Namibia is an effortlessly gorgeous country. One aspect of the nation that many internationals experience firsthand are the vast distances between destinations. One of the most effective ways to see a good amount of Namibia’s famous geographical locations is by air. Fly in Safaris give you more Namibia in less time. All fly ins are booked on a fully inclusive basis, ensuring all meals and activities are catered for. The only thing you have to got to be concerned about, and rightly so is that your camera is fully charged.
Visit Namibia’s iconic Big Three destinations on a Namibia highlights fly-in. Starting and ending in Namibia’s capital city Windhoek, you will fly over the vast central highlands to the Eastern Boundary of Etosha National Park. After this you’ll take flight to the Southern Boundary Etosha National Park where the difference in the rainfall gradient will show you a change in landscape as well as species. Lastly you end off in scenic Damaraland in search of the last few desert adapted Elephants on the planet. You can also extend the itinerary by as many days as you wish to include some of Namibia’s other major destinations like Swakopmund, the Kaokoland and the Caprivi.
Trip Highlights
- Soar over Namibia on a fly-in Safari
- Spend time on the Eastern Boundary of Etosha National Park.
- Stay at Onguma Camp Kala
- Take Part on guided activities in Etosha National Park with an Onguma ranger.
- Fly to the Southern Boundary of Etosha National Park
- Stay at Anderssons at Ongava
- Take part on exiting game drives within the Etosha National Park and within the private Ongava Reserve with an Ongava Ranger.
- Fly to scenic Damaraland
- Stay at Damaraland Camp
- Track Desert adapted wildlife in Ephemeral River Systems with a Damaraland Camp guide.
Trip Summary
Day 1 – Arrival in Windhoek
Upon arrival at the Windhoek International Airport or Eros Regional Airport you are met by a representative of Essence lifestyle who will transfer you to our head office. Here you will have time to kick, back, relax and take in your new surroundings. An Essence Lifestyle representative will run through your exciting fly in safari in detail and will provide you with your travel documents as well as an accompanying surprise from us. After your briefing you will be transferred to your accommodation, if you are not staying at Essence Lifestyle.
Destination: Windhoek
Stay: Essence Lifestyle Windhoek (Or Similar)
Type: Boutique Guesthouse
Basis: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 – Windhoek to Eastern Etosha Boundary
From Windhoek International Airport or Eros Regional Airport you will fly over the Khomas Hochland and head north to the Eastern Boundary of the Etosha National Park where you’ll spend the following two nights at the newest member of the Onguma collection at Onguma Camp Kala. Upon arrival at the local airstrip a representative of Onguma Camp Kala will transfer you to the lodge where you can look forward to a host of experiences. Camp Kala is centered around a busy waterhole with game viewing from numerous quality vantage points to take it all in, this includes the chic and comfortable lounge, the sleek hide, cocktail bar or the gorgeous deck.
Destination: Eastern Etosha National Park Boundary
Stay: Onguma Camp Kala
Type: Intimate luxury Safari Lodge
Basis: Fully Inclusive – All Meals and activities with a lodge guide and vehicle on a shared basis.
Day 3 – Onguma Camp Kala and Etosha
After breakfast this morning, you take part on an exciting game drive within Etosha National Park. The Onguma Camp Kala ranger is experienced and will be focused on ensuring you get the best viewing opportunities possible. You return to camp at around lunchtime after which you have the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. PM activities are also offer and Camp Kala and we definitely recommend a trip to the Onkolo hide as well as a sundowner game drive on the Onguma Private Reserve.
Destination: Eastern Etosha National Park Boundary
Stay: Onguma Camp Kala
Type: Intimate luxury Safari Lodge
Basis: Fully Inclusive – All Meals and activities with a lodge guide and vehicle on a shared basis.
Day 4 – Onguma Camp Kala to Anderssons at Ongava
After what should have been a memorable stay at Onguma Camp Kala, you’ll be making your way from the Eastern Boundary of the Park to the southern boundary by air, where the difference in the rainfall gradient will allow for a more diverse range of animal sightings. Pay attention to how the vegetation changes from area to area and savor the short flight. Upon arrival at the Ongava Airstrip, a representative of Ongava will collect you and transfer you to Anderssons at Ongava where you will spend the following two nights on a fully inclusive exclusive basis.
Destination: Southern Etosha National Park Boundary
Stay: Anderssons at Ongava (Or Similar)
Type: Luxury Safari Lodge
Basis: Fully Inclusive – All Meals, Local drinks and activities with a lodge guide and vehicle on a shared basis.
Day 5 – Anderssons at Ongava and Etosha
This morning you will rise early and head into the Etosha National Park with an Ongava Guide and vehicle, you spend the next few hours on an exciting game drive taking in the sights and sounds of the savannah. Etosha offers the traditional classic African wildlife safari with all of the big game and plains species present. Top this with a unique national park that has a massive pan in the middle surrounded by natural waterholes and you have an exceptional game viewing experience. After an afternoon Salsa you can take part on an exciting game drive on the Ongava Private Reserve ending in a surreal sundowner.
Destination: Southern Etosha National Park Boundary
Stay: Anderssons at Ongava (Or Similar)
Type: Luxury Safari Lodge
Basis: Fully Inclusive – All Meals, Local drinks and activities with a lodge guide and vehicle on a shared basis.
Day 6 – Etosha to Damaraland
After breakfast you are transferred to the Ongava Airstrip for your scheduled flight to scenic Damaraland. You’ll arrive at the Doro Nawas Airstrip where you will be transferred to Damaraland Camp, your home for the next two nights. The Huab River Valley is one of Namibia’s richest wilderness areas and it forms the backdrop to Wilderness Damaraland Camp. As the sun dips below the horizon, the vistas infront of the main area turn from rust to purple. This land is full of geological wonders and fascinating desert-adapted wildlife.
Destination: Damaraland
Stay: Damaraland Camp (Or Similar)
Type: Desert Lodge
Basis: Fully Inclusive – All Meals, Local drinks and activities with a lodge guide and vehicle on a shared basis.
Day 7 – Damaraland Camp and surrounds
Today is reserved for a host of activities as offered by Damaraland Camp. Enjoy a drive with a lodge guide in an open-air 4×4 vehicle in search of Namibia’s desert-dwelling elephants, of which there is estimated to be about 150 left. Knowledgeable guides provide information about the area and assist with spotting the Elephants and other desert adapted wildlife. Nature walks as well as scenic drive in the area are also on offer allowing you to feel sheer desolation of Namibia’s north west.
Destination: Damaraland
Stay: Damaraland Camp (Or Similar)
Type: Desert Lodge
Basis: Fully Inclusive – All Meals, Local drinks and activities with a lodge guide and vehicle on a shared basis.
Day 8 – Damaraland Camp to Windhoek
After breakfast this morning, you will be transferred back to the Doro Nawas Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to the Windhoek international Airport in time for your international departure flight, do ensure your departure flight is no earlier than 16h00 so as to make time for the flight from Doro Nawas airstrip to Windhoek as well as check in. if your flight is earlier in the day, we will be more than glad to assist you with a further night in Windhoek at Essence Lifestyle or similar.
Depart
Includes
- All transfers Stated above
- All accommodation stated above
- All scheduled flights stated above
- Scenic flight between Sossusvlei and Swakopmund
- All meals and activities at Onguma Camp Kala on a shared basis
- All meals and activities whilst at Anderssons at Ongava on a shared basis
- All meals, drinks and activities at Damaraland Camp on a shared basis
- Tourism levies, VAT, Park Entry fees, & community conservation contributions
- 24 – hour ground support
Excludes
- International flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Visas and visa applications
- Staff gratuities
