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Namibia

Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

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Having just opened its doors in August of 2014, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp straddles the remote and wild Palmwag area and Skeleton Coast National Park.

Accessible only by light aircraft and with just eight guest tents, the camp is exclusive in the extreme. Seven of the tents come with twin-beds. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The shaded veranda is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the rugged valley. For families and groups, there is one family tent. The two-bedroom tent includes a spacious master bedroom with two three-quarter beds that can be converted into a king and a smaller bedroom with two singles, each room has its own bathroom too. Running completely on solar power, the camp was constructed to meld seamlessly into the surrounding terrain, with ivory-colored canvas tents and muted earth-tone interiors.

Deep in the Kaokoveld, the camp’s situation is particularly scenic, having been constructed in a valley where two tributaries of the perpetually dry Hoanib River meet. While Namibia is well known for its unique landscapes and stark terrain, this location in the “true” Namib Desert is the prime spot for encountering Namibia’s distinctive desert-adapted wildlife including elephant, giraffe, lion, and brown hyena, not to mention the gemsbok, springbok, steenbok, and more. The nearby Skeleton Coast consists of desolate rocky coastline, noisy colonies of Cape fur seals, and the remains of shipwrecks.

The camp offers a diverse range of activities. Daily game drives explore the Hoanib riverbed in search of desert-adapted elephant and rhino. Nature walks are the best way to encounter the smaller creatures as well as the plant life. Currently, with a stay of at least three nights, a scenic flight along the Skeleton Coast is included. This is a full-day excursion and provides a spectacular perspective on the rugged coastline, so named for the may shipwrecks in its waters, as well as the seal colonies, coastal dunes, and broad Kaokoveld. Day trips to Klein Oase and Auses Spring can also be arranged.

Weather in this region is varied and unpredictable, from the usual morning fog to afternoon sandstorms and frigid nights. But the guest tents are equipped to deal with all, providing a cozy respite from the elements. The camp’s shaded outdoor lounge is the perfect place to relax during warm afternoons. The camp’s swimming pool is a refreshing oasis with a view of the wide valley. The main area of camp also houses a dining room, bar, library, fire pit, and deck overlooking a small waterhole where elephants and oryx come to drink.

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Namibia

Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

PLAN MY TRIP

Having just opened its doors in August of 2014, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp straddles the remote and wild Palmwag area and Skeleton Coast National Park.

Accessible only by light aircraft and with just eight guest tents, the camp is exclusive in the extreme. Seven of the tents come with twin-beds. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The shaded veranda is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the rugged valley. For families and groups, there is one family tent. The two-bedroom tent includes a spacious master bedroom with two three-quarter beds that can be converted into a king and a smaller bedroom with two singles, each room has its own bathroom too. Running completely on solar power, the camp was constructed to meld seamlessly into the surrounding terrain, with ivory-colored canvas tents and muted earth-tone interiors.

Deep in the Kaokoveld, the camp’s situation is particularly scenic, having been constructed in a valley where two tributaries of the perpetually dry Hoanib River meet. While Namibia is well known for its unique landscapes and stark terrain, this location in the “true” Namib Desert is the prime spot for encountering Namibia’s distinctive desert-adapted wildlife including elephant, giraffe, lion, and brown hyena, not to mention the gemsbok, springbok, steenbok, and more. The nearby Skeleton Coast consists of desolate rocky coastline, noisy colonies of Cape fur seals, and the remains of shipwrecks.

The camp offers a diverse range of activities. Daily game drives explore the Hoanib riverbed in search of desert-adapted elephant and rhino. Nature walks are the best way to encounter the smaller creatures as well as the plant life. Currently, with a stay of at least three nights, a scenic flight along the Skeleton Coast is included. This is a full-day excursion and provides a spectacular perspective on the rugged coastline, so named for the may shipwrecks in its waters, as well as the seal colonies, coastal dunes, and broad Kaokoveld. Day trips to Klein Oase and Auses Spring can also be arranged.

Weather in this region is varied and unpredictable, from the usual morning fog to afternoon sandstorms and frigid nights. But the guest tents are equipped to deal with all, providing a cozy respite from the elements. The camp’s shaded outdoor lounge is the perfect place to relax during warm afternoons. The camp’s swimming pool is a refreshing oasis with a view of the wide valley. The main area of camp also houses a dining room, bar, library, fire pit, and deck overlooking a small waterhole where elephants and oryx come to drink.

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Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts
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