Getting to Namibia

Namibia is well connected with daily flights from South Africa, Germany & the UK

Namibia is in itself a stand alone destination, or flights between Victoria Falls and Botswana, Cape Town and Johannesburg mean that it can be incorporated into any Southern Africa itinerary.

• The International Airport in Windhoek is called Hosea Kutako named after a famous Namibian freedom fighter
  
• Eros, Keetmanshoop, Oranjemund, Ondangwa, Oshakati, Grootfontein, Mpacha, Runud, Walvis Bay and Luderitz  Airports are also available for immigration and customs
  
• Eros Airport is outside of Windhoek and has daily flights to Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha
  
• Namibia is well supported by a Charter Flight network
  
• Air Namibia is the national carrier and has operated for many years
  
• British Airways, South African Airways and Lufthansa all operate flights to Namibia
  

Namibia is well contacted. Air Namibia is the National Carrier and receives flights from London Gatwick and Frankfurt. With daily flights from neighbouring South Africa and Botswana, it incorporates nicely into any Southern Africa itinerary. Alternatively consider the possibility of combining it with time in Victoria Falls. Namibia has a fantastic Charter Flight network connecting the various lodges and areas, enabling us to provide luxury fly in safaris throughout the country.

When it comes to planning your trip to Namibia the first thing that you need to discuss with your Rhino Africa consultant is whether you plan to utilize the Charter Flights around Namibia or whether you plan to Self Drive. In this section we address the advantages and disadvantages of both of these options.

The advantages of Flights around Namibia

Utilizing the network of charter flights to get around Namibia and our fly in safaris are a quick and easy way of exploring Namibia. It allows you to discover great distances in a relatively short period of time. To fly over Namibia gives you a true appreciation of its size, and in particular a flight over the Namib Desert, which looks like a rippling strip of sand is simply unique. Flights from Sossusvlei in the South of Namibia to Etosha in the North of Namibia, allow you to combine these two most popular destinations in a matter of a few days.

The disadvantages of Flights around Namibia

The first and most obvious disadvantage of flights in and around Namibia is the cost. The great distances involved and the exclusivity of the lodges mean that the planes are small and therefore only take a few guests at a time. Luggage is limited to between 10kg – 15kg ( 22lbs – 33lbs ) per passengers which must be packed in soft pliable bags, this requires careful and mindful packing, but bear in mind that the lodges do offer laundry services. The other distinct disadvantage of air flights is that you miss the opportunity to actually explore the country by road and to get a true understanding of the distances and the enormity that is Namibia.

The advantages of road travel around Namibia

The most obvious advantage of road travel around Namibia is the affordability, compared to flights, road travel allows you to explore Namibia at a fraction of the cost. Namibia is scenically spectacular and traveling by road allows you to completely immerse yourselves into the scenery, discover and stop at little places off the beaten track and really get an appreciation of Namibia at your own pace.

The disadvantages of road travel around Namibia

Lets face it – picking up a car, driving into the desert, miles from anywhere, with no cell phone contact and only yourselves for company can take a bit of nerve. Self driving is not for the faint hearted and whilst self driving is completely safe and highly recommended, it does take a particularly kind of person to enjoy it. Discuss this carefully with your Rhino Africa consultant before you take it on. Self drive takes time and therefore a week or more is required in order to fully appreciate your time on holiday in Namibia.

Your Rhino Africa Travel Consultant is trained to understand and appreciate this differences and nuances. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of flights with your consultant so that they can assist you in planning the ultimate Namibian Travel experience for you .