Cape Cross Seal Reserve - Cape Cross, Namibia
Posted by: 
Torgut
S 21° 45.684 E 013° 58.681
33K E 394329 N 7593233
Cape Cross is a major attraction on the Namibian coast. Here lives a huge colony of seals. It was created in 1960 and it has an area of 60 km2. It's open to the public.
Waymark Code: WM1ACW9
Location: Namibia
Date Posted: 07/29/2024
Views: 15
Cape Cross might be a bit out of the way to a visitor who's not driving down the Skeleton Coast but it worth the detour in the way in or out of Swakopmund.
It's a wonderful oceanic area, all very blue, cool, fresh air. Upon arrival the visitor will drive through an entrance archway and then there are a few quilometres before the gate where tickets are purchased. Finally, a few extra quilometres and the seals are there. Everywhere, all over the place. You walk literally among them. Some caution is advised as these animals can be a bit aggressive if they perceive the human as a threat. But attacks are very rare, specially if one keeps an eye on their reactions. There are always pre-warnings.
In the Reserve there is also a campsite and a resort as well as a picnic area.
Additionally there are two memorials regarding the arrival of the Portuguese navigator Diogo Cão com Cape Cross, in the 15th Century.
Accordingly to Visit Namibia (https://visitnamibia.com.na/cape-cross-seal-reserve/) "The Portuguese navigator, Diego [wrong spelling] Ca~o, landed here in 1486 on his second expedition south of the equator and planted a stone cross (padra~o) to mark his journey. A replica is visible here today. Inclusive of a second replica. (...) This reserve is a sanctuary for the world’s largest breeding colony of South African fur seals, with up to 210 000 seals present during the breeding season in November and December."
Further information:
(
visit link)
(
visit link)
(
visit link)
And the official website:
(
visit link)