Shipwreck Lodge is the only lodge inside the Skeleton Coast National Park, 45km north of Mowe Bay on the mouth of the Hoarusib River. Uniquely designed around the relics of shipwrecks that dot Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, there’s nowhere on the continent quite like Shipwreck Lodge. In fact, there’s nowhere on earth quite like the Skeleton Coast. It’s a raw, rugged and impossibly remote slice of African wilderness, where towering dunes and wind-swept plains roll as far as the eye can see, buffeted by the icy Atlantic seas.
But there’s much more to the area than simple isolation. Stay at Shipwreck Lodge and track desertdwelling elephant and elusive desert lion. Discover the enchanting desert flora (succulents and lichens) then sit atop the dunes as the sun sinks below the horizon. Spend the day beachcombing for whale bones and debris from centuries of shipwrecks or marvel at the geologically-remarkable Clay Castles.
Shipwreck Lodge is a joint venture partnership with Namibian businesses, local communities and Natural Selection. This brand new camp boasts an innovatively designed lounge and restaurant with a wide deck and uninterrupted views all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. 10 cabins (8 twins and 2 family tents) are en-suite and solar powered all with views of the wild Atlantic Ocean. To keep guests warm on the cold coastal nights each tent has a wood burning stove.
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.
Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Balcony / Deck, Fireplace, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Bird Watching, Fishing, Game Drives, Quad Biking, Walks (Guided)
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.