The shipwrecks that litter the beaches north of Swakopmund and all the way to the Angolan border have given this stretch of Namibia’s coast its striking name. The Skeleton Coast is a remote and desolate area but also one of hidden surprises. Among them are the gigantic seal colony at Cape Cross, the 250 bird species, the desert-adapted elephants and rhinos, and sweeping vistas of desert, ocean and sky.
Depart from your lodge, led by your all-knowing guide, to see for yourself why it’s called the Skeleton Coast. Drive along the craggy coastline where the remains of boats tell the story of seafarers who lost their battle with the ocean and the bleached skeletons of whales stand eerily among them. Hear the legends and truths of these shipwrecks from your guide and stop to capture the most photographed wrecks in Namibia.
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Damaraland is a starkly beautiful place of mountains and red-rocked desert vistas. It’s in this arid environment that the elephant has learned to thrive with as little as 100mm of rain each year. Join your expert guide on a 4×4 drive into the desert to track these incredible animals as they trek along the parched riverbeds between scarce water sources and feeding grounds.
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