Cape Cross Seal Colony

Cape Cross is home to one of the largest colonies of Cape Fur Seals in the world, boasting more than 100 000 seals.

If you think seeing that amount of seals in one area is something extraordinary, you're right - but the stench of seal poop is not a pleasant odour to the nostrils. We suggest taking something with you to cover your nose - a handkerchief perhaps.

These seals aren't like the average seals, which have only a thin covering of hair. The Cape Fur Seal has a thick layer of short soft hair which is protected by a layer of longer, harder hair. Seals aren't fans of monogamy, as the males have a harem of five to 25 females - that's a lot of work if you ask us!

Male seals weigh a hefty 187kg to 360kg and are extremely territorial whilst looking after their many wives. The female seals are a lot smaller than the males, weighing up to 75kgs. They are pregnant for 8 months and give birth to one cub which has a jet black pelt and will turn into an olive-grey colour once they have moulted.

Make your way to this spectacular site and witness a seemingly endless carpet of seals on the land and in the sea. Visitors can view the seals from a 200m walkway.

Cape Cross is open from 10am - 5pm daily
Contact: +264 64 50 1143