The long, narrow sand spit of Pelican Point curls north from Walvis Bay and shelters one of the best natural harbours on Africa’s west coast. At its tip stands a striped lighthouse and one of the coast’s great wildlife spectacles: a colony of Cape fur seals numbering in the tens of thousands.
You can reach Pelican Point by boat on a marine cruise, by sea kayak, or by 4x4 along the spit. Heaviside’s and bottlenose dolphins are frequently seen in the bay, and pelicans famously land on tour boats hoping for a fish. It pairs perfectly with Sandwich Harbour for a full “ocean and dunes” day.
Top things to do at Pelican Point
Kayak with Cape fur seals
Playful seals swim right up to the kayaks in the calm water inside the spit — one of Namibia’s top wildlife encounters.
Join a dolphin and seal cruise
Morning cruises from the Walvis Bay Waterfront visit the seal colony, look for dolphins and often serve oysters and sparkling wine.
Visit the lighthouse
The black-and-white lighthouse at the tip of the spit is a classic photo stop on 4x4 tours.
Combine with Sandwich Harbour
Full-day tours visit Pelican Point in the morning and the dunes of Sandwich Harbour in the afternoon.
Best tours that visit Pelican Point
These top-rated GetYourGuide experiences are the easiest way to see Pelican Point:
