Known by the Bushmen as the "land God made in anger" the is remoteness at its best. Thousands of miles of sandy desert dotted with shipwrecks meet with the cold waters on the Atlantic and somehow an amazing array of wildlife and flora manages to survive in this harsh but beautiful environment. The Skeleton Coast is situated in the extremely remote north-west of Namibia, formerly known as the Kaokoveld and is a study of life in extremes. The desolate coastline gives way to endless ancient valleys, rugged terrain and unbroken dune fields. The perennial Kunene River to the north is an oasis in this harsh landscape.

Highlights

The area is the most remote and unpopulated area of Namibia

The coast itself is probably the most dramatic feature of this landscape

With the help of the famous damp Namibian coastal fog, wildlife thrives here