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Skeleton Coast Cape Cross Seal Colony Tour: Unique Desert Conditions, Plant Life, and Shipwrecks
3.7
7 Ratings
Wlotzkasbaken
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!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Brunch
Additional Information
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
Location
Wlotzkasbaken
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(7 Ratings)
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Dena
Mar 10, 2024
A lovely days outing - A great days outing with John van Wyk. Such a beautiful coast line. Just a word on the second shipwreck ... its not there anymore! The sea has done its own clean up job!
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Szego_a
Feb 10, 2024
Amazing adventure! - Winton's tour was outstanding, he's knowledge is really vast and delivered the stories properly. Keep up the good work!
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Elmarie_j
Dec 28, 2023
From lively seals to ship wrecks. - Time spent at Cape Cross and seeing the ship wrecks were extremely interesting. The guide, Norman, was very knowledgeable and presented the facts in an interesting yet understandable manner.
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Martinwarnette
May 26, 2024
Good experience - The Skeleton Coast is just that. Few and far between things through the desert. We saw 2 out of the 3 possible shipwrecks but that was only due the tide being high at the time. Great to see the old mining works and the Seal Colony is just humbling, you get up so close that I wouldn't have believed it, until I took this trip. Our guide was helpful and knowledgable about the area and was able o provide us with much information and valuable knowledge of Namibia as a whole when we asked questions. It is a long day and a lot of travelling but well worth it.
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Laurentiu_n
Jan 15, 2024
Average experience - Besides the Cape Cross stop, the other itinerary check points were quite shallow. Friendly and knowledgeble guide.
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Inspire15709336470
Apr 30, 2024
Please do not recommend - I did a tour with this group back in March of 2024. Of all my time in Namibia, this was my worst experience. I am not exaggerating. There was so much driving and nothing to see. It was so bad that after the seals, we had the driver take us back. The vehicle was not the best. At one point, the doors would not open and the driver had to crawl through the trunk. As for shipwrecks, we seen one and then went to a piece of metal that could have been from anything. Save your money and do this on your own. Even the snacks were bad. I have the pictures to back up all that I wrote. The tour is misleading, the company that books is not the one that executes. Good luck in trying to get someone to take responsibility because all point fingers at the other.
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