CAPE CROSS LODGE

Driving along the Skeleton Coast of Namibia is an awe-inspiring experience – one can visualise it being the the scene of many a shipwreck - desolate and haunting. Just an hour’s drive north of Swakopmund and 53 km from Henties Bay is the Cape Cross Seal Reserve – the largest mainland breeding colony of the Cape Cross Seal in the world. Cape Cross gets its name from a stone pillar erected by Diego Cao, the Portuguese explorer.

A mere 4 kms from the Seal Reserve you will come across Cape Cross Lodge. Ideally suited for those exploring the Skeleton Coast and Damaraland, Cape Cross Lodge is a haven for travellers, with a glassed frontage to maximize the natural light. For those misty, cool days, a blazing fire to ward off the chill is really welcome.

Cape Cross Lodge comprises 13 luxury double rooms, all en suite. Eight of these rooms have magnificent unrestricted sea views, whilst the other five open onto the courtyard. The rooms are comfortably appointed, tea and coffee facilities and a safe in each room, and the restaurant is open for lunch to tourists passing through.

Honeymooners and private functions are a speciality of Cape Cross Lodge. Guests of the Cape Cross Lodge will be delighted with the desert flora and fauna, not the least of which are the ancient Welwitschia plants, dating back 2000 years. The history and geology of the Skeleton Coast will fascinate you The coast is a paradise for fishermen, and fishing gear is available to guests, but bring your own surfboard!  

NAMIBIA LODGES

Alte Brucke self-catering accommodation in Swakopmund is only about an hours drive from Cape Cross Lodge and perhaps the perfect place to start your Skeleton Coast holiday. From Swakopmund you can take the dirt road to the famous Fish River Canyon where a night in Canon Lodge will be very rewarding. If you decided to stay on the main road you can easily reach Grunau about halfway between Cape Cross Lodge and Cape Town, within a day. In Grunau
Grunau Motor Inn, offers self-catering (self contained) accommodation while the award winning Grunau Country House offers excellent accommodation and meals.

If you decided to visit Etosha after your stay at Cape Cross Lodge you must consider at least two nights in Damaraland. Then Ugab Terrace Lodge which overlooks the Vingerklip rock with its breathtaking views might be an excellent destination.

The Caprivi in the far North east of Namibia are a very popular destination. Here Namushasha Country Lodge is a luxury lodge on the banks of the Kwando River.

BOTSWANA

Cape Cross Lodge and Temba Travel are proudly associated with Marang Gardens Hotel in Francistown in Botswana. This hotel is in a beautiful setting with magnificent gardens. Planet Baobab a very special destination near Gweta in Botswana. Planet Boabab offers excellent accommodation under huge Baobab trees on the Makgdadigadipans in Botswana.

Nata Lodge was rebuilt in 2008 and is now a luxury lodge. Nata Lodge is in Nata halfway between Francistown and Maun and halfway between Maun and Kasane.
Senyati Safari Camp is near the Chobe Game Reserve in Kasane Botswana.  Senyati Safari Lodge offers both camping and self-catering (self contained) accommodation.

ZIMBABWE

If you plan a tour of contrasts then Zimbabwe and Cape Cross Lodge will be a perfect combination. Cape Cross Lodge is in the Namib desert while Zimbabwe is a sub-tropical country known for its beauty. You will need two days to drive via the Caprivi to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is perhaps the most beautiful destination in Africa and their hotels and lodges are word class. Adventure activities such as walking with lions, elpehant back safaris and White water rafting is legendary. From Victoria Falls you can drive along the southern shores of Lake Kariba to Binga. In Binga Kulizwe Lodge offers self-catering accommodation.

Your main Zimbabwe destination will however be the resort with the name Kariba. If you found the atmosphere at the Cape Cross Lodge attractive then consider the equally luxurious Caribbea Bay Hotel and resort. This hotel is build in a Greek style and a excellent place to spend a week. If your budget is depleted consider the Cutty Sark Hotel, a more affordable option with views over the lake.

OTHER HOTELS

Alte Brucke
Caribbea Bay Hotel
Kulizwe Lodge
Cutty Sark Hotel
Victoria Falls
Marang Gardens hotel
Ugab Terrace Lodge
Senyati Safari Lodge
Nata Lodge
Grunau Country House
Grunau Lodge
Planet Baobab
Namushasha Country Lodge

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