Pelican Point Lighthouse

Pelican Point Lighthouse is a 34-meter round tower of cast iron with black and white horizontal bands, topped by a lantern and gallery. The structure stands on Pelican Point peninsula near Walvis Bay and rises prominently above the surrounding flat landscape.

The South African government established this navigational aid in 1932 to protect ships entering the waters surrounding Walvis Bay harbor. Its construction followed growing demands for safer passage along this dangerous coastline.

The lighthouse marks the entrance to Walvis Bay, where visitors observe Cape fur seals, dolphins, and various marine birds in their natural environment.

The structure continues to function as an active navigational beacon guiding vessels through Atlantic waters near the Skeleton Coast. Visitors should be mindful of tidal conditions and take precautions when exploring the peninsula due to unpredictable coastal circumstances.

The adjacent building transformed into Pelican Point Lodge offers accommodation in former harbor control quarters surrounded by ocean on three sides. This unusual location gives guests an isolated experience with direct access to one of Namibia's wildest coastlines.

GPS coordinates: -22.89200,14.43526

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:04