Namibia Sands & Safari 8 Day Flying Tour
Maximize every moment of your Namibian adventure with our 8-day Sands & Safari fly-in tour. Traveling by light aircraft allows you to cover vast distances in comfort and style, while offering a stunning bird’s-eye view of Namibia’s iconic landscapes.
This carefully crafted itinerary is perfect for those short on time but eager to experience the country’s most spectacular highlights. Scheduled air transfers link Namibia’s top lodges, making flying not only efficient but an unforgettable part of the journey.
At each destination, you’ll be welcomed by expert local guides and stay in handpicked, upscale lodges — with all activities included for a seamless, immersive safari experience.
From Windhoek, soar west to the Namib Desert for two nights at Kulala Desert Lodge, then fly north to the wild beauty of Damaraland. Your next stop is the legendary Etosha National Park, where open-topped game drives on Ongava Reserve bring you close to Namibia’s extraordinary wildlife. A final scenic flight returns you to Windhoek — the perfect ending to a journey you’ll never forget.
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
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Tour Experiences
Day 1 – WINDHOEK – SOSSUSVLEI
After landing at Windhoek’s International Hosea Kutako Airport, about 40 km outside of Windhoek, you will be met by an Ultimate Safaris representative who will discuss your safari with you and introduce you to your pilot, before you board your scheduled shared light aircraft flight to Sossuvlei Area
The flight will take you over the central highlands of Namibia before descending the great escarpment and on over the Namib Desert to land at a local airstrip situated in the Sossusvlei Area.
Upon arrival at a local airstrip, you will be welcomed by a representative from Kulala Desert Lodge who will take you to your accommodation with time to familiarize yourself with your surroundings.
Should time allow, the afternoon can be spent enjoying one of the many shared activities offered by the camp/lodge, or you could take time to relax and appreciate the unique surroundings of the lodge.
Overnight Kulala Desert Lodge
Standard Tent x 1 (Meals, scheduled shared lodge activities, most local drinks & electronic powered fat bike excursions. )
Day 2 – SOSSUSVLEI
This morning you will rise early for a magical excursion into the Namib Naukluft National Park, entering the Park gates at sunrise to capture the dunes whilst the light is soft and shadows accentuate their towering shapes and curves. This area boasts some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world.
Your local guide will give you an insight on the formation of the Namib Desert and its myriad of fascinating creatures and plants that have adapted to survive these harsh environs. Once you have explored the areas around Sossusvlei and Deadvlei to your hearts content return to your lodge in the early afternoon for a late lunch.
The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure (from experience, this is usually welcomed after an exhilarating morning in the dunes) or you can join a scheduled activity within the nature reserve as offered by the lodge.
Overnight Kulala Desert Lodge
Standard Tent x 1 (Meals, scheduled shared lodge activities, most local drinks & electronic powered fat bike excursions. )
Standard Tent x 1 (Meals, scheduled shared lodge activities, most local drinks & electronic powered fat bike excursions. )
Day 3 – SOSSUSVLEI – DAMARALAND
Today you will be transferred at a pre-arranged time to a local airstrip for your scheduled shared light aircraft flight into the heart of Damaraland. The scheduled shared flight will fly northwest via Swakopmund (for potential refueling) for your onward flight to Damaraland.
After your arrival at a local airstrip, you will be met by a lodge representative who will transfer you to your lodge where you can familiarize yourself with your accommodation. Time permitting, the afternoon can be spent enjoying a shared activity as offered by the lodge.
Damaraland is typified by displays of colour, magnificent table topped mountains, rock formations and bizarre-looking vegetation. The present day landscape has been formed by the erosion of wind, water and geological forces which have formed rolling hills, dunes, gravel plains and ancient river terraces.
It is the variety and loneliness of the area as well as the scenic splendour which will reward and astound you, giving one an authentic understanding of the word ‘wilderness’.
Overnight Onduli Ridge
Suite x 1 (Accommodation, all meals, selected local drinks, laundry, scheduled shared activities (elephant tracking fee & Twyfelfontein fee).
Suite x 1 (Accommodation, all meals, selected local drinks, laundry, scheduled shared activities (elephant tracking fee & Twyfelfontein fee).
Day 4 – DAMARALAND
After an early breakfast you will be treated to an exciting 4×4 excursion along the ephemeral Aba Huab River valley to explore this remarkable region and to search for game, especially the elusive desert adapted elephants, if they are in the area. Damaraland is home to a variety of desert adapted wildlife and hidden desert treasures.
Depending on their location you will either enjoy a picnic lunch out in the field or return to camp for lunch and this afternoon you visit the nearby attractions and geological sites of Twyfelfontein rock engravings (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Return to Onduli Ridge for some well-deserved leisure time.
The rest of the afternoon can be spent on a leisurely nature walk ending with sundowners overlooking the ancient granite landscape, before returning to camp, with time to freshen up before dinner.
Overnight Onduli Ridge
Suite x 1 (Accommodation, all meals, selected local drinks, laundry, scheduled shared activities (elephant tracking fee & Twyfelfontein fee).
Day 5 - DAMARALAND – ONGAVA RESERVE
Today, at a pre-arranged time, a lodge representative will take you to a local airstrip for your light scheduled shared aircraft flight to outskirts of Etosha National Park.
After your arrival at a local airstrip, you will be met by a lodge representative who will transfer you to your lodge with time to settle in.
Overnight Ongava Lodge Chalet x 1 (All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities & selected local drink & park fees. Excludes premium imported brands & champagne.)
Days 6 & 7 - ONGAVA RESERVE
Two full days to explore Etosha and Ongava Reserve. You will be treated to an exciting morning guided game drive into the Etosha National Park, to see more of the wide variety of game and bird species that are to be found there before returning to Ongava Game Reserve for a late lunch.
There is then time to relax by the refreshing swimming pool before you head out for an afternoon game drive on the private game reserve.
Overnight Ongava Lodge Chalet x 1 (All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities & selected local drink & park fees. Excludes premium imported brands & champagne.)
Day 8 - WINDHOEK
Today, after an early breakfast and at a time advised by camp management, you will transfer to a local airstrip in time for your light scheduled shared aircraft flight flying back to Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport in time for your international flight departure and check-in.
At the Hosea Kutako International Airport you will be met by a guest liaison who will assist you with your check-in for your departure flight and to bid you farewell or transfer you to your overnight accommodation in Windhoek.
Tour Experiences
Day 1 – WINDHOEK – SOSSUSVLEI
After landing at Windhoek’s International Hosea Kutako Airport, about 40 km outside of Windhoek, you will be met by an Ultimate Safaris representative who will discuss your safari with you and introduce you to your pilot, before you board your scheduled shared light aircraft flight to Sossuvlei Area
The flight will take you over the central highlands of Namibia before descending the great escarpment and on over the Namib Desert to land at a local airstrip situated in the Sossusvlei Area.
Upon arrival at a local airstrip, you will be welcomed by a representative from Kulala Desert Lodge who will take you to your accommodation with time to familiarize yourself with your surroundings.
Should time allow, the afternoon can be spent enjoying one of the many shared activities offered by the camp/lodge, or you could take time to relax and appreciate the unique surroundings of the lodge.
Overnight Kulala Desert Lodge
Standard Tent x 1 (Meals, scheduled shared lodge activities, most local drinks & electronic powered fat bike excursions. )
Day 2 – SOSSUSVLEI
This morning you will rise early for a magical excursion into the Namib Naukluft National Park, entering the Park gates at sunrise to capture the dunes whilst the light is soft and shadows accentuate their towering shapes and curves. This area boasts some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world.
Your local guide will give you an insight on the formation of the Namib Desert and its myriad of fascinating creatures and plants that have adapted to survive these harsh environs. Once you have explored the areas around Sossusvlei and Deadvlei to your hearts content return to your lodge in the early afternoon for a late lunch.
The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure (from experience, this is usually welcomed after an exhilarating morning in the dunes) or you can join a scheduled activity within the nature reserve as offered by the lodge.
Overnight Kulala Desert Lodge
Standard Tent x 1 (Meals, scheduled shared lodge activities, most local drinks & electronic powered fat bike excursions. )
Standard Tent x 1 (Meals, scheduled shared lodge activities, most local drinks & electronic powered fat bike excursions. )
Day 3 – SOSSUSVLEI – DAMARALAND
Today you will be transferred at a pre-arranged time to a local airstrip for your scheduled shared light aircraft flight into the heart of Damaraland. The scheduled shared flight will fly northwest via Swakopmund (for potential refueling) for your onward flight to Damaraland.
After your arrival at a local airstrip, you will be met by a lodge representative who will transfer you to your lodge where you can familiarize yourself with your accommodation. Time permitting, the afternoon can be spent enjoying a shared activity as offered by the lodge.
Damaraland is typified by displays of colour, magnificent table topped mountains, rock formations and bizarre-looking vegetation. The present day landscape has been formed by the erosion of wind, water and geological forces which have formed rolling hills, dunes, gravel plains and ancient river terraces.
It is the variety and loneliness of the area as well as the scenic splendour which will reward and astound you, giving one an authentic understanding of the word ‘wilderness’.
Overnight Onduli Ridge
Suite x 1 (Accommodation, all meals, selected local drinks, laundry, scheduled shared activities (elephant tracking fee & Twyfelfontein fee).
Suite x 1 (Accommodation, all meals, selected local drinks, laundry, scheduled shared activities (elephant tracking fee & Twyfelfontein fee).
Day 4 – DAMARALAND
After an early breakfast you will be treated to an exciting 4×4 excursion along the ephemeral Aba Huab River valley to explore this remarkable region and to search for game, especially the elusive desert adapted elephants, if they are in the area. Damaraland is home to a variety of desert adapted wildlife and hidden desert treasures.
Depending on their location you will either enjoy a picnic lunch out in the field or return to camp for lunch and this afternoon you visit the nearby attractions and geological sites of Twyfelfontein rock engravings (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Return to Onduli Ridge for some well-deserved leisure time.
The rest of the afternoon can be spent on a leisurely nature walk ending with sundowners overlooking the ancient granite landscape, before returning to camp, with time to freshen up before dinner.
Overnight Onduli Ridge
Suite x 1 (Accommodation, all meals, selected local drinks, laundry, scheduled shared activities (elephant tracking fee & Twyfelfontein fee).
Day 5 - DAMARALAND – ONGAVA RESERVE
Today, at a pre-arranged time, a lodge representative will take you to a local airstrip for your light scheduled shared aircraft flight to outskirts of Etosha National Park.
After your arrival at a local airstrip, you will be met by a lodge representative who will transfer you to your lodge with time to settle in.
Overnight Ongava Lodge Chalet x 1 (All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities & selected local drink & park fees. Excludes premium imported brands & champagne.)
Days 6 & 7 - ONGAVA RESERVE
Two full days to explore Etosha and Ongava Reserve. You will be treated to an exciting morning guided game drive into the Etosha National Park, to see more of the wide variety of game and bird species that are to be found there before returning to Ongava Game Reserve for a late lunch.
There is then time to relax by the refreshing swimming pool before you head out for an afternoon game drive on the private game reserve.
Overnight Ongava Lodge Chalet x 1 (All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities & selected local drink & park fees. Excludes premium imported brands & champagne.)
Day 8 - WINDHOEK
Today, after an early breakfast and at a time advised by camp management, you will transfer to a local airstrip in time for your light scheduled shared aircraft flight flying back to Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport in time for your international flight departure and check-in.
At the Hosea Kutako International Airport you will be met by a guest liaison who will assist you with your check-in for your departure flight and to bid you farewell or transfer you to your overnight accommodation in Windhoek.
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In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our latest clients’ feedback from Gamewatchers Safaris clients posted on Trip Advisor.
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