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Just when you thought you couldn’t get any more remote... the untouched Namib Desert. This land of seemingly never-ending sand dunes, abandoned diamond mines and wild jackals is a pretty unforgiving territory, few people get the opportunity to visit this barren but beautiful landscape, no-one lives here but make the journey out to Saddle Hill and Spencer Bay and you won’t be disappointed, I promise you.
From your base in Luderitz, venture first along a tar road, then onto gravel road, then a faint path through the stony desert floor, then... sand. Nothing but sand for miles around, your guides will lead you on a journey past Oryx, a desert-adapted antelope that doesn’t drink water during its whole lifetime, rusted vehicles and crumbling huts left over from the diamond days and breathtaking views of the land “where the dunes meet the sea”.
Learn to dominate 35 degree sand dunes in your Toyota Land Cruiser, hear them roar as you rumble down the slip face, then top it all off with a braai on the beach, with not another soul to spoil your enjoyment.
All over the Namib Desert, south-western Namibia
From £450 per person
All year round
It is a privilege to explore such a remote and rugged wilderness in the company of the only people allowed access to this delicate landscape. The guys who keep you from being swallowed up by the valleys of dunes not only know the history, flora and fauna of the area, they also share a fierce commitment to ensure the adventures into this part of the desert are strictly regulated and carried out in the most environmentally sensitive manner as possible.
Your base for the trip at Saddle Hill is about 100kms north up the coast from Luderitz, south-west Namibia.
Everything is taken care of in typical Pepper fashion. Your 4x4 will be stocked with provisions for your entire trip so just sit back, enjoy the ride and prepare yourself for one of Namibia’s most breathtaking areas – and that’s saying something.
Doug gives you his insight into the roads and driving in Namibia
Doug spends 4 surreal days exploring the skeleton coast in Namibia by aircraft, land-rover and boat with the amazing team at Skeleton Coast Safaris.