The Skeleton Coast is all about driving what the Lonely Planet calls “one of the world’s most inhospitable waterless areas in the world’s oldest desert”, and “the highlight of Namibia”.
I agree that the remote feel is enjoyable, and seeing the various wrecks (some still full ships, others just engine blocks remaining) and the Cape Cross Seal Colony is fun – but I wouldn’t have it as the highlight. Self-driving Etosha National Park and experiencing the The red desert dunes of Sossusvlei are in a different category of wow. And so is the nearby underated Damaraland’s desert landscapes, elephants and ancient rock art.
Definitely worth the visit, but I would suggest only if you are already planning the drive through Damaraland. If not, the route straight up to Etosha and then loop round via Botswana etc makes more sense.
