Luxury Namibia Flying Safari
9 Day Luxury Namibia Flying Safari
$13420-13640 USD
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Safari summary
On this exclusive itinerary, you’ll fly between destinations rather than driving, and you’ll stay at some of Namibia’s most remote and luxurious properties.
You’ll begin with a light aircraft flight from Windhoek into a private reserve within the Namib Dessert. You will then stay at Pelican Point at Walvis Bay and the remote Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, before ending your Namibian adventure at the incredible Serra Cafema Camp.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Windhoek to Kua Wilderness Reserve On arrival in Windhoek you will be met by a representative before connecting onto a light aircraft flight to Kulala in the heart of the Namib Desert. You’ll spend the next two nights at Little Kulala, a luxurious desert retreat situated in the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve. The camp offers close proximity and private access to the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei. Overnight: Kulala Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 2
Day 2: Activities in Kulala We recommend that you wake up early to climb the iconic sand dunes at sunrise, or if you prefer you can soar above this breathtaking landscape in a hot air balloon. Other activities you can enjoy today include a nature drive in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve to spot the desert-adapted wildlife, a dune walk or an eco-sensitive guided quad bike excursion, sand boarding and horse riding. In the evening you can enjoy a gin and tonic on a sundowner tour, or after dark you can join a star gazing excursion with a knowledgeable guide. Overnight: Kulala Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 3
Day 3: Kulala to Walvis Bay After breakfast today you’ll take a light aircraft flight north to Swakopmund. Upon arrival you’ll be transferred to your stunning accommodation, Pelican Point Lodge, which is situated on a remote peninsula with the untouched beaches of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the lagoon of Walvis Bay on the other. Overnight: Walvis Bay Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 4
Day 4: Enjoy Walvis Bay Today you’ll have a full day to explore Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. We highly recommend kayaking with the thousands of Cape Fur seals at Pelican Point, or joining a dolphin cruise around Walvis Bay Lagoon or a guided wildlife walk where you’ll have a chance to spot seals and dolphins, plus flamingos and pelicans. Overnight: Walvis Bay Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 5
Day 5: Walvis Bay to Hoanib After breakfast you will be transferred back to Swakopmund to catch a flight to the award-winning Hoanib Skeleton Coast Lodge. This luxurious and exclusive camp, which has just seven twin tented rooms and one family unit, is only accessible by light aircraft and offers a truly remote wilderness experience. Overnight: Hoanib Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 6
Day 6: Exploring Hoanib and Surrounds Your lodge offers the option for morning, afternoon or full-day nature drives to spot the desert-adapted elephant, giraffe, gemsbok and springbok. You can also explore the Skeleton Coast with its stark shores and enormous seal colonies, take a stroll through Hoanib’s spectacular moon-like landscape and interact with wildlife researchers at the Hoanib Research Centre. Overnight: Hoanib Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 7
Day 7: Hoanib & Serra Cafema This morning you will fly further north to the extremely remote Serra Cafema Camp. Located on the banks of the Kunene River on the northern border of Namibia, this is one of the most secluded and off-the-beaten track camps in Africa. Overnight: Serra Cafema Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 8
Day 8: Activities at Serra Cafema Serra Cafema is located in an isolated area of Namibia where the Himba people continue their traditional semi-nomadic way of life. Himba women cover themselves in an ochre paste to protect themselves from the sun and they also have distinctive braided hair which changes with age and marital status. During your stay here you may have the opportunity to visit a Himba settlement, spend time with the Himba women and learn about their fascinating lifestyle and customs. Other activities from Serra Cafema include eco-sensitive quad biking excursions, nature walks, hiking in the Marienfluss Mountains, star gazing, and boat trips on the Kunene River (water levels permitting). Overnight: Serra Cafema Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 9
Day 9: International Inbound Fligh Following breakfast at the lodge, your Namibia Flying Safari comes to an end with a final light aircraft flight back to Windhoek in time for your international flight home. Overnight: International flight Meals: (Breakfast/_/_)
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