The Skeleton Coast of Namibia is a place that is both ominous and fascinating. The bleached whale and seal bones which covered the shore when the whaling industry was still active, as well as the skeletal shipwrecks and the dense coastal fog has bestowed the apt name Skeleton Coast to this mysterious part of Namibia.
When European explorers discovered the coast, many a ship wrecked on this desolate coast due to the off-shore rocks and thick fog. To view the many shipwrecks it is best to do so on a fly-in safari or scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast Park.
Do not be fooled into thinking that nothing survives on this coast. Large mammals that wander the dry riverbeds include giraffe, oryx and zebra.
The two entry gates of the Skeleton Coast National Park is the Ugab River in the south and Springbokwasser to the east. Entry is only allowed after sunrise and you should exit again before sunset. The area north of Terrace Bay is closed to the general public and you can only discover this remote area on a fly-in safari.
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