Namibia

Cape Cross Lodge

Set on Namibia’s vast and untamed Skelton Coast, Cape Cross Lodge is equal parts Cape Dutch architecture and Namibian west-coast fishing village.

Accommodation at the lodge consist of twenty luxury en-suite rooms. There are eighteen sea-view standard suites with double beds and an en suite bathroom with a shower. The two sea-view semi-suites are more spacious and include an en suite bathroom with a shower and bath as well as a sitting area with comfy armchairs and a coffee table. All the rooms include a private patio or balcony with wooden deck chairs for relaxing and taking in the breathtaking views of the wide blue Atlantic Ocean.

Where the Namib Desert intersects with the Namibia’s Atlantic shoreline, it is called the Skeleton Coast. It is in this unique region that Cape Cross Lodge is situated. The lodge is about one hour north of Swakopmund and just 2.5 miles from the Cape Cross Seal Reserve. Cape Cross Lodge is an ideal destination for travelers who want to explore Namibia’s Skeleton Coast and Damaraland regions. The coast of Namibia is barren, windswept, and yet starkly beautiful. The cold Benguela current runs along the coast making the seas surprisingly rich. As the chilled sea air encounters the warm desert air, it creates a dense fog that provides water to the area’s specially-adapted animals and plants.

There are plenty of exciting places to visit. The Cape Cross Seal Colony has the world’s largest mainland breeding colony of Cape Fur Seals. The Petrified Lagoon has unique salt crystal formations that are over 400 years old. Excursion to Messum Crater take in the amazing salt pans with is bushman paintings and 2,000 year-old Welwitschia plants. With the Atlantic Ocean at the front door the lodge provides fishing tackle for a chance to catch kob, white steenbras, or other local species. Other activities include a visit to the Winston Wreck, one of the famous wrecks along the Skeleton Coast, or a trip to a desert waterhole some twenty miles inland where guests can experience buoyancy similar to that of Israel’s Dead Sea. The area is also a world-class surfing destination. Kayaking in the bay is fantastic as well, and a two-man Kayak is available at the lodge.

The lodge’s main areas include fully glassed frontages allowing the natural light to flood in and shine. A cozy lounge and the dining areas have inviting fireplaces to ward off the winter chill. A delicious a-la-carte menu is available for all meals, but a buffet style service will be introduced to accommodate larger groups. The lodge’s cocktail bar and private cellar boast a fine selection of wines and spirits.