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Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Sesfontein (nearest town/conservancy area), Kunene Region, Namibia · Wilderness · High Luxury
Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp opened in August 2014 as a joint venture with the Anabeb, Sesfontein and Torra communities, its seven tents and one family unit reachable only by light aircraft into Namibia's Palmwag Concession. The camp funds the Hoanib Research Centre, a base for tracking desert-adapted lions, elephants and brown hyenas across the Kaokoveld, and its low-impact design runs entirely on solar power in a landscape where the Hoanib River meets the Skeleton Coast.
- 8 rooms
- Opened 2014
About Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
- The Hoanib Research Centre supports the Desert Lion Conservation Project, founded by Dr. Philip Stander in 1998 to study and protect the Namib's small population of desert-adapted lions.
- The camp is only accessible by light aircraft, four hours' flight from the nearest coastline of whalebones and shipwreck remains that gives the Skeleton Coast its name.
- The Desert Lion Project's research helped inspire the 'Vanishing Kings' documentary series, which the camp also supported.
- Wilderness named the camp Namibia's Leading Tented Safari Camp at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
- It operates under a 20-year joint concession agreement with the Anabeb, Sesfontein and Torra communities, giving them a direct stake in the camp's tourism revenue.
History
Opened in August 2014, the camp is a joint venture partnership with the Anabeb, Sesfontein, and Torra communities, ensuring that ecotourism benefits local people. It operates as a vital center for research and conservation of desert-adapted predators, particularly lions and brown hyenas, within the private Palmwag Concession. The camp was designed with a minimal environmental footprint, featuring a modern architectural style that mimics sails against the rugged Kaokoveld landscape.
Amenities
- 100% solar-powered sustainable design
- Outdoor swimming pool with desert views
- Hoanib Research Centre for predator conservation talks
- Complimentary laundry service and in-room safes
- Inclusive guided nature drives and coastal excursions
- Professional Olympus photography kits available for guest use
Awards
- Namibia's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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