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Francolin fly-in



This excellent 12-day fly-in itinerary makes it possible to visit the opposite ends of Namibia and see some of the most famous sights in the country; discover the landscapes in the Namib Desert, the quaint coastal town of Swakopmund, the abundance of rock art in the rugged mountains of Damaraland and the spectacular game viewing of Etosha National Park.

Day 1
Starting from London Heathrow, your scheduled overnight flight with South African Airways flies you to Johannesburg, where you land early in the morning. You will then take your connecting flight to Windhoek.

Days 2-3 Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia
Kulala Wilderness Camp On arrival you will meet your pilot before embarking on a beautiful one hour flight directly over the escarpment of the Naukluft Mountains, to Sesriem. Based here for the next 2 nights, enjoy guided 4x4 trips to see the majestic dunes at Sossusvlei, or you can enjoy a nature walk around the area from…
Kulala Wilderness Camp (full board & activities)

Days 4-6 Swakopmund & Walvis Bay, Namibia
Hansa Hotel Hopping onto another light aircraft, after a breathtaking hours' flight over the desert, you'll reach Swakopmund, where a car will take you on to your hotel for the next 3 nights. Enjoy a day on a guided trip to Sandwich Harbour (a spectacularly scenic bird sanctuary), then meander around the lovely Bavarian town whilst based at the central…
Hansa Hotel (bed & breakfast)

Days 7-8 Damaraland, Namibia
Mowani Mountain Camp Look out of your window for incredible views as you fly over the eerie Skeleton Coast before landing in Damaraland. During your 2 nights you will go on walks, as well as 4x4 drives in search of desert-adapted elephants and other wildlife, whilst staying at…
Mowani Mountain Camp (full board & activities)

Days 9-11 Etosha National Park, Namibia
Ongava Tented Camp Continue inland on your next flight until you reach the edge of the Etosha National Park where expert guides will take you on 4x4 game drives into the park. Sit by some of the waterholes that circle the remarkable pan and wait as the wildlife come to drink, then at the end of the day return to your camp where you will be staying for the next 3 nights at the charming …
Ongava Tented Camp (full board & activities)

Day 12
After your flight over the rugged central highlands, you arrive at Windhoek Airport in good time to connect to your scheduled overnight flight back to the UK with South African Airways via Johannesburg.

Day 13
An early morning arrival back at London Gatwick, allows you time to connect to other flights, or travel back to your home in the UK.
An early morning arrival back at London Heathrow, allows you time to connect to other flights, or travel back to your home in the UK.

Cost of this trip
From To Cost
1-Jan-2010 16-Mar-2010 £4,779
17-Mar-2010 31-Mar-2010 £4,649
1-Apr-2010 14-Jun-2010 £4,667
15-Jun-2010 17-Sep-2010 £5,030
18-Sep-2010 15-Nov-2010 £5,010
16-Nov-2010 15-Dec-2010 £4,716
Notes:
• It's fairly easy for us to vary this fly-around itinerary, by stopping longer in any of the camps; ask us for the details.
• Upgrades to business class are usually easy to arrange; ask us for details.
• The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:
• Economy flights to and from London, plus airport departure taxes.
• All transfers in Africa, including light air transfers around Namibia.
• All your meals and activities as specified.
• A comprehensive pack of maps and information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.

This itinerary excludes:
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional).
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.


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