10 reasons to love Namibia
Namibia is full of opportunities for unique experiences that set it apart from the rest of Africa. We've compiled a list of the top things to do in Namibia, and why we at Imagine love it so much.
Namibia is full of opportunities for unique experiences that set it apart from the rest of Africa. We've compiled a list of the top things to do in Namibia, and why we at Imagine love it so much.
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Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is a remote fly-in camp located in a broad valley oasis formed by the ephemeral Hoanib River in the Kaokoveld’s private Palmwag Concession. Its location, straddling the Palmwag area and Skeleton Coast National Park, puts it at the heart of one of Namibia’s greatest concentrations of desert-adapted elephant and lion.
Only accessible by light aircraft, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp consists of seven twin-bedded tents and one family unit, each comprising stylish en-suite bedrooms with shaded outdoor decks. Flanked to the east and west by rugged hills, the camp looks out over stunning, starkly beautiful scenery and offers guests all the luxuries and amenities for an unforgettable stay. Public areas include indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a dining room, bar and library and a plunge pool.
Activities include nature walks, game drives, dune drives, exploratory day excursions with picnic lunches and visits to the Skeleton Coast with its windswept beaches, shipwrecks, Cape fur seals and vast dune fields. Despite the aridity, one of the greatest concentrations of desert-adapted elephant and lion can be found within this extraordinary area, along with sightings of giraffe, mountain zebra, black rhino, leopard and cheetah. Further afield, guests can meet members of the semi-nomadic Himba people and other communities. With its crystal clear skies, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is a fantastic place to star-gaze, have dinner al fresco among the dunes and even have a sleep-out.
The Skeleton Coast is a year-round destination: moderate temperatures with mist, wind, and hardly any rain. For angling, November to March is the best time to visit the Skeleton Coast.
Head out on a day trip to explore the fascinating Klein Oase and Auses Spring. Located in the middle of the desert are these fresh water springs which wildlife and many birds come to drink from, offering a respite from the dry surrounds.
A stay on the Skeleton Coast can't be missed without a full-day excursion exploring the area. You will see the witness the incredible rocky coastline, Cape fur seal colony and shipwreck remains. Weather dependent, you could take a scenic flight back.
Schoeman's Skeleton Coast Safaris have become synonymous with exploration of the Skeleton Coast by air - each night is spent at a different point along the dramatic coastline. There can be few more adventurous or in-depth ways to experience this area.
The Skeleton Coast is dominated by enormous dunes, and one of the best way to explore these is in a 4X4 vehicle specially adapted for dune-driving. A fun and exciting adventure awaits as you traverse these mighty dunes with a skilled guide at the wheel
Experience off-the-beaten-track Namibia and some incredible wilderness landscapes that few others visit. Track desert-adapted animals in Damaraland, explore the remote and rugged Skeleton Coast, connect with the Himba in Kaokoland and go on safari in Etosha.
Skeleton Coast and Kaokoland, Namibia
Best for: Off the beaten track,Spectacular scenery
Hoarusib River, Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Best for: Off the beaten track,Safari,Spectacular scenery,Family,Hideaway,Beach,Spa,Walking & Trekking,Walking safari,Wildlife
Kunene River, Skeleton Coast, Namibia
Best for: Off the beaten track,Spa,Spectacular scenery,Family,Hideaway,Safari,Walking & Trekking,Walking safari,Wildlife
Skeleton Coast and Kaokoland, Namibia
Best for: Luxury,Off the beaten track,Spectacular scenery