BIRDS OF WALVIS BAY TOUR
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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.
“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.
Highlights
Walvis Bay Lagoon & Wetlands (RAMSAR Site)
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Kuiseb River Delta — home of Namibia’s only endemic bird, the Dune Lark
Walvis Bay Salt Pans — teeming with pelicans, grebes, and terns
Bird’s Paradise — flocks of Red-Knobbed Coots, Lapwings, and Moorhens
Over 150 recorded bird species, including: Greater & Lesser Flamingo, Great White Pelican, Cape Teal, African Oystercatcher, Chestnut-banded Plover, Grey Heron and Little Egret
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.