Reviews: Kayaking with seals
Below are independent comments from 184 of our travellers who have done this activity and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
Ms Q & Mr B
USA
"Up close with seals"
Based at Lagoon Lodge on 13 Oct 2016
"Interesting way to see the huge colony of seals. Started with an enjoyable drive with commentary by Jeanne Mientjes the tour leader.
The kayaking itself is not an adventure outing, very suitable for people with no experience in a kayak whatsoever. the attraction of course is to be so close as to be able to touch the frolicking young seals while observing the behavior of the adults on the beach. It was all worthwhile.
Jeanne provided suitable water protection gear with nice (but probably unnecessary!) snacks. Best of all she sent us all pictures she snapped of ourselves in the kayaks with the seals." Read more about this whole safari
The kayaking itself is not an adventure outing, very suitable for people with no experience in a kayak whatsoever. the attraction of course is to be so close as to be able to touch the frolicking young seals while observing the behavior of the adults on the beach. It was all worthwhile.
Jeanne provided suitable water protection gear with nice (but probably unnecessary!) snacks. Best of all she sent us all pictures she snapped of ourselves in the kayaks with the seals." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Good
Mr H
Michigan
"guide was wonderful"
Based at Lagoon Lodge on 13 Oct 2016
"very nicely done. wonderful time"
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Overall
Excellent
Bruce
Harrogate
"Dream Kayaking adventure"
Based at Cornerstone Guesthouse on 6 Oct 2016
"What a great morning! Good kit, warm and safe even if the day was cold.
Excellent and charming Jeanne was a prfect and sympathetic guide. Seal colonies amazing and amazing numbers of birds." Read more about this whole safari
Excellent and charming Jeanne was a prfect and sympathetic guide. Seal colonies amazing and amazing numbers of birds." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs SG
Cambridge
"Jeanne is delightful!"
Based at Sam's Giardino on 21 Sep 2016
"Jeanne drove us to the lighthouse on the far side of the lagoon at Wallis Bay for our kayaking trip, filling us in about the area, wildlife and salt mining along the way. It was a wonderful experience with lots of time to enjoy the seals and many flamingoes and other birds in the lagoon. She captured some great photos and videos for us. Hot coffee and sandwiches were very welcome at the end of a rather cool, misty two hour kayak.
We really liked Walvis Bay and spent a bit more time at the end down on the promenade by the lagoon watching the hundreds of flamingoes which were gathered there." Read more about this whole safari
We really liked Walvis Bay and spent a bit more time at the end down on the promenade by the lagoon watching the hundreds of flamingoes which were gathered there." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr T & Mrs H
Essex
"Jeannne Meintjes Kayaking, Unmissable!"
Based at Cornerstone Guesthouse on 10 Sep 2016
"Loved it !
Jeanne was a brilliant guide who had thought of everything to make the morning a success." Read more about this whole safari
Jeanne was a brilliant guide who had thought of everything to make the morning a success." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Ms AC
SW London
"Wonderful experience."
Based at Strand Hotel on 19 Aug 2016
"We loved this trip, and Naude was a wonderful guide.
Delicious sandwiches after too!" Read more about this whole safari
Delicious sandwiches after too!" Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Dulwich
"Jeanne was fabulous!"
Based at Brigadoon on 9 Aug 2016
"A fantastic morning. Jeanne drove us to the kayaking point and was fun and really informative; pointing things out all the way there.
We arrived and everything was provided. It was amazing. We all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Jeanne provided sandwiches and coffee afterwards which were most welcome.
True to her word she send some great photos and 2 videos afterwards." Read more about this whole safari
We arrived and everything was provided. It was amazing. We all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Jeanne provided sandwiches and coffee afterwards which were most welcome.
True to her word she send some great photos and 2 videos afterwards." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Ms M
Ontario
"kayaking"
Based at Okaukuejo Camp on 3 Aug 2016
"Jeanne was an absolutely spectacular guide! She even sent us videos of our kayaking experience that evening. It is clear that she loves the seals and she knows so much about them. Her stories were engrossing and very informative. This excursion was one of the highlights of our whole trip!"
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Overall
Excellent
Mrs W
Ontario
"Kayaking"
Based at Sam's Giardino on 3 Aug 2016
"Fantastic!"
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Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Cambs.
"One of the highlights of the trip"
Based at Lagoon Lodge on 29 Jul 2016
"Kayaking amongst the seals was amazing! Words cannot adequately explain this experience. There are so many seals and the paddling was very easy.
A nice touch was Jeanne videoing us in the boat with the seals so that we have a great reminder of this activity." Read more about this whole safari
A nice touch was Jeanne videoing us in the boat with the seals so that we have a great reminder of this activity." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
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