Reviews of Cape Cross Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
64 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Cape Cross Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Cape Cross Lodge review"
My only concern is that if Namibia continues to cull so many seals then the colony which is already a fraction of the size it was 6 years ago when I last visited, will simply cease to be worth visiting and this lodge will then struggle." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Historically, seal culling was at its height here when Namibia was a colony! Since then, the largest number of seals recorded along Namibia's west coast was in 1993, shortly after independence. The latest scientific information (from Namibia’s Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources) suggests that Namibia’s overall seal population is in a very healthy condition, with an increase in the number of pups and also new colonies along the coast in the last decade.
Visitors to Cape Cross (or any of Namibia’s other colonies) should note that the numbers of seals found at the colony vary substantially with the breeding and feeding seasons of the seals. They come ashore to breed, but spend many months feeding and migrating at sea – so it’s quite possible to come once and find the colony packed full, and back six months later to find far fewer animals. This doesn’t necessarily reflect the overall population, and may be a perfectly normal fluctuation.
Although we are not in favour of seal harvesting, Expert Africa will continue to support Namibia and the many positive wildlife, conservation and community projects which are thriving there.
"Africa Specialist | Namibia"
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
Good food and service." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
"Stylish and seasidey"
Beautiful spot and very well run with delicious, wholesome food. Likde the ostrich shaped napkin design and the explanation as to how it could be replicated at home!
Great for endless walks along the beach and of course handy for the seal colony. Plan to return and do their trip to the Messum crater." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"A slightly disappointing experience"
Whilst it was possible to see the sea the view from the rear revealed a brick wall and a pile of old mattresses.
Given its location Cape Cross needs to be a real oasis in a very harsh desert. For us it didn't quite live up to its billing." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Manager & Senior Africa Specialist"
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