Namib Desert Adapted Wildlife
Desert & Arid
Mammals
Advanced
Namibia — Skeleton Coast
May to October
Overview
Track desert-adapted elephants and lions along the Skeleton Coast's ancient river channels.
Equipment
- 4x4 vehicle
- GPS
- Extra water and fuel
- Binoculars
Safety Notes
- No services for hundreds of kilometres
- Fog can disorient — GPS essential
Identification Tips
1
Desert elephants follow dry riverbeds to underground water
2
Gemsbok can survive without drinking — they extract moisture from plants
3
Brown hyena tracks along beach indicate den sites
Species Checklist
| Species | Likelihood | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Desert-adapted Elephant | uncommon | Dry riverbeds |
| Brown Hyena | rare | Beach and fog-belt at night |
| Gemsbok | common | Rocky desert plains |
| Cape Fur Seal | common | Colony at Cape Cross |