Skeleton Coast Tours and Trips
We offer 5 tours in Skeleton Coast having in total 3 customer reviews. Tour durations range from 4 to 15 days. Our Skeleton Coast tours are offered by qualified and hand-picked tour operators and each Skeleton Coast trip comes with a best price guarantee and no added booking fees.
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Departing from Windhoek every Tuesday, this 4-day, 3-night accommodated adventure offers a memorable snapshot of some of Namibia’s most iconic highlights. From world-class wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park to the dramatic landscapes of Damaraland and the Atlantic coastline, this journey packs plenty into a short time.
In Etosha, search for a remarkable variety of wildlife around the park’s waterholes, where animals often gather in impressive numbers. Possible sightings include lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, black rhino, and many other mammals and bird species. You will also witness the vast Etosha Pan, a dazzling mineral expanse so immense it can be seen from space.
Travel through the wide-open scenery of Damaraland, a region of granite outcrops, dry riverbeds, and desert-adapted wildlife. Along the way, meet members of the Himba, Damara, and Herero communities and gain a glimpse into local traditions and crafts.
The journey continues to the rugged Skeleton Coast, where a haunting shipwreck tells the story of this wild shoreline, before reaching the coastal town of Swakopmund. You will also visit Walvis Bay Lagoon, famous for its flamingos, and have the chance to climb Dune 7, one of the tallest dunes in the area, before returning to Windhoek.
4 days
This fully accommodated safari may be short, but it packs in many of Namibia’s most iconic highlights in comfort and style. From incredible wildlife encounters in Etosha National Park to the dramatic desert landscapes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, this journey offers an unforgettable introduction to the country’s natural and cultural diversity.
Track wildlife in Etosha, one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, then travel through the striking landscapes of Damaraland, home to rugged scenery, fascinating geology, and cultural encounters with the Himba, Damara, and Herero people. Along the way, see Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain, and visit the haunting Skeleton Coast, where a shipwreck adds to the area’s wild beauty.
You will also spend time in Swakopmund, Namibia’s charming coastal town, where German colonial character meets seaside relaxation. Enjoy its excellent restaurants, laid-back atmosphere, and the chance to join optional adventure activities nearby.
The journey continues into the Namib Desert, where you can explore Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Dune 45, and Sesriem Canyon—some of the country’s most famous and photogenic landscapes. A scenic drive through the Khomas Hochland and central plateau brings you back to Windhoek, rounding off one of Namibia’s most popular safari experiences.
6 days
This 7-day, 6-night accommodated safari is an excellent way to experience the best of Namibia in one well-paced journey. Begin with a meaningful visit to the N/a’an ku se Wildlife Sanctuary, where you gain insight into wildlife conservation and rehabilitation, before continuing to the unforgettable game-viewing landscapes of Etosha National Park. Search for predators and prey alike, and witness the vast Etosha Pan, a dazzling mineral expanse so immense it can be seen from space.
Travel onward through the dramatic scenery of Damaraland, where pink granite hills, open plains, and distant mountains create Namibia’s signature big-sky beauty. Along the way, meet members of the Himba, Herero, and Damara communities and experience a glimpse of local traditions.
From here, journey past Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain, to the rugged Skeleton Coast and the seaside town of Swakopmund, where adventure and relaxation go hand in hand. The tour then continues south across the Tropic of Capricorn into the Namib Desert, where early morning light reveals the extraordinary landscapes of Deadvlei and Sossusvlei. With chances to spot desert wildlife and a visit to the Solitaire cheetah conservation project, this safari offers a rich mix of wildlife, culture, coast, and desert scenery before returning to Windhoek.
7 days
On this 15-day family adventure through Namibia, Botswana and finishing in Zimbabwe, you'll get to explore some of the most varied and exciting landscapes in Africa. Starting in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, we start by heading to the Skeleton Coast, before heading east all the way to Victoria Falls on the border of Zimbabwe.
Your starting point on the Namibia leg of this trip is the capital city of Windhoek and from here we'll head to Sessrium National Park and to Sossusvlei to where we'll climb up the famous Dune 45. Our next highlight is Swakopmund, known as the adventure capital of Namibia where thrilling activities, such as skydiving, sandboarding and scenic flights above the stark landscape of the mountainous dunes are available. After passing shipwrecks sitting on the desert sands of the Skeleton Coast we'll visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony and Ozohere Himba Village before heading inland, to one of the best places in the world to see wildlife, Etosha National Park. After meeting local tribes, exploring Namibia's capital, Windhoek, and getting to see wild elephants, zebras, and hippos, our final stop before the Okavango will be Rundu, perched on the Angolan border.
The Okavango is teaming with plant, bird and animal life and is the largest inland delta on the entire planet. Its unique positioning makes it ideal for supporting hundreds of species of wild birds and impressive land mammals such as lions, cheetahs, and giraffes. The Delta splits into thousands of smaller waterways, forming swamps, lagoons and small islands that we give you a chance to explore on and off the water. There are several optional safaris from our camp into the Delta both in traditional mokoro dugout canoes, and with open 4x4 safari vehicles.
Coming to the end of our trip, we cross the border into Botswana and take you to Chobe National Park, famous for its thriving elephant population, before finishing at the stunning Victoria Falls.
This overland family adventure safari holiday allows you to experience the diversity and uniqueness of the different regional cultures, discover the abundance of wildlife, and get your adrenaline flowing with exciting optional activities. Accommodation is a mix of hotels/lodges, permanent camps, and in simple tents next to our truck. Travel is on a specialist expedition vehicle with an experienced tour leader and driver on board.
This family tour has a minimum age requirement of 5 years, with discounted prices available for children aged from 5 to 15. Our trucks have 24 seats on the back, and the group will be a minimum of 8 people and maximum of 18 (plus crew)
14 days
On this two-week African family adventure through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia, you'll get to explore some of the most varied and exciting landscapes in Africa. Starting in Victoria Falls on the border of Zimbabwe, we travel into Botswana before exploring Namibia and finishing in the capital, Windhoek.
Your starting point is the stunning Victoria Falls and the numerous activities available here. Leaving Zimbabwe we cross the border into Botswana and take you to Chobe National Park, famous for its thriving elephant population.
Heading into Namibia, our first stop is along the banks of the Okavango River, teaming with plant, bird and animal life and an area that is often known as the 'pan handle' of the Okavango Delta. There are several optional safaris from our camp both in traditional mokoro dugout canoes, and with open 4x4 safari vehicles. Moving on, Etosha National Park is one of the best places in the world to see wildlife and we have several game drives in our truck, especially looking out for the famous desert elephants there and enjoying time in the evenings at floodlit waterholes. Back on the road, we journey south to Ozohere Himba Village and Cape Cross Seal Colony. After passing shipwrecks sitting on the desert sands of the Skeleton Coast, we’ll visit Swakopmund, known as the adventure capital of Namibia where thrilling activities, such as skydiving, sandboarding and scenic flights above the stark landscape of the mountainous dunes are available. Coming towards the end of our trip, our next highlight is Namib-Naukluft National Park and Sossusvlei where we'll climb up the famous Dune 45 in the Namib Desert and see the ancient scorched black trees in the Deadvlei clay-pan. Finally we travel to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital and journey’s end.
This overland family adventure safari holiday allows you to experience the diversity and uniqueness of the different regional cultures, discover the abundance of wildlife, and get your adrenaline flowing with exciting optional activities. Accommodation is a mix of hotels/lodges, permanent camps, and in simple tents next to our truck. Travel is on one of our specialist overland expedition vehicles with an experienced tour leader and driver on board.
This family tour has a minimum age requirement of 5 years, with discounted prices available for children aged from 5 to 15. Our trucks have 24 seats on the back, and the group will be a minimum of 8 people and maximum of 18 (plus crew).
Note: If you would like to enjoy a longer family adventure in Africa with us, then our Tanzania Family Overland trip from Nairobi to Zanzibar runs immediately before this trip starts and the two are designed to be combined together if you wish
15 days
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