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.
This four hour tour has both a morning (09.00) and afternoon (13.00) departure. After picking you up at your Swakopmund accommodation, the tour leaves up the coastal road in a northerly direction. Cape Cross is 130 km from Swakopmund and along the route you will stop to marvel at the extensive lichen fields stretching away to the horizon, east of the coastal road. Another point of interest before you reach the holiday town of Henitiesbay is the “Free Republic of Wlotzka’s Baken”, some 40 km north of Swakopmund. This self-sustaining settlement of wooden cabins and bungalows on the beach is the haven of many a beach angler. Once past the town of Henitiesbay, the road leads past expansive salt pans where rock salt is mined and refined. Your guide will introduce you to the intricacies of salt crystals and saline algae, which are found in abundance.
Cape cross is a small headland in the South Atlantic in Skeleton Coast, western Namibia, on the C34 highway some 60 kilometres north of Hentiesbaai and 120 km north of Swakopmund on the west coast of Namibia.
Cape Cross Seal Colony and Skeleton Coast Namibia Guided Tour
What sets this tour apart is the soul behind the scenery. Travel with a local Namibian operator who blends storytelling, history, and photography into one unforgettable day. From the shimmering salt pans and flamingos to the roaring Cape Cross Seal Colony, every stop is guided with care and insight. Enjoy a scenic coastal drive, a light lunch by the Atlantic, and the personal touch of guides who share Namibia’s wild beauty from the heart. This is more than a tour — it’s a journey between desert, ocean, and time.