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Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland
Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland
Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland
Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland
Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland
Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland
Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland

fly into the very remote areas of the region.

these semi-nomadic people have retained many of their traditions.

opportunity to meet the local Himba people.

nature drives into otherwise inaccessible places.

Rock formations near the Ugab river.

guided activities give you great insight into the area.

Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland

Reviews of safaris to Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland

207 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Skeleton Coast.

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The Rolling Crones
UK

"My Jan 2018 trip"

I visited Namibia between 12 Jan 2018 and 1 Feb 2018
"It was a brilliant trip. It did all we had hoped for and more. We loved the country; the space; the staggering scenery; the friendliness of the people; the professionalism of the guides. It will be a holiday to remember for a long long time." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 17 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
The G's
London

"Our November 2017 Namibia trip"

I visited Namibia between 27 Nov 2017 and 15 Dec 2017
"Everything went according to plan. Namibia is an incredible place with so much to see and enjoy.

The planning of our trip worked very well for us although one night less in Swakopmund and one night more somewhere else would have been perfect." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Oxon

"Namibia made easy!"

I visited Namibia between 9 Nov 2017 and 30 Nov 2017
"Thanks to Josh for all his advice and support - especially for persisting in persuading us to hire a vehicle with higher ground clearance. This decision made the travelling more enjoyable. We probably could have managed in a standard car, as on previous trips, but life was a lot easier not having to think about the underside of the car! This was particularly important on some of the tracks leading to the lodges. Thanks also for all the emails keeping us up to date and for all the paperwork.

In previous trips to Namibia we had booked everything ourselves: flights, car hire and accommodation. It was great to be relieved of these tasks and to know that Expert Africa staff had visited and reviewed all the accommodation. The voucher system worked well and there were no unpleasant surprises apart from Bagatelle.

Eningu and Erongo remain our favourite lodges. Bullsport is the best place for varied walking and the Cornerstone Guesthouse gets "the attention to detail" prize. The staff at Cape Cross Lodge deserve special commendation for being so helpful and friendly. Thanks again to Expert Africa for yet another great holiday in Africa.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr M
W Lothian

"Namibia 2017 Visit by McNaught"

I visited Namibia between 23 Sep 2017 and 2 Oct 2017
"As ever Sabina prepared everything in detail.

I had wanted to drive the Skeleton coast, which we achieved. I must say the experience is not one I would really want to repeat, but I'm glad I did it just to discover what real desolation looks like.

People every where so friendly. Swakopmund is an interesting spot, but damned cold when we were there in Sept.

I preferred our trips to the Etosha, and the Fish river, but one can't fairly compare with this trip. Experiences were totally different" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr G
Melbourne

"Sk Coast Safari trip"

I visited Namibia between 21 Sep 2017 and 26 Sep 2017
"Incomparable experience in an incomparable country. Perhaps Schoemans could work a fraction on their dinner menu - anyone can manage a decent stew, after all.

But if this was my only gripe, I am surely doomed! Whizzing over the country at no more than 150ft in the air one stays in touch with the land, but gleans a unique perspective.

Guided by Bertus’ infinite knowledge of his land, it’s possibly our most riveting African adventure yet." Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 5 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
J & K
Coulsdon, UK

"Our trip to Namibia 2017"

I visited Namibia between 16 Sep 2017 and 5 Oct 2017
"This whole trip was a dream from start to end and exceeded expectations (which were pretty high in the first place)

Excellent pre-planning, advice and service from Expert Africa. The web site and literature are very comprehensive and well presented and the reality most certainly didn't disappoint.

Other destinations in Africa have been added to the never diminishing wish list and we would certainly use them again.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

How about a free trip for the best reviews!! Only joking :)" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms M
Ottawa

"My Sep 2017 trip"

I visited Namibia between 12 Sep 2017 and 28 Sep 2017
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P M
Derbyshire

"Namibia trip Sept 2017"

I visited Namibia between 1 Sep 2017 and 16 Sep 2017
"My overall feeling about the trip is very positive, notwithstanding the occasional (probably inevitable) minor niggle, referred to in individual sections.

Everything was organised extremely well, with no problems of logistics, and the experience I obtained of Namibia was varied and consistently interesting. All the lodges were of a very good standard, with comfortable facilities and good quality food - as, indeed, I would have expected, given the overall cost.

The constant moving around was, inevitably, somewhat wearing by the latter stages, but this was an unavoidable element of this type of trip which attempts to cover a significant amount of ground. And, by the end, I felt I had acquired some satisfying insight into the country and its cultures, even if a trip of this nature can never hope to do much more than scratch the surface." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms W
Gauteng

"August 2017 Namibia trip"

I visited Namibia between 24 Aug 2017 and 30 Aug 2017
"It was an excellent trip, very well planned by Expert Africa and well carried out by all service providers.

Was impressed that there was a meet and greet at the airport but felt that a bit more training needs to be done - we should have been given something to drink and perhaps a short introductory talk. The service person was very obliging but didn't actually offer anything. it is a great idea but a little more planning needs to go into it" Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 4 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs J
Somerset

"Trip to Namibia August 2017"

I visited Namibia between 3 Aug 2017 and 15 Aug 2017
"We had a wonderful time in a beautiful country. We have previously visited Kenya, Zambia and Malawi and this trip was quite different. There was less game to view in the areas we visited but we came away with a greater understanding of what we did see and a huge respect for the desert adaptions necessary to survive. Namibia felt safe and vibrant, the camps were lovely ( Hoanib stood out for me) and the staff were great.
We had chosen to fly throughout the trip as time was limited to 11 days, glad we did but Wilderness air did their best to turn easy trips into long slogs on occasions...4 hours to get from Desert Rhino to Hoanib? Some poor organisation from them but the pilots and planes were great.
Thanks!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Skeleton Coast

Our suggestions for safari camps in Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland


Cape Cross Lodge

Cape Cross Lodge

Right on the Skeleton Coast, between Swakopmund and Damaraland, Cape Cross Lodge has easy access to Cape Cross Seal Reserve.


87% (64 reviews)
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Hoanib Skeleton Camp

Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is actually situated 42km inland in Kaokoland, this said they offer a superb guided day trip to the coast.


100% (42 reviews)
Terrace Bay

Terrace Bay

Terrace Bay is bleak. However, those that stay here come to experience the remote and inhospitable nature of the Skeleton Coast.


79% (38 reviews)
Serra Cafema

Serra Cafema

The luxurious Serra Cafema is in the most remote corner of Namibia - at the north end of Hartmann's Valley, across the Kunene River from Angola.


97% (35 reviews)
Schoeman's Skeleton Coast Safaris

Skeleton Coast Safaris

Skeleton Coast Safaris is a small, family-run operation that has organised inspirational trips to this remote area of Namibia for nearly 50 years.


99% (29 reviews)
Hoanib Valley Camp

Hoanib Valley Camp

The intimate and remote Hoanib Valley Camp offers a rare chance to explore this dramatic corner of Namibia and to search for its sparse desert-adapted wildlife.


97% (12 reviews)
Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Lodge

Shipwreck Lodge

The only property on this desolate stretch of coastline, the extraordinary Shipwreck Lodge opens up a new section of the Skeleton Coast National Park


96% (10 reviews)
Opuwo Country Lodge

Opuwo Country Lodge

Opuwo Country Hotel provides comfortable accommodation is well situated for a night's stop before travelling into remote parts of Kaokoland.


83% (6 reviews)
Epupa Camp

Epupa Camp

Epupa Camp is a welcoming oasis set on the palm-fringed banks of the Kunene River in north-west Namibia and close to Epupa Falls.


87% (3 reviews)
Leylandsdrift Camp

Leylandsdrift Camp

Used exclusively on the second night of a Skeleton Coast Safari, Leylandsdrift is in a beautiful location and is a good place to track desert-adapted elephants.


100% (1 review)
Kunene River Camp

Kunene River Camp

Used exclusively on the final night of a Skeleton Coast Safari, the simple Kunene River Camp occupies a dramatic riverside location with some excellent birding.


100% (1 review)
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

Okahirongo Ele. Lodge

Tucked away in Namibia's far northwest Okahirongo Elephant Lodge offers luxurious chalets, with stunning views and plenty of activities.


80% (1 review)
Kuidas Camp

Kuidas Camp

Usually the first-night stop on a Schoeman Skeleton Coast safari, Kuidas is a very simple camp with stunning views of the Huab River valley.


100% (1 review)

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