As the rise of silent safaris continue to be in demand, travelers are craving multi-sensory safari experiences that allow them to explore the wild in a tranquil environment, free of distractions. Situated along the remote Skeleton Coast, Natural Selection’s Shipwreck Lodge is one of the most architecturally interesting lodges in Africa, inspired by the remains of real shipwrecks, and offering guests a journey to awaken their senses.
The lodge is strategically located, where the towering sand dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean, and designed to mimic the eerie shipwrecks that dot Namibia’s Skeleton Coast. The fog from the ocean creates a mysterious setting in the morning, followed by the sounds of the waves crashing in the evening. The wildlife offers sounds of elephants as they dig beneath the sand for water, lions quietly roaming on the prowl, and cape fur seals lining the rocky shoreline.
Guests can immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings through quad biking, taking in the stunning ocean views, and endless sand dunes. The route, not accessible via car, was specifically laid out by the Ministry of Environment & Tourism, to ensure riders stay in the dune belt to the east of the lodge where the wind will immediately close tracks left behind. Other experiences include sand boarding, nature walks, and lunches on the beach, surrounded by nothing but the wilderness.
