Terrace Bay
The northernmost point in Skeleton Coast National Park reachable by self-drive: a desolate beach, dunes and fishing camp, with occasional jackals and brown hyenas.
Terrace Bay is the northernmost point in Skeleton Coast National Park that self-drive visitors can reach. It was once a mining area and is now a simple lodge and restaurant run by NWR, known for sea fishing. The surroundings are fog-shrouded gravel plains, dunes and desolate beaches, where black-backed jackals are common and, if you are lucky, you may spot brown hyenas. The route north from Swakopmund along the C34 salt road covers about 400 km, and overnight stays must be booked in advance. This is the only fuel point within the park, so confirm it is open before you go.
Opening hours
Enter during opening hours; accommodation must be booked in advance
Nearby sights
- Hoanib River Valley
- Möwe Bay
- Skeleton Coast
- Fort Sesfontein
- Khowarib Gorge
- Ongongo Waterfall
- Purros
- Hoarusib River Valley