The Skeleton Coast Tours & Holidays
The Skeleton Coast Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Stretching from the Kunene River to the Ugab River in the south, the Skeleton Coast National Park is best known for its shipwrecks. A ghostly atmosphere fills the foggy shoreline, where dried-out bones of whales and seals, left over from the whaling industry, line the sands. The crashing waves are so powerful, it's almost impossible for ships to launch off this coast into the Atlantic Ocean, but in the past vessels had been marooned here by the offshore rocks hidden by the treacherous seas. Just ...
Stretching from the Kunene River to the Ugab River in the south, the Skeleton Coast National Park is best known for its shipwrecks. A ghostly atmosphere fills the foggy shoreline, where dried-out bones of whales and seals, left over from the whaling industry, line the sands. The crashing waves are so powerful, it's almost impossible for ships to launch off this coast into the Atlantic Ocean, but in the past vessels had been marooned here by the offshore rocks hidden by the treacherous seas. Just a handful of permanent and temporary camps and lodges are found in this vast wilderness and as such, visitors who venture here are amongst the privileged few who get to explore what is surely one of the most dramatic stretches of land anywhere in Africa.
Best experiences
Explore the coastal shipwrecks
Marvel at the shipwrecks that have become synonymous with the Skeleton Coast. Take a 4x4 along the sandy border and visit the famous shipwreck, the Eduard Bohlen, a 100m wreck on the desolate beach, slowly eroding into history.
Meet the Himba Tribe
The Himba People are pastoralists who have survived years of famine, war and threats of modernisation. Take the day to experience local Himba culture and customs, and some of the most wonderful walks around the compound.
Take a marine wildlife safari
Take a safari on the water to explore the marine wildlife around Namibia, observing birdlife, whales, dolphins, turtles, seals and mola molas. Sip some champagne and take in the relaxing sounds of the open ocean and whales that surround you.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, Skeleton Coast
Dramatically located and exquisitely designed, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is one of the newest additions to the Namibian safari circuit. The design of the camp has environmentally friendly, full solar…
Serra Cafema, Kunene Region
Hidden away on the banks of the Kunene River, Namibia’s border with Angola, Serra Cafema is a uniquely styled property offering a unique and exclusive retreat for those visitors who make the journey up…
Shipwreck Lodge, Skeleton Coast
Shipwreck Lodge is a unique accommodation nestled on a ridge of sand dunes in the depths of the Skeleton Coast National Park. There are ten rooms made of wood and glass, designed to look like…TOURS FEATURING The Skeleton Coast
Travel to Namibia with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.
Classic Namibia
Enjoy a jam-packed itinerary of Namibia’s highlight experiences including game-viewing in big names like Etosha National Park, hiking up the iconic sand dunes of Sossusvlei and exploring UNESCO rock art at Twyfelfontein