SKELETON
COAST NATIONAL PARK (Incorporate
DAMARALAND AND THE KUNENE RIVER)
The
Skeleton Coast park extends from
the Ugab River in the south, for
500km to the Kunene River in the
North., covering an area of 16,400km2.
The attraction in this remote area
is in the colour and changing moods
of the landscape.The mystery is
due to the many shipwrecks, dense
coastal fogs and cold sea breezes
caused by the Benguela Current.
The landscape varies from dunes
to rugged canyons and extensive
mountain ranges.
Animals
on the plains range from jackals,
ostrich, brown hyena, as well as
desert-adapted elephant, black rhino,
lion and giraffe.
SKELETON
COAST PARK
SKELETON
COAST CAMP
Skeleton Coast Camp has exclusive
use of about 600 000 acres of the
Skeleton Coast Park. This beautiful
area has everything from soaring
sand dunes to towering canyons and
mountains, saltpans, seal colonies
and shipwrecks. Freshwater springs
sustain animal life and guests can
view Springbok, Gemsbok, Desert
Elephant, Cape Fur Seals, Brown
hyeana, Jackal, Ostrich, Porcupine.
Giraffe Hartman's Mountain Zebra,
Black-faced Springbok and occasionally
Lion and cheetah. Camp has seven
luxury tented rooms with en suite
bathrooms, and there is an open
- air dining room under an ancient
leadwood tree. Breakfast is enjoyed
in camp and then guests are taken
into the park and surrounding countryside
for full rewarding days of game
viewing.
(see
TO SKELETON COAST for safari
cost.)
DAMARALAND
PALMWAG
RHINO CAMP (speciality at camp -
Black Rhino Tracking)
Palmwag Rhino camp is managed in
conjunction with the 'save the Rhino
trust"
Located in Northern Damaraland it
offers a brilliant insight into
the ecology and conservation of
this area while at the same time
contributing to the trust, The Rhino
conservation operations, as well
as the sustainability of the region.
A maximum of sixteen guests can
be accommodated in meru-style tents
with en suite facilities, including
bucket showers, hot water on call
and flush toilets. Activities are
game drives, night drives, birding,
guided walks and Black Rhino Tracking.
MOWANI
MOUNTAIN CAMP (TWYFELFONTEIN CONCERVANCY)
Located within the Twyfelfontein
Concervancy, Mowani Mountain Camp
is conveniently close to Twyfelfontein,
the Burnt Mountain and the Organ
Pipes.
The thatch and dome structures of
the camp echo the shape of the rough-textured
granite builders amongst which they
are built, creating an ambience
of African Village, a theme complemented
by wood carvings and artefacts.
The main complex consist of a reception
area, bar, dining room and lounge
overlooking a waterhole where elephant
and other animals come to drink.
Accommodation consist of twelve
luxury East-African style en suite
safari tents, on raised wooden platforms,
each with a canvas veranda and splendid
view over the Aba-Huab Valley.
DAMARALAND
CAMP
Located 90 kilometres from Namibia's
Skeleton Coast and intergrates communities,
the environment and wildlife. The
camp is within the Torra Conservancy
and enjoys endless vistas across
stark plains, ancient valleys and
soaring peaks. Guests can see Desert
Elephant, Black Rhino, Oryx, Kudu,
Springbok whilst lion and cheetah
move to and from the area. Bird
enthusiast will delight in seeing
Monteiros Hornbill and many more
rare species. Accommodation consist
of nine guest rooms and a family
room - in meru -style walk in tents
with en suite bathroom facilities.
The main living area combines the
dining room, lounge and pub under
canvas. An open campfire and outdoor
boma are enjoyed during calm evenings.
The camp boasts a natural rock swimming
pool. Activities are game and nature
drives, night drives, birding, guided
walks, whilst other amenities are
a swimming pool and mountain biking.
THE
KUNENE RIVER
SERRA
CAFEMA
Camp is located in the extreme north-west
of Namibia and gets its Portuguese
name from the mountains to the north
that dominates the skyline.. The
camp is built within an island of
ancient Albida trees on the banks
of the Kunene River and shares the
area with the Himba people, some
of the last true nomadic people
in Africa. The Kunene River is the
only permanent source of water in
the region. Accommodation consist
of seven tents, raised off the ground,
with en suite bathroom facilities.
Camp also has a pub, dining room
and pool. One of the rooms is a
family room. Activities are nature
drives, guided walks, quad bike
rides, boating, fishing, swimming.
There is so much to do at this camp,
that our suggestion is for a minimum
three night stay.
SKELETON
COAST CAMP FLY - IN SAFARIS
COST 4 DAY \ 3 NIGHT Apr - Jun USD2816.00
Per person sharing twin
Jul - Oct USD3164.00 Per person
sharing twin
Nov - Dec USD2987.00 Per person
sharing twin
Safaris
of a longer duration are also available
- 4 night\ 5 days, or 7 night \8
days.
Please contact us for these rates.
Skeleton Coast Camp has exclusive
use of about 600 000 acres of the
Skeleton Coast national park.
This beautiful area has everything
from soaring sand dunes to towering
canyons and mountains, saltpans,
Seal colonies and shipwrecks. Freshwater
springs sustain animal life and
guests can view Springbok, Gemsbok,
Desert Elephant. Cape Fur Seals,
Brown Hyeana, Jackal, Ostrich, porcupine
Giraffe, Hartman's Mountain Zebra,
Blackfaces Springbok and occasionally
lion and cheetah. The camp has seven
Luxury tented rooms with en suite
bathrooms, and there is an open-air
dining area under an ancient Leadwood
tree. Breakfast is enjoyed in camp
and then guests are taken into the
park and surrounding Countryside
for full and rewarding days. Activities
are fully escorted all day safaris,
game and nature drives, Guided walks
and birding.
The
safaris have scheduled departure
dates with a minimum of two guests
.
Departures are scheduled - Wednesdays
and Saturdays from Windhoek International
airport.
Departs Windhoek aprox. 1000 and
arrive back in Windhoek aprox. 1600
on last day pick up from Damaraland,
Swakopmund is free of charge, but
additional charge applies from Etosha.
Luggage restriction on safari is
12kg in soft bags
SKELETON
COAST FLY - IN SAFARIS (SCHOEMAN
FAMILY)
On the harsh but beautiful Atlantic
coast of Northern Namibia, these
safaris operate, taking in
The Skeleton Coat National Park,
the Namib Naukluft Park, as well
as parts of the interior of Damarland
and the Kaokoveld. The area is covered
by the Schoeman family, offereing
unique 4 and 5 night fly-in safaris
by Cessna 210 aircraft.
Guests
are accommodated in exclusive, privately
owned, fully equipped tents - a
different area each night. Camps
are comfortable and serve all basic
needs. Each camp is carefully chosen
for it's beauty.
Every
safari is hosted and flown by a
member of this family, renowned
internationally for their Skeleton
Coast
And Namib Knowledge and experience.
Guests are exposed to the rugged
coast, including shipwrecks, Namib
dunes , geology, ecology, desert
adapted fauna and flora. A Skeleton
Coast safari is a complete Desert
experience.
All
safaris has set departure dates.
Please contact us.
SKELETON
COAST SAFARI A
4 DAYS \ 3 NIGHTS
COST USD 3757.00 per person sharing
twin
A four day safari departing Windhoek
at 1000 in the morning, following
the Skeleton Coast from Conception
Bay to the Huab Valley during the
first day. The second day continues
up the coast as far as the Hoarusib
Valley and the third day as far
as the Kunene river, being the Northern
border of Namibia. The safari ends
in Windhoek on the fourth day, arriving
just before sunset.
SKELETON
COAST SAFARI B (includes flight
over Sossusvlei)
4 DAYS \ 3 NIGHTS
COST USD 4022.00 per person sharing
twin
This safari departs Windhoek at
0700 in the morning with a flight
to Sossusvlei, which is reputed
to have the highest sand dunes in
the world. From there, following
the Skeleton Coast via conception
Bay to the Huab Valley during the
first day. The second day continues
up the coast as far as the Hoarusib
Valley and the third day as far
as the Kunene river, being the northern
border. The safari ends in Windhoek
on the forth day before sunset.
SKELETON
COAST SAFARI C (includes flight
over Sossusvlei and a night in Etosha)
5 DAYS \ 4 NIGHTS
COST USD 4415.00 per person sharing
twin
A
five day safari, departing Windhoek
at 0700 in the morning with a flight
to Sossusvlei- reputedly where the
highest sand dunes in the world
are to be found. From there, following
the Skeleton Coast via Conception
Bay to the Huab Valley during the
forst day. The second day continues
up the coast as far as the Hoarusib
Valley and the third day as far
as the Kunene river - the northern
Namibian border.
On the forth day a flight to one
of the lodges outside Etosha National
Park, from where the park is visited
on the fifth day. The safri ends
in Windhoek, arriving just before
sunset on the fifth day.
SKELETON
COAST SAFARI D (includes drive
into Sossusvlei , Namib- Rand and
Diamond area)
6 DAYS \ 5 NIGHTS
COST USD 5202.00
This
combination provides a safari which
includes a drive into Sossusvlei,
the Namib-Rand Nature Reserve and
a unique opportunity to experience
the mystique and splendour of the
"Spergebiet", the forbidden
Diamond area., situated on the far
south - west coast of Namibia. From
there the safari continues along
the Skeleton Coast via Spencer Bay
to the Huab Valley during the third
day.
The fourth day continues up the
coast as far as the Hoarusib Valley
and the fifth day as far as the
Kunene River - the northern Namibian
border. The safari ends in Windhoek,
arriving just before sunset on the
sixth day.
BEST
OF NAMIBIA WING SAFARI (fly-in
safari)
(suggestion- this safari may be
combined with our 3 night fly-in
safari to Skeleton Coast Camp)
7 DAYS \ 6 NIGHTS
2 NIGHTS SOSSUSVLEI WILDERNESS CAMP
2 NIGHTS DAMARALAND CAMP
2 NIGHTS ONGAVA ETOSHA - (may
be tented camp or lodge)
COST USD 3749.00 per person sharing
twin Apr. - Jun
USD 4003.00 per person sharing twin
Jul - Oct
USD 3877.00 per person sharing twin
Nov - Dec
The safari has scheduled departure
dates - minimum 2 guests required
to confirm.
Groups of 4 or more may have daily
departures, subject to availability
of aircraft\pilots.
A flight along the Skeleton Coast
and a boat trip to see the dolphins
and seals, plus lunch in Swkopmund
included.
Luggage restriction is 12kg in soft
bags.
Safari departs Windhoek International
no later than 1200. Guests arriving
the day before and overnighting
in Windhoek must please ensure that
a transfer has been scheduled at
additional cost (we will arrange)
at the end of the safari, guests
will arrive back in Windhoek by
1300 if the safari ends on Ongava
- Etosha.
If the safari ends in Sossusvlei
(i.e. travelling in reverse direction)
guests will be back in Windhoek
by 0930 the safari is usually accommodated
at Ongava Tented Camp in Etosha,
but certain departures may use Ongava
Lodge.
SOSSUSVLEI
WILDERNESS CAMP
Nine guest rooms - en suite bathrooms
- with private plunge pools.
Te main living area is under thatch
with an outdoor deck for dining
under the stars.
Activities are nature drives to
the Sossusvlei dunes, night drives,
birding, guided walks, at additional
cost - hot air ballooning can be
arranged.
DAMARALAND
CAMP
Nine guest rooms - meru style walk
in tents with en suite bathrooms.
The main living area combines dining
room, lounge and bar under canvas.
An open campfire and outdoor "boma"
are enjoyed at calm evenings. Camp
has a natural rock swimming pool.
Activities are game and nature drives,
night drives, birding, guided walks,
mountain bikes.
ONGAVA
TENTED CAMP
Six guest rooms - meru style walk
in tents with en suite bathrooms
- the bathroom is under thatch -
shower open air..
The main dining area is under thatch
with a verandah.
Camp has a swimming pool.
A
much frequented waterhole allow
guests excellent game viewing from
the verandah.
Activities are game drives into
Etosha and \ or game drives on the
Ongava Reserve, in hides or on foot.
Rhino tracking on the reserve on
foot is a speciality offered.
