Sea lion · Namibia
Where to see sea lions in Namibia
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see sea lions in Namibia is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the sea lion as a target species, 7 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Erongo & Walvis Bay, Erongo and Karas & Lüderitz. Encounters are split into land-based watching, boat-based watching and kayak wildlife watching. Two "sea lion tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. All 7 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
7 listed operators
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Namibia · Erongo & Walvis Bay
Eco Marine Kayak Tours
Kayak & paddleFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Apr–Oct
- Price
- N$1,305 / person · SALE price shown on the tours page
- Checked
- Official source
Namibia · Erongo & Walvis Bay
Mola Mola Safaris
Beach & water playIsland hopping & boat tripsKayak & paddle- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Official source
Namibia · Erongo & Walvis Bay
Pelican Point Kayaking
Island hopping & boat tripsKayak & paddleFamily & kids- Season
- Apr–Oct
- Price
- N$1,305 / adult online
- Checked
- Official source
Namibia · Erongo & Walvis Bay
Photo Ventures Namibia
Island hopping & boat tripsKayak & paddleFamily & kids- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- N$1,450 / adult
- Checked
- Official source
Namibia · Erongo
Catamaran Charters
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Jul–Nov
- Price
- N$1,450 / adult
- Checked
- Official source
Namibia · Erongo
Sun Sail Catamarans
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- N$ 1,400/adult
- Checked
- Official source
Namibia · Karas & Lüderitz
Penguin Catamaran Tours
Island hopping & boat tripsFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- N$650 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Sea lions in Namibia, by region
Sea lion season
Sea lions in other countries
Other marine life in Namibia
Activities in Namibia
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see sea lions in Namibia?
7 operators name the sea lion as a target species. Main regions: Erongo & Walvis Bay, Erongo and Karas & Lüderitz.
Do you have to get in the water to see sea lions?
Formats on record: land-based watching, boat-based watching and kayak wildlife watching. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is sea lion season?
Most operators list year-round operation, but whether boats go out depends on the sea on the day.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Sea lions are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.