This classic Namibia fly-in trip spends 7 nights in country exploring the key highlights. The itinerary can either be booked as is or used as the basis for a longer safari. It includes a short stop in the capital, Windhoek; the incredible sand dunes of the Namib Desert; the mountainous scenery of Damaraland; and superb game-viewing in Etosha National Park – staying at excellent camps throughout.

Day 1

Depart from London Heathrow on your scheduled South African Airways flight via Johannesburg to Windhoek, where you land the following day.

Day 2 Windhoek, Namibia

On arrival at Windhoek Airport you'll be met and transferred by road to your guesthouse in one of Windhoek's leafy suburbs. The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish, maybe relaxing by the pool or exploring the city. The centre of Windhoek is about 5 minutes' drive away and it's easy to arrange a shuttle or taxi service with the guesthouse. For dinner tonight you can eat out at one of Windhoek's many good restaurants, or stay in for a tasty meal at the lovely...

Olive Grove (bed & breakfast)

Days 3-4 Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

After a short road transfer to Windhoek's local Eros Airport, you'll board a light aircraft for a superb scenic flight to the desert. This passes right over the escarpment and down to the Namib Desert - you can really appreciate the vast beauty of Namibia's landscapes from the air. During your two night stay here you'll be treated to guided excursions within the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve and into the Namib-Naukluft Park to see the impressive dunes at Sossusvlei as well as the meandering Sesriem Canyon. Return each evening to your delightful desert oasis at…

Little Kulala (full board & activities)

Note that although Little Kulala is noted above, this itinerary may include Kulala Desert Lodge or Kulala Wilderness Camp (with full board & similar activities) instead, depending on availability.

Days 5-6 Damaraland, Namibia

It's a spectacular scenic flight today, first over the expansive Namib Desert and along the coast to Swakopmund where you land to re-fuel. Then continue flying up the Skeleton Coast and inland to reach Damaraland. This area is renowned for its dramatic landscapes and free-roaming wildlife, including the elusive desert-adapted elephant that traverse the ephemeral river valleys during the dry season. You may be lucky enough to see these gentle giants on guided 4WD nature drives, and you'll discover a myriad of flora and fauna on guided walks. It's a memorable two night stay at the remote…

Damaraland Camp (full board & activities)

Note that although Damaraland Camp is noted above, this itinerary may include Doro Nawas or Desert Rhino Camp (with full board & similar activities) instead, depending on availability.

Days 7-8 Etosha National Park, Namibia

From Damaraland you fly north-east over Namibia's Central Highlands before coming in to land on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. There's plenty of wildlife to be seen on guided game drives in open 4WD vehicles into Etosha Park and within the private Ongava Game Reserve. Sightings may include giraffe, lion, zebra, hyena, leopard, warthog, jackal, elephant, rhino, cheetah and a variety of antelope species. The open savannah and vast Etosha Pan also make striking photographs. You'll stay two nights within the Ongava Reserve beside a frequented waterhole at…

Ongava Tented Camp (full board & activities)

Note that although Ongava Tented Camp is noted above, this itinerary may include Ongava Lodge (with full board & activities) instead, depending on availability.

Day 9

After two exciting days of game viewing in the Ongava Reserve and Etosha National Park, you'll fly south back to Windhoek Airport in good time to check-in for your scheduled overnight flight back to the UK with South African Airways.

Day 10

Arrive back at London Heathrow this morning after your unforgettable fly-in safari through Namibia's key highlights.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	14-Jun-2012	£4,375
15-Jun-2012	10-Oct-2012	£5,188
11-Oct-2012	31-Oct-2012	£5,308
1-Nov-2012	7-Dec-2012	£4,375
8-Dec-2012	13-Dec-2012	£4,495
Notes: This itinerary can be tailor-made to suit you – though note that most flight routes travel in a clockwise direction around Namibia's main highlights. You can opt to add nights at the existing lodges and/or extend the itinerary to include more Namibian highlights such as Swakopmund on the coast, Serra Cafema in the north-west and Okonjima on the way back to Windhoek. This fly-in safari usually includes the classic camp Kulala Desert Lodge whilst in the Namib Desert. This year guests will automatically be upgraded to the luxurious premier camp Little Kulala (subject to availability), as noted in the above itinerary, at no additional charge! However, if you'd prefer to stay at Kulala Desert Lodge please speak to us to arrange this. This safari usually visits Damaraland Camp and Ongava Tented Camp but these may be substituted for Desert Rhino Camp and Ongava Lodge, subject to availability at the time of booking. Flight upgrades to World Traveller Plus or Business Class are usually easy to arrange; ask us for details. The prices shown are per person sharing in double or twin rooms; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:

• Economy flights between London Heathrow and Windhoek (via Johannesburg), plus airport departure taxes.
• All transfers in Namibia, including light aircraft flights as described and airport transfers.
• All your meals and scheduled activities whilst staying in the Namib Desert, Damaraland and Etosha National Park.
• Breakfast only whilst staying in Windhoek.
• Most drinks whilst staying in the Namib Desert, Damaraland and Etosha National Park (including all soft drinks, house wines, and local beers and spirits).
• A complimentary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Namibia.

This itinerary excludes:

• Tips (which are optional).
• Lunch, dinner and any activities whilst in Windhoek.
• All beverages whilst staying in Windhoek. Champagne, specially imported spirits, fine vintage wines and similarly exotic alcoholic drinks whilst staying in the Namib Desert, Damaraland and Etosha National Park.

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