BEST OF NAMIBIA WING SAFARI
7 Days
Namibia

Guests on this fly-in safari experience the highlights of Namibia - Sossusvlei the Namib; the Skeleton Coast; Swakopmund; Damaraland and Etosha. Every Sunday (and Thursday from July to October) we fly from Windhoek International Airport or Eros Airport in Windhoek on our 'Best of Namibia Wing Safari'. The aircraft and pilot stay with the group throughout so there is continuity and flexibility. All meals, park fees and activities are included. Group size is normally around four guests - but we reserve the right to go for a maximum of ten.

Days 1 and 2 : The Namib Desert - Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp

The safari departs from Eros Airport (Windhoek) by light aircraft for Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, approximately an hour's flight away. We will be departing in the late morning. Activities are conducted in 4x4 vehicles and include a safari down to the very end of the Tsauchab River and to the heart of Sossusvlei for wonderful dune scenes. Optional early morning ballooning can be arranged at extra cost. (This must be booked in advance). Late afternoons are time to explore the reserve around the camp.

Days 3 and 4 : Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund & Damaraland - Damaraland Camp

We depart by light aircraft and fly over the dunes of the Namib and Sossusvlei to gain a different perspective of the area from the air. We continue westwards to Meob Bay on the Atlantic Ocean and then fly up the Skeleton Coast. The flight offers spectacular desert and Skeleton Coast scenery, where the dunes and the desert meet the Atlantic Ocean. Our flight takes us over the site of the Eduard Bolen shipwreck, past Conception Bay and the wreck site of the Shaunee, around Sandwich Harbour and its famous lagoon, the flamingoes at Walvis Bay and on to Swakopmund. Here we are met and transferred to Walvis Bay for a wonderful boat trip out to sea where there are frequently good sightlings of dolphins, seals and sometimes even penguins and whales. In the afternoon we depart from Swakopmund, for a scenic flight further up the Skeleton Coast, and past the Cape Cross Seal Colony before we turn east and fly up the Huab River to for two nights. Highlights of the stay of Damaraland Camp are nature excursions into the rocky desert in search of the rare and endangered desert Elephant and Rhino. We are in an area where the chances of encountering the desert Elephants are high.

Day 5 and 6 : Etosha and Ongava - Ongava Lodge or Ongava Tented Camp

Fly by light aircraft from Damaraland to Ongava Lodge or Ongava Tented Camp for two nights. Etosha, covering an area of 22,000 square kilometres, offers excellent game viewing opportunities. Our game drive activities will focus mainly within Etosha in the mornings. In the afternoon and evening we have the opportunity to enjoy walks, hides and night drives within the private Ongava Reserve, activities not possible within Etosha. Lion, Leopard, Elephant White Rhino and Black Rhino as well as all the plains game can be seen here. Tracking Rhino on foot is one of Ongava's highlights.

Day 7 : Back to Windhoek

Depart Ongava Lodge for flight back to Windhoek.
Some itineraries may run in reverse.

Laundry policy

Daily service is included in the nightly tariff, however laundry facilities are limited due to a water shortage in the area.

Extras payment

Payment can be affected by: Cash Traveller's cheques or by Visa or Mastercard
If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Lodge staff - US$3.00 per guest per day.
Driver/guides - US$5.00 per guest per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)

Flying times

to/from Windhoek 1 hour
to/from Swakopmund 1 hour

Air strip details

Located 10 minutes' drive from camp
Registered for up to King Airs
Air strip co-ordinates: S24.37.47; E15.56.21

Electricity

o Solar lighting
o Generator for power in the main area and kitchen
o 12v power
o Solar heating for hot water

Guest Comments

"Sossusvlei is the Jewel of the Namib Desert, thank you for sharing the breathtaking scenery with us."
D. C. Italy

"Thank you for making our stay, although brief, a most enjoyable and fantastic introduction to Namibia, its desert and most importantly, its people"
S.C. Mexico

"Sossusvlei was excellent! We were pampered and felt like we were old friends returning. The friendliness and hospitality of the staff puts even the luxuries of the lodge into the background and that is what makes this lodge a winner."
C.v.Z, South Africa

"The setting of this camp is fantastic, we were over whelmed by the vista at sunset and sunrise. We compliment you on reflecting the colour of the desert in the colours and materials used in the camp"
W. A. Canada

"A great experience in this tranquil setting"
C.A. Cape Town

"The view from the lodge at Sossusvlei is breathtaking - like nothing I've seen before. Absolutely incredible. I can't think of anything that would have made our stay more enjoyable. Keep up the good work"
K.E Canada

"Your staff's willingness to please was fantastic, we could not have been better looked after. Because of this, I will always think of Namibia, especially Sossusvlei, and yearn to return"
K.O. USA

"We have left Sossusvlei with new knowledge and respect of the desert, thank you to all the staff for making our stay such an enjoyable and enlightening one. We hope to return again soon."
J. C , USA

"We were lucky to have Isaiah as our guide, what a wonderful person, he was so knowledgeable. Thank you for making the desert come alive for us. We will remember our climb of "Big Daddy Dune" and the picnic under the camel thorn for a long, long time"
M.J. Switzerland

"What a pleasure to find an oasis of luxury and comfort in the middle of the Desert. The panoramic view from my chalet was spectacular and the plunge pool a perfect touch. Thank you to the Management and the chefs for catering to my vegetarian needs and I commend you all on the high standards throughout the whole camp"
J. M.,Seattle

"Thank you to the Management and all the staff for making our stay such an enjoyable one. It is our first trip to Africa and we could not have been shown better hospitality. We are already planning our return trip. Thanks to you."
C. J., UK

"Sossusvlei is a special lodge; the staff and management are so friendly and accommodating. Our guide, Dios ensured that we saw and learnt as much as possible about this unique desert. The sight of 6 Oryx running up the red dunes will remain in my memory for years to come, as well as taking a well earnt swim in the rockpools in the Namib Nauklauf."
C. v K., Germany

"Having never experienced a desert, I was blown away by the clarity of the stars, the wide-open spaces and the massive red dunes. A truly remarkable place."
P. v M., Belgium.

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