DAMARALAND & THE SKELETON COAST SAFARIS
This area demonstrates like no other the great contrasts of land within Namibia. Damaraland is an area varied to the extreme with ancient valleys and petrified forests leading to rocky outcrops and the soaring peaks of the Brandeberg Mountains. Within the ravines and the caves of the Brandeberg Mountain range many prehistoric rock paintings have been discovered.
Situated approximately 100 kilometres north of the Brandeberg Mountains, on the banks of the Huab River is the Torra wildlife conservancy. This is a region of unimaginable beauty consisting of endless plains, broken by deep ancient valleys and soaring mountain peaks. Mist from as far away as the Atlantic, Skeleton Coast (Some 90km to the west) rolls in along the river valley providing moisture and sustenance to a variety of life farms within this dry area. The Huab Reiver is mainly dry, flowing only several times a year during the short raining season. Wildlife in Damaraland include the desert elephant, lion, Cheetah, and the endangered black rhino, ostrich, oryx, kudu and springbok are also found in Damaraland. Accommodation in Damaraland is exceptional considering the remoteness of the area, with many luxurious lodges scattered around the huge expanses of land.
Named after the tragedies that beset many a captain and his crew along Namibia’s trecherous Atlantic coast, the Skeleton Coast lies in the far north west of Namibia. Long forgotten ships lie strewn along the ghostly foggy coastline. The Skeleton Coast is one of the most inhospitable and least visited places on the planet. Four wheel drive visitors may view part of the southern Skeleton Coast, however, fear of getting stuck in the soft powdery sand and running our of water halt their progress further north. The best way to view this part of the world is by a fly-in safari. Flying in a light aircraft over the grand and colourful dunes, deep valleys and rugged mountains, up along the shipwrecked coastline allows for an awesome spectacle found nowhere else in the world.
Recommended Damaraland & Skeleton Coast Safari Lodges
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Damaraland Camp
Damaraland Camp offers its guests endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and soaring peaks. This comfortable and friendly camp offers walking and driving safaris in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia…
Recommended Damaraland & Skeleton Coast Safaris
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Namibia: Desert Rhino & Elephant Expedition
This Namibian Adventurer Safari involves tracking desert adapted Elephant and Black Rhino in pristine remote areas of Namibia. This Safari is led by highly qualified guides and enables guests to learn about these magnificent animals.
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Namibian Mountain Bike Safari
Get close to nature and enjoy the challenge of cycling in one of the most scenic areas in Africa on this 6 day mountain bike safari. See the desert elephant and the endangered black rhino and ride in wonder at the captivating landscape of Damaraland.
