Skeleton Coast National Park

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"A remote, desolate stretch of Namibian coastline characterized by extremely rough waters, a rocky shore and the remains of hundreds of shipwrecks lodged in the sand. The area is roamed by beach-dwelling desert lions, hyenas and fur seals; this 6,300-square-mile wilderness of predators and giant dunes is often fog-covered and yields raw, post-apocalyptic photographs rather than typical sun-and-swim experiences. Pro tip: explore the coastline by booking a safari with a local operator or touring on your own in a 4x4 vehicle." - Melanie van Zyl Melanie van Zyl Melanie van Zyl’s stories aim to respectfully uplift the voices of the African continent. A conservation-curious journalist, she has photographed and written about Namibia, Mauritius, Botswana, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and her home country of South Africa for almost a decade. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines