hat and water. The tour travels by four-wheel-drive vehicle, so you're not hiking or walking long distances, but you'll be exposed to sun and wind on the open peninsula. A camera is useful for photographing the seals, birds and lighthouse.

Can children go on this tour?

Children can join the tour as long as they're accompanied by an adult. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels since travel is by vehicle rather than on foot.