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(1/5) A mesmerising encounter with vast expanses of desolate beauty (2/5) Explore the Huab River valley and discover the famous desert-adapted elephants which traverse this vast dry land in search of water (3/5) Visit a settlement of the Himba people: traditional pastoralists who rely on their hardy cattle and goats for survival (4/5) The attraction of Kaokoland lies in its wild and uncharted valleys and mountains (5/5) Similarly the vast and empty wilderness of Damaraland has many geological and historical attractions

Skeleton Coast and North-West Fly-in Safari

This four-day safari is a mesmerising encounter with vast expanses of desolate beauty. Fly over the Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast and touch down to explore the coast, Damaraland, Kaokoland and the Kunene River.

Price: From US$6425 (Our pricing)
Duration: 4 days
Highlights: Namibia, Damaraland, Kaokoland, Windhoek
Includes: 3 nights accommodation; meals and drinks as indicated in the itinerary; road and air transfers; safari and sight-seeing activities as indicated in the itinerary

Tour Brief

Take to the sky for the most spectacular way to witness the staggering scale and fascinating landscapes of the Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast Skeleton Coast
Namibia's Skeleton Coasts offers views of shipwrecks, marinelife and uninhabited wilderness
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. In four days your pilot and guide will take you over the great sand sea of the Namib Desert, and over the Skeleton Coast to Damaraland Damaraland
Damaraland is Namibia's best-kept secret with incredible scenery and wildlife, sheer rocky mountains and khaki plains
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and Kaokoland Kaokoland
Namibias Kaokoland is untouched by the outside world - join us on a rugged Kaokoland Safari
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This safari lands in remote and unreachable parts of the country. This is an all-inclusive safari that uses private luxury tented camps.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Damaraland

Meet your pilot and guide at Eros Domestic Airport near the centre of Windhoek for a 10am departure to Damaraland via the Skeleton Coast.

On the way: The Kuiseb Canyon and the great sand sea of the Namib Desert; Eduard Bohlen shipwreck at Conception Bay; fly over the Skeleton Coast past the seal colony at Cape Cross and and the Winston shipwreck; picnic lunch on the beach; moon landscape of the Ugab formations - black ridges rising from the white desert.

When you're there: The camp is deep in the rocky mountains of Damaraland. Spend the day hiking in the area and visiting San rock art with a picnic lunch in a scenic spot; explore the Huab River valley and discover desert-adapted flora and fauna.

Accommodation: Kuidas Private Camp

Day 2: Kaokoland

After lunch at Kuidas, you set off to Kaokoland via the Skeleton Coast.

On the way: Land at Terrace Bay and visit the roaring dunes and explore the coast, with its agate, lava and granite pebbles and sun-bleached whale skeletons.

When you're there: Explore the Hoarusib Valley; visit a settlement of the nomadic Himba people; look for desert-adapted elephant.

Accommodation: Purros Private Camp

Day 3: Kunene River, Kaokoland

Fly north along the Skeleton Coast to Kaokoland and the Kunene River, which marks the border with Angola.

On the way: Kaiu Maru shipwreck and remnants of other shipwrecks; land for a scenic drive and a picnic lunch; drive through the remote and spectacular Hartmann Valley to arrive at camp by late afternoon.

When you're there: Boat cruise along the river spotting birds and wildlife; eco-adventure in the desert; meet Himba semi-nomadic pastoralists.

Accommodation: Kunene River Private Camp

Day 4: Windhoek

The flight back to Eros Airport in Windhoek follows a light lunch by the Kunene River.

On the way: Fly over the remote and desolate hinterlands of Kaokoland, Damaraland and the Etendeka Plateau.

Page last updated: 23 Jan 2012

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"Thanks for all your work putting together a holiday we truly loved"

We would like to commend the high service received from Namibian Tours and Safaris especially taking into account the short length of time you had to arrange this holiday for us. The recommendations and itinerary were ideal with the majority of our stay in each location being the right duration. The whole process of booking this holiday was hassle free and we would not hesitate in recommending your services to others.

We would specifically like to thank you, Alison, for all of your hard work which resulted in a truly fabulous holiday for us. Also, it was great to meet up with you in Solitaire where you expressed so much love for your country and this was clearly mirrored in the schedule and service you presented to us allowing us to experience this fantastic country. It will not be the case of 'if' we return to Namibia, it is more the case of 'when' we will return as we enjoyed it so much.

Nik Stevenson, UK
"Edward did a super job"

A special mention for Edward he did a super job – vouchers and maps were with our car hire agency at the airport – book presentation of whole trip was clear, easy to follow and complete. He even gave us his mobile No in case we encounter some problems. Really to recommend as Tour Operator and will use them again next time.

Road – all went well and thanks to have recommended a 4Wheel Drive Car – due to rough road conditions we appreciated – you could do it with a normal car and met tourists with B type cars but they took much longer for the journeys – had more issues with flat tyres and most admitted next time they will take a 4Wheel Drive Car.

Would like to thank you for all your time spent and hard work to find best places, difficult tasks due to budget restrictions. I will recommend you and your agency whenever I can – actually already did in Joburg – hope brings you some new customers - and of course will come to you for my next trip this time to South Africa hopefully in 2012.

Germaine Comin, Switzerland
"Thank you again for planning a perfect vacation for us"

Dear Wilmari,
Back home and I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for planning a perfect vacation for us. I was especially pleased that for the accommodation with dinner all knew about my allergies and cooked accordingly. The Cheetah experience made my daughter very happy and they were so kind to not even charge me for taking pictures.

Highlight of our trip was the stay in The Fort The Fort
With a range of desert-adapted architectural styles, The Fort in Onguma Game Reserve is an award-winning safari lodge near Etosha National Park.
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and we are determined to return one day.

As pointed out before, the Namib Desert Lodge Namib Desert Lodge
The Namib Desert Lodge, inside a private concession, is on the edge of the Namib-Naukluft Park with great desert views and comfortable rooms.
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I cannot recommend to anybody (fined for driving on their property and below average dinner buffet) and also the Olivia Guesthouse was a letdown when it came to the food (lunch and breakfast).

I have posted some pictures on Flickr, maybe you want to have a look and I'm always happy to read comments.

Last but not least: Could you please send us the itinerary you prepared for us and we received at arrival electronically? Some of my friends are interested to book the same trip with you.

Dr Andreas Koester, USA

 

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