Skeleton Coast Cape Cross Seal colony Tour

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Skeleton Coast Cape Cross Seal colony Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Desert Dunes and Dust Tours

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Brunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

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

30 min

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

15 min

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

one hour

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.
Henties Bay

15 min

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
Cape Cross

one hour

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Eberwein
Swakopmund Plaza Hotel
Beach Hotel Swakopmund
SeaSide Hotel and Spa
Bay View Resort Namibia
Protea Hotel Walvis Bay Pelican Bay
Hotel Europa Hof
The Langholm Hotel
Swakop Lodge
The Delight Swakopmund
Hansa Hotel
Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel

and 12 more pickup points

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.

Please take note all cruise liner passengers. We stand in the port after the first gate with a Gazebo that has our logo on. Please note your guide will also stand with a name board.

please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.
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
Please note German guides are limited and we do not have the capacity to give everyone a German guide, These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please note we can not guarantee a German guide on every tour!!
please note all Cruise Liner passengers, your tour pick up time starts an hour after you have docked. The tour will depart latest an hour and a half after the pick up time. Late comers are considered a no show
Please note this tour is not meant for cruise liner passengers as the distance you travel is very far and it is a very long drive. Please contact us before booking

Options

Skeleton Coast Shipwreck tour

Shipwreck Tour: we go searching for 2 more shipwrecks in the Skeleton coast park, some old Diamond mine and an inland Oil Rig.

Duration: 8 hours: This tour goes up the Skeleton coast for about 310km and all the way back, its a full day tour

Light Lunch and beverages incl: We serve a light finger eat and beverages. Please advise dietary requirements on booking

Skeleton coast Northwards: We see Lichen Plains, Zeila Shipwreck, Seal colony, then enter the Skelton coast park, searching for the shipwrecks and Mines

Land Rover 8 seater or similar: We also use Minivans and Land Cruisers

Pickup included
Skeleton Coast Cape Cross Seal colony Tour

Pickup included