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SKELETON COAST - Nambia

 

On desert safari

On desert safari

Damaraland

Damaraland

Fly-in Safari Skeleton Coast

Fly-in Safari Skeleton Coast

SKELETON COAST NATIONAL PARK (Incorporate DAMARALAND AND THE KUNENE RIVER)

The Skeleton Coast park extends from the Ugab River in the south, for 500km to the Kunene River in the North., covering an area of 16,400km2. The attraction in this remote area is in the colour and changing moods of the landscape.The mystery is due to the many shipwrecks, dense coastal fogs and cold sea breezes caused by the Benguela Current. The landscape varies from dunes to rugged canyons and extensive mountain ranges.

Animals on the plains range from jackals, ostrich, brown hyena, as well as desert-adapted elephant, black rhino, lion and giraffe.

SKELETON COAST PARK

SKELETON COAST CAMP
Skeleton Coast Camp has exclusive use of about 600 000 acres of the Skeleton Coast Park. This beautiful area has everything from soaring sand dunes to towering canyons and mountains, saltpans, seal colonies and shipwrecks. Freshwater springs sustain animal life and guests can view Springbok, Gemsbok, Desert Elephant, Cape Fur Seals, Brown hyeana, Jackal, Ostrich, Porcupine. Giraffe Hartman's Mountain Zebra, Black-faced Springbok and occasionally Lion and cheetah. Camp has seven luxury tented rooms with en suite bathrooms, and there is an open - air dining room under an ancient leadwood tree. Breakfast is enjoyed in camp and then guests are taken into the park and surrounding countryside for full rewarding days of game viewing.

DAMARALAND

PALMWAG RHINO CAMP (speciality at camp - Black Rhino Tracking)
Palmwag Rhino camp is managed in conjunction with the 'save the Rhino trust"
Located in Northern Damaraland it offers a brilliant insight into the ecology and conservation of this area while at the same time contributing to the trust, The Rhino conservation operations, as well as the sustainability of the region. A maximum of sixteen guests can be accommodated in meru-style tents with en suite facilities, including bucket showers, hot water on call and flush toilets. Activities are game drives, night drives, birding, guided walks and Black Rhino Tracking.

MOWANI MOUNTAIN CAMP (TWYFELFONTEIN CONCERVANCY)
Located within the Twyfelfontein Concervancy, Mowani Mountain Camp is conveniently close to Twyfelfontein, the Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes.
The thatch and dome structures of the camp echo the shape of the rough-textured granite builders amongst which they are built, creating an ambience of African Village, a theme complemented by wood carvings and artefacts. The main complex consist of a reception area, bar, dining room and lounge overlooking a waterhole where elephant and other animals come to drink. Accommodation consist of twelve luxury East-African style en suite safari tents, on raised wooden platforms, each with a canvas veranda and splendid view over the Aba-Huab Valley.

DAMARALAND CAMP
Located 90 kilometres from Namibia's Skeleton Coast and intergrates communities, the environment and wildlife. The camp is within the Torra Conservancy and enjoys endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and soaring peaks. Guests can see Desert Elephant, Black Rhino, Oryx, Kudu, Springbok whilst lion and cheetah move to and from the area. Bird enthusiast will delight in seeing Monteiros Hornbill and many more rare species. Accommodation consist of nine guest rooms and a family room - in meru -style walk in tents with en suite bathroom facilities. The main living area combines the dining room, lounge and pub under canvas. An open campfire and outdoor boma are enjoyed during calm evenings. The camp boasts a natural rock swimming pool. Activities are game and nature drives, night drives, birding, guided walks, whilst other amenities are a swimming pool and mountain biking.

THE KUNENE RIVER

SERRA CAFEMA
Camp is located in the extreme north-west of Namibia and gets its Portuguese name from the mountains to the north that dominates the skyline.. The camp is built within an island of ancient Albida trees on the banks of the Kunene River and shares the area with the Himba people, some of the last true nomadic people in Africa. The Kunene River is the only permanent source of water in the region. Accommodation consist of seven tents, raised off the ground, with en suite bathroom facilities. Camp also has a pub, dining room and pool. One of the rooms is a family room. Activities are nature drives, guided walks, quad bike rides, boating, fishing, swimming. There is so much to do at this camp, that our suggestion is for a minimum three night stay.

SKELETON COAST CAMP FLY - IN SAFARIS

Safaris of a longer duration are also available - 4 night\ 5 days, or 7 night \8 days.
Please contact us for these rates.

Skeleton Coast Camp has exclusive use of about 600 000 acres of the Skeleton Coast national park.
This beautiful area has everything from soaring sand dunes to towering canyons and mountains, saltpans, Seal colonies and shipwrecks. Freshwater springs sustain animal life and guests can view Springbok, Gemsbok, Desert Elephant. Cape Fur Seals, Brown Hyeana, Jackal, Ostrich, porcupine Giraffe, Hartman's Mountain Zebra, Blackfaces Springbok and occasionally lion and cheetah. The camp has seven Luxury tented rooms with en suite bathrooms, and there is an open-air dining area under an ancient Leadwood tree. Breakfast is enjoyed in camp and then guests are taken into the park and surrounding Countryside for full and rewarding days. Activities are fully escorted all day safaris, game and nature drives, Guided walks and birding.

The safaris have scheduled departure dates with a minimum of two guests .
Departures are scheduled - Wednesdays and Saturdays from Windhoek International airport.
Departs Windhoek aprox. 1000 and arrive back in Windhoek aprox. 1600 on last day pick up from Damaraland, Swakopmund is free of charge, but additional charge applies from Etosha.
Luggage restriction on safari is 12kg in soft bags

SKELETON COAST FLY - IN SAFARIS (SCHOEMAN FAMILY)
On the harsh but beautiful Atlantic coast of Northern Namibia, these safaris operate, taking in
The Skeleton Coat National Park, the Namib Naukluft Park, as well as parts of the interior of Damarland and the Kaokoveld. The area is covered by the Schoeman family, offereing unique 4 and 5 night fly-in safaris by Cessna 210 aircraft.

Guests are accommodated in exclusive, privately owned, fully equipped tents - a different area each night. Camps are comfortable and serve all basic needs. Each camp is carefully chosen for it's beauty.

Every safari is hosted and flown by a member of this family, renowned internationally for their Skeleton Coast
And Namib Knowledge and experience. Guests are exposed to the rugged coast, including shipwrecks, Namib dunes , geology, ecology, desert adapted fauna and flora. A Skeleton Coast safari is a complete Desert experience.

All safaris has set departure dates. Please contact us.

SKELETON COAST SAFARI

A four day safari departing Windhoek at 1000 in the morning, following the Skeleton Coast from Conception Bay to the Huab Valley during the first day. The second day continues up the coast as far as the Hoarusib Valley and the third day as far as the Kunene river, being the Northern border of Namibia. The safari ends in Windhoek on the fourth day, arriving just before sunset.

SKELETON COAST SAFARI B (includes flight over Sossusvlei)

This safari departs Windhoek at 0700 in the morning with a flight to Sossusvlei, which is reputed to have the highest sand dunes in the world. From there, following the Skeleton Coast via conception Bay to the Huab Valley during the first day. The second day continues up the coast as far as the Hoarusib Valley and the third day as far as the Kunene river, being the northern border. The safari ends in Windhoek on the forth day before sunset.

SKELETON COAST SAFARI C (includes flight over Sossusvlei and a night in Etosha)

A five day safari, departing Windhoek at 0700 in the morning with a flight to Sossusvlei- reputedly where the highest sand dunes in the world are to be found. From there, following the Skeleton Coast via Conception Bay to the Huab Valley during the forst day. The second day continues up the coast as far as the Hoarusib Valley and the third day as far as the Kunene river - the northern Namibian border.
On the forth day a flight to one of the lodges outside Etosha National Park, from where the park is visited on the fifth day. The safri ends in Windhoek, arriving just before sunset on the fifth day.

SKELETON COAST SAFARI D (includes drive into Sossusvlei , Namib- Rand and Diamond area)

This combination provides a safari which includes a drive into Sossusvlei, the Namib-Rand Nature Reserve and a unique opportunity to experience the mystique and splendour of the "Spergebiet", the forbidden Diamond area., situated on the far south - west coast of Namibia. From there the safari continues along the Skeleton Coast via Spencer Bay to the Huab Valley during the third day.
The fourth day continues up the coast as far as the Hoarusib Valley and the fifth day as far as the Kunene River - the northern Namibian border. The safari ends in Windhoek, arriving just before sunset on the sixth day.

BEST OF NAMIBIA WING SAFARI (fly-in safari)
(suggestion- this safari may be combined with our 3 night fly-in safari to Skeleton Coast Camp)

The safari has scheduled departure dates - minimum 2 guests required to confirm.
Groups of 4 or more may have daily departures, subject to availability of aircraft\pilots.
A flight along the Skeleton Coast and a boat trip to see the dolphins and seals, plus lunch in Swkopmund included.
Luggage restriction is 12kg in soft bags.
Safari departs Windhoek International no later than 1200. Guests arriving the day before and overnighting in Windhoek must please ensure that a transfer has been scheduled at additional cost (we will arrange) at the end of the safari, guests will arrive back in Windhoek by 1300 if the safari ends on Ongava - Etosha.
If the safari ends in Sossusvlei (i.e. travelling in reverse direction) guests will be back in Windhoek by 0930 the safari is usually accommodated at Ongava Tented Camp in Etosha, but certain departures may use Ongava Lodge.

SOSSUSVLEI WILDERNESS CAMP
Nine guest rooms - en suite bathrooms - with private plunge pools.
Te main living area is under thatch with an outdoor deck for dining under the stars.
Activities are nature drives to the Sossusvlei dunes, night drives, birding, guided walks, at additional cost - hot air ballooning can be arranged.

DAMARALAND CAMP
Nine guest rooms - meru style walk in tents with en suite bathrooms.
The main living area combines dining room, lounge and bar under canvas. An open campfire and outdoor "boma" are enjoyed at calm evenings. Camp has a natural rock swimming pool.
Activities are game and nature drives, night drives, birding, guided walks, mountain bikes.

ONGAVA TENTED CAMP
Six guest rooms - meru style walk in tents with en suite bathrooms - the bathroom is under thatch - shower open air..
The main dining area is under thatch with a verandah.
Camp has a swimming pool.

A much frequented waterhole allow guests excellent game viewing from the verandah.
Activities are game drives into Etosha and \ or game drives on the Ongava Reserve, in hides or on foot.
Rhino tracking on the reserve on foot is a speciality offered.

End of Skeleton Coast. Refer to the Namibia home page.

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