Stretching 40km (24 miles) and 500km (310 miles) in length, the Skeleton Coast is one of Namibia's largest national parks. This national park is slightly different from the Kruger National Park or Maasai Mara National Park, where animals are the main attraction. One of the main reasons visitors come to Skeleton Coast National Park is its unique scenery and devastating yet fascinating coastline.
Of course, there are still animals to see, although much scarcer. These include the famous desert-adapted elephant that, if you are lucky enough to share a moment with, are some of the most incredible creatures to witness on this planet. Many travellers come from all over the world in search of these majestic mammals but are not successful. One would think that finding something as large as an elephant would be easy, but in one of the oldest and largest deserts, you can think twice.
Other animals to look out for include the desert lion, brown hyena, endangered rhino and, of course, the playful cape fur seal – better known as the dogs of the sea! If you ever have the chance to go diving or snorkelling alongside these curious creatures, you will see why!
Overall, when you enter the Skeleton Coast National Park, you can expect to see a lot of white sand, towering dunes and a long stretch of coast (when you eventually get to the ocean)! From beginning to end, it’s an adventure you'll never forget.