The Skeleton Coast has earned a rather dramatic reputation, but there’s much more to this remote stretch of Atlantic coastline than watching shipwrecks. Self-drives safaris are possible in the southern part of Skeleton Coast National Park, where you follow the salt and gravel roads from the Ugab Gate towards the coast. Wildlife is more subtle here than on a traditional safari, but keep your eyes peeled for jackals, coastal birds and other desert survivors. At Terrace Bay, you can also explore the nearby Uniab River delta, where wildlife and birds gather in this otherwise stark coastal setting.
Further north, the wilderness becomes even more remote. This is where guided 4×4 game drives in private concessions offer the chance to search dry river beds and gravel plains for desert-adapted wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes and other remarkable survivors. Whether you’re behind the wheel or following a guide, the Skeleton Coast is all about discovering life where you least expect it!
