Tailor-made safaris that include Walvis Bay.
Most requested
- 10 days
- Namibia
- 3 lodges
- All-inclusive
10 day Namibia South (Desert, Canyon and Ocean)
- 2 nights each at Bagatelle Kalahari Ranch and Fish River Lodge
- Hike the rim of Fish River Canyon, Africa's largest canyon
- Track the Namib feral horses from Klein Aus Vista
- 2 nights at Wolwedans Dune Camp in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
- Kayak with seals at Pelican Point Lodge, Walvis Bay
- Self-drive route with rental vehicle included throughout
- Bush & Beach
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 94,400
Most requested
- 12 days
- Namibia, South Africa
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
12-Day Rovos Rail Namibia to South Africa Safari
- 9 nights aboard Rovos Rail from Walvis Bay to Pretoria
- 1 night at Etosha Lodge with afternoon and morning game drives
- Visit to the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Otjiwarongo
- 1 night in Sossusvlei with desert drive, bush dinner and Deadvlei
- Walking the ghost town of Kolmanskop and colonial Lüderitz
- Fish River Canyon, Orange River cruise and Kimberley's Big Hole
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 215,000
Most requested
- 5 days
- Namibia
- 1 lodge
5-Day Luxury Walvis Bay Safari at Pelican Point Lodge
- 4 nights at Pelican Point Lodge on Walvis Bay's peninsula
- Kayaking with seals through the lagoon's calm waters
- Guided nature drive across desert landscapes and coastal shipwrecks
- Beach dining under the stars, weather permitting
- Sunset tour with homemade snacks and sundowners on the peninsula
- All meals, house wines and local spirits included
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 49,400
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The basics
Why, when, and where.
WHY
Located on Namibia's central coast is the country's main port town, Walvis Bay. It offers a unique charm, attracting thousands of migratory birds in southern Africa. Its home to large flocks of flamingos and pelicans.
Walvis Bay is an excellent starting point to explore other attractions of the Namibian coast, such as Pelican Point, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.
WHEN
The best time to visit Walvis Bay, depends on the activities and experiences you are interested in.
From May to October, winter season, it is the best time for whale watching. The air is cooler, more comfortable and the prime-time for desert based activities, such as dune boarding and quad biking. This season is also perfect for water sports a consistent winds are generally found between March and November.
The summer season, November to April, normally has warmer daytime temperatures, landscapes are greener and is the perfect time for bird watching.
WHERE
As Walvis Bay is the main port town of Namibia, it also provides diverse accommodation to cater for a variety of travelers. It offers a harmonious blend of marine and desert experiences, from luxury waterfront hotels to more budget-friendly guesthouses and Bed and Breakfasts.
Imagery
Walvis Bay, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just been to Walvis Bay.
Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Walvis Bay, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.
"Sara was recommended from friends that she helped plan a safari for in 2024. She extremely helpful and set up alternate itineraries for us with detailed day by day and cost estimates. She patiently talked us several pro/…"
"Candis and Dolan were exceptional from the moment we made contact. They’ve answered all of our questions, provided great suggestions, were responsive and efficient in all bookings for this trip (safari, day trips, transf…"
"Keith has been amazing with helping us book our trip! We booked it very last minute as we haven’t had time and as this is our honeymoon we wanted it to be very special. Keith has checked in continuously to make sure we’r…"
"Zene was exceptional - very patient with us as we went through many questions and alternatives as first time travelers to Africa."
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