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Cape Cross

Skeleton Coast  >  Namibia

Marine protected area with a very large population of Cape fur seals and many marine birds, gulls, terns and waders.

Added* by Piero 85
Most recent update 9 március 2022

Description

Cape Cross is a small headland in the South Atlantic on the Skeleton Coast. The reserve is the home of one of the largest colonies of Cape fur seals in the world. Because it is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean it is rich in marine birdlife.

Details

Access

Cape Cross is located on the C34 highway some 60 kilometres north of Hentiesbaai and 120 km north of Swakopmund. Follow the C34 northbound from Swakopmund until you turn off where you find the signs for Cape Cross.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Dunes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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