Fly In Namibia Tour

Cover much of Namibia in only 8 days

Our 8 day scheduled Fly In Namibia Safari provides you with a whistle stop tour of Namibia. Luggage is limited to 10kg (22lbs) per person, but utilising small fixed wing aircraft, the trip allows you to explore the highlights of Namibia. From Windhoek you will fly South to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world, and a 550 metre deep chasm.

From here you will fly into The Namib Desert and the famousSossusvlei a clay plan surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world. From Sossusvlei it’s on to Swakopmund and some time at leisure to explore this little holiday village. Flying low over the Skeleton Coast your next destination is Damaraland, home of the ancient engravings and the Desert Elephant and endangered Black Rhino. Your safari ends with 2 nights in Etosha, a National Park over 17,000 square kilometres in size and home to over 114 species of mammals and 340 species of birds.

• An 8 day fly in, concentrating on the highlights of Namibia
  
• Namibia is scenically spectacular.
  
• Fish River Canyon, the second biggest Canyon in the world
  
• Explore the Namib Desert, the oldest & driest in the world
  
• Visit Etosha, Namibia’s premier safari destination.
  

Day 1: Windhoek, Windhoek Country Club

On arrival at Johannesburg Airport you will depart on the daily flight from Johannesburg for Windhoek. On arrival at Windhoek you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to the Windhoek Country Club.

Accommodation: Windhoek Country Club
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Fish River Canyon, Canon Lodge

After breakfast you will be transferred to Eros Airport and depart by light aircraft across the magnificent Auas Mountain Range and Kalahari Desert, flying over the Hardap Dam and the extinct Brukkaros Volcano. Your destination is the Fish River Canyon, second largest Canyon in the world.

Accommodation: Canon Lodge
Meals: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Day 3: Namib Desert, Le Mirage Desert Lodge

Morning visit to Fish River Canyon, a 550 meter deep chasm. Later enjoy a bird’s eye view of the steep and winding gorges of the Canyon before flying over the fascinating landscapes of the pro-Namib Desert to Sesriem, the gateway to the southern Namib Desert and its magnificent dune belts.

Accommodation: Le Mirage Desert Lodge and Spa
Meals: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Day 4: Swakopmund, Hansa Hotel

An open vehicle excursion takes you into Sossusvlei, where this living desert, a tapestry of color and contour, make a visual feast for the senses. A visit to Sesriem Canyon and then our journey continues with a low-level flight across the dune desert to Namibia’ s premier holiday resort of Swakopmund, on the Atlantic Ocean.

Accommodation: Hansa Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 5: Damaraland Land, Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Morning drive to Walvis Bay for a marine cruise on Namibia’s only deep-sea harbour. Encounter a wide variety of aquatic birds, Cape Fur Seals and the opportunity of sighting bottlenose and heavy-side dolphins. Namibian oysters and chilled sparkling wine and soft drinks are served during this leisurely cruise. Thereafter your flight takes you north along the Skeleton Coast, over the seal colony at Cape Cross and the Messum Crater to Damaraland.

Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Meals: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Day 6 – 7: Etosha, Eagle Tented Lodge

The slopes of Twyfelfontein are strewn with boulders dotted with paintings and ancient engravings. Close by is Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes. After your visit, transfer to the airstrip for a short flight to a private lodge close to Namibia’s Etosha National Park. Game drives in the world famous Etosha National Park afford the opportunity of sighting some of the 114 species of mammals and 340 different bird species.

Etosha translates as ‘Great White Place of Dry Water’. The pan lies in the heart of a National Park with a total area of 22, 750 square kilometers. ( see Etosha National Park Map ) This park is ranked among the great parks of Africa. It supports no fewer than 114 species of mammal and 340 species of birds. Much of the area is open country where wildlife is easy to see, especially in the dry season when animals crowd around springs and waterholes. Dwarf shrubs grow on the fringes of the pan with grassland beyond. In the rest of the park, savannah and woodland are typical with the mopane as the dominant tree.

Accommodation: Eagle Tented Lodge and Spa
Meals: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Day 8: Day of Departure

After a leisurely breakfast you board the aircraft for the final flight back to Windhoek. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the International airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.

Please note : We at Rhino Africa are Namibia experts, and will gladly assist you in building an itinerary that best suite your requirements and budget. We encourage you to have a look at our recommended tours or to contact us to put together the perfect tailor-made African safari just for you.

Includes:

British Airways Flight BA 6275 Johannesburg 12h00 to Windhoek 12h55
Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Activities as indicated in the itinerary
Air Transfers between destinations
British Airways Flight BA 6274 Windhoek 14h00 to Johannesburg 16h50

Excludes:

Airport Taxes
Visas
Travel and Personal accident insurance
Tips and personal expenses such as telephone calls etc
Meals other than those indicated
Optional Excursions

Rates:

01 Nov 07 - 31 Jan 08 ZAR 25, 430.00
01 Feb 08 - 30 Apr 08 ZAR 25, 495.00
01 May 08 - 31 Aug 08 ZAR 25. 430.00
01 Sep 08 - 31 Oct 08 ZAR 25, 495.00

Note:

This itinerary can be tailor-made to suit your individual needs. Rates are seasonally quoted. Going on a Namibia Safari ? This is a fly in safari – speak to your travel consultant about tailor-making an itinerary for you. Contact us for a quote and a proposal.