This ten day fly-in itinerary combines three great Namibian highlights: the spectacular apricot coloured sand dunes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, captivating game viewing in Etosha National Park, and close encounters with predators at Okonjima - the AfriCat Foundation.

Day 1

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

Days 2-3 Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

You are met on arrival at Windhoek Airport before boarding your light aircraft flight to the Namib Desert. Discover the breathtaking scenery of the Namib-Naukluft Park, with its towering sand dunes and expansive desert plains. You'll explore the private Kulala Reserve on 4WD excursions and guided walks, rise early for a magical morning amongst the gigantic apricot dunes at Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, and venture into the cool depths of Sesriem Canyon. Even the view is spectacular from the comfort of...

Kulala Desert Lodge (full board & activities)

Days 4-6 Etosha National Park, Namibia

Fly north over Namibia's vast countryside to Etosha National Park and let the game viewing begin! You'll stay three nights on the private Ongava Game Reserve, situated on the southern boundary of Etosha. Activities include 4WD excursions into Etosha and within the Ongava Reserve, led by the lodge's experienced wildlife guides. There's also a great outlook over a popular waterhole from your base at…

Ongava Lodge (full board & activities)

Days 7-8 Central Highlands, Namibia

It's less than an hour's flight south over the rolling Central Highlands to reach your next destination at the base of the Omboroko Mountains. Here you'll gain an insight into the dedicated work of the AfriCat Foundation and have the opportunity to see some of Namibia's magnificent predators up close. The foundation focuses mainly on the conservation and research of leopard and cheetah. You can track leopard by vehicle, cheetah and spotted hyena on foot, visit the education centre and see nocturnal wildlife from a night hide. In between activities there's time to relax and enjoy the hospitality at…

Okonjima Bush Camp (full board & activities)

Day 9

A short hop by light aircraft takes you back to Windhoek Airport, arriving in time to check-in for your international flight back to the UK, via Johannesburg.

Day 10

Return home with unforgettable memories of your fly-in safari to three of Namibia's great highlights.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	14-Jun-2012	£4,549
15-Jun-2012	10-Oct-2012	£4,998
11-Oct-2012	31-Oct-2012	£5,118
1-Nov-2012	7-Dec-2012	£4,573
8-Dec-2012	13-Dec-2012	£4,693
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 additional nights at the existing lodges and/or extend the itinerary to include more Namibian highlights – call us to discuss options. This safari usually visits Ongava Lodge, but this can be substituted for Ongava Tented Camp, 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:

• Scheduled economy flights between London Heathrow and Windhoek (via Johannesburg), plus airport departure taxes.
• All transfers in Namibia, including light aircraft flights between lodges and airport transfers.
• Accommodation as specified with all meals and scheduled guided activities included.
• Most drinks whilst staying at Kulala Desert Lodge and Ongava Lodge (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).
• All beverages whilst staying at Okonjima Bush Camp. Champagne, specially imported spirits, fine vintage wines and similarly exotic alcoholic drinks whilst staying at Kulala Desert Lodge and Ongava Lodge.

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