Terrace Bay: Our full report

Deep within the Skeleton Coast National Park, Terrace Bay is a long (six-hour) drive from Swakopmund, and the most northerly point in the park that's accessible by private vehicle.

Here you can stay in bungalows with private toilets and showers. They're recently upgraded the facilities and the rooms are now simply but nicely furnished. The food has improved from a low base but do not expect haute cuisine! All in all it is not the best camp in Namibia but it is the only place to stay for a very long way and gives you a very good feel for the isolation of the Skeleton Coast.

Geographics

Location: Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland, Namibia

Ideal length of stay: The reason to come to Terrace Bay is to explore the Skeleton Coast, so most people only drop in for a single night - although keen fisherment may stay for longer.

Directions: Terrace bay is almost 287km north of Henties Bay - or 363km north of Swakopmund; it's a very long drive!

Food & drink

Usual board basis: Full Board

Food quality: You sould expect fairly basic meals from this old, restcamp which has been run by the government for many years.

Dining style: Individual Tables

Dining locations: Indoor Dining

Drinks included: No drinks are included

Central communications

Power supply: Generator

Health & safety

Malarial area: No

Medical care: The nearest doctor is probably in Henties Bay - about 4-5 hours' drive south along the Skeleton Coast.

Dangerous animals: Moderate Risk

Extras

Disabled access: Not Possible