TERRACE BAY

Picture THE PLACE :
Although the early mariners passing along the desolate coastline of Namibia centuries ago feared the Skeleton Coast, the park is today a popular tourist attraction. Many anglers are lured to the Skeleton Coast by its reputation for excellent catches, while other visitors are attracted by the name which evokes a sense of mystery and intrigue. For some the appeal of the Skeleton Coast is simply the solitude.

WHERE :
The park can be reached either along the C34 linking Swakopmund and Terrace Bay or from Khorixas via Springbokwasser along the C39. Travelling from the south, the Ugab River Gate is about 200 km north of Swakopmund. Torra Bay is 117 km further north, while Terrace Bay is another 48 km further on. Approaching from the west, the gate at Springbokwasser is reached 170 km west of Khorixas. From here it is a further 40 km to the junction with the C34, with Torra Bay and Terrace Bay being 10 and 58 km north respectively.

There are landing strips at Torra Bay and Terrace Bay, but no aviation fuel is available. If you fly in you should circle the camp before landing to draw the attention of camp staff who will then pick you up.

ACCOMMODATION :
Terrace Bay is open throughout the year. Visitors are accommodated on an all-inclusive basis in bungalows containing two-bedded bedrooms, showers, wash basins and toilets. Bedding is provided, but as the tariff includes three meals a day, appliances such as kettles, stoves and fridges are not supplied, nor are there any outside fireplaces.

Torra Bay is open from 1 December to 31 January only. Facilities are limited to camp and caravan sites served by communal ablutions. A small fee is charged for the use of the showers as the water has to be transported in.

FACILITIES :
Amenities at Terrace Bay include a filling station and a shop which stocks a limited range of groceries, liquor, souvenirs and bait. Ample freezing facilities are available for anglers. At Torra Bay fuel, firewood and water are sold during the Namibian December/January school holidays only, while a kiosk is also open during this period.

ADMISSION FEES :
(For Terrace Bay : Price includes accommodation, 3 meals a day and freezer facilities)

Adults N$ 20.00
Children (6-16) N$ 10.00
Sedan N$ 20.00
Trailer N$ 6.00
Caravan N$ 20.00
Mini-bus (up to 10 seats) N$ 25.00
Bus, 11 - 25 seater N$ 50.00
Bus, 26 - 50 seater N$ 80.00
Bus, 51 and more seats N$ 120.00

Overnight Accommodation Price per day
Single N$210
Double N$175
Conference Room N$70
Torra Bay
Camp or caravan site N$10

Terrace Bay :

Please note: No pets allowed. Overnight visitors must be in possession of reservation advices issued by the reservations office in Windhoek
No-one will be allowed to cross the Ugab River after 15h00 or to pass the checkpoint at Springbokwasser after 17h00 en route to Terrace Bay.

Open throughout the year

No motor-cycles

No camping allowed

No visitors allowed north or south of the demarcated angling area.

Landingstrip - NOT LICENSED: 1959 S, 1302 E; Elev.: 1 00; Rwy: 33/15, 1 515 m, hard sand.

Torra Bay :

Please note: Open only from 1 December to 31 January. Accessible from the interior and along coastal road.
Overnight visitors must be in possession of reservation advices issued by the booking office in Windhoek.

No-one will be allowed to cross the Ugab River after 15h00 or to pass the checkpoint at Springbokwasser after 17h00 an route to Torra Bay

No visits to Terrace Bay without booking advices

Fuel, fire-wood and water sold during the December school holidays

No pets allowed.

No motor-cycles.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact :

Director of Tourism
RESERVATIONS
Private Bag 13267
WINDHOEK
Namibia
Tel : (+264 61) 23-6975
Fax : (+264 61) 22-4900
E-Mail : reservations@iwwn.com.na


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