Skeleton Coast Camp, Nambia

Location

Skeleton Coast Camp is approximately 2 hr 15 min flight from Swakopmund and 2 hr 30 min flight from Windhoek. The journey from the airstrip to camp can take anything from 1 to 3 hours depending on what you see and whether you stop en route etc.

Highlights

• The contrast between the harsh environment and the animals that inhabit it make this area spectacular. Possible wildlife to be seen include: springbok, gemsbok, desert-adapted elephant, brown hyaena, black-backed jackal, and occasionally even lion and cheetah.
• Cape fur seals are present in their thousands on the beaches.
• The area has fascinating desert-adapted vegetation such as Welwitschia and lithops.
• Birding is very good with over 200 species recorded including several of Namibia's endemic species, such as Tractrac Chat, Rüppell's Korhaan and Gray's Lark.

Facilities

• Open-plan lounge
• Bar and dining area
• Outside dining area
• Library and campfire

Activities

Full-day nature drives with walks, fishing, excursions to seal colony and natural springs, visits to a working Himba village, tracking desert-adapted elephants (if elephants are present in the area) and visits to the clay castles, roaring dunes, lichen fields as well as other areas of amazing geographical diversity.

Meal Basis

Fully inclusive accommodation including all meals, drinks (excluding premium brand drinks) and activities

Child Policy

Children over the age of 6 years are welcome. Private activities need to be booked for families with children

Accommodation

Skeleton Coast Camp offers 6 Meru-style tents with spacious bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.