Skeleton Coast National Park
Namibia · Erongo · 5 m
Description
Skeleton Coast National Park is one of Namibia’s most remote and spectacular protected areas, stretching along the rugged Atlantic coast in the northwest of the country. The region is known for its fog-shrouded coastline, towering dunes, deserted beaches and historic shipwrecks, as well as the dramatic meeting of the Namib Desert and the cold Atlantic Ocean. Despite the harsh conditions, this barren landscape provides a habitat for desert-adapted elephants, lions, brown hyenas, oryx and numerous bird species, while large colonies of Cape fur seals inhabit the coast. With its pristine landscapes, remarkable wildlife and isolated wilderness, the Skeleton Coast is considered one of Africa’s most fascinating and mysterious regions.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 4 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: October – December
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Highlights
- Skeleton Coast Wilderness & Desert-Ocean Landscapes
- Skeleton Coast Shipwrecks
- Northern Skeleton Coast Fly-In Wilderness Safari(Multi-day trip)
- Fog-Shrouded Atlantic Coast
- Skeleton Coast Scenic Drive
- Hoarusib River Valley & Clay Castles(Multi-day trip)
- Hoanib River Valley(Multi-day trip)
- Desert-Adapted Elephant Watching(Multi-day trip)
- Desert-Adapted Lion Watching(Multi-day trip)
- Black Rhino Watching(Multi-day trip)
- Cape Fria Cape Fur Seal Colony(Multi-day trip)
- Kunene River Mouth(Multi-day trip)
- Agate Mountain Salt Pans(Multi-day trip)
- Skeleton Coast Lichen Fields
- Terrace Bay
- Torra Bay
- Skeleton Coast Fishing
- Skeleton Coast Bird Watching
- Skeleton Coast Desert Wildlife
- Skeleton Coast Scenic Flights
- Cape Cross Seal Reserve(Day trip)
- Cape Cross Seal Pupping Season (November - December)(Day trip)
- Cape Cross Historical Crosses(Day trip)