Reviews of Hoanib Skeleton Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
37 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Hoanib Skeleton Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp review Luxury camp"
Rooms are particularly spectacular here.
Saw a wildcat and lots of jackals." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 7n in Namibia
Elephant
5 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
9 sightings
"Chic, Remote Camp"
As for the camp, the staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. The main lodge is comfortable and inviting, with an ice cold pool offering relief during the hot afternoons. The tents are spacious, powered by solar, and smartly appointed. The only downside was the lack of air conditioning, which made lounging in the room during the afternoon as well as sleeping a challenge; it took very long for the room temperature to drop at night and opening the windows was not an option given small holes in the screen, which allowed a considerable number of bugs to enter. (And we traveled in winter; I cannot imagine visiting in summer!) That said, our only suggestion is to include air conditioning units (similar to those at Little Kulala), or at least address the holes in the screens to allow ventilation at night without inviting bugs in the room.
Overall though, we loved the camp and would highly recommend!" See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp review"
We came to immerse ourselves in a desert landscape and environment but were very surprised to see so many different types of wild life , in addition to desert adapted elephants . A photographer's dream . Even spotted a Caracal. The full day excursion to the Skeleton Coast, where we saw a seal colony being watched over by a hyena and a couple of jackals, is a must.
Our guide throughout our stay, Joas, was great company, having great social and professional skills." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Brown Hyena
Multiple sightings
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
5 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Meerkat
3 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Wildebeest
3 sightings
Zebra
2 sightings
"Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp review"
Beautiful rooms, superb location, great meals. Staff was wonderful.
Really enjoyed the day trip to the coast, lunch at the beach and then the flight back." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Brown Hyena
2 sightings
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Amazing place, loved it."
Really good guide and enjoyed our safari trips, especially the one down to the Atlantic coast where we had lunch on the beach.
Lots of elephants, giraffe, oryx etc. No lions as not in the area.
Loved it." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
Elephant
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Fantastic safari to the coast"
We set off on the 4 hour safari with trepidation due to the the length of time but absolutely loved the trip with the diversity of the land and the wildlife seen. Very special.
Having come from a Wilderness Camp we were disappointed to be eating the same menu as the last camp." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Oryx
Multiple sightings
"Dry riverbeds, ocean and desert"
A highlight of this trip is a drive along the Hoanib River bed to the Skeleton Coast. The landscape changes constantly during the several-hour drive. The ocean along the skeleton coast is spectacular. I could have done without the stinky visit to the fur seal colony.
Evening and morning game drives along the Hoanib River bed were really beautiful and we saw many more animals than we expected. We saw all three of the resident elephant families, many oryx, a large tower of giraffe (that happened to amble by during one sundowner) and steenbok. We also enjoyed a presentation by a local brown hyena researcher. This camp has so much to offer." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia
Giraffe
5 sightings
Oryx
4 sightings
"Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp review"
Modern and well appointed.
Good food and varied activities." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia
Giraffe
3 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
1 sighting
"Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp"
However the location is wonderful and the activities really gave an insight into the arid, harsh landscape.
The day trip to the coast was excellent. It was amazing to see so much wildlife in such an environment." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
Giraffe
6 sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Oryx
8 sightings
"Hoanib was a highlight of our Namibian trip"
Our day trip drive to the coast was amazing as you went along the river bed to the marshes, then the sand dunes with the oasis coming out to the coast with its ship wreck, museum and seal colony. this was followed by a good lunch before a low level flight back to the camp.
The game viewing was far better than expected with desert lion, desert elephant, numerous giraffes (Including two fighting) and lots of jackals made better by having Harunga with us who was a great guide" See all these reviews: 22n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Oryx
10 sightings
Zebra
5 sightings
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Other lodges in Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Cape Cross Lodge
Right on the Skeleton Coast, between Swakopmund and Damaraland, Cape Cross Lodge has easy access to Cape Cross Seal Reserve.
Terrace Bay
Terrace Bay is bleak. However, those that stay here come to experience the remote and inhospitable nature of the Skeleton Coast.
Serra Cafema
The luxurious Serra Cafema is in the most remote corner of Namibia - at the north end of Hartmann's Valley, across the Kunene River from Angola.
Skeleton Coast Safaris
Skeleton Coast Safaris is a small, family-run operation that has organized trips here for 20 years.
Hoanib Valley Camp
The intimate and remote Hoanib Valley Camp offers a rare chance to explore this dramatic corner of Namibia and to search for its sparse desert-adapted wildlife.
Shipwreck Lodge
The only property on this desolate stretch of coastline, the extraordinary Shipwreck Lodge opens up a new section of the Skeleton Coast National Park
Opuwo Country Lodge
Opuwo Country Hotel provides comfortable accommodation is well situated for a night's stop before travelling into remote parts of Kaokoland.
Epupa Camp
Epupa Camp is a welcoming oasis set on the palm-fringed banks of the Kunene River in north-west Namibia and close to Epupa Falls.
Leylandsdrift Camp
Used exclusively on the Schoeman's skeleton cost safaris, Leylandsdrift Camp is a great place to track desert elephant.
Kunene River Camp
Used exclusively on Schoeman's Skeleton Coast Safaris, Kunene River Camp occupies a pretty location on the banks of the Kunene River.
Okahirongo Ele. Lodge
Tucked away in Namibia's far northwest Okahirongo Elephant Lodge offers luxurious chalets, with stunning views and plenty of activities.
Kuidas Camp
Kuidas Camp is usually the first-night stop on a Schoeman's safari. It is a very simple camp with stunning views of the Huab River Valley.
