Explore The Skeleton Coast

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Exploring one of the most beautiful places that Southern Africa has to offer, the Skeleton Coast Expedition is something not to be missed. This desolate Coastline is exceptionally special and scenic with some famous sites to be seen along the way. With tales of shipwrecks and stories of narrow escapes, heroic rescues and tragedy, this area is a fascinating and intriguing place to visit. Access to this route has previously been closed to the general public, but has recently opened to allow a handful of expedition parties to visit and share in the natural history and rare beauty that it has to offer. The route makes its way up to the Kunene River Mouth from Swakopmond taking in the towering yellow sand dunes and the emerald waters of the Kunene River carving its way through massive black rock gorges and enjoying the rich wildlife along the way.

For those of us who are at heart the adventurous spirits, the explorers, the admirers of nature’s wonders, for those of us who are photographers, even amateurs this kind of trip is just for you. You are supplied with a kitlist and a list of items that will be provided for you. Items like cutlery and crockery, bedding, drinking water and snacks are for your list and a guide, two hearty meals a day and various other necessities are organized for you. With a planned route to follow discovering various landscapes and terrains along the way, both man and vehicle will be tested. This includes crossing a section of the Namib Desert, vast grasslands, undulating sand dunes and river crossings, all areas teeming with amazing wildlife.

It is almost as if each day the expedition crosses into new terrains and new experiences to enjoy. The route begins out of Swakopmund and heads out 500km to Rocky Point. Traveling in convoy with radios for each vehicle, communication is possible as drivers navigate various terrains and natural hazards. The route is kept to as closely as possible with only factors such as tides, weather and vehicle limitations forcing changes along the way. Fuel is an important factor and various planned stops are made for refueling. Petrol vehicles require at least 250ltrs of fuel for this section and Diesel vehicles need 220ltrs.

The next section to tackle is when the formal road ends and the convoy takes to the beach at Move Bay. Traveling north of the Bay, the first night is spent setting up camp on the beach. The next day is an interesting one as the vehicles remain on the sand and travel right next to the sea for 150km passed Hoarusib River mouth. Historical stops are made for one to explore the wreck of the Ventura Bomber that was involved in the rescue of the stranded passengers of the fated Dunedin Star. And then on to the second nights stop over at Angra Fria where camp is set up on the beach once again or in the blackened lava hills, weather dependant.

As one journeys along this very special coastline there is so much to experience. Historically the trip is amazing as you explore the wreck site of the Dunedin Star and biologically accessing places like 60km of salt pans and wetlands with over 70 different species of birds residing there is fantastic. Not many people ever get the opportunity to explore places like this. On the trip there are places where the guides will tell you not to swim because of the resident Nile crocodile. At one camp, walking about at night is a no go as the elephants are right there in the camp. Specialized vehicles are used on a trip like this, not the run of the mill aspirated diesels or underpowered 4×4′s. Sections of the track are only accessible with the correct 4×4 capabilities.

Each day begins with a large hearty breakfast and ends with a warm communal supper supplied by the organizers. The tour is great as it allows for enough time to stop and admire the views and scenery along the way. Time is allowed for swimming and exploring. The trip then continues from the Kunene River down the Hartman Valley where the driving can be challenging and the going is slow. This provides ample opportunity to enjoy the abundant wildlife and sites along the way. Driving through the Marble Valley on a heading toward the Hoarusib River one is welcomed by this lushly vegetated river valley filled with beautiful Makalani palms and Mopani trees. The last day of traveling will end everyone at Sesfontein/Palmwag. Families and individuals say their farewells here and people then travel on to their next destination. This expedition to the Skeleton Coast is one of the most rewarding adventures that you can sign up for and truly unforgettable.

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