Pelican Point Kayaking: Paddle among 60,000 seals
Paddle into a seal colony of over 60,000
Kayak among a permanent seal colony at Pelican Point, about 35 km from Walvis Bay, in tandem kayaks on the protected side of the peninsula. A local English-speaking guide leads the half-day trip, which includes bottled water and brunch. No previous kayaking experience is required, and children from age 2 can join with an adult. Moderate fitness helps. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available on request.
What’s included
- Local guide leading the paddle.
- tandem kayaks and all paddling gear.
- bottled water throughout the trip.
- brunch after the paddle.
- vegetarian or vegan meal option available on request.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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The experience
The half-day trip runs about 4.5 hours and starts with a briefing on the tandem kayaks before you paddle out into the seal colony. You stay on the protected side of Pelican Point Peninsula, where the water is calm enough that first-time paddlers and families manage easily. The seals (over 60,000 of them) are used to the kayaks, so you get close without chasing them or disturbing the colony. Your guide handles the navigation and timing, leaving you to paddle and watch.
Brunch and bottled water come with the trip, so you're not managing hunger or thirst between the water and the ride back. The focus stays on the kayaking and the seals themselves, not on rushing through a checklist of stops. Because you're in tandem kayaks, the physical effort is shared, which is why the tour works for families and for people who've never paddled before, though a moderate level of fitness does help with the 4.5-hour span on the water.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to paddle among seals without arranging the kayaks, the guide or the logistics yourself: the tandem setup and calm protected waters mean families and first-time paddlers can focus on the seals instead of managing the technical side.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).
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.
Do I need kayaking experience to paddle at Pelican Point?
No. Pelican Point kayaking welcomes first-timers and families. The protected waters and tandem kayaks mean you don't need previous experience. Children from age 2 can join as long as an adult is with them.
How close do you get to the seals?
The seal colony at Pelican Point holds over 60,000 seals and they're accustomed to kayaks, so you paddle among them without needing to chase or disturb them. The protected side of the peninsula keeps the water calm for that close viewing.
What's included in the half-day tour?
The trip includes a local guide, tandem kayaks, bottled water and brunch. Vegetarian or vegan meals are available if you request them when booking.
How long is the kayaking tour?
The half-day tour runs about 4.5 hours on the water, starting from Pelican Point about 35 km outside Walvis Bay.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included with this tour. You'll need to arrange your own transport to Pelican Point or book a separate transfer.
Pelican Point Kayaking: Paddle among 60,000 seals
4h 30m · EN
from US$ 90 per person
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