In this very remote part of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast – known for its vast plains, dry riverbeds, haunting shipwrecks & desert-adapted wildlife – lies Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp.
Experience
The Skeleton Coast attracts adventure-seekers who are looking for a unique & off-the-beaten-track safari experience.
The area is home to the oldest living desert plant in the world – at 2,000 years: the preternatural welwitschias & guests can visit the semi-nomadic Himba people who still live in this rugged desert terrain.
Stay
There are 7 luxury tents at Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp as well as a 2-bedroom family tent comprising of 2 bedrooms.
All tents have en-suite facilities & shaded decks offering beautiful views over the desert.
The main lodge includes a lounge & dining area as well as a bar, library & swimming pool where lazy afternoons are usually spent.
Activities
The Hoanib River is the major source of food for desert-dwelling creatures, including giraffe, cheetah & springbok.
Activities at Hoanib includes open 4x4 game drives in search of desert-adapted wildlife & guided walking safaris with a focus on smaller animals & interesting plants.
For guests who are staying 3 nights or longer, day trips to the Skeleton Coast’s Cape fur seal colonies & deserted shipwrecks can also be arranged – usually a highlight.
