Shipwreck Lodge

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

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Stay at Shipwreck Lodge

Famous for the great winds and strong currents, many explorers’ ships were wrecked on this coast, hence the very fitting name of Shipwreck Lodge. This stunning brand-new lodge has been designed to resemble the shipwrecks that line Namibia‘s beachfront on which the lodge sits on. Each of the rooms is solar powered and has a private en-suite bathroom, along with a wood burning stove to keep you warm on the chilly evenings. The intricately designed lounge and restaurant overlooks the sweeping sand dunes all the way over to the Atlantic Ocean.

Despite the apparently arid landscape, game viewing at Namibia‘s Shipwreck Lodge is definitely not limited. Desert-adapted elephants, giraffe and lion roam in the surrounding areas, whilst the ocean houses Cape fur seals, and birdlife is abundant. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a brown hyena or two.

Why we love it

A mix of ecosystems attracts varied wildlife – spot desert adapted lion, elephants, kudu and seals.
To one side of the lodge you will find far-reaching golden sand, whilst the desert in the opposite direction is swathed in greenery, with marshland and forest.
The lodge is situated at the mouth of the River Hoarusib, on desert sands and with views as far as the Atlantic Ocean.

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Facilities

WIFI

Luxury Spa

Private Dive Centre

Scuba Diving and Courses

Daily Laundry

Experiences

Möwe Bay Excursion

Explore all the bay has to offer: from seal colonies to flamingos; shipwrecks to abandoned diamond mines; and the remains of a WWII bomber.

4x4 River Drive

Explore the rocky riverbanks of Hoarusib River, home to clay castles that are frequented by hyenas, desert elephants and lions.

Beach Lunch

Sit on the beach and enjoy the crisp sea breeze and the sound of crashing waves whilst enjoying a deliciously prepared picnic.

Fishing

Enjoy having the ocean to yourself with the lodge's exclusive use of the area to fish, and anything caught can be prepared for your dinner.

Sundowner

Drive along the sand dunes to Oasis Point to watch the sun set over the sand – the perfect mirage to end the day.

Quad Biking

For an adrenaline-fuelled activity, race over the sand dunes through the wind to explore this unique terrain in the most exciting way.

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Atilla

The journey to Namibia and Serra Cafema was the best trip I’ve ever done. I really loved the remote camp, the way we travelled there (flying over the endless dunes and amazing coastline in a private plane) and the infinite hospitality, knowledge and passion of the whole team. We enjoyed a lot of activities: we visited the Himba people, which was the experience of a lifetime, took a quad bike tour and boat tour. For my birthday, they organised a private dinner at a beautiful, remote location.