Day trip
Walvis Bay Day Trip Itinerary
A 1-day route through Walvis Bay covering Pelican Point Lighthouse, Bird Island and other highlights, grouped so each day stays within a short travel distance.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 22, 2026
The whole route at a glance
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DAY 1
Around Pelican Point Lighthouse · Views & landmarks·Nature
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MorningPelican Point Lighthouse
Views & landmarks
This lighthouse stands on Pelican Point, the sandy spit guarding Walvis Bay, and was built in 1932. Its 34-meter tower, painted in black-and-white stripes, offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.
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AfternoonBird Island
Nature · 10.2 km from the previous stop
Bird Island is a man-made platform in the sea between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, serving as a breeding ground for birds. It has a unique history — the guano collected there has long been used as fertilizer.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Pelican Point Lighthouse, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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Protea Hotel Pelican Bay
9.1 km · Walvis Bay
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Ana's Inn
9.2 km
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Courtyard Pension
9.4 km
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Langholm
9.4 km
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Oyster Box Guesthouse
9.5 km · Walvis Bay
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Kleines Nest B&B
9.8 km
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