Skeleton Coast - Shipwrecks and Sand Dunes

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Scenically beautiful dunes

Namibia's ghostly Skeleton Coast is evocative, atmospheric and truly unforgettable. Situated on the remote western coastline, it is named after the skeletal shipwrecks caused by rocks offshore in the thick desert fog. The rusted ship remains are often seen surrounded by swirling mists and make for moody and dramatic visuals. Ships can be found as far as 50 m (165 feet) inland, as a result of the desert creeping into the sea and reclaiming the land.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A photographer’s dream destination
• Designated wilderness reserve
• The northern parts are accessible only by plane
• Cape Cross seal colony, one of the largest breeding colonies of Cape fur seals (up to 250 000 in the breeding season)
• Popular angling spot