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- Skeleton Coast
- Again the "Skeleton Coast"
- Dramatic landscape
- Exploring this remote destination
- Desert lions and elephants
- Visiting numerous shipwrecks
- Did we forget to mention the "Skeleton Coast"
Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Lodge Information
- Lodge type; Desert Camp
- Location; Skeleton Coast
- Lodge size; 10 Desert Suites
- Recommended stay; 3-5 Nights
Introduction
Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Lodge is one of the more uniquely designed lodges that one can ever hope to visit. Located inside the famed "Skeleton Coast National Park" and surrounding by the stark realities that only a true desert can offer.
Sand dunes, rugged coastlines, icy cold Atlantic Ocean, wind-swept plains and not forgetting the desert wildlife that surrounds including desert lion, elephant and rhino to mention but a few.
Walk the beaches and marvel at the birdlife, game drive the desert and spot desert-adapted wildlife and explore century-old shipwrecks, this is a day in the life of one that visits Shipwreck Lodge.
There are truly very few places on earth that can match what is on offer here.
Rooms and Suites
Shipwreck styled wooden suites are spaced out over the surrounding dunes far enough apart to ensure a high degree of privacy. All ten suites have been designed in the style of a shipwreck and decorated in colours and materials that suit and highlight the surrounding landscape.
A truly unique lodge in a truly unique destination.
- En-suite bathrooms
- Solar-powered
- Twin or double bed options
- Writing desk
- Bedside lamp
- Safe
- Wood-burning stove
Cuisine and Wine
Meals are prepared by a skilled team in the kitchen offering guests a wholesome and delicious experience either indoors or outdoors (weather dependent).
Dining while lookout over the stark landscape surrounding is like no other lodge in Southern Africa.
Lodge Facilities
- Central guest area
- Main viewing deck
- Open plan lounge and sitting area
- Dining area
- Open kitchen
- Wi-Fi (not in rooms)
Safari Activities
The Skeleton Coast National Park offers visitors a host of activities to participate in including;
- Game drives
- Sundowners
- Walks on the beach
- Beach fishing
- Walks in the sand dunes
4×4 excursions to the Clay Castles, the Hoanib River Delta, Mowe Bay seal colony are also part and parcel of one's stay bearing in mind that one is staying more than three nights.
A few of the activities are at an additional cost.
Family Friendly
Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Lodge welcomes families with children of all ages with appropriate accommodation and activity options available.
Rates from NAD$ 14 640.00 pp
Per person per night sharing
Rates are Fully Inclusive (FI)
Rates are in Namibian Dollars (NAD)
*Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Locally sourced beverages
- Transfer from Mowe Bay and Shipwreck Lodge
- Guest laundry
- Daily activities
- Expert guiding
- VAT
- Local and international flights
- Premium branded beverages
- Transfers to Mowe Bay
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
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