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The lodge is located in the famous Skeleton Coast Central Concession between the Hoarusib and Hoanib Rivers in the Skeleton Coast Park, only 45 km north of Möwe Bay. The lodge is situated on the southern bank of the Hoarusib River Mouth, nestled between the dunes with a view of the Atlantic
Ocean where the cold Benguela current pushes a refreshing breeze over the shipwreck-shaped cabins. The size of the concession area is approximately 146,600 hectares situated in North Western Namibia.
Parking and Pick-up point
Vehicles of self-drive guests are parked under cover at the pickup point situated at Möwe Bay. Fly-In guests will also be picked up at Möwe Bay. You will then be transferred the 45km north to the Shipwreck Lodge in a closed game drive vehicle.
Möwe Bay GPS co-ordinates: 19° 23' 33" S, 12° 44' 33" E
Lodge emergency contact number: +264 (0)81 260 0830.
Pick-up times
The Pickup times from Möwe Bay to the Lodge will be at:
11:00 OR 15:00
Departure times from Shipwreck Lodge to Möwe Bay will be at:
09:00
Shipwreck Lodge
Step into the Shipwreck Lodge
All rooms are ensuite and solar-powered.
Each room has a shower, toilet and washbasin complimented with the necessary guest amenities, including a writing desk, bedside lamp and a wood burning stove. A small coffee and tea station with hot water flask
(delivered to your room by our staff) are included for your convenience.
All rooms are ensuite and solar-powered.
Each room has a shower, toilet and washbasin complimented with the necessary guest amenities, including a writing desk, bedside lamp and a wood burning stove. A small coffee and tea station with hot water flask
(delivered to your room by our staff) are included for your convenience.
Property Facilities
Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Fireplace, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Fishing, Game Drives, Quad Biking, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
The dangerous beauty of Skeleton Coast?.
Either on your way to the lodge from Möwe Bay or returning from the lodge, you will see what is left of the victims of this treacherous coastline: Decaying ships, the remains of a Ventura Bomber and the abandoned Westies Diamond Mine bear witness to the unforgiving nature of this arid landscape. You will also visit the seal colony.
The music of the Namib.
?Embark on a sundowner drive to the Roaring Dunes where the desert’s voice can be heard.?
Or watch the sun disappear into the Atlantic Ocean.
All along the river… Spend your morning exploring the Hoarusib River. Visit the Clay Castles, a striking geological formation. You might even spot the elusive desert-adapted elephants, brown hyenas and lions.
Seaside lunch?...
Weather permitting, enjoy a scrumptious lunch on the vast empty beach.?Feel the crisp sea-breeze tousle your hair and ponder the meaning of life? as the ocean washes onto the pristine sand in its unending ebb and flow.
Join one of our guides on a scenic drive over the Roaring Dunes . This excursion will only be conducted in an area specifically allocated for the purpose by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to minimise the effects on the environment.?The tour takes approximately 1.5 hours and is for one guest per quad. As a safety precaution the minimum age is 16 years.
For the more adventurous at heart, join us for dune boarding.
This is done by lying down on a polished board while you slide down the dune headfirst. Speeds of up to 80km/h can be reached.
