The dunes, canyons, mountains and saltpans of the Skeleton Coast lie north of Swakopmund, along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. As well as offering one of the most stunning landscapes on earth, the area is home to huge seal colonies and other interesting wildlife which has adapted to the area.
Here freshwater springs permeate the barren sands to create life-sustaining oases for small pockets of wildlife in the middle of the desert. Hartmann’s mountain zebra, gemsbok, desert-adapted elephant, Cape fur seals, brown hyena, giraffe and – occasionally – cheetah may all be found in this wild and rugged landscape.
Due to its pristine nature, much of the region is only accessible on foot; there is invariably an opportunity to visit a Himba settlement to appreciate the traditional lifestyle of these originally nomadic people.
There is much to see and experience, flying by light aircraft gives a great insight into this unique region – and offers fantastic views of various shipwrecks along the coastline.
Our Skeleton Coast Safaris provide a great way to combine the Skeleton Coast with other Namibian highlights such as the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world.
We can also tailor an itinerary to suit your requirements, just contact our safari experts who will be happy to help.
Join Wildlife Worldwide Director Nick Joynes on a small group luxury wildlife adventure in Namibia, an unforgivingly and unapologetically beautiful country that touches your heart like nowhere else. Experience a land of remarkable diversity, with chances to observe wildlife at close quarters amid ancient living landscapes. Find out more about A Living Desert
Journey to the vast landscapes of Namibia on a once-in-a-lifetime desert giraffe conservation experience, assisting in the operations that help protect these terrestrial giants in their arid environment whilst staying at luxury safari camps and searching for other desert-adapted species such as lion and elephant. Find out more about Desert Giraffe Conservation Experience
This is Namibia at its very best: a wilderness destination of outstanding beauty at every turn, taking you north to the salt pans of Etosha National Park, the remote Kunene and its desert elephant, before heading down the Skeleton Coast to the awesome Namib Desert. Choose between self drive or guided. Find out more about Land of Contrasts Self-drive
This guided trip explores the wilderness environments of the arid Namib Desert and the scenically dramatic Skeleton Coast. These remarkable landscapes and the highly-adapted wildlife that inhabits these desolate areas distinguish Namibia from any of its neighbours in Southern Africa. Find out more about Namibia’s Desert & Coast
Namibia is one of Africa's last great wilderness areas and offers some truly magnificent desert scenery, a bird-rich coastline, one of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves, and some of the most dramatic dunes in the world. This comprehensive itinerary is a great way to experience this fascinating country. Find out more about Skeleton Coast & Etosha
This remote camp, with just seven tents, occupies a broad valley at the confluence of two tributaries of the Hoanib River in the northern section of the private Palmwag Concession. Its scenic location is one of the most isolated areas of the Kaokoveld and only accessible by light aircraft. Find Out More about Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Serra Cafema is perhaps the most remote camp in southern Africa, in the extreme north-west of Namibia – reachable only by light aircraft. Accommodation consists of eight fully-furnished Meru-style tents with a thatched roof, each set on spacious, elevated deck beside the river – a great place to relax. Find Out More about Serra Cafema
Situated along the mesmerising Skeleton Coast, this lodge’s distinctive architecture takes inspiration from the mysterious shipwrecks that line its beaches. The property provides luxury accommodation in an area of significant conservation importance for incredible desert-adapted species. Find Out More about Shipwreck Lodge
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