Getting into a kayak at the Pelican Point seal colony is as close as most visitors will ever get to wild seals. Curious individuals often swim and play directly around the kayaks. Every trip is guide-led for safety. We offer more ways to do this than any other single experience, from a focused half-day paddle to a full day combined with a catamaran cruise and 4×4 dune drive.
What to expect on the water
Kayaks are launched from a calm stretch of water near the colony, and guides paddle alongside you throughout. No prior kayaking experience is needed: it’s a low, stable seated position, and pace is relaxed rather than a workout. Seals frequently approach out of curiosity, sometimes surfacing right beside the kayak or diving beneath it, which is usually the highlight of the trip for most guests.
Standard kayak vs. crystal kayak
Our standard kayaks are simple and stable, ideal for most guests. The crystal kayak option uses a clear hull, so you can see seals swimming directly beneath you underwater, a genuinely different perspective and popular with photographers and families with kids who enjoy watching the action below the waterline as much as above it.
Half-day kayaking:
Full-day kayaking:
Frequently asked questions
How much does kayaking with seals cost?
Price depends on which of the eight kayak tour options you choose; see the tour links above for exact, up-to-date rates.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No: the kayaks are stable, guides paddle alongside you, and the pace is relaxed throughout.
Is it safe to be that close to wild seals?
Yes, with a guide present. Seals here are accustomed to kayaks and generally approach out of curiosity rather than aggression.
Which kayak option should I pick?
If photography or an underwater view matters to you, choose a crystal kayak tour. Otherwise, the standard kayak options offer the same seal encounter at a lower price point.
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Three decades of catamaran cruises on the bay, kayaking among the seals at Pelican Point and 4x4 trips through the dunes to Sandwich Harbour, under the wide-open Namib sky, with a Walvis Bay crew who know every tide and wind on this coast.