Yesterday evening it had already become very cold and the fog coming in from the Atlantic brought a lot of humid air into the desert. This morning it is also cloudy and the fog is so thick that it feels more like drizzle. All this reminds us early in the morning that we should put on everything we have brought with us for the planned tour by boat. Immediately after breakfast we drive to Walvis Bay, where we LevoTours had booked the "Seal and Dolphin Tour". This starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. from the industrial port and our small catamaran is initially accompanied by a group of pelicans. They are very excited about the fish that the skipper has on board and later generously distributes. The formation flight of the group particularly impresses us and the other 10 or so guests.
Namibia Slideshow 4: Walvis Bay from Joerg on Video.
After a short tour of the harbor area, we head a little further out and leave the pelicans behind us. Instead, we approach a guano platform, where guano, or bird droppings, is still harvested today. This is done in winter after the breeding season with the help of a small cable car that brings the sacks with the valuable cargo from the wooden frame to land. The substance is used today as fertilizer and in cosmetics, and in the past also as an explosive.
The trip then takes us to the seal banks, where there is a lot of activity. We realise what an advantage the animals have with their water-repellent and insulating fur, because it is very cold on board due to the lack of sun and the fast journey. The seals don't mind this and they swim happily around us. One seal is particularly brave and boards our boat: it climbs up at the back and then slides across the entire bench to the very front of the helm. This is also where the fish are and so the animal is happy to be stroked and touched by everyone. It is a special feeling to be able to walk through the oiled fur of such an animal, especially a wild one.
A selection of sandwiches and appetizers are served on board as snacks. The highlight, however, are the fresh oysters, which have an excellent reputation far beyond Namibia. We really enjoy the mussels and the sparkling wine from South Africa almost makes you forget the cold. The "Namibian coffee", which turns out to be sherry, also helps with this.
After the break we continue to search for the dolphins. We are actually lucky and come across a group of large dolphins who are having fun with us and the boat. They swim directly in our wake, overtake the boat and then dive, only to run up again shortly afterwards. Extremely satisfied with the result of the trip, we head back to the harbor and drive back to Swakopmund.
After we have warmed up, we take a short walk through the small town. We buy a few souvenirs at the wood carving market and a few groceries in the supermarket. There is also "Namibian coffee", which we now drink in small tin cups in true style. For dinner we go to Erich's Restaurant, where we again eat very well.
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