Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Nature reserve on Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Cape Cross Seal Reserve hosts over 200,000 Cape fur seals across 60 square kilometers of rocky bays and sandy beaches along the Atlantic coast.
Portuguese explorer Diego Cao erected a stone cross at this location in 1486, marking his expedition along the western African coastline.
The reserve functions as a research center for marine life studies, contributing to understanding seal behavior and population dynamics in southern Africa.
Visitors can observe the seal colony from a 200-meter walkway constructed with recycled materials, suitable for wheelchair access.
Male Cape fur seals in the reserve reach weights of 350 kilograms while protecting harems of up to 25 females during breeding season.
Location: Cape Cross
Address: 6XH2+8XF, Cape Cross, Namibia Cape Cross Cape Cross
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: -21.76385,13.96230
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:37
Namibia's main natural and historical sites include Etosha National Park, the red dunes of Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, shipwrecks of Skeleton Coast, Twyfelfontein engravings, and the colonial town of Swakopmund. The Namib Desert, nature reserves, and national parks host wildlife and flora adapted to arid conditions. Cultural sites include the abandoned diamond mining town of Kolmanskop and traditional Himba territories.
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