Skeleton Coast
Village
Welcome to South West Africa. This unique region has the oldest desert in the world, a dangerous coast line known as the Skeleton Coast, and unique wild life that survives in an arid climate.
Hot Air balloon
We took a hot air balloon ride to observe the desert and the coast line of the Atlantic Ocean. With red sand dunes and dangerous shoals, this region has earned its name as the Skeleton Coast. Native people and European settlers have impacted life in this difficult region. It is our favorite place in Africa.
Landscapes
The west coast of Namibia is an arid wasteland called the Skeleton Coast. Ships traveling around Africa have been affected by the region where the cold Bengali current from Antarctica meets the warmer waters from the Atlantic Ocean. This phenomenon creates fog banks along the entire coast and makes navigation treacherous.
Wild life
African land animals have adapted to this desert region. Elephants, zebra, and many other species prosper here. Sea lions and many species of fish can be found in the waters along the coast.