Reviews: Kayaking with seals

"This is a must do trip. A short 30 min drive to walvis bay is no hardship and the cornerstone where we stayed arranged an early breakfast. The guides are knowledgeable and the experience of kayaking with seals is wonderful. We saw the flamingoes on the drive to the start point, and Naude our guide was also an expert bird watcher. Very safe and enjoyable trip." Read more about this whole safari

"Only the Walkers went on this trip but it was apparently a huge success." Read more about this whole safari

"Very well organised by Jeanne. She drove a group of 9 of us with a trailer of kayaks right out to Pelican Point. A long drive, and it was still cold when we got there.

But Jeanne was very well equipped with fleeces, oilskins, lifejackets and even flat soled shoes! So the special trainers I had brought with me were totally superfluous! Pity as they had taken up unnecessary space in my case! NB Sabina!!

Jeanne also took some great photos and videos of all of us which we received later that day by email.

Very professionally run." Read more about this whole safari

"A real gem of a trip. Jeanne was excellent and very easy going and provided waterproof top and trousers plus wet shoes. The kayaks were very stable and dry and the total distance travelled would have been under 500m so you do not need any kayaking or fitness skills.

The seals were great and after they got used to you would allow you to rub their bellies or they would chew the end of the paddle. One was a bit naughty and would nip your clothes, but in a playful way. The seals are all around you in large numbers the whole time. The experience is a real close encounter with very friendly wildlife backed up by a very knowledgable Jeanne.

Much, much better than the boat trip." Read more about this whole safari

"We loved this trip. Jeanne is terrific and very knowlegeable and fantasatically well-organized.

We were bowled over by the flamingoes, the seals and the dolphins. An extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime experience, not to be missed. It made our stay in Swakopmund." Read more about this whole safari

"We enjoyed a fun morning excursion kayaking in Walvis Bay Lagoon. Because we had to hit the road early, we were not able to venture out to see the Pelican Point seals, but it was pleasant to be amongst the greater and lesser flamingos and Jeanne's infectious enthusiasm. That she took pictures of us on the water (and promptly emailed them to us) was an added bonus!" Read more about this whole safari

"Unfortunately, I am unable to give feedback on this as my travel companion decided she would rather not go & since I did not feel I could leave her without a vehicle we telephoned to cancel." Read more about this whole safari

"Jeanne and her helper Francois were excellent leaders, most knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife and enthusiastic about their work.

We coped very well with the kayak and the sea was calm so we enjoyed the whole experience. It was exciting to get so close to the furseals and both guides were great at identifying birds for us." Read more about this whole safari

"Great to have such a knowledgeable guide. A really fun trip out, loved getting so close to the seals. Just a shame not to have spent more time with the flamingos." Read more about this whole safari

"We enjoyed our kayaking very much and found Francois to be an excellent, interesting guide." Read more about this whole safari