Camping Namibia

Park / Reserve: Skeleton Coast

Namibia’s Skeleton Coast stretches from Swakopmund north through Henties Bay and the Dorob and Skeleton Coast National Parks, a foggy, wind-scoured shoreline littered with shipwrecks and prized by anglers for galjoen, kabeljou and steenbras. Dozens of named fishing spots dot the coast road north of Henties Bay, each with its own basic pull-off camping area, while Swakopmund and Walvis Bay offer full-service coastal camping with restaurants, activities and easy access to the Cape Cross seal colony and Dorob National Park’s lichen fields.

  • Omaruru River Mouth Fishing Area

    Omaruru River Mouth Fishing Area

    Directions: Omaruru River Mouth Fishing Area is one of the numbered/named fishing spots along the Dorob National Park coastline along the coast near Henties Bay.

    Activities: Shore angling (galjoen, kabeljou, steenbras and other surf species), 4×4 beach driving on designated tracks.

    Amenities:

    • Basic, largely undeveloped coastal camping/fishing spot — bring your own water, shade and supplies

    Note: A fishing permit from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (offices in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Lüderitz) is required for angling; rates are approximately N$14/month or N$168/year. Vehicles must stay on marked tracks within Dorob National Park.

  • Myl 13 Fishing Area

    Myl 13 Fishing Area

    Directions: Myl 13 Fishing Area is one of the numbered “mile” fishing spots along the coast within Dorob National Park, north of Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast road.

    Activities: Shore angling (galjoen, kabeljou, steenbras and other surf species), 4×4 beach driving on designated tracks.

    Amenities:

    • Basic, largely undeveloped coastal camping/fishing spot — bring your own water, shade and supplies

    Note: A fishing permit from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (offices in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Lüderitz) is required for angling; rates are approximately N$14/month or N$168/year. Vehicles must stay on marked tracks within Dorob National Park.

  • Okongo Adventure Campsite

    Okongo Adventure Campsite

    Contact this campsite directly for amenities, rates and directions.

  • Myl 63 Fishing Area

    Myl 63 Fishing Area

    Directions: Myl 63 Fishing Area is one of the numbered/named fishing spots along the Skeleton Coast north of Henties Bay, towards the Skeleton Coast National Park.

    Activities: Shore angling (galjoen, kabeljou, steenbras and other surf species), 4×4 beach driving on designated tracks.

    Amenities:

    • Basic, largely undeveloped coastal camping/fishing spot — bring your own water, shade and supplies

    Note: A fishing permit from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (offices in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Lüderitz) is required for angling; rates are approximately N$14/month or N$168/year. Vehicles must stay on marked tracks within the coastal park.

  • Solitude Fishing Area

    Solitude Fishing Area

    Directions: Solitude Fishing Area is one of the numbered/named fishing spots along the Dorob National Park coastline along the coast near Henties Bay.

    Activities: Shore angling (galjoen, kabeljou, steenbras and other surf species), 4×4 beach driving on designated tracks.

    Amenities:

    • Basic, largely undeveloped coastal camping/fishing spot — bring your own water, shade and supplies

    Note: A fishing permit from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (offices in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Lüderitz) is required for angling; rates are approximately N$14/month or N$168/year. Vehicles must stay on marked tracks within Dorob National Park.

  • Witklip Fishing Area

    Witklip Fishing Area

    Directions: Witklip Fishing Area is one of the numbered “mile” fishing spots along the coast within Dorob National Park, north of Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast road.

    Activities: Shore angling (galjoen, kabeljou, steenbras and other surf species), 4×4 beach driving on designated tracks.

    Amenities:

    • Basic, largely undeveloped coastal camping/fishing spot — bring your own water, shade and supplies

    Note: A fishing permit from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (offices in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Lüderitz) is required for angling; rates are approximately N$14/month or N$168/year. Vehicles must stay on marked tracks within Dorob National Park.

  • St Nowhere Campsite

    St Nowhere Campsite

    Directions: In Dorob National Park, about 110 km north of Henties Bay on the Skeleton Coast.

    Activities: Fishing, horseback riding on the beach, detox/salt baths.

    Amenities:

    • 77 campsites plus 7 self-catering bungalows (bathroom, kitchenette, inside braai)
    • Small on-site shop (wood, ice, bait, meat); freezing facilities available
    • No WiFi

    Fill up with fuel before arriving – Terrace Bay’s station isn’t always reliable. Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00.

  • Myl 68 Fishing Area

    Myl 68 Fishing Area

    Directions: Myl 68 Fishing Area is one of the numbered/named fishing spots along the Skeleton Coast north of Henties Bay, towards the Skeleton Coast National Park.

    Activities: Shore angling (galjoen, kabeljou, steenbras and other surf species), 4×4 beach driving on designated tracks.

    Amenities:

    • Basic, largely undeveloped coastal camping/fishing spot — bring your own water, shade and supplies

    Note: A fishing permit from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (offices in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Lüderitz) is required for angling; rates are approximately N$14/month or N$168/year. Vehicles must stay on marked tracks within the coastal park.

  • Toilet 10 Noord Fishing Area

    Toilet 10 Noord Fishing Area

    Directions: Toilet 10 Noord Fishing Area is one of the numbered/named fishing spots along the Dorob National Park coastline along the coast near Henties Bay.

    Activities: Shore angling (galjoen, kabeljou, steenbras and other surf species), 4×4 beach driving on designated tracks.

    Amenities:

    • Basic, largely undeveloped coastal camping/fishing spot — bring your own water, shade and supplies

    Note: A fishing permit from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (offices in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Lüderitz) is required for angling; rates are approximately N$14/month or N$168/year. Vehicles must stay on marked tracks within Dorob National Park.

  • Myl 8 Rif Fishing Area

    Myl 8 Rif Fishing Area

    Directions: Myl 8 Rif Fishing Area is one of the numbered “mile” fishing spots along the coast within Dorob National Park, north of Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast road.

    Activities: Shore angling (galjoen, kabeljou, steenbras and other surf species), 4×4 beach driving on designated tracks.

    Amenities:

    • Basic, largely undeveloped coastal camping/fishing spot — bring your own water, shade and supplies

    Note: A fishing permit from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (offices in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay or Lüderitz) is required for angling; rates are approximately N$14/month or N$168/year. Vehicles must stay on marked tracks within Dorob National Park.