Duration: 9 Nights
When: Year Round
Snapshot: An amazing trip flying around Namibia, giving a great brief overview and access to some of the more remote parts of each region that is not possible when self driving. This itinerary can be extended to include the even more remote Kuenene in the north.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Sossusvlei
Arriving in Windhoek you will connect with your scheduled light aircraft flight to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge where you will spend the next 2 nights at this fantastic and remote contemporary lodge. Here you will have meals, local drinks and scheduled activities included.
Day 2 – Sossusvlei
The Namib-Naukluft is best known for its huge dunes with the largest and most famous being Sossusvlei, trips to the dunes are a must but you will also have a FREE hot air balloon trip included in your stay (available for a limited time only).
Day 3 – Swakopmund
Today you will fly from Sossusvlei Desert Lodge to Walvis Bay airpoirt where you will be met and transferred to the remote Pelican Point Lodge, an old converted light house this is a truly unique luxury property. You will stay here for the next 2 nights on a full board basis.
Day 4 – Swakopmund
Walvis Bay was the British port on the south west coast of Africa and as such is a smaller town than Swakopmund (which was the German settlement), this said they both offer similar activities, including the fantastic living desert tour, trips to the seal colony, kayaking, boat trips and much more.
Day 5 – Skeleton Coast
You will head back to Walvis Bay airport today for your light aircraft flight to Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, this is one of the newest, most authentic and most appealing camps in Namibia. Here you will stay in a pristine wilderness on the edge of the Skeleton Coast for the next 2 nights, includes, meals, local drinks and scheduled activities.
Day 6 – Skeleton Coast
The Skeleton is one of Namibia’s highlights and this camp is in a great location from which to explore both Damaraland and the coast.
Day 7 – Etosha
Today you will fly to Etosha, Namibia’s premier wildlife destination. You will stay in the private Ongava concession on the southern edge of the national park. Little Ongava is in our view the best property in the Etosha area, small, personal and with excellent guiding. Your 2 night stay here includes meals, local drinks and scheduled activities.
Day 8- Etosha
Explore both the private concession and Etosha National Park itself, vehicle based activities are the best way to search for the areas famed big game but there are also nature walks and a fantastic photographic hide at the Ongava watering hole to mix things up during your stay.
Day 9 – Windhoek
Today you will head to Windhoek where you will spend just 1 night at the lovely Olive Exclusive, a fantisic way to round off your whistle stop exploration of Namibia.
Day 10
Today it is time to start your journey home, you will return to the international airport for your onward flights.
Details
2 nights Sossusvlei Desert Lodge (full board, including local drinks and scheduled activities)
2 nights Pelican Point Lodge (bed and breakfast)
2 nights Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp (full board, including local drinks and scheduled activities)
2 nights Little Ongava (full board, including local drinks and scheduled activities)
1 night Olive Exclusive (bed and breakfast)
Pricing: £10,515 per person
All pricing is given as a guideline, as all our itineraries are tailor made actual costs will depend on dates, passengers and exchange rates as well as any alterations to the itinerary.
Inclusions: full board or bed and breakfast accommodation as per itinerary, transfers and internal flights.
Exclusions: International flights, travel insurance, tips etc.
POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS
- Beach – For a truly chilled out end to your trip why not add a stay on the beach. Flying back through Johannesburg opens up a number of destinations including Mozambique, the Seychelles and Mauritius.
- Winelands – Why not include a stay in South Africa’s beautiful wine growing region, immerse yourself in some of the best food and wine this continent has to offer, all in simply stunning surroundings.
- Cape Town- Looking to start or end the itinerary with a bit of a slower paced city break then Cape Town is the perfect option with lots to see and do this city is great for a 3 night add on.
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