Paddle for about an hour in the calm water of the bays. Enjoy wonderful bird life, seals and the occasional dolphin.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible—book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Guests should be ready in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before the scheduled pick up time.

Highlights

Learn about the interesting history of Bird Rock
Enjoy the bird life while paddling on calm waters
Search for seals and dolphins
Enjoy active fun for the entire family

Full description

Launch near the historic landmark known as Bird Rock and paddle for about an hour in calm waters sheltered by the bay. Enjoy the wonderful bird life, see seals playing and dolphins swimming. See pelicans, cormorants and flamingos. Paddle for about 1 hour before enjoying some hot beverages on the beach. The brand new Fluid Synergy kayaks can be paddled solo or as a double and can accommodate a small child together with parents for fun for the whole family. Bird Rock is also known as Guano Island. Learn about one man's entrepreneurial drive to build a man-made island to harvest its “white gold.” By about 12:30 PM you’ll be back in Swakopmund to get ready for your afternoon activity.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Life jackets
Waterproof clothing
Double-seater kayaks
Water, coffee, tea and hot chocolate

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Change of clothes
Sunscreen
Warm clothing

Know before you go

This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
The operator has the right to cancel the tour if there are any safety concerns, the guide may even take this decision once the group is on the beach
Local provider can offer life jackets in various sizes, water-proof pants and jackets
It is recommended to bring along a set of dry clothes, there's a changing room for your convenience

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A very interesting and not too strenuous excursion by kayak. The guide was great and was able to share very interesting facts about Bird Rock and Namibia's west coast. If you are lucky you can see dolphins and sometimes even whales further out. My tip, if possible, everyone has their own kayak. Then there will be no quarrels. All in all a successful day.

July 31, 2022

It was very beautiful. When we all capsized, our guide kept calm and brought us safely back on land!

July 19, 2021

A great experience, weather wasn't the best, however we still got to see some of the ocean life. We also had an amazing guide, who did a wonderful job explaining everything.

March 19, 2022

Kayaking at Bird Rock

Kayaking at Bird Rock

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