Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Skeleton Coast, Namibia
- Price on request
- Camps
- 8 Tent/s
The name “Skeleton Coast” conjures up romantic images of desolate beauty, and proudly remote Hoanib in the Kaokoveld does not disappoint.
The dry bed of the Hoanib River supports a thin green ribbon of vegetation and the wild beaches of the Atlantic coast are within reach, with their noisy seal colonies and eerily quiet shipwreck remnants.
Eight large en-suite tents (including one family unit) and the main area provide shady viewpoints, while nature drives into the surrounding area reveal a wealth of desert-adapted wildlife.
Desert-adapted lion and brown hyaena may also be glimpsed in this vast but far from lifeless landscape. Activities include game drives, guided walks, bird watching and cultural tours.
At A Glance
- Indescribable wild beauty
- Desert adapted wildlife
- Day trips to dessert oases
- Explore the dunes
- Skeleton coast excursion
- Interation with wildlife researchers
Features:
- ✓ Ceiling Fans
- ✓ Daily Maid Service
- ✓ Laundry Service
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Swimming Pool
Region
Lying on the Northern part of the Atlantic coast of Namibia, the area colloquially known as Skeleton Coast was first coined by John Henry Marsh in a book he wrote about a shipwreck in 1942, and is now widely known. Its enticing name has even more foreboding ones, as the Bushmen of the Namibian interior called the region "The Land God Made in Anger", while Portuguese sailors once referred to it as "The Gates of Hell". However ominous, these names are apt, as strong currents, treacherous fog and shifting underwater sandbanks ensured that many early explorers’ ships were wrecked, many being still visible today.
The landscape of the Skeleton Coast, whilst stark, is stunningly beautiful. Rock formations such as the Ugab Formations, clay castles at the Hoarusib Canyon and the Agate Mountain salt pans produce a truly enigmatic environment. The dry river valleys are home to various wildlife such as the desert-adapted elephant, giraffe and brown hyena, whilst the riverbeds further inland are home to baboons, giraffes, lions, black rhinoceros and springbok.
The Cape Cross Seal Reserve and Ugab River Rhino Camp allow visitors to see these animals kept in an area which is focused on conservation. Or, if you’re an avid birdwatcher, visit Sandwich Harbor, which historically served as a commercial fishing and trading port, and is now home to some 200,000 birds.
Despite its somewhat sinister name, Skeleton Coast is an extraordinary place.
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The Skeleton Coast is perfect for visiting and all year round. Read More
Rates
Pricing available on request.
Please contact your Destination Specialist for more information on +44 (0) 1993 824198.
Included:
All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, limited laundry, Namibian VAT & Tourism Levy, local drinks - excludes premium imported brands and champagne.
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