One of the attraction of Walvis Bay is the water birds. Hundreds of flamingos, both greater and lesser, and pelicans make use of the shallow waters  and salt pans around town year around. And they are not the only ones as many other species of shore birds also call Walvis Bay their home...

Incoming...

Trio

Landing

Showing some pink

Walvis Bay classic

The flamingo and the dunes

Long pink legs

Greater flamingos in the shallow waters

I usually don't do all these touristic activities, but once in a while, a friend of a friend is a guide somewhere, so I enjoy the opportunity. This is what I did in Walvis Bay as we went kayaking to have a close encounter with the Cape fur seal colony living at Pelican point.

Only the pups of the year (born in November-December) show any interest in the kayaks while the adults just go about their day, completely undisturbed by our presence. The pups are very curious and playful, and usually follow the kayaks and come close and bite the oars. It was a very fun experience and I recommend it for anyone spending some time in Walvis Bay. We went out with Pelican Point Kayaking for almost the whole morning and they offer a selection of hot drinks and snacks when you come out of the water!

One of the numerous ships waiting for work in the Walvis Bay harbour

The cape fur seal colony at Pelican Point

Showing off

Curious pup having a taste of the oar

After 1.5 weeks camping and driving around, we were treated by a lovely night of rest at the Andersson's camp in Ongava Game reserve.

Their underground hide allowing observation of animals coming to drink in the cam 10m away with an interesting perspective...

To be recommended...

 Showing off! (Helmeted guineafolws)

 Trio

Queleas frenzy 

A young one (Springbok)

Sharing some shade...

Behind bars with view...

After 2 days at the White Lady Lodge, we drove West along the Ugab to reach the Ugab Rhino Camp.

Just as we left camp early morning, we heard lions roaring a few kilometres away and followed their tracks on on the river bed.

The drive was stunning and interesting with fun muddy and sandy parts. Just make sure you have a proper 4WD vehicle if you intend to go there!

Last view on the Brandberg

Lone bull and rocks...

And the herd...

Middle of October, there was still water running in the Ugab

Lions know where to go...

Follow the herd to the water!

Ugab Rhino Campsite

Driving out of the Ugab river bed towards the plateau and Doros area (HDR)

From the Waterberg, we drove to another iconic mountains: the Brandberg!

There we stayed at the White Lady Lodge just along the Ugab river. The place is absolutely amazing and we had the visit of desert elephants right at our camp site!

from there we took a few short walks across the river bed to the surrounding areas and below is how it looks like...

 Views on the Brandberg from the koppies

 A sea of rocks...

 The tree and the rocks

 Our very price open air shore block!

Brandberg from camp

The sun rises on the Brandberg (view from the campsite)