The curious mix of Cape Dutch and West Coast fishing village architecture with colossal windows happily embrace the natural light and affords endless contemplated vistas.

Around this tranquil oasis lodge lies infinite ocean and desert, littered with the eerie remains of man’s past endeavours. Nearby, rocky outcrops provide a perfect playground for a large seal colony. Activities obviously centre on the presence of the seals, and visitors can self-drive or even walk to the colony, ensuring they first visit the Ministry office to complete entry requirements.

Cape Cross Lodge at offers 20 double rooms, classically appointed with attention to detail, yet animate with a rustic charm that is bewitching Views through the large windows are breathtaking, no matter the time of day or night.

The en-suite bathrooms are a statement of elegant simplicity, while the private balconies glow with the warmth of wooden deckchairs and tables, affording unrestricted seaviews and an aura of complete respite.

Three sets of bedrooms have been linked with a door to create a family suite when needed.

Situated on the beach
Guided tours to the seal colony, Namib Desert, the Messum Crater and more
Friendly Service, Internet Caffee, Crime free, excelent food, Great selection of wines are all available at this
haven in die middle of the Skeleton Coast.

Cape Cross Lodge at the Skeleton Coast is located some 120km north of the elegant town of Swakopmund, off the C34, with the quant town of Henties Bay nestled midway between the two. Windhoek, capital of Namibia, lies some 400km inland. Self-drives and group tours will find easy access to the area with its excellent road network. An airstrip, some five minutes drive from the lodge, caters for charter flights. Whatever your chosen mode of transport, Cape Cross will captivate you with its whims, its atmosphere and its allure of intrigue.