Namibia · Safari destination
Skeleton Coast
Safaris built around Skeleton Coast.
Namibia's hauntingly beautiful Atlantic coastline, home to desert-adapted elephants, lions and the enduring traditions of the Himba people.
Skeleton Coast
WHY
Stretching along the northern part of Namibia is Skeleton Coast, boasting with the most eerily beautiful and remote landscapes, and connecting with the Atlantic ocean.
Skeleton Coast offers the escape to unparalleled peace and solitude. Here you can engage with the local Himba communities and learn about their unique traditions.
Despite the seemingly uninhabitable environment, Skeleton Coast is home to the desert-adapted elephants, lions, hyenas, and antelopes.
Tailor-made safaris
Safaris in Skeleton Coast.
Most requested · 7 days · Namibia
7-Day Namibian Desert to Coast Adventure
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights each at Kwessi Dunes, Hoanib Valley Camp and Shipwreck Lodge
- Day trip to the blood-red dunes of Sossusvlei
- Stargazing in Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve
- Track desert-adapted elephant, giraffe, lion and rhino in the Hoanib Valley
From
R 180 210
per person, complete package
≈ R 360 420 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 9 days · Namibia
9 Day Ultra-Lux Fly-in Namibia
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights each at Fish River Lodge, &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Shipwreck Lodge and Ongava Lodge
- Aerial views of Fish River Canyon on the safari flight in
- Stargazing through suite skylights between the red dunes of Sossusvlei
- Sundowners on deck at Shipwreck Lodge on the Skeleton Coast
From
R 199 920
per person, complete package
≈ R 399 850 for two · international flights excluded
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Brochure
Southern Africa Guide
Southern Africa's icons, shaped into one itinerary: Greater Kruger, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and Cape Town.
Where to stay
Lodges in Skeleton Coast.
2 lodges
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PremiumPelican Point Lodge
At the tip of the Pelican Point Peninsula, is Pelican Point Lodge, situated on a unique stretch of land. This venue that is surrounded by the untouched beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, and the lagoon of Walvis Bay, is dedicated to provide you with unique experiences.
From R 8 700 per person · night · normally R 11 600
Special offer available
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LuxShipwreck Lodge
A Michelin Two-Key lodge on Namibia's remote Skeleton Coast, where ten cabins styled as stranded shipwrecks face the Atlantic from a high dune in the Skeleton Coast National Park. The only lodge inside the park, it pairs desert-adapted wildlife with quad biking, sandboarding and beach walks past whale bones and rusting hulks.
From R 30 190 per person · night
Rates per person sharing, per night.
Skeleton Coast
Your guide to Skeleton Coast.
WHEN
Although Skeleton Coast offers a variety of unique attractions all year round, the winter months, May to October, may be considered as the most favorable time to visit.
The daytime temperatures are bearable and the skies are clearer, making it the photographer's paradise. The wildlife, especially desert-adapted species, may be more active and easier to spot.
From November to April, the summer season, you will have greener landscapes and fewer tourists, providing a more exclusive experience.
WHERE
The Skeleton Coast, with its remote and haunting beauty, offers limited but authentic accommodation options, from luxury lodges to wild camping.
The perfect blend of unique wilderness and luxury retreat.
Imagery
Skeleton Coast, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just been to Skeleton Coast.
Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Skeleton Coast, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.
"Very helpful with itinerary and excellent arrangements of transport from and to Cape Town, and Idubi in Sabi Sands and Lukimbi in Kruger. Although a rep for Safari.com said a letter from a doctor was not required, such a letter IS REQUIRED to go on bush walks if older than 65. Fortunately, we checked the reserve web site and had a doctor's letter."
"I got the package I wanted! No hard sells or upsells. The price matched booking directly, but with safari.com I also got free travel insurance and an eSIM card for my trip. Communication was fast and efficient. I can’t wait until my trip."
"Kate who we dealt with was wonderful, quickly giving us information and very accommodating to all our requests. She also gave us an excellent price and booking conditions that suited us as we were booking travel in November 2027."
"Sara C was very responsive, professional and bookings were confirmed very quickly. The 12 night Namibia trip was within budget with a high standard of accommodation, and one really felt you were in excellent hands. Highly recommended!!"
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