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Skeleton Coast Sossusvlei and Etosha Fly-in Safari
Discover a hidden side to Namibia's famous three: Sossusvlei, The Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Park. This five-day fly-in safari combines remote and rugged beauty with a safari in one of Africa's great parks.
Price: From US$8450 (Our pricing)
Duration: 5 days
Highlights: Namibia, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Kaokoland, Windhoek
Includes: 4 nights accommodation in private, exclusive-access safari camps; meals and drinks as indicated in the itinerary; road transfers; flights at seat rates; 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, the
Skeleton Coast
Skeleton Coast
Namibia's Skeleton Coasts offers views of shipwrecks, marinelife and uninhabited wilderness
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and
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park in Namibia is one of Africa's great game parks
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. It also beats driving for days
on end to reach the most remote corners of the country. Spend your days
exploring each of the fascinating regions at the hands of an
experienced guide.
In five days your pilot and guide will take you over the great sand
sea of the Namib Desert to
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei is one of the most spectacular sights in Namibia with red sand dunes rising 300m into the air.
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; 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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; to the Kunene River; and for a day's safari
in
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park in Namibia is one of Africa's great game parks
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. This is an all-inclusive safari that uses luxury exclusive-use 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: Etosha National Park
After lunch on the Kunene River, fly to an exclusive luxury lodge on the eastern edge of Etosha National Park.
On the way: Fly over the interior of Kaokoland; experience the immensity of Etosha Pan
When you're there: After breakfast, fly into the park for a game drive. Etosha has an estimated 250 lions, 300 rhinos, 2,500 giraffes, 6,000 zebras, 20,000 springbok and 2,000 elephants. This on top of a large number of lesser and common plains herds, and abundant birds makes game viewing in Etosha something special.
Accommodation: Private Luxury Lodge near Etosha
Day 5: Windhoek
After lunch in the park, it's time to head home. The flight back to Windhoek arrives before dark.
On the way: Fly over the Waterberg Plateau and the mountains around Windhoek.
Page last updated: 23 Jan 2012
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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.
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.
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.
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