12 Days
Discover the towering dunes of Sossusvlei and visit the eerie Deadvlei. Explore the incredible scenery of Namibia’s remote Skeleton Coast by light aircraft. Land on a Skeleton Coast beach to explore untouched areas on foot. Meet Himba tribes people and search for desert-adapted wildlife. Take a boat trip on the Kunene River that divides Namibia from Angola, a narrow strip of lush green running through this desert area. Track rhino in the Ongava Reserve and watch the wildlife at one of Etosha’s waterholes.
DAY 1: International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Windhoek.
DAY 2: Sossusvlei & Sesriem
On arrival at Windhoek Airport you will be met and escorted to your light aircraft which will fly you south to the dunes of Sossusvlei where you will be staying in the private Kulala Concession.
Stay At: Kulala Desert Lodge
DAY 3: Sossusvlei & Sesriem
Head into the dunes early this morning before the heat really begins to increase. The guided activities will take you in at first light so you will be some of the first people in the area. Both Deadvlei and Sossusvlei are worth visiting as they offer very different perspectives of this region. If you have the energy, clamber up one of the dunes for great views.
Stay At: Kulala Desert Lodge
DAY 4: The Skeleton Coast
This morning you will be taken back to the airstrip where Schoemans will pick you up for the spectacular flight up to Swakopmund and then into to the Skeleton Coast. Along the way you will stop for lunch along the beach and enjoy flights over the Ugab formations as well taking some time to walk around and enjoy the scenery.
Stay At: Kuidas Camp
DAY 5: The Skeleton Coast
Today you take a scenic flight along the Skeleton Coast as well as the roaring dunes before heading to Leylandsdrift Camp.
Stay At: Leylandsdrift Camp
DAY 6: The Skeleton Coast
Enjoy a nature drive looking for desert-adapted elephant, visit the Himba people and fly up north to explore the Serra Caféma area and the Kunene River.
Stay At: Kunene Camp
DAY 7: Etosha National Park
Enjoy a boat trip down the Kunene River and climb some small peaks on the Angola side. After lunch you will depart by light aircraft to Ongava Lodge. This is a beautiful property set in a private concession on the edge of Etosha in the Ongava Reserve. The area consistently provides some of the best wildlife sightings in the area.
Stay At: Ongava Lodge
DAY 8: Etosha National Park
There are a number of activities that you can do from Ongava Lodge. These include excursions into Etosha and on the Ongava Reserve, guided walks and also the opportunity to track rhino on foot. It really is an exhilarating feeling as you quietly approach these amazing animals!
Stay At: Ongava Lodge
DAY 9: Etosha National Park
Enjoy another day of safari activities from Ongava Lodge.
Stay At: Ongava Lodge
DAY 10: Windhoek
After a final game drive this morning you will be flown back to Windhoek where your driver will collect you and take you to your guesthouse to relax for the evening.
Stay At: Galton House
DAY 11: International return flight
After breakfast you will be picked up by your driver and taken to the airport.
DAY 12: International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
12 days from £14,465 pp
The price reflects the suggested accommodation in this itinerary. This will depend on when you travel and is subject to change. All of our Wildlife holidays are completely tailor-made to your requirements. We are happy to make recommendation to meet the quality and experience you are looking for, within your given budget.
