Skeleton Coast Park, Namibia
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Skeleton Coast Park
Skeleton Coast National Park is a national park located in northwest Namibia, and has the most inaccessible shores, dotted with shipwrecks.
Skeleton Coast National Park is a national park located in northwest Namibia, and has the most inaccessible shores, dotted with shipwrecks. The park was established in 1971 and has a size of 16,845 km2 (6,504 sq mi). The park is divided into a northern and southern section, the southern section is open to those with 4-wheel drive vehicles, they are allowed to go up (north) as far as the Ugab River Gate.
The northern section can only be reached by a fly-in safari, and the area is off-limits to all vehicles.
Key Facts
- Category
- Parks
- Type
- National Parks
- First referenced
- 1971
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (May–September for cooler weather)