Embark on a captivating tour of the Skeleton Coast’s Cape Cross Seal Colony. Explore the unique desert conditions, discover fascinating plant life sustained by fog, and encounter shipwrecks. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness thousands of Cape Fur Seals!
Embark on a captivating tour of the Skeleton Coast’s Cape Cross Seal Colony. Explore the unique desert conditions, discover fascinating plant life sustained by fog, and encounter shipwrecks. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness thousands of Cape Fur Seals!
- Wlotzkasbaken - We will pass various of houses located along the shore between Swakopmund and Henties Bay. These houses are known as vacation houses
- Zeila Shipwreck - We stop on the way to Cape cross between Swakopmund and Henties Bay where the Zeila Shipwreck is located in the sea.
- Gallows monument - Here you will see the gallows…
- Wlotzkasbaken - We will pass various of houses located along the shore between Swakopmund and Henties Bay. These houses are known as vacation houses
- Zeila Shipwreck - We stop on the way to Cape cross between Swakopmund and Henties Bay where the Zeila Shipwreck is located in the sea.
- Gallows monument - Here you will see the gallows monument that was erected in 1978 as an appeal to keep the beach clean
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Cape Cross - we pass and learn about The Orania Desalinization Plant, who built it and why, then past Wlotska’s Backen a local Holiday resort and how it came into being.
We stop and walk through the tiny lichens in a Lichen Field and learn about how they survive in these arid conditions. We will be stopping at the Zeila ship wreck and onto Henties bay where we collect a light lunch platter. The route takes us past the Gallows monument that has now been changed, and onto Cape Cross seal colony. Where Diego erected a Marble Cross. There is a walk way to go where you get real close to thousands of seals. On spending time Photographing these likeable animals we sadly have to head home. - Hentiesbaai - After hour stop at the seal colony we will then head back but first we will stop and refuel the car so we can have a smooth and save travel back to your accommodation
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Cape Cross - we pass and learn about The Orania Desalinization Plant, who built it and why, then past Wlotska’s Backen a local Holiday resort and how it came into being.
We stop and walk through the tiny lichens in a Lichen Field and learn about how they survive in these arid conditions. We will be stopping at the Zeila ship wreck and onto Henties bay where we collect a light lunch platter. The route takes us past the Gallows monument that has now been changed, and onto Cape Cross seal colony. Where Diego erected a Marble Cross. There is a walk way to go where you get real close to thousands of seals. On spending time Photographing these likeable animals we sadly have to head home.
- Brunch
- Brunch
We provide a light lunch in the serene and unique desert setting. The Skeleton Coast features harsh desert conditions and distinctive plant life, such as tiny lichens and fog-dependent plants. You can also see shipwrecks, jackals, and thousands of seals at the site where Diego erected the first cross during his 1493 voyage in search of a route around…
We provide a light lunch in the serene and unique desert setting. The Skeleton Coast features harsh desert conditions and distinctive plant life, such as tiny lichens and fog-dependent plants. You can also see shipwrecks, jackals, and thousands of seals at the site where Diego erected the first cross during his 1493 voyage in search of a route around Africa. This is a must-see location to witness thousands of Cape Fur Seals. If you’re interested in seeing more shipwrecks, you should book the full-day Shipwreck Tour, which extends another 200km further north.
- We require a minimum of 2 participants tp start the tour, should this not be met, we will offer you another date or experience or a full refund.
- This tour is seldom cancelled due to bad weather, as it never rains, but we have sand storms, should we have to cancel or postpone the tour we will offer you another time slot/date, or experience or a full refund.
- Please advise us of any special dietary requirements and allergies on booking
- Should you wish to see more shipwrecks along teh Skeleton coast please book the full day Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Tour
- This tour is not recommended for cruise liner guests as its very far to travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.