An enthralling, desolate coastline of shipwrecks and fog lets your imagination run wild
Skeleton Coast
Skeleton Coast’s ominous name comes from the shipwrecks and whale bones that litter the shore. An estimated 500 ships rest here, having long ago met their end against the harsh breaks of the Atlantic Ocean. Skeleton Coast’s ominous name comes from the shipwrecks and whale bones that litter the shore. An estimated 500 ships rest here, having long ago met their end against the harsh breaks of the Atlantic Ocean.
Why the Skeleton Coast?
While Skeleton Coast may not sound like the ideal destination for a safari, it's a noteworthy wildlife destination in its own right. Tens of thousands of Cape fur seals live raucously at Cape Cross, while the inland desert expanses overlooking Skeleton Coast are populated by brown hyena, giraffe, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, gemsbok and the occasional cheetah. You’re likely to see desert elephant trundling past, too.
Brave souls might be up for a surf, but Skeleton Coast is most safely viewed from a safari vehicle, quadbike, or from above during a scenic flight. Exclusive coastal camps invite you for shipwreck viewings, beach walks and drives and photo tours of this deliciously eerie coastline.
Brave souls might be up for a surf, but Skeleton Coast is most safely viewed from a safari vehicle, quadbike, or from above during a scenic flight. Exclusive coastal camps invite you for shipwreck viewings, beach walks and drives and photo tours of this deliciously eerie coastline.
- Hauntingly beautiful beaches and desert landscapes.
- Shipwrecks and whale bones add mystery and intrigue.
- Huge, noisy colonies of Cape fur seals.
- Observe desert elephant, zebra and antelope.
- Scenic flights offer unmatched views.
- Luxury desert camps provide comfort and access.
Best Places to Stay in the Skeleton Coast
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
This luxury tented camp is situated close to the Hoanib River and straddles both the Palmvag Concession and the Skeleton Coast National Park. The Hoanib Valley is a truly unique environment, strikingly beautiful and remote. Staying at the Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp you will see the valley at its finest, and get close to the wonderful wildlife residing here.
Shipwreck Lodge
Unique design set in the heart of Namibia’s sun-bleached coastal dunes, Shipwreck Lodge is one of Africa’s most innovative new camps.
Hoanib Valley Camp
Natural Selection’s Hoanib Valley Camp is a joint venture between local communities and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. It’s an elegant, intimate camp in the desert with strong ecological and sustainability credentials, reflecting the priorities of its local partners.
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