Exploring Namibia By Air

Explore the highlights of Namibia by air - from the dunes of Sossusvlei, the ambience of an idyllic, colonial coastal town, the scenic attractions of Damaraland to the amazingly rich wildlife of the Etosha National Park.

DAY 1 - WINDHOEK - SOSSUSVLEI

Your flight takes you over the great escarpment into the vicinity of Sossusvlei, an area in the Namib Desert marked by some of the highest dunes on earth. After arrival at the lodge you have the rest of the day at leisure to relax in the tranquility. Overnight at Le Mirage Lodge. (D)

DAY 2 - SOSSUSVLEI

This morning undertake a guided visit to Sossusvlei to experience this ever-changing landscape during sunrise. Other optional activities are available that accentuate the beauty and splendour of the Namib Desert. Overnight at Le Mirage. (BD)

DAY 3 - SWAKOPMUND

After breakfast fly to Swakopmund. The entire flight takes you over the dune landscape of the oldest desert on earth, joined by the Atlantic coast. Enjoy sights such as old diamond ghost mines and ancient shipwrecks from a birds-eye perspective. In Swakopmund you have the day at leisure and can participate in the varied optional activities this coastal town has to offer. Overnight at Cornerstone Guest House. (B)

DAY 4 - SWAKOPMUND

Day at leisure and you may participate in the varied optional activities. (B)

DAY 5 - DAMARALAND

This afternoon fly via the Skeleton Coast into Damaraland, an area marked by steep mountain massifs that tower over meandering riverbeds and form the survival structure for Desert Elephant, Black Rhino and many free-roaming antelope species. Your lodge is situated in close vicinity to the geological attractions that may be visited. The highlight of these attractions, Twyfelfontein, represents Namibia's only world heritage site and belongs to one of the world's largest rock-art sites. Alternatively explore the surreal landscape on foot or search for the elusive desert elephant on an optional guided game drive. Overnight at Twyfelfontein Lodge. (BD)

DAY 6 - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

After a short flight you arrive at Etosha National Park, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife reserves. Embark on an optional guided tour into the park. Overnight at Eagle Tented Lodge and Spa. (BD)

DAY 7 - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

Take an optional game drive in the park. The Etosha Pan, a vast saline desert that shimmers with terrestrial heat during the day, is surrounded by a number of waterholes that sustain over 114 different game as well as 340 different bird species. Overnight at Eagle Tented Lodge and Spa. (BD)

DAY 8 - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - WINDHOEK

After breakfast fly back to Windhoek. (B)

INCLUDED:

• Air transportation
• airport taxes
• accommodation and meals as stated