The Skeleton Coast in Namibia derives its name from all of the Shipwrecks that scatter the coastal region of this area. A Namibia safari to this region can prove to be a memorable and historic experience.

NAMIBIA SAFARIS AND THE SKELETON COAST:

The Skeleton Coast is well known for its stunning and atmospheric coastline, making for a unique Namibian safari experience. The Skeleton Coast was given its name because of the eerie shipwrecks on the isolated, detached shores of Northern Namibia. The Skeleton Coast provides a historic and fascinating Namibia safari destination filled with unusual attractions waiting to be discovered. This Skeleton Coast National Park covers 2 million-hectares (20,000km2) of the most inhospitable and least visited places on earth... The attraction to the Skeleton Coast is its untouched and mysterious barren beauty, swept by cold sea breezes which are often enveloped in a dense fog. It is this very fog that has caused so many shipwrecks in the past - leaving the mysteries and remains of mariners from lifetimes past - a Namibia holiday to the Skeleton Coast can be spent discovering the wrecks and experiencing the mysteries.

The Skeleton Coast temperatures between October and May are surprisingly cool compared to the hot and arid region just south of this Namibian attraction. There is a strong wind that blows between May and September, covering the Skeleton Coast with mist and lowering the temperature significantly. Although it never drops below freezing at the Skeleton Coast, it can become very cold during the winter months - especially at night. It rarely rains, but the constant sea mist gives moisture to the plant and animal life.

There are also many different types of sand dunes in this Namibia safari area. The hummock dunes, transverse dunes and crescent dunes all appear with grand range - full of billions of tiny granules surrounded by rugged canyons and richly coloured volcanic rock. Such is the extraordinary geology of this Namibia area, that some beaches contain a profusion of multi-coloured pebbles consisting of agates, lava, granites and others. The ancient fossil plant, Welwitschia, is also found in this region. One can only imagine exploring this Namibian area can prove to be a mesmerizing safari experience.

More things to see in this safari area include: desert elephants, desert Oryx, springbok, giraffe, brown hyena, ostrich, rare black rhino, and even the lion which is found further inland. The nearby seal colony holds several thousand Cape fur seals, as well as whales and dolphins. The eerie Skeleton Coast shipwrecks are a sight to behold. An aerial view of the Namibia canyons, Skeleton coast, sand dunes and wrecks is an amazing way to experience this Namibian region, with photographic opportunities galore. And finally, the Himba tribe is unquestionably a highlight of this area and a visit to this tribe is thus highly recommended on your Namibia safari.

The Himba Tribe
While no one can live on this inhospitable Skeleton coast, the nomadic Himba tribe resides further inland not far from this barren desolate tract. The Himba people are beautiful, elegant and mysterious Namibian people. They wear simple goatskins and jewellery made from leather, metal and shells. The Himba people adorn and protect their bodies and hair with rich ochre mud mixed with animal fat. This gives them protection from the elements in this Namibia safari area, and coats their skin in a thick aesthetic layer of tribal make up. Amazingly, the Himba people appear striking and magnificent looking due to their skin treatment - creating a quiet, elegant beauty that reflects their traditions and culture.

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