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Namibia Wonders 11 Day Flying Tour

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Namibia on this exclusive 11-day luxury flying safari.

Unlike fast-paced itineraries that rush through each destination, this journey allows you to fully absorb the magic of Namibia, with three-night stays in most locations so you can settle in, explore, and truly connect with your surroundings.

Your adventure begins in the towering dunes of Sossusvlei, where the stark beauty of the desert unfolds in an ever-changing landscape of red sands and deep shadows. Next, journey to Damaraland, a region of dramatic rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, and unique desert-adapted wildlife. Here, you’ll marvel at the rugged beauty of this untamed wilderness while learning about its rich natural history.

The experience continues with an unforgettable wildlife safari in Onguma Nature Reserve, bordering Etosha National Park, where you’ll encounter Namibia’s diverse wildlife, from elephants and rhinos to big cats and vast herds of plains game. Throughout your journey, you’ll stay in luxury accommodation.

By choosing to travel by air, you’ll cut down on long, exhausting road journeys and maximize your time exploring this incredible country.

From the desert to the savannah, this itinerary offers a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and luxury, making it an unforgettable way to experience Namibia’s most spectacular destinations. 

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  • 3 nights at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge – Suite x 1

    All meals, accommodation & most local drinks scheduled shared lodge activities.

  • 1 night at Strand Hotel Swakopmund – Luxury Suite – Sea View x 1

    Bed & breakfast.

  • 3 nights at Onduli Ridge – Suite x 1

    Accommodation, all meals, selected local drinks, laundry, scheduled shared activities (elephant tracking fee & Twyfelfontein fee). 

  • 3 nights at Onguma Camp Kala – Suites x 1

    Includes accommodation, all activities, all meals, airstrip transfers, Beverages – beers, local spirits, & most local drinks, rhino levy & Mokuti airstrip transfer.

• Flexible departures any day

Although it is possible to book this flying tour as shown above, it is entirely customisable. We can add or delete days, change the accommodation used and generally design the tour to suit your individual requirements. Contact us to discuss your travel requirements.

Exclusive Locations: Explore Namibia’s wonders while staying in high-end accommodations. Spending 3 nights at most locations, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience and appreciate the unique charm of each area.

Efficient Travel: Traveling by small charter airplane significantly reduces journey times, making your adventure more comfortable and efficient, sparing you long and tiring road trips.

Desert & Dunes Sossusvlei: Experience the stark beauty of the desert and its unique ecosystems.

Discover Damaraland: Spend 3 nights in Damaraland, a place of incredible geology, botany, and wildlife. Immerse yourself in the unique landscape and learn about the region’s fascinating natural history.

Wildlife Safari: Spend 3 nights on a wildlife safari in Onguma Nature Reserve, bordering Etosha National Park. Witness diverse wildlife in their natural habitat.

INCLUDED:

  • Accommodation as stipulate.
  • Meals as stipulated.
  • Local beverages as stipulated (premium brands excluded).
  • Scheduled shared activities and excursions as stipulated (as offered by specified supplier).
  • Services of an English-speaking ranger whilst at the camps/lodges specified above i.e. scheduled/shared lodge activities.
  • Transportation in light aircraft as stipulated. 
  • Applicable airstrip transfers.
  • Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport transfers /meet and greets, as (and if) stipulated.
  • Welcome pack and safari briefing on arrival.

EXCLUDED:

  • All international and regional flights, and airport tax.
  • Any entrance fees and excursions not stipulated in the above itinerary.
  • Any meals/ drinks not stipulated above.
  • All premium and import brand beverages.
  • All Beverages whilst staying at Strand hotel.
  • Laundry unless specified otherwise (laundry service available at lodges at extra cost).
  • Gratuities and Porterage.
  • Items of personal nature (telephone expenses, curios, medicines etc).
  • Comprehensive travel insurance (recommended).
  • ENTRY VISA FEES.
  • BANK CHARGES (as per bank or 3.5% commission for VISA/MASTER and 4.5% commission for AMEX).
  • Any unscheduled additions to the safari.

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Namibia Wonders 11 Day Flying Tour

Experience the wonders of Namibia in this luxurious flying tour.  Staying in high quality, luxurious accommodation and travelling by small charter airplane, this 11 day tour offers a more gentle timing, spending 3 nights at most of the locations.  So many itineraries are a tick in the box for each location, but with this option it allows for guests to fully experience & settle into each area before moving on.  Travelling by air, also cuts down on overall journey time which can be long and tiring by road.

Accommodation is in upmarket and luxurious properties with all activities included, enabling you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

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Departing from the airport in Windhoek, your first flight takes you to the Onguma Nature Reserve, bordering Etosha National Park, where you will spend 3 nights on a wildlife safari. You will then fly to Damaraland, which will be your home for the next 3 nights,  a vastly different location and where you will come to fully appreciate the geology, botany and wildlife of the area.  Your next flight is heading to the Atlantic coastal town of Swakopmund for 1 night.  And then onwards to the Namibrand Reserve staying in a down to earth yet luxurious camp for your final 3 nights of this wondrous itinerary.  Your final flight back to Windhoek completes your journey.

Summary:

• 3 nights at Onguma Camp Kala (Fully Inclusive)

Onguma Camp Kala, opened in November 2022, is an ultra-exclusive lodge experience situated next to a waterhole, offering exceptional wildlife viewing,  in the 34,000 hectare Onguma Nature Reserve in Namibia.

• 3 nights at Camp Kipwe (Full Board + Activities)

Camp Kipwe  is an intimate and remote bush lodge located in Namibia’s arid yet starkly beautiful Twyfelfontein region. Guests can explore this beautiful region with nature drives, walks, local excursions to view historic rock art or simply relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. 

• 1 night at The Swakopmund Sands Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Situated on Swakopmund’s Platinum mile, Swakopmund Sands Hotel is ideally located within walking distance of the city centre, tourist attractions, restaurants and the beach. 

• 3 nights at Wolwedans Dune Camp (Fully Inclusive)

Located in the endless plains of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, Wolwedans Dune Camp offers solitude and scenery. Guests can enjoy a range of activities that will ensure a completely immersive experience in this stunning setting.

• Flexible departures any day

Although it is possible to book this flying tour as shown above, it is entirely customisable. We can add or delete days, change the accommodation used and generally design the tour to suit your individual requirements. Contact Us to discuss your travel requirements.

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Departing from the airport in Windhoek, your first flight takes you to the Onguma Nature Reserve, bordering Etosha National Park, where you will spend 3 nights on a wildlife safari. You will then fly to Damaraland, which will be your home for the next 3 nights,  a vastly different location and where you will come to fully appreciate the geology, botany and wildlife of the area.  Your next flight is heading to the Atlantic coastal town of Swakopmund for 1 night.  And then onwards to the Namibrand Reserve staying in a down to earth yet luxurious camp for your final 3 nights of this wondrous itinerary.  Your final flight back to Windhoek completes your journey.

Summary:

• 3 nights at Onguma Camp Kala (Fully Inclusive)

Onguma Camp Kala, opened in November 2022, is an ultra-exclusive lodge experience situated next to a waterhole, offering exceptional wildlife viewing,  in the 34,000 hectare Onguma Nature Reserve in Namibia.

• 3 nights at Camp Kipwe (Full Board + Activities)

Camp Kipwe  is an intimate and remote bush lodge located in Namibia’s arid yet starkly beautiful Twyfelfontein region. Guests can explore this beautiful region with nature drives, walks, local excursions to view historic rock art or simply relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. 

• 1 night at The Swakopmund Sands Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Situated on Swakopmund’s Platinum mile, Swakopmund Sands Hotel is ideally located within walking distance of the city centre, tourist attractions, restaurants and the beach. 

• 3 nights at Wolwedans Dune Camp (Fully Inclusive)

Located in the endless plains of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, Wolwedans Dune Camp offers solitude and scenery. Guests can enjoy a range of activities that will ensure a completely immersive experience in this stunning setting.

• Flexible departures any day

Although it is possible to book this flying tour as shown above, it is entirely customisable. We can add or delete days, change the accommodation used and generally design the tour to suit your individual requirements. Contact Us to discuss your travel requirements.

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Exclusive Locations: Explore Namibia’s wonders while staying in high-end accommodations. Spend 3 nights at each location, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience and appreciate the unique charm of each area.

Efficient Travel: Traveling by small charter airplane significantly reduces journey times, making your adventure more comfortable and efficient, sparing you long and tiring road trips.

Wildlife Safari: Begin your journey with 3 nights on a wildlife safari at Onguma Nature Reserve, bordering Etosha National Park. Witness diverse wildlife in their natural habitat.

Discover Damaraland: Spend 3 nights in Damaraland, a place of incredible geology, botany, and wildlife. Immerse yourself in the unique landscape and learn about the region’s fascinating natural history.

Namibrand Reserve Luxury: Your final destination is the Namibrand Reserve, where you’ll stay in a down-to-earth yet luxurious camp for 3 nights. Experience the stark beauty of the desert and its unique ecosystems.

  • Flights, Accommodation, Meals and Activities as per Itinerary
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  • National Park Entrance fees as per Itinerary

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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 a company representative who will discuss your safari with you and introduce you to your pilot, before you board your 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 &Beyond Sossusvlei 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 lodge, or you could take time to relax and appreciate the unique surroundings of your camp/lodge.

Overnight &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge  (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 2 – SOSSUSVLEI

This morning you will rise early for a magical shared 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 you can enjoy a picnic in the shade of a camel thorn tree. 

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 can be spent on another guided scheduled activity within the nature reserve as offered by the lodge.

Overnight &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge  (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 3 – SOSSUSVLEI

Full day of activities as offered by &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. After discussion with local lodge guide you can decide on the activities of interest for the day. Activities on offer include:

• Living Dunes Experience

• Desert People Experience

• Desert Rock Experience

• Desert Drive

• Big Dune Walk

• Stargazing

• E-biking

• Hiking

Stay for 3 or more nights and receive a free 45min scenic helicopter flight over Sossusvlei (value add activity on a sharing basis)

Overnight &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge  (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 4 – SOSSUSVLEI TO SWAKOPMUND

Today you will transfer to the local airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Swakopmund. This flight includes flying over the Namib Sea Sand two shipwrecks, seal colonies along the Atlantic Ocean, abandoned diamond camps and Walvis Bay lagoon and salt works. Low level flying and visibility of attractions will be weather permitting, and subject to protected land rules such as the bird sanctuary at Sandwich Harbour. 

A highlight is the flight over the Eduard Bohlen, a German cargo ship that ran aground in 1909 while it was on its way to Table Bay from Swakopmund. It is believed that thick fog caused the ship to founder close to Conception Bay. Years after the ship ran aground the desert began to encroach on the ocean and the ship that was once stranded in the ocean slowly became stranded in the desert. The wreck currently sits about 500 metres from the ocean, ensuring that it’s the best-preserved shipwreck along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast and making it a must see for photographers if the weather allows for clear visibility.

Upon arrival at Swakopmund Airport, you will be welcomed by a representative who will transfer you to The Strand Hotel. The rest of the afternoon is there for you to relax and settle into your charming accommodation, with the option to explore Swakopmund city if desired.

Dinner this evening can be enjoyed at any restaurant in town at own account.

Overnight The Strand Hotel  (Luxury Suite / Bed & Breakfast)

Day 5 - SWAKOPMUND TO DAMARALAND

Today you will be collected from your accommodation at a pre-arranged time for your transfer to Swakopmund Airport for your light aircraft flight into the heart of Damaraland. 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’.

After your arrival at a local airstrip, you will be met and transfer to Onduli Ridge with time to familiarize yourself with your accommodation. 

Time permitting, the afternoon can be spent enjoying a shared activity, such as solar e-biking, rock art viewing, nature drives, and walk,  as offered by Onduli Ridge.

Overnight at Onduli Ridge (Suite / Full Board)

Day 6 - 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 at Onduli Ridge (Suite / Full Board)

Day 7 – DAMARALAND

The day is available to explore the Damaraland area by vehicle and on foot, enjoying the freedom to discover the fascinating landscapes in an active way suitable to your requirements, with your private guide. 

As part of your day’s adventure, you search for desert adapted giraffe. Another option is a full day excursion looking for black rhino on a separate conservancy with Save the Rhino Trust, although the activity will be spending a large part of the day driving as you try to find them in a vast unfenced area.   

Having barely survived the slaughter in many parts of Africa during the ’80s and ’90s, the black rhino population of Namibia increased substantially since the formation of the Save the Rhino Trust although sightings are still rare as these black rhino roam vast unfenced wilderness. 

This afternoon you have the option to enjoy a leisurely bike excursion around the Onduli Ridge or simply take the afternoon to rest and enjoy the awe-inspiring rocky desert of the Damaraland from the comforts of camp.   This evening you may like to roll your bed onto the deck and sleep out under the blanket of stars in this beautiful wilderness area.

Overnight at Onduli Ridge (Suite / Full Board)

Day 8 – DAMARALAND TO ONGUMA

Today, at a pre-arranged time, a camp/lodge representative will take you to a local airstrip for your light aircraft flight to the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park. 

After your arrival at a local airstrip, you will be met by a camp/lodge representative who will transfer you to your camp/lodge with time to settle in. For the afternoon you have the option of various activities. Activities on offer include game drives inside Etosha and on the Onguma Reserve, and the afternoons are generally spent on game drives within the Onguma Reserve.

Overnight Onguma Camp Kala (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 9 – ONGUMA TO ETOSHA

Today you will explore in Etosha National Park for the day. 

Etosha National Park, translated as the ‘Place of Mirages’, Land of Dry Water’ or the ‘Great White Place’, covers 22,270 km², of which over 5,000 km² is made up of saline depressions or ‘pans’. The largest of these pans, the Etosha Pan, can be classified as a saline desert in its own right. The Etosha Pan lies in the Owambo Basin, on the north-western edge of the Namibian Kalahari Desert. Until three million years ago it formed part of a huge, shallow lake that was reduced to a complex of salt pans when the major river that fed it, the Kunene, changed course and began to flow to the Atlantic instead. 

If the lake existed today, it would be the third largest in the world. Etosha Pan is the largest of the pans at 4,760 km² in extent.

In the late dry season animals congregate in the hundreds around the many water sources, queuing to quench their thirst. When the rains arrive the area is transformed, bringing a plethora of birdlife that comes to take advantage of ideal feeding conditions. Thousands of flamingos and other water birds descend to the flooded salt pans to take advantage of this time of plenty.

Overnight Onguma Camp Kala (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 10 – ONGUMA

This morning is dedicated to memorable game drives within the eastern section of Etosha National Park with your lodge guide on shared basis.
 
You return to camp for lunch and an early afternoon rest, spending your final afternoon on a game drive on the private Onguma Game Reserve, culminating in a sundowner overlooking Fischer’s Pan.
 
You then return after sunset with enough time to freshen up and enjoy your final ‘safari dinner’ overlooking the camp’s floodlit waterhole.
 
Overnight Onguma Camp Kala (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 11 - ONGUMA TO WINDHOEK

Should time permit, this morning can be spent on a shared activity on the Onguma Reserve before you transfer to the local airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Windhoek’s International Hosea Kutako Airport in time for your international flight departure check-in.
 
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative who will assist you with your check-in and after your final ‘goodbyes’, this will also signify the official end of your safari.

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 a company representative who will discuss your safari with you and introduce you to your pilot, before you board your 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 &Beyond Sossusvlei 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 lodge, or you could take time to relax and appreciate the unique surroundings of your camp/lodge.

Overnight &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge  (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 2 – SOSSUSVLEI

This morning you will rise early for a magical shared 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 you can enjoy a picnic in the shade of a camel thorn tree.

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 can be spent on another guided scheduled activity within the nature reserve as offered by the lodge.

Overnight &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge  (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 3 – SOSSUSVLEI

Full day of activities as offered by &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. After discussion with local lodge guide you can decide on the activities of interest for the day. Activities on offer include:

• Living Dunes Experience

• Desert People Experience

• Desert Rock Experience

• Desert Drive

• Big Dune Walk

• Stargazing

• E-biking

• Hiking

Stay for 3 or more nights and receive a free 45min scenic helicopter flight over Sossusvlei (value add activity on a sharing basis)

Overnight &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge  (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 4 – SOSSUSVLEI TO SWAKOPMUND

Today you will transfer to the local airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Swakopmund. This flight includes flying over the Namib Sea Sand two shipwrecks, seal colonies along the Atlantic Ocean, abandoned diamond camps and Walvis Bay lagoon and salt works. Low level flying and visibility of attractions will be weather permitting, and subject to protected land rules such as the bird sanctuary at Sandwich Harbour.

A highlight is the flight over the Eduard Bohlen, a German cargo ship that ran aground in 1909 while it was on its way to Table Bay from Swakopmund. It is believed that thick fog caused the ship to founder close to Conception Bay. Years after the ship ran aground the desert began to encroach on the ocean and the ship that was once stranded in the ocean slowly became stranded in the desert. The wreck currently sits about 500 metres from the ocean, ensuring that it’s the best-preserved shipwreck along Namibia’s Skeleton Coast and making it a must see for photographers if the weather allows for clear visibility.

Upon arrival at Swakopmund Airport, you will be welcomed by a representative who will transfer you to The Strand Hotel. The rest of the afternoon is there for you to relax and settle into your charming accommodation, with the option to explore Swakopmund city if desired.

Dinner this evening can be enjoyed at any restaurant in town at own account.

Overnight The Strand Hotel  (Luxury Suite / Bed & Breakfast)

Day 5 - SWAKOPMUND TO DAMARALAND

Today you will be collected from your accommodation at a pre-arranged time for your transfer to Swakopmund Airport for your light aircraft flight into the heart of Damaraland. 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’.

After your arrival at a local airstrip, you will be met and transfer to Onduli Ridge with time to familiarize yourself with your accommodation. 

Time permitting, the afternoon can be spent enjoying a shared activity, such as solar e-biking, rock art viewing, nature drives, and walk,  as offered by Onduli Ridge.

Overnight at Onduli Ridge (Suite / Full Board)

Day 6 - 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 at Onduli Ridge (Suite / Full Board)

Day 7 – DAMARALAND

The day is available to explore the Damaraland area by vehicle and on foot, enjoying the freedom to discover the fascinating landscapes in an active way suitable to your requirements, with your private guide. 

As part of your day’s adventure, you search for desert adapted giraffe. Another option is a full day excursion looking for black rhino on a separate conservancy with Save the Rhino Trust, although the activity will be spending a large part of the day driving as you try to find them in a vast unfenced area.   

Having barely survived the slaughter in many parts of Africa during the ’80s and ’90s, the black rhino population of Namibia increased substantially since the formation of the Save the Rhino Trust although sightings are still rare as these black rhino roam vast unfenced wilderness. 

This afternoon you have the option to enjoy a leisurely bike excursion around the Onduli Ridge or simply take the afternoon to rest and enjoy the awe-inspiring rocky desert of the Damaraland from the comforts of camp.   This evening you may like to roll your bed onto the deck and sleep out under the blanket of stars in this beautiful wilderness area.

Overnight at Onduli Ridge (Suite / Full Board)

Day 8 – DAMARALAND TO ONGUMA

Today, at a pre-arranged time, you will transfer to the local airstrip for your light aircraft flight to the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park. 

After your arrival at a local airstrip, you will be met by a camp/lodge representative who will transfer you to your camp/lodge with time to settle in. For the afternoon you have the option of various activities. Activities on offer include game drives inside Etosha and on the Onguma Reserve, and the afternoons are generally spent on game drives within the Onguma Reserve.

Overnight Onguma Camp Kala (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 9 – ONGUMA TO ETOSHA

Today you will explore in Etosha National Park for the day. 

Etosha National Park, translated as the ‘Place of Mirages’, Land of Dry Water’ or the ‘Great White Place’, covers 22,270 km², of which over 5,000 km² is made up of saline depressions or ‘pans’. The largest of these pans, the Etosha Pan, can be classified as a saline desert in its own right. The Etosha Pan lies in the Owambo Basin, on the north-western edge of the Namibian Kalahari Desert. Until three million years ago it formed part of a huge, shallow lake that was reduced to a complex of salt pans when the major river that fed it, the Kunene, changed course and began to flow to the Atlantic instead. 

If the lake existed today, it would be the third largest in the world. Etosha Pan is the largest of the pans at 4,760 km² in extent.

In the late dry season animals congregate in the hundreds around the many water sources, queuing to quench their thirst. When the rains arrive the area is transformed, bringing a plethora of birdlife that comes to take advantage of ideal feeding conditions. Thousands of flamingos and other water birds descend to the flooded salt pans to take advantage of this time of plenty.

Overnight Onguma Camp Kala (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 10 – ONGUMA

This morning is dedicated to memorable game drives within the eastern section of Etosha National Park with your lodge guide on shared basis.
 
You return to camp for lunch and an early afternoon rest, spending your final afternoon on a game drive on the private Onguma Game Reserve, culminating in a sundowner overlooking Fischer’s Pan.
 
You then return after sunset with enough time to freshen up and enjoy your final ‘safari dinner’ overlooking the camp’s floodlit waterhole.
 
Overnight Onguma Camp Kala (Suite / Fully Inclusive)

Day 11 - ONGUMA TO WINDHOEK

Should time permit, this morning can be spent on a shared activity on the Onguma Reserve before you transfer to the local airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Windhoek’s International Hosea Kutako Airport in time for your international flight departure check-in.
 
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative who will assist you with your check-in and after your final ‘goodbyes’, this will also signify the official end of your safari.

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