Excursão à Colônia de Focas de Cape Cross saindo de Swakopmund, Namíbia
Descrição
Nossos clientes podem ver cerca de 80.000 a 100.000 focas de peles de cabo de perto. Esta é uma experiência de uma vida. Durante o mês de outubro, grandes machos adultos se mudaram para estabelecer territórios de procriação, e aqueles que o fazem, permanecem por seis semanas ou mais. Os touros gastam consideráveis reservas de energia e perdem peso estabelecendo e mantendo territórios, reunindo fêmeas e combatendo outros machos. Um único filhote nasce no final de novembro ou início de dezembro e, durante um período de 34 dias, 90% dos filhotes nascem. Os filhotes pretos amamentam logo após o nascimento e as fêmeas permanecem com ele pela primeira semana. Essa estreita associação estabelece um forte vínculo materno entre o filhote e sua mãe. O período inicial de ligação é muito importante, pois permite que ela e o filhote se identifiquem entre os milhares de outros selos. Sem leite das fêmeas, as chances de sobrevivência do filhote são praticamente nulas. Quando eles estão separados, a mãe canta para seu filhote e milagrosamente eles se encontram.
Opções de passeio
Itinerário
Saia de Swakopmund e viaje ao longo da Skeleton Coast em direção a Cape Cross. No caminho visite algumas salinas onde se podem ver flamingos. Seu guia explicará a natureza e as características dessas aves costeiras. Continue ao longo da costa e pare para ver mais de perto um naufrágio de um navio. Seu guia contará a história deste naufrágio. Inspecione alguns campos de líquens endêmicos que ocorrem perto de Cape Cross.
Prossiga para a reserva de focas de Cape Cross. Aqui, em 1486, um explorador português chamado Diego Cao, o primeiro europeu a pisar na Namíbia, ergueu uma cruz de pedra em homenagem ao rei Juan de Portugal. Hoje há uma grande colônia de focas do Cabo que pode ser vista de perto e é uma experiência única. Desde a introdução da legislação que controla a utilização de focas na Namíbia em 1922, a população de focas em Cape Cross aumentou para mais de 250.000. Seu guia fornecerá todas as informações relevantes sobre os selos.
A viagem de regresso a Swakopmund inclui um passeio turístico pela pequena estância de férias Henties Bay. Henties Bay evoluiu de um mero punhado de cabanas de pescadores para um resort de férias muito popular em poucas décadas. Seu guia relatará a origem e a história deste assentamento.
Destaques
O que está incluído
Locais e horários de recolha
Recolhemos clientes do seu local de alojamento em Swakopmund, Namíbia.
Avaliações dos viajantes
Informações importantes
- Opções de transporte público disponíveis perto
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
Avaliações(4)
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!!
