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Cape Cross 60 Cape Cross 60
FAMOUS FOR:
• Diego Câo, celebrated Portuguese seafarer and explorer,
erected a padrâo in 1486 while searching for a sea route
around Africa to India
• The cross became a landmark and an important 15th century
navigational aid
• Various 4x4 routes (Messum Crater, Ugab Menhir,
Brandberg West)
• Largest colony of Cape Fur Seals
• Abundance of Welwitschia plants, 1500 years old
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CAPE CROSS LODGE
RESTAURANT
P206
CAMPING CAMPING
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
EATERY EATERY
CAPE CROSS LODGE CAMPING
MILE 72 CAMPSITE
ST NOWHERE SPA &
CAMPSITE
CAPE CROSS ACTIVITIES
P185
CAPE CROSS MUSEUM
P186
