Visit the Seal Colony at Cape Cross - only an 1 1/2 hour drive from Swakopmund. It was here that Diego Cao erected a cross in 1486, in honor King Johannes 1 of Portugal.	Venture out into the Namib desert and discover fauna and flora that have resisted these arid conditions for hundreds of years. This Welwitschia Mirabilis is practically a living fossil as it is estimated to be over 2000 years old.	Get to know Namibia’s bouquet of people and culture. This Herero woman wears a traditional head-dress - a colourful display of their colourful tradition.
Surfing enthusiasts can rest assured that the waves on this side of the Atlantic provide ample opportunity to catch excellent rides. Simply walk down to the beach.	For those who would rather venture closer to home, Swakopmund’s historical buildings will ensure hours of entertainment Learn to appreciate beautiful architecture, as can be seen in this photograph of the “Altes Amtsgericht”, build in 1902.	Bird watchers can experience the variety and beauty of birds along the coast and at the Walvis-Bay lagoon and birds paradise