Pelican Point
A long, narrow sand spit beyond Walvis Bay. At its tip, beside the lighthouse, large colonies of Cape fur seals gather. Boat or kayak trips bring close encounters with seals and dolphins.
Pelican Point is a sand spit about 8 km long that encloses the Walvis Bay lagoon. It ends at a lighthouse built in 1932. The classic outing is a three-hour morning catamaran trip from the Walvis Bay jetty. Passengers see tens of thousands of Cape fur seals, bottlenose dolphins, and Heaviside’s dolphins. Pelicans and seals often jump onto the deck, and oysters and sparkling wine are served along the way (about N$900–1,300). You can also join sea kayak tours on the spit to paddle alongside the seals. A 4x4 can drive along the spit to the lighthouse, but ordinary cars will get stuck in the sand. Bring a windbreaker.
Opening hours
Sea tours usually depart at 08:30
Nearby sights
- Walvis Bay Flamingos
- Dune 7
- Living Desert Tour
- National Marine Aquarium of Namibia
- Swakopmund Jetty
- Woermannhaus
- Swakopmund Museum
- Swakopmund Lighthouse