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Overview
The Skeleton Coast is a windswept strip of desert covering almost 500km/310mi of Atlantic coast. This spooky park is often shrouded in fog and dust storms. Its name comes from the numerous shipwrecks lying on the shore. A big draw for visitors is the fascinating Cape fur seal colonies. The most visited colony being at Cape Cross, located to the south, between the park and the town of Swakopmund.
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Location
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Kunene, Namibia
Vital Park Information
Namibia
16 845 km²
Tap water is purified in hotels, lodges and other public places so is safe to drink. If you are worried about drinking the tap water, bottled water is available to purchase throughout Namibia.
South African rand, Namibian dollar
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Skeleton Coast can be visited throughout the year, but the ideal time is during the warmer months from October to March. These months see a little bit of rain, which keeps the skies clear. Mornings are not as foggy and it’s warmer at night than in the winter months. A downside of these months is that wildlife viewing in Etosha NP is a lot less productive, but this is only relevant if visiting both parks.
