Africa

Flying Namibia

8 Days. From USD $5,000pp.
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Overview

Experience Namibia’s entirety from an Eagles perspective. Visit the surreal dunes at Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. Join a mesmerising catamaran cruise on the Atlantic Ocean, visit southern Africa's largest open-air museum at Twyfelfontein and discover exceptional and abundant Wildlife in the Etosha National Park.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Enjoy open vehicle game drives in Etosha National Park and observe multiple wildlife species gathered around waterholes
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Twyfelfontein
  • Cruise on catamaran in Walvis Bay harbour exploring the marine life around the lagoon
  • Experience a sunrise in Namib Desert and walk on the iconic Sossusvlei Dunes

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: Etosha National Park
  • Day 2: Etosha National Park
  • Day 3: Damaraland
  • Day 4: Swakopmund
  • Day 5: Swakopmund
  • Day 6 and 7: Sossuvlei
  • Day 8: Departure

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Day 1: Etosha National Park

You are transferred from our accommodation in Windhoek to the Eros airport where your pilot meets you. Depending on the current weather condition the departure is about 08h30. The flight takes us to the border of the Etosha National Park, where an afternoon open game drive through the national park is the highlight of the first day.

Dinner included.

Day 2: Etosha National Park

In an open game viewer vehicle, the day is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to 4 of the Big Five - elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. The Park was proclaimed as Namibia’s first conservation area in 1907 by the then German Governor, von Lindequist. Despite the size of the Etosha National Park, only the southern edge of the pan is accessible to visitors. Game viewing in the park is primarily focussed around the waterholes, some of which are spring fed and some supplied from a borehole, ideal places to sit and watch over 114 different game species, or for an avid birder, more than 340 bird species. Popular game species such as giraffe, blue wildebeest, plains and mountain zebra, hyena, lion, leopard, antelopes such as kudu, oryx, eland, as well as some of the endangered species such as Black rhino, cheetah and the black-faced impala are all found here. An extensive network of roads link the over 30 water holes allowing visitors the opportunity of a comprehensive game viewing safari throughout the park as each different area will provide various encounters.

Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 3: Damaraland

After a relaxed breakfast, the flight continues south across the mountainous region of Damaraland to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Twyfelfontein. In the afternoon you join a local ranger to explore this spectacular semi-arid desert in search of the elusive desert elephants that roam this area. Here you will have unforgettable opportunities for memorable photos of these gentle giants in unparalleled natural scenery.

Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 4: Swakopmund

Leaving the majestic mountain ranges far below, travel past Namibia's highest mountain – the Brandberg and across endless desert plains to the coastal town of Swakopmund. After your arrival in this idyllic town, you have some leisure time at our disposal. Dinner can be enjoyed in one of the excellent restaurants the coastal town has to offer (not included).

Breakfast included.

Day 5: Swakopmund

A transfer takes you to Walvis Bay where you embark on a catamaran cruise exploring the marine life around the lagoon and harbour of Walvis Bay. You may get a chance to see swooping pelicans, seals, dolphins and – during the season – even whales, sunfish and turtles! Around 12h30, your skipper will drop you off at the Walvis Bay Waterfront where your Sandwich Harbour 4x4 guide will meet you for the excursion to Sandwich Harbour in one of our 4x4 drive vehicles. If weather and tides allow, you will be driven right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands and one of five RAMSAR sites in Namibia. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, it is one of Namibia's most important coastal wetlands, supporting eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds. Several archaeological sites dating back 1.000 years exist within site. If the vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of high tide, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of the many beautiful lookout spots on top of the towering dunes and will have the time to walk and explore the area There is ample time to stop along the way for photography. Lunch is served along the beachfront or on top of the dunes allowing for endless scenery. The route homewards will take you past the area’s typical fauna and flora as well as a salt mine. Animals which have developed ways to adapt to the desert include the black-backed jackal, fog-basking beetle, dancing spider (‘white lady of the Namib’), golden mole, shovel-snouted lizard, palmato gecko, springbok, oryx, brown hyaena and ostrich. After reaching the Walvis Bay Jetty, you are transferred back to your hotel in Swakopmund.

Breakfast included.

Day 6 and 7: Sossuvlei

Your flight takes off across the Kuiseb riverbed and endless star dunes into the heart of the Namib desert at Sesriem, the gateway to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. The afternoon can be spent at leisure or on an optional nature drive exploring the desert surrounding your lodge. The following morning demands an early start. Entering the Namib Naukluft National Park with a lodge ranger at sunrise, the first rays of sunlight paint the mountains of sand into a variety of apricot, red and orange, contrasted against a crisp blue skyline, delighting your senses, and providing an opportunity to capture this awesome landscape on film. You will be captivated by the surreal Deadvlei surrounded by some of the highest dunes on earth and Sossusvlei, where the dry Tsauchab River ends abruptly amongst dunes. Take the opportunity to walk up one of these majestic dunes to admire the desert landscape beneath.

Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, fly back over the central highlands to Windhoek.

Breakfast included.

DatesFromSpecial Offer
01 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025USD$5000ppContact us

** Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.

** Single supplements may apply

Suggested Accommodation
CityAccommodation
Etosha National Park Etosha Village or similar
Damaraland Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar
Swakopmund Hansa Hotel or similar
Sossusvlei Sossusvlei Lodge or similar

Whats included?

  • All meals as specified in the itinerary: 7x Breakfast; 5x Dinner
  • Entrance Fees: Etosha National Park; Twyfelfontein; Sandwich Harbour; Namib Naukluft National Park
  • Activities as specified
  • Accommodation as specified
  • Tourism levy & Government Taxes where applicable

What’s not included?

  • All International / Domestic Flights & taxes
  • Visas
  • Travel & Personal accident insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Excursions / Activities not specified
  • Gratuities

Notes

  • Pax: 2 - 8 guests
  • Alternative accommodation may be used.

Please take note:

  • Due to safety reasons, STRICTLY 10kg per person in soft styled luggage are allowed. (Safe storage for the leftover luggage is provided for in Windhoek on request)
  • Travelling guests are required to indicate their weight.
  • Any luggage or persons above the restricted weight may require the use of an additional aircraft – which lead to rate increases.

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Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.

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