Shipwreck Lodge, a joint venture by the local community of the Namibian Skeleton Coast and Sesfontein, offers a range of unique conservation experiences. Enjoy thrilling game drives into the Skeleton Coast National Park to spot the desert lion, elephant, giraffe, baboon and kudu – framed against the raw beauty of this wild desert. The area is also home to unique plants and insects that survive on the cold fog from the Atlantic. Admire the coastal colonies of the iconic Cape fur seal. Spot birds like the Rüppell’s korhaans, larks, chats, jaegers and skuas that are found among the seal colonies. Take sundowner drives atop towering dunes, and watch the sun set behind the rugged landscape. Visit the Suiderkus and Karimona shipwrecks, and take day trips to the remarkable Clay Castles, Hoanib River Delta and Mowe Bay. Visit settlements of the Himba people and learn about the life and culture of the local community. (Fitness Level: Moderate; Please bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, binoculars and don’t forget your camera).