Shipwreck Lodge occupies the southern bank of the Hoarusib River mouth within Namibia’s Skeleton Coast National Park — the Central Concession, a protected corridor between the Hoarusib and Hoanib river systems where Atlantic fog rolls inland over dune fields that have been shifting since before recorded history. It is, officially, the least visited national park in Namibia. The only lodge inside the park. Access is controlled by design: guests drive or fly to Möwe Bay, 45 kilometres away, and are transferred in by guided 4WD vehicle on a strict schedule. No self-drive continues beyond this point.

The lodge is built for a specific kind of traveller — one drawn to remoteness as the destination, not the inconvenience. It suits nature-driven guests, photographers working the coastal light, couples who want genuine solitude, and safari travellers willing to exchange density of game for rarity of encounter. Families are accepted from age six, though the terrain, exposure, and lack of connectivity ask more of younger guests than most safari environments do.

Rates peak from July through October — the dry winter season, when desert lion and elephant movements concentrate near river systems and road conditions hold. The green season, November through April, trades game density for birdlife, clearer morning air, and measurably lower rates. A minimum of two nights is advised by the property; three is more appropriate to the depth of what this landscape asks of you.

Book well ahead. Park permit requirements and ten-room capacity mean confirmed space disappears months before peak season opens.

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2️⃣ CARD & DISCOVERY FIELDS

accommodation_display_name Shipwreck Lodge

accommodation_tagline The only lodge inside Namibia’s Skeleton Coast National Park.

accommodation_short_desc Shipwreck Lodge sits within the Central Concession of Skeleton Coast National Park, 45 kilometres north of Möwe Bay on the Namibian Atlantic coast. Ten cabin-style rooms — designed to resemble stranded vessels — face the dunes and open ocean on a fully inclusive, guided basis. Built for nature travellers, photographers, and couples seeking genuine remoteness over convenience.

3️⃣ LOCATION & ACCESS DATA

accommodation_neighborhood Skeleton Coast Central Concession — southern bank of the Hoarusib River mouth

accommodation_address Skeleton Coast Park, Möwe Bay, 0000, Kunene Region, Namibia

accommodation_google_maps (Not publicly listed — coordinates approx. -18.8334°S, 12.3952°E)

accommodation_airport_distance Möwe Bay airstrip: 45 km (2–3 hour 4WD transfer; no road access beyond this point)

accommodation_city_center_distance Swakopmund: approx. 450 km south via C34 gravel road

4️⃣ PROPERTY FACTS

accommodation_established_year 2017 (opened early 2017)

accommodation_total_rooms 10 (8 twin/double rooms + 2 family cabins)

accommodation_max_guests 20 (based on 10 rooms × 2 guests per room; family cabins can accommodate additional beds)

accommodation_min_stay 2 nights (advised; 3 nights recommended)

5️⃣ PRICING INTELLIGENCE

accommodation_price_from Not publicly disclosed in USD. Namibian dollar (NAD) rates from N$18,243 per person per night (green season / low season) — fully inclusive.

accommodation_price_to From N$30,546 per person per night (peak season: July–August 2026). Rate source: third-party agent (Siyabona Africa); subject to change. USD equivalent not verified.

accommodation_currency NAD (Namibian Dollar). Direct booking via property website.

⚠️ Rates are fully inclusive: accommodation, all meals, beverages, guest laundry, daily activities, park permits, airstrip transfers, and guiding. USD pricing not publicly listed by property — contact directly for confirmed rate.

6️⃣ CONTACT & OFFICIAL CHANNELS

accommodation_phone +264 61 228 104

accommodation_email res6@journeysnamibia.com

accommodation_website https://www.shipwrecklodge.com.na

social_links

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shipwrecklodge/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShipwreckLodge/
• TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g479222-d14202143-Reviews-Shipwreck_Lodge

7️⃣ STAY LOGISTICS & POLICIES

accommodation_checkin Transfer from Möwe Bay: 11:00 or 15:00 (guests must pre-confirm arrival time)

accommodation_checkout Transfer to Möwe Bay departs: 09:00

accommodation_cancellation Not publicly disclosed — contact property directly

accommodation_rules

• Accommodation voucher required at Ugab Gate for park entry
• Premier drinks excluded from rate
• No block bookings or speculative allocations
• Transfer times are fixed; guests must pre-confirm

accommodation_children_policy Children aged 6 and above welcome. Ages 6–18 charged at 50% of adult rate per night (sharing with adults). Ages 19+ charged full adult rate.

accommodation_pet_policy Not publicly disclosed

8️⃣ KEY HIGHLIGHTS (max 6)

accommodation_highlights

• Only lodge located inside Skeleton Coast National Park
• 10 solar-powered cabins designed to resemble historic shipwrecks
• Fully inclusive rate: all meals, activities, guiding, park permits, and airstrip transfers
• 2025 Michelin Keys recipient (2 Keys — inaugural Global Michelin Keys Selection)
• Activities: game drives, Hoarusib River excursions, shoreline walks, quad biking, sandboarding, beach lunch
• Conservation partnership: black rhino relocation, desert lion monitoring, desert-adapted giraffe protection (Natural Selection / Journeys Namibia)

9️⃣ LANGUAGES, ACCESSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY

accommodation_languages English, German (website available in DE)

accommodation_accessibility Not publicly disclosed

accommodation_sustainability

• Solar-powered electricity across all cabins
• Joint venture with local Namibian companies (Trip Travel, Journeys Namibia) and park-bordering communities
• Conservation contributions: Save the Rhino Trust (black rhino), desert lion early warning systems, desert giraffe awareness, KEEP environmental education programme
• Wastewater recovery systems in cabin bathrooms (noted in guest documentation)

🔟 MEDIA FIELDS

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accommodation_video Not publicly confirmed — check Natural Selection YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@NaturalSelectionAfrica) for official property video

accommodation_virtual_tour Not available

1️⃣1️⃣ TAXONOMIES

Accommodation Type: Wilderness Lodge

Amenities (confirmed only):

• Restaurant on-site
• Bar
• Shared lounge
• Wraparound ocean-view deck
• Wood-burning stove (per cabin)
• En-suite bathroom with shower
• Solar electricity
• Free Wi-Fi (per Booking.com listing)
• Private cabin deck
• Coffee/tea-making facilities (pod machine + flask)
• Daily housekeeping / turndown service
• Guest laundry (included in rate)
• Guided activities (included)
• Airstrip transfers (included)
• Park permits (included)

Price Range: Ultra-Premium (fully inclusive; remote concession; Michelin-recognised)

1️⃣2️⃣ COMMERCE & TRUST SIGNALS

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