Kayaking

Though Namibia is predominantly an arid region, the country boasts plenty of reservoirs and rivers. Kayaking trips are available at the coast in Walvis Bay, where one can explore the lagoon and the popular birdlife. Guided kayaking trips take place in the surrounding bay and the Pelican Point Peninsula.

The local seal population is very curious and can play with kayakers paddles and splash water at them. This is an ideal activity for the whole family, including young children. Canoeing is also offered on the Orange, Kunene and Okavango rivers as an additional activity from the lodges located next to these rivers.

Down the Orange

Felix Unite River Adventures offers four-day and six-day canoe trips down the Orange, by all accounts the perfect activity to feed the soul. Hot watery days are spent cruising with the current, or paddling against an unexpected headwind, interspersed with regular dips. Unlike most great African rivers, there is nothing harmful lurking in the Orange, although you might be startled by loud splashing sounds caused by huge but harmless barbels.

After several days on the water swimming when it becomes too hot, you will be so captivated by the ambience and natural beauty of the Orange River that you will be inclined to stay forever and continue to row.

After several days on the water swimming when it becomes too hot, you will be so captivated by the ambience and natural beauty of the Orange River that you will be inclined to stay forever and continue to row.

Kunene River

Epupa Camp, located near the Epupa Falls, offers their guests the opportunity for river rafting on the Kunene. No experience is necessary. They offer two-seater rafts, and you are guided by an experienced guide. They also have 8-seater rafts where our guides do the paddling and manoeuvring for you. All safety equipment is provided.

Kunene River Lodge is situated right on the banks of this mighty river and offers canoeing for those seeking a softer river experience and white water rafting for those seeking a more adventurous river experience.

On the Okavango

The Okavango River offers a different and very localized form of canoeing. Several lodges along the banks provide canoeing trips of varying lengths, allowing them to see life on the river from up close. Many locals use a mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe) to navigate this river, and many hippos, crocodiles and birds can be seen.

Overall, canoeing down the Okavango is an enjoyable experience with only shallow and easily manageable rapids. Even the hippos allow you to pass without a fuss, and the crocodiles are no larger than adult monitor lizards. Most of the lodges supply rafting kits, which include life jackets and helmets.