Skeleton Coast Cape Cross Seal colony Tour

4.2
(11 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

We offer a light lunch in the desert, unique and quiet.
The Skeleton coast offers harsh desert conditions, unique plant life , like the tiny Lichens and plants sustained by fog alone, shipwrecks, jackals and thousands of seals can be viewed at a location Diego erected the first Cross, on his voyage in 1493 In his search for a route around Africa. A must see to view thousands of Cape Fur Seals.
Should you wish to see more Shipwrecks you must book the full day Shipwreck Tour as it goes another 200km further north.

What's Included

Brunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up at any accommodation establishment along the coast. Please send us the name of your place of stay at time of booking. We also pick up and drop off at the Walvis Bay airport.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    We will pass various of houses located along the shore between Swakopmund and Henties Bay. These houses are known as vacation houses

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    We stop on the way to Cape cross between Swakopmund and Henties Bay where the Zeila Shipwreck is located in the sea.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Here you will see the gallows monument that was erected in 1978 as an appeal to keep the beach clean

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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