Experience the Namib desert in style
Shipwreck lodge’s stunning location and unique activities provide guests with a genuine desert experience.
Location: Perched on the windswept dunes of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, Shipwreck Lodge lies within the Skeleton Coast National Park between the Hoarusib and Hoanib Rivers. Just 45 km north of Möwe Bay, this striking lodge is the only one of its kind in the region, offering exclusive access to a raw, untamed landscape. With views of the Atlantic Ocean and proximity to shipwreck relics, it’s an unforgettable base from which to explore one of the most remote coastlines on Earth.
Rooms: Ten unique cabins, eight twin and two family units, are spaced along the dunes, designed to echo the shipwrecks strewn across the coast. Each room features ship-inspired design, a fireplace, and plush furnishings, blending warmth and style. Expansive windows offer views of the desert and sea, while private decks provide the perfect spot to watch the sunrise. A turn-down service, solar-powered electricity, and en-suite bathrooms ensure comfort without compromising sustainability.
Amenities: The lodge’s main area includes a welcoming lounge, restaurant, and deck, ideal for relaxing with a drink while the ocean crashes in the distance. Wi-Fi is available via a voucher system in communal areas. Flasks of hot water are provided upon request, and laundry service is included. The service is attentive and personalised, with thoughtful touches like welcome drinks and warm cloths on arrival.
Activities: Guests can enjoy scenic nature drives, beach picnics, guided excursions to shipwrecks, sundowner drives, sandboarding, quad biking, and visits to the Hoarusib River valley. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, lions, brown hyenas, and gemsbok.
Sustainability: Shipwreck Lodge is solar-powered, uses borehole water, and was awarded Five Green Flowers for environmental excellence. Every detail of the lodge is designed with minimal impact in mind, preserving this wild stretch of Namibian coastline.
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January
Bring your umbrella, it's rainy season. January is mid-summer in Namibia with the possibility of torrential downpours mid afternoon, but with temperatures of 30-35 degrees it tends to be hot and humid.
February
Similar to January, it is hot and humid with the chance of a downpour in the afternoon.
March
In March, rainfall starts to decrease and temperatures lower with nights becoming increasingly cool. Although daytime temperatures remain hot reaching up to 30 degrees.
April
April is predominantly dry and hot, although there can be a couple of sporadic rainy days across the month
May
Winter is coming. May has little or no rainfall and the humidity is low, in northern regions around Etosha you'll find fresher, greener landscapes with wildlife gathering around depleting watering holes.
- If you're looking to tackle the Fish River Canyon Hike this is the best time to visit Namibia.
June
In June the nights are cold and temperatures can drop below 10 degrees, whilst in the Namib desert it can reach below freezing. There is no chance of rain as the dry season is in full flow.
July
Visitors in July will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly.
August
Like July, visitors in August will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly and night time temperatures can drop below freezing both at the coast and inland.
September
Considered the best month to travel to Namibia, September is temperate with clear dry skies and low humidity levels.
October
In October game viewing is at its best, the vegetation is fading with temperatures rising up to 29 degrees.
November
Heat continues to rise, with humidity levels remaining low, however there is a chance of rain in the afternoons.
December
December brings the first rains of the season, bringing everything to life as animals start to disperse as more water becomes available.
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