Cape Cross Seal Colony Tour fra Swakopmund, Namibia
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Vores kunder kommer til at se omkring 80.000 til 100.000 Cape Fur Seals på nært hold. Dette er en oplevelse af livet. I løbet af oktober trækker store voksne mænd ud for at oprette yngleområder, og de, der gør det, forbliver i seks uger eller mere. Tyrene bruger betydelige energireserver og taber vægt med at etablere og vedligeholde områder, hyrde kvinder og bekæmpe andre mænd. En enkelt hvalp er født i slutningen af november eller i begyndelsen af december og i en 34-dages periode er 90% af hvalpen født. De sorte hvalpe suckle kort efter fødslen og hunnerne forbliver sammen med den for den første uge. Denne nær tilknytning etablerer en stærk morselskab mellem puppen og dens mor. Den oprindelige bindingsperiode er meget vigtig, da den gør det muligt for hende og hvalp at identificere hinanden blandt tusindvis af andre sæler. Uden mælk fra hunnerne er hvalpens chancer for overlevelse næsten nul. Når de er adskilt, bøjer moderen for hendes hvalp og mirakuløst finder de hinanden.
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Afgang fra Swakopmund og kør langs Skeleton Coast i retning af Cape Cross. Undervejs besøg nogle saltpander, hvor flamingoer kan ses. Din guide vil forklare disse kystfugles natur og karakteristika. Fortsæt langs kysten og stop for at se nærmere på et skibsvrag. Din guide vil fortælle historien om dette vrag. Undersøg nogle endemiske lavmarker, der forekommer nær Cape Cross.
Fortsæt til Cape Cross sælreservat. Her i 1486 rejste en portugisisk opdagelsesrejsende ved navn Diego Cao, den første europæer, der satte fod i Namibia, et stenkors til ære for kong Juan af Portugal. I dag er der en stor koloni af Kappelssæler, som kan ses på tætteste hold og er en oplevelse for livet. Siden indførelsen af lovgivning, der kontrollerer brugen af sæler i Namibia i 1922, er sælbestanden ved Cape Cross steget til mere end 250.000. Din guide vil give alle relevante oplysninger om sælerne.
Returrejsen til Swakopmund inkluderer en sightseeingtur i det lille feriested, Henties Bay. Henties Bay udviklede sig fra blot et drys af fiskerhytter til et meget populært feriested i løbet af få årtier. Din guide vil fortælle denne bosættelses oprindelse og historie.
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Vi henter klienter fra deres opholdssted i Swakopmund, Namibia.
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We had heard about the large seal colony so decided to make the trip from swakopmund to see the seals. Around 120 km each way for memory. Entry was about 350 rand for 2 people. When we got to the site from the gate, we were greeted with a horrendous stench. I’ve been to seal colonies before and smelt seals, but nothing like this. It was toxic. There were dead seals everywhere. Many baby seals were trapped on the walkway and their mothers couldn’t get to them. They were trapped. It was a truly awful experience and the smell of dead seal doesn’t leave when you leave. It’s such a strong smell it sticks to your skin and clothes. We drove back to swakopmund and showered to get rid of the smell. Maybe if you are driving past anyway, you could stop by to see a large number of seals, but not worth a special trip to see dead seals and be exposed to such a foul smell.
Dear client, It is true that there is an unpleasant odour at Cape Cross. The prevailing odour at the seal colony is one of life and death - a combination of dead seals, excrement and strong winds that stir the smells of the sea with those on land and is quite natural. The reason for the unusual number of dead baby seals was that we visited the seal colony in the breeding season, late November/early December, when 90% of pups are born at Cape Cross. The first weeks of life are perilous for the pups. There is a 30% infant mortality rate which explains the many dead pups we saw at the time. With kind regards, Hans-Dieter for KALLISTO TOURS & SERVICES
An experience in itself - I took a driver with a car, which always goes great in Africa and was overwhelmed ! Never thought you'd get so close and be allowed to walk between the animals. Odor was bearable after 5 minutes, a matter of getting used to. There are very few, if any, such places in the world. A MUST
Vielen Dank für Ihre freundliche Botschaft. Ich freue mich, dass es für Sie eine interessante Erfahrung war. Mit freundlichem Gruss, Hans-Dieter Göthje KALLISTO TOURS & SERVICES
Overpriced. R100 per person plus R50 for car! All you get is a pamphlet with the seal story. The walkway is closed - in disrepair? So you cannot look at seals on beach. Seals everywhere but they move away from humans - do they fear humans because of annual cull of Cubs? Nevertheless seals are interesting although very smelly. Disappointing- hopefully the money paid goes to conservation
There is no doubt that this visit and review does not apply to our company. Firstly, we did not do any tours in May 2021 due to the Covid 19 epidemic. Secondly, our clients do not pay for the entrance and the car. They pay in advance for the trip and no more. Thirdly, we do not issue a pamphlet with the seal story to our clients but rather tell tem all about the fur seals and explain their behaviour and other interesting facts about them. It is evident that the person who wrote this review visited Cape Cross on his/her own accord in his/her own vehicle and certainly did not visit the colony with a tour operator. Please be kind enough as to remove this review from our page. Kallisto Tours & Services.
We were picked up by Mr. Göthje on time from our hotel. The drive to Cape Cross was very informative and we saw a lot. Mr Göthje explained a lot to us. Then Cape Cross...It was really a highlight. You must have seen it. On the way back we were provided with sandwiches and drinks at a picnic on the Atlantic Ocean in Henties Bay. It was just great!!
