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flamingos in walvis bay

BIRDS OF WALVIS BAY TOUR

We offer the BEST things to DO in Walvis Bay
 Private Tours • Specialised Photography Tours • Safaris • Shore Excursions • Small Groups • Sandwich Harbour Guided Self-Drive • 
Book your adventure with us, the trusted experts!

Discover one of Africa’s most important wetlands

A sanctuary for over 150 bird species from elegant flamingos to rare migratory visitors. Perfect for birders, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

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“A photographer’s dream and a bird lover’s paradise. The flamingos are breathtaking!”

The Tour Experience

Your day begins at 08:30 AM when your guide meets you at your accommodation or a pre-arranged point in Walvis Bay.

Stop 1:

Birds Paradise — Start your morning spotting Red-Knobbed Coots, Moorhens, Lapwings, and the elusive African Purple Swamp-hen.

Stop 2:

Walvis Bay Lagoon — See thousands of flamingos, avocets, plovers, and stilts feeding in the shallows, a perfect photo stop.

Stop 3:

Wetlands — Continue to the tidal flats to observe pelicans, whimbrels, and herons in their natural environment.

Stop 4:

Kuiseb River Delta — Search for Namibia’s only true endemic, the Dune Lark, darting between dunes.

Stop 5:

Salt Pans — End your journey with views of pelicans, terns, and grebes before relaxing over a light picnic lunch.

Your tour concludes back in Walvis Bay — with full memory cards and a deeper appreciation for Namibia’s incredible coastal biodiversity.

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Tour Details

Starts/Ends:

Walvis Bay

Duration:

5 hours

 Price:

ZAR 2,700 per person (min. 2 people, excl. tax)

Includes:

Picnic lunch, refreshments, professional guide

 Transport:

Swakopmund transfers on request

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Flamingo lagoon

Highlights

Important Notes

Seasonality:

Peak birding during the rainy season when flamingo populations soar.

Bring:

Camera, binoculars, hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes.

Best for:

Birdwatchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts.

Tours operate year-round but sightings vary with tides and migration cycles.

Ready to experience Namibia’s coastal wonder?

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