Skeleton Coast Safari (4 nights)

The flight from Windhoek (2 ½ hrs) to Skeleton Coast Camp takes you northwest over the interior plateau of Namibia. You fly over the striking geological features of Damaraland, over craters of long-dead volcanoes and meteorite impact sites meeting the coastline at the Hoarusib River mouth. From there you enjoy some low level flying along the coast viewing the coastal plains and dunes from the air.

You arrive in time for lunch and settle into camp on the Khumib River. This camp is built in a sheltered bend on the dry Khumib River, within the private concession of the Skeleton Coast National Park.

This afternoon you enjoy an introduction to the desert environs of the region includes a drive through dry riverbeds, gravel plains, natural springs and dunes. Because of the uniqueness and vastness of this area, most activities are done in 4x4 vehicles that are closed to the elements.

Each day you depart on the selected excursion after breakfast, taking in the highlights of this dramatic environment. Activities include either full day nature drives or walks with a picnic lunch, returning to camp in the evening, or half day nature drives or walks returning to camp for lunch and venturing out again in the afternoon.

Excursions may include visits to the clay castles of the Hoarusib River, Rocky Point, the roaring dunes, lichen fields, seal colonies, Himba villages, shipwreck sites and secret water seeps that attract game like Oryx, Springbok, Giraffe, Ostrich, Brown Hyena, Jackal and other smaller mammals. Your guide also provides an in-depth look at the specially adapted reptiles, birds, insects and plants that have evolved over the ages to survive in this seemingly inhospitable place.

Walking also plays a part in the activities; due to the pristine nature of this area many parts are accessible only on foot, as vehicle tracks can damage the environment. Many specially adapted species of plants like Lithops and Welwitschia can be visited in this way.
Fully Inclusive

On the morning of departure you can spend some time at leisure in and around camp, or go on a regular early morning activity returning with ample time to pack and have lunch. After lunch you depart for Windhoek by light aircraft, flying over the interior of Namibia, to arrive back in Windhoek in the mid afternoon.