骷髅海岸公园"(Skeleton Coast Park)一面临海、三面为沙漠环抱。19世纪德国人大举入侵纳米比亚,但从未占领骷髅海岸。据说一支德国部队进入骷髅海岸,却因为迷失方向而全军覆灭。一些外国船队也企图在这里登陆,由于浪高滩险,这些船只大多触礁沉没,葬身鱼腹。所以他们心有余悸地把这里称之为"Skeleton Coast"。虽然骷髅海滩四下望去,满目萧疏荒凉,但却是探险、旅游和垂钓者的天堂。
The Skeleton Coast Park, a seemingly hostile, barren environment will allow you to experience the mystery and subtlety of nature hidden in its fragile mistiness if you take the time and utilise all your powers of observation. It is a fascinating area, with its history of rumours of "diamond rich" deposits, which lured the hopeful and proved to be illusions.
It offers you experiences that are not available anywhere else in the world, but the desert is subtle and to be able to appreciate it fully you must be prepared to walk and search out the unique elements that make it a place you will remember for the rest of your life.
USEFUL TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS
Petrol and water are only available at Terrace Bay. The nearest towns to the Skeleton Coast Park are Khorixas in the east and Henties Bay to the south. Although the main roads through the park are suitable for sedan cars, it is wise to carry water and basic spares with you at all times. The weather is generally cold and windy, with foggy mornings and evenings, so good windbreakers and warm footwear and protective creams for sunburn are essential. Do bring along your reference books on plants, birds and animals. The rest camp at Terrace Bay is equipped with a restaurant, two bars, a well-stocked shop for basic supplies and bait and simple vehicle repair facilities. The cottages each have two beds, which can be increased to three, and a bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Please remember to keep your permit with you at all times and that camping is only permitted at Torra Bay. Only visitors with reservations will be allowed to stay at Terrace Bay.
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