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Shipwreck Lodge
Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia · Natural Selection · Grand Luxury
The only lodge inside Namibia's Skeleton Coast National Park, opened June 2018 between the Hoanib and Hoarusib rivers, about 45 kilometres north of Möwe Bay. Windhoek architect Nina Maritz shaped ten cabins like wrecked ships, prefabricated in Windhoek so the 25-year concession can be unbolted. Solar-powered. A joint venture of Journeys Namibia, Natural Selection, Trip Travel, and local communities, fulfilling Piet du Plooy's plan. MICHELIN Two Keys.
- 10 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Architect: Nina Maritz
About Shipwreck Lodge
- Architect Nina Maritz designed its 10 cabins to resemble shipwrecks, solar-powered and prefabricated in Windhoek under a 25-year removable concession.
- The lodge holds two MICHELIN Keys, recognizing its distinctive design in one of Africa's most remote landscapes.
- Ten solar-powered shipwreck-shaped chalets; the only luxury lodge inside Skeleton Coast National Park.
History
Shipwreck Lodge opened in June 2018 as the only lodge inside Namibia's Skeleton Coast National Park, between the Hoanib and Hoarusib rivers about 45 km north of Möwe Bay. Designed by Windhoek architect Nina Maritz, its ten cabins are shaped like the wrecked ships that give the coast its name.
A joint venture between Journeys Namibia, Natural Selection and Trip Travel, alongside local communities, it fulfilled the dream of the late Piet du Plooy. Solar-powered and prefabricated in Windhoek for removability under a 25-year concession, it holds Two MICHELIN Keys.
Restaurants and bars
- Lounge and restaurant (central building) — Bar
Amenities
- Library
- Wi-Fi (available)
- Family Room
- Hairdryers (on request)
- Battery charging facilities in main area and in rooms
- Complimentary laundry service
- Wood burning stove in cabins
- Nature drives
- Nature walks
- Guided quad biking
- Sand boarding
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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