Stay on a luxurious shipwreck in Namibia Posted on 20 November 2018 Tags:Accommodation, Namibia, Skeleton Coast Image from Natural Selection Spending the night in a shipwreck may sound like something out of the movie Life of Pi, but Namibia’s newest luxury lodge offering on the Skeleton Coast is exactly the opposite. The Shipwreck Lodge is between the Hoarusib and Hoanib Rivers in the Skeleton Coast National Park. Image from Natural Selection Nina Maritz Architecture designed the structures with the aim to imitate fallen ships that have tipped onto their side. The lodge has views of the desert facing the coast where a large number of real, rusted ships still remain. The lodge offers eight twins and double solar powered en-suite bedrooms and two family cabins located on the sand dunes. Also read: Uncover secrets in the sand on Namibia’s Tok Tokkie Trail Image from Natural Selection Each cabin is made from wooden pine with prefabricated walls to withstand any harsh coastal conditions. The interior consists of an en-suite bathroom with a large windows with majestic views of the sea and the sunset. A lounge and restaurant is available on site for guests. The Skeleton Coast National Park is also home to various animal species including brown hyenas, desert lions, elephants and giraffe. Image from Natural Selection Related Posts Rahiem Johnson: Why representation in travel matters 27 March 2023 Founded by Rahiem Johnson, Tray Table Seat Back is a Black-owned travel business that aims... read more 7 great spots to picnic near Cape Town 1 November 2022 Looking for somewhere to kick your feet up and embrace the warm days in Cape... read more 6 best beach campsites in SA 14 June 2022 From bucket-and-spade seaside spots to rugged and remote coastal coves, we’ve got your camping weekends covered.... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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