

Shrouded in mist, the jaw-droppingly beautiful National Park begins at the Uqab River and runs roughly 500 kilometres up the Atlantic Coast to the Kunene River. The words ‘eerie’ and ‘mysterious’ are often bandied around when it comes to describing Africa’s most interesting locations, but the Skeleton Coast has to be one place that truly deserves the metaphors. Peak Season: 01 August – 31 August & 01 October – 31 October.High Season: 01 July – 30 September & 20 December – 19 December.Shoulder Season: 01 April – 30 June & 01 November – 09 January.

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If you are driving to Shipwreck Lodge, please click here to download our directions. There’s virtually no rain at this time of year and the desert is at its iconic, splendid best. During the day, temperatures hover around a very pleasant 21 to 25 degrees Celsius, but be warned – the mornings and evenings can be chilly, especially on an open game drive. The mornings are also less foggy, and this is an excellent time of year for birders to visit as the migrants are out in force. The rain does, however, keep the air clear and crisp. In the desert, rainfall patterns are never guaranteed, but you can expect some showers at this time. November to April are the summer months at the Skeleton Coast. But the desert temperatures can change at the drop of a hat, going from freezing to boiling in a matter of minutes, and you should always travel with a warm jumper (or two). The Skeleton Coast is an excellent year-round destination, and it stays relatively cool throughout the year – that’ll be that eerie Atlantic fog.

Learn about the history behind the dramatic shipwrecks that line the mist-enshrouded coastline.Spend a day exploring the dry riverbeds, starting with a sunrise breakfast overlooking the incredible landscape and ending with a climb to the top of the great roaring dunes.Stay in some of the most unique and dramatic accommodation on the continent - not many can say they’ve slept in a shipwreck after all!.This is a chance to explore a raw, rugged and impossibly remote slice of African wilderness.Horse Riding Safari on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
