In a remote area of the Kaokoveld, in a land of bare mountains, gravel-strewn plains and dry riverbeds that draw fascinating wildlife, lies Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. All eight large en-suite tents (including one family unit) with shaded outdoor lounges and the main area and swimming pool look out over rugged scenery: a wide valley slopes down to the almost-always dry Hoanib River. Explorations of this isolated yet diverse area take place via game drives along the riverbed’s narrow ribbon of vegetation, where a surprising wealth of desert-adapted wildlife can be found: elephant, giraffe, gemsbok and springbok, with glimpses of lion and brown hyaena. The Skeleton Coast with its desolate rocky coastline, noisy colonies of Cape fur seals and remains of shipwrecks is accessed either by a fascinating drive or scenic flight, depending on the weather. Hoanib is a hub for researchers studying predators such as desert-adapted lion and brown hyaena; guests can meet them (when they’re in camp) and view their work in the Research Centre. The camp is fully solar powered and a joint venture with the neighbouring Conservancies of Anabeb, Torra and Sesfontein but there is no air con so guests looking for creature comforts need to come with an open mind as the camp, location and experience is bound to leave its mark! A three night stay includes a 3/4 day trip to the Skeleton Coast itself. Note there is no wifi/internet due to remoteness of the camp