Flying Namibia - 7D/6N

White Rhino, Courtesy of Thompsons Tours and South Africa Tourism BoardA fly-in safari visiting Namibia’s main attractions. Explore the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. Thrill in a harbor cruise with up close encounters with dolphins, seals and marine birds. Sample exquisite Namibian oysters. Enjoy a game drive in the Etosha National Park, being one of Southern Africa’s finest and most important Game Reserves. Etosha Game park was declared a National Park in 1907 and covering an area of 22,270 square km, it is home to 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. The Etosha Park is one of the first places on any itinerary designed for a holiday in Namibia.

Etosha, meaning “Great White Place”, is dominated by a massive mineral pan. The pan is part of the Kalahari Basin, the floor of which was formed around 1000 million years ago. The Etosha Pan covers around 25% of the National Park. The pan was originally a lake fed by the Kunene River. However the course of the river changed thousands of years ago and the lake dried up. The pan now is a large dusty depression of salt and dusty clay which fills only if the rains are heavy and even then only holds water for a short time. This temporary water in the Etosha Pan attracts thousands of wading birds including impressive flocks of flamingos. The perennial springs along the edges of the Etosha Pan draw large concentrations of wildlife and birds.

Included: Light aircraft transfers starting and ending at Windhoek Eros Airport and in-between lodges - 1 Night in the Fish River Canyon area (dinner, bed and breakfast) - 1 Night in Sossusvlei (dinner, bed and breakfast) - 1 Night in Swakopmund (bed and breakfast) - 1 Night in the Damaraland area (dinner, bed and breakfast) - 2 Nights in Etosha (dinner, bed and breakfast) - Excursions to Sossusvlei, dolphin cruise at Walvis Bay, excursions to the rock art at Twyfelfontein, scheduled game drives in Etosha.

Not Included: Any international airfare - Passport and visas - Any personal expenses - Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary.

Accommodation: Standard Day 1: Canon Lodge (B, D) Day 2: Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa (B, D) Day 3: Hansa Hotel (B) Day 4: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge B, D) Day 5 & 6: Epacha Eagle Tented Lodge (B, D & scheduled activities).
*We reserve the right to offer accommodation of a similar standard, subject to availability.

Note: Luggage restriction is 10kgs per person in soft bags only. Optional excursions are not included in the package price. The tour is limited to set departure dates.

Departure: Mondays on selected dates.

Ostrich Head, courtesy of South Africa Tourism Board Thompsons ToursDay by day Itinerary:

  • Monday: Fish River Canyon - The first leg of the journey takes you from Windhoek across the magnificent mountain range towards the far south of Namibia. Enjoy a bird’s eye-view of the Hardap Dam, the Kalahari Desert, the extinct Brukkaros Volcano and the vast intriguing plains of the south. Our destination is the magnificent boulder studded plains and hills to the east of the great Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world.
  • Tuesday: Sossusvlei - A scenic flight takes us over the steep and winding gorges of the Fish River Canyon, over the fascinating landscapes of Namib to Sesriem, the gateway to the southern Namib Desert and its magnificent dune belts.
  • Wednesday: Swakopmund - The best time to view Sossusvlei is at sunrise, the colors are strong and constantly changing, allowing for wonderful photographic opportunities. A low-level flight takes you to the Atlantic Ocean, across the dune desert to Swakopmund Airport. Then it’s a short road transfer to your hotel.
  • Thursday: Coast / Damaraland - A transfer takes us to Walvis Bay where we embark on a marine cruise. This provides us with a glimpse of Namibia’s only deep-sea harbor, encounters with aquatic birds and Cape fur seals, and the opportunity of sighting bottlenose and heavy side dolphins. Namibian oysters are amongst the best in the world. Canapés and chilled sparkling wine from South Africa, as well as soft drinks are served on board during this leisurely cruise. Our charter flight takes us north along the Skeleton Coast. Fly over the seal colony at Cape Cross, shipwrecks, the Messum Crater and the riverbeds of Namibia’s ephemeral watercourse.
  • Friday: Twyfelfontein / Etosha - Twyfelfontein has one of the most extensive accumulations of prehistoric rock designs in Namibia. The slopes of Twyfelfontein are strewn with boulders, all dotted with thousands of paintings and ancient engravings. Depart on an optional excursion to view a virtual open-air museum. In the air again, our journey continues, cutting across the northern interior of the country to a private lodge bordering the Etosha National Park.
  • Saturday: Etosha - The game and birds found here are typical of the savannah plains of Southern Africa, but include several species endemic to the western side of the continent, adjacent to the Namib Desert. Participate in an early morning and afternoon guided game drive into the Etosha National Park.
  • Sunday: Return to Windhoek - After a leisurely breakfast we board our aircraft for the final flight back to Windhoek.

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