THE TOUR:
This tour is ideal for someone with limited time available in Walvis Bay yet still wants to feel the thrill of adventure.
Enjoy the sights of the Walvis Bay Lagoon with all its birdlife, then get some insight into the salt refining that takes place near Walvis Bay. See the famous Pelican Point Lighthouse as we drive along the narrow stretch of land that seperates the the calm lagoon and the mighty Atlantic Ocean. A weathered shipwreck tells the story of a lost fights against the ocean. Let the huge colony of Cape Fur seals, pelicans, flamingos, terns, gulls and other wildlife entertain you while we prepare some refreshments for you.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
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*Morning or afternoon departure
*Get off the beaten track
*Walvis Bay lagoon
*Saltworks
*Shipwreck and lighthouse
*Huge seal colony
*Fantastic photos
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
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We meet you at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club and after a short briefing we head over to our first stop of the tour.
The Walvis Bay lagoon is a RAMSAR site that is considered one of the most important lagoons in Southern Africa. It plays host to hundreds of flamingos, pelicans and avocets, we stop here for some photos.
Next stop is at the Walvis Bay Salt Refinery. Its the largest solar evaporation facility in Africa and produces 750 000 tons of salf anually.
From here we experience offroad driving on sand as we navigte between the mighty Atlantic and the calm Walvis Bay Lagoon.
Along the way we stop at a shipwreck and old jetty for beautyfull photos and then its onto the very tip of the Peninsula. Once there, you have time to wander around while we set up a few refreshments for you.
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After lunch we return to the Walvis Bay Yacht Club.