Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

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.

When to go

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.