SKELETON COAST
Namibia’s Skeleton Coast is where the Atlantic meets the Namib’s dunes and gravel plains. Fog-bound shores, shipwrecks and crashing waves give way to dry riverbeds that draw desert-adapted elephant, giraffe and oryx. From Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, explore wild valleys by day and starlit, wind-carved silence by night.
QUICK FACTS
Hoanib River
Desert elephants
Brown hyena
Benguela fog
Seal colonies
Fog, Dunes & Desert Life
At dawn, track elephant along the Hoanib River as oryx and giraffe cross pale plains. Continue to the Atlantic for shipwreck shores and seal colonies, then fly over dune seas back to camp. Evenings bring violet sunsets, bright stars and fireside storytelling.
Experiences & Highlights
Plan Desert Expeditions with guided drives and walks, the signature Skeleton Coast excursion with a scenic flight, and golden-hour Photography Safaris. Add Heli Tours, alfresco Bush Dining and Stargazing. Hosted from Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, contemporary comfort set within one of Africa’s most remote, otherworldly landscapes.
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Journey Inspiration.
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
Trace Namibia’s desert spine from Sossusvlei’s apricot dunes to Palmwag’s rhino country and the far Kunene River. Stay at intimate camps, use the private Kulala gate for quiet dune hours, track black rhino with Save the Rhino Trust, then drift the Kunene between golden dunes and Angola’s mountains. Quiet luxury, starry nights, effortless light aircraft links.
Highlights/Activities
Private Kulala gate to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, sunrise and sunset dune outings, e-bike rides, rooftop sleep outs, guided night walks, Sesriem Canyon stop, black rhino tracking with Save the Rhino Trust, nature drives in Palmwag, desert adapted elephant and giraffe sightings, stargazing, scenic light aircraft sectors, Kunene River boating when water levels allow, quad bike outings, guided walks, respectful Himba cultural visit, pool time with desert views.
Countries Covered: Namibia
*Indicative of per person sharing as a family/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, inclusive of safari transfer flights, exclusive of CT to JHB flights
Embark on a seamless family adventure from vibrant Cape Town to an exclusive malaria-free Big 5 safari. Stay in luxury family suites at Cape Cadogan before heading to Marataba Safari Lodge for thrilling game drives, bush walks, and Mack & Madi kids adventures – creating lifelong memories in South Africa’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes.
Highlights/Activities
Cape Town city tours, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula & Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Cadogan Stable Suites family stay, Marataba Private Reserve, malaria-free Big 5 safari, family luxury tents, kids Mack & Madi activities, bush walks, sunrise and sunset game drives, stargazing, scenic sundowners, nature immersion, conservation-focused experiences.
Countries Covered: South Africa
*Indicative of per person sharing as a family/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
Unwind together among Namibia’s deserts, from Sossusvlei’s apricot dunes to Damaraland’s sculpted valleys. Stay at Kulala Desert Lodge with private Sossusvlei gate, e-bike rides and rooftop sleepouts, then continue to Doro Nawas for desert adapted elephant drives, stargazing and visits to Twyfelfontein rock engravings. Scenic light aircraft links keep travel easy for families.
Highlights/Activities
Private Sossusvlei and Deadvlei access, sunrise and sunset dunes, e-bike outings, guided nature drives, closed safari vehicles, rooftop sleep outs, stargazing, desert adapted elephant viewing, giraffe and plains game, Twyfelfontein rock engravings, Petrified Forest, Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes, Damara Living Museum visit, scenic light aircraft hops, pool time between activities, in tent Wi-Fi, optional hot air ballooning.
