Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights & Activities
The wonders of this region defy description. For instance, the
barchan dunes
of the
northern Skeleton Coast hold a unique distinction: they roar. If you don't believe it, sit
down on a lee face, dig in your feet and slide slowly down. If you feel a jarring vibration
and hear a roar akin to a four-engine cargo plane flying low, don't bother looking up - it's
just the sand producing its marvellous acoustic effect. It's thought that the roar is created
when air pockets between electrically charged particles are forced to the surface. The ef-
fect is especially pronounced in the warmth of the late afternoon, when spaces between
the sand particles are at their greatest.
Getting There & Away
The Skeleton Coast Wilderness Area is closed to private vehicles. Access is restricted to
fly-in trips.
