Skeleton Coast Tours

The Skeleton Coast one of Africa’s most mysterious and bewitching regions is situated in the northern part of the Namib Desert. It is also the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean coast of Namibia and south of Angola from the Kunene River south to the Swakop River. The southern section consists of gravel plains, while north of Terrace Bay the landscape is dominated by high sand dunes.
Sometimes referred to as ‘The Land God Made in Anger’, the coast extends over 1.6 million hectares and its characteristic of arid desert environments with massive sand dunes, windswept plains, towering canyons, salt pans to seal colonies, shipwrecks and

The Skeleton Coast

treacherous rocks.
Skeleton Coast Park
Skeleton Coast National Park gazzetted in 1973 is one of the natural wonders of Namibia. It stretches over an area of 16,000 sq km and much of its area is in the Ugab River to the Kunene regions. The northern section of the park is part of the concession area, while the south is open to more traveller friendly activities. The main attractions of this remote area are the spectacular landscape, wildlife and rare bird species. On the plains: jackal, Oryx, springbok, brown hyena, and

Skeleton Coast Giraffes

ostrich, all maraud. In the several dry riverbeds: lion, giraffe, desert elephant, and black rhino roam in constant search of vegetation and the sparse spring fed waterhole. These animals have adapted to the harsh conditions in the park that they offer amazing wildlife safari experiences. Several fascinating desert plant varieties are present in the Park. Bird watching is also excellent with numerous Namibian endemic species occurring in the area.

Skeleton Coast Camp at Night

Skeleton Coast Camp
This Wilderness Safaris Skeleton Coast Camp is located in the middle of a private concession area on the dry Khumib River and offers an excellent base for explorations into this remote area. It has 6 well-rendered “Meru”-style luxury tents which can accommodate 12 guests; they have spacious bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms with wooden floors; lunch and dinner are served in the open-air ‘dining room’ under an ancient Leadwood tree. The camp has a

Skeleton Coast Safari Drives

scenic view of the rugged terrain of the area. It is a great camp to spend a night. Visitors can access this Camp with the renowned Schoemans family who offer a range of fly-in itineraries which traverse this region. Alternative accommodation is available at Kuidas Camp.
Activities at Skeleton Coast Camp

• Visitor to Skeleton Coast enjoy full day of excursions. Popular excursions are centred at Cape Fria with its huge colony of barking Cape Fur Seals diving playfully through the crashing waves. Tourists here learn about the wreck of
  

  Embracing a Himba Woman

  the Dunedin Star and the amazing rescue mission that involved a plane (which subsequently crashed), a small boat (which was grounded) and fleet of 4×4 vehicles.

• Nature walking along the immaculate white sand beaches is also a popular activity especially for Namibia holiday travellers. Most beaches of the area are littered with whale bones. Other beach activities tailored for visiting families include sun bathing, surfing, fishing and boat cruises on River Kunene.
  

  Tent Interior

  You can also take a tour to the Terrace Bay a famous a fishing resort of the area.

• Desert drives guided by agents over the spectacular dune belts and through vast gravel plains populated with a plethora of lichens resplendent in colour and size are exceptionally interesting. Take a twisting route up the Hoarusib River bed where you will spot of desert elephant, giraffe and Oryx. This should be the climax for any drive on the Skeleton Coast. It creates a memory too ingrained to forget.
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  Skeleton Coast Birds

  Most Skeleton Coast safari traveller visit Himba village. It feels great interacting with the Himba people near Purros. Tourists have a lot to gain knowledge of from their fascinating traditional lifestyle. Most times visitors opt to take photographs with the local inhabitants they find here.

• Tracking desert elephants is one other interestingly adventurous activity at the camp.
• Other worth touring places in Skeleton Coast includes Cape Fria seal colony, the wreck of the Dunedin Star, Rocky Point and the clay castles of the Hoarusib River.

When to Go
The weather in Skeleton Coast is awfully unpredictable. The coast experiences 9 months of early morning fog every year which stretches for up to 30km inland and these damp and grey conditions often result in cool temperatures which endure for almost the whole day. This band of mist on one hand affects visibility does but on the other hand ecologically beneficial by providing water for the survival of the desert flora and fauna which includes over 80 species.