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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  Namibia  /  Erongo Region  /  Cape Cross

Cape Cross, Hentiesbaai

3.9
#1 of 12 in Parks in Erongo Region
Nature / Park · Wildlife Area
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See a huge colony of seals at Cape Cross, a headland protruding into the South Atlantic. Home to some 100,000 seals, the headland serves as one of the world’s largest breeding grounds for Cape fur seals, who feed on the abundance of fish in the cold Benguela Current. Observe mammals basking in the sun and hopping around the rock-studded beach, but remember to bring a handkerchief or a bandana to protect your nose against the powerful smells. See a replica of a cross erected in 1485 by Portuguese navigator Diego Cao, the first European to set foot on Namibian soil. A visit to Cape Cross represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Hentiesbaai trip planner to plot your vacation.
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FROM $3,112 BOOK WITH VIATOR 10-Day Namibia Hightlights Guided Tour from Windhoek 10-Day Namibia Hightlights Guided Tour from Windhoek
5.0
Duration: 10 days
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FROM $1,951 BOOK WITH VIATOR 9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast and Sossusvlei Camping and Lodge Safari 9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast and Sossusvlei Camping and Lodge Safari
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FROM $1,366 BOOK WITH VIATOR 7 Day Northern Namibia and Skeleton Coast Camping Safari 7 Day Northern Namibia and Skeleton Coast Camping Safari
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FROM $1,656 BOOK WITH VIATOR 5-Day Tour to Namibia Desert Sossusvlei and Coast 5-Day Tour to Namibia Desert Sossusvlei and Coast
5.0
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FROM $103 BOOK WITH VIATOR Swakopmund Cape Cross seal colony Day Tours Swakopmund Cape Cross seal colony Day Tours
5.0
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $207 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Drive to Cape Cross Full Day Drive to Cape Cross
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $174 BOOK WITH VIATOR Spitzkoppe Day Tour from Swakopmund Spitzkoppe Day Tour from Swakopmund
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $5,199 BOOK WITH VIATOR Namibian Discovery Safari 10 Days/ 9 Nights Namibian Discovery Safari 10 Days/ 9 Nights
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Duration: 10 days
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FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cape Cross Seal colony Tour Cape Cross Seal colony Tour
Duration: 5 hours
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  • By 864chelseai
    This "reserve" profits off the clubbing of baby seals in the morning before tourists arrive. It's clear they do not care for the animals in any way after you arrive. Would HIGHLY recommend a little... 
    This "reserve" profits off the clubbing of baby seals in the morning before tourists arrive. It's clear they do not care for the animals in any way after you arrive. Would HIGHLY recommend a little...  more »
  • By 508bevp
    Memorable. the SMELL. Take a mask, take 2 masks, park further away, open and shut your car door quickly. Well sign posted. Pay park fee. Touristy office currently being built (oct 22) stay inside... 
    Memorable. the SMELL. Take a mask, take 2 masks, park further away, open and shut your car door quickly. Well sign posted. Pay park fee. Touristy office currently being built (oct 22) stay inside...  more »
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