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2025 NAMIBIA EXPLORED

Applications OPEN Explore the wild beauty of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast in luxury.

By Nicola Killops

100% Matric Pass Rate 258 Distinctions

Apply online @ www.stpeters.co.za

Elaborate Music, Art, Dance and Drama Centre Wide Selection of Academic and Co-Curricular Subjects

State-of-the-Art Indoor Sports Centre 1st School to Introduce Peer Psychology

A s a passionate traveller, I fascinating history that has captivated that can be found scattered along the

beaches. The coastline is also known
have always dreamed of
travellers from around the world.
for its dense fog, strong winds, and
exploring the wild beauty
of Namibia’s haunting and
mysterious Skeleton Coast. And it Located in the northwestern part cold sea temperatures, which make it
a challenging and dangerous place for
of Namibia, the Skeleton Coast is a

For more information, email: certainly didn’t disappoint. If you ever seemingly endless and rugged stretch ships to navigate.
need some perspective about just
of coastline that runs for over 300
admissions@stpeterscollege.co.za or call 011 807 5315 how small you are in relation to our miles and is characterised by towering Despite its inhospitable nature, the
Skeleton Coast is home to a variety
beautiful planet, this is where you
sand dunes, rugged rocky outcrops,
will get it. The Skeleton Coast boasts and treacherous surf. The name of wildlife, including desert-adapted
stunning landscapes, unique wildlife “Skeleton Coast” is derived from the elephants, lions, hyenas, and a range of
Stpeterscoll @stpeters_college – such as the rare beach lions – and a large number of whale and seal bones antelope species. The coastline is also
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