This 14 day fly-in itinerary offers a wonderful overview of Namibia's remarkable and varied highlights; including the giant sand dunes at Sossusvlei, the striking landscapes and desert-adapted wildlife of Damaraland, exciting game drives in Etosha National Park, and the remote wonders of the Skeleton Coast - staying in luxury accommodation throughout.

Day 1

Begin your journey on a scheduled overnight flight with South African Airways from London Heathrow to Windhoek, via Johannesburg.

Day 2 Windhoek, Namibia

You're met on arrival at Windhoek Airport before your road transfer into Windhoek for an overnight stay. It's a short walk or taxi ride into the city centre if you'd like to explore the shops, cafés and craft stalls or you may prefer to spend a leisurely afternoon by the hotel pool. Lunch and dinner aren't included so you can choose between eating in and dining out – either way enjoying the fantastic city views over a drink or snack is a must from the hotel terrace at…

Heinitzburg Hotel (bed & breakfast)

Days 3-4 Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

A road transfer takes you to Windhoek's local Eros Airport to board a light aircraft flight south to the Namib Desert. Discover this breathtaking area on 4WD excursions and guided walks, including a magical early morning trip into the towering apricot coloured dunes at Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei and a visit into the cool depths of Sesriem Canyon. Between activities there's time to relax and enjoy the views from your inviting accommodation 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

This morning you take a light aircraft flight with spectacular views across the great dunes of the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Coast. Stop at Swakopmund to refuel and continue by air into Damaraland. The 4WD and walking activities here focus on the regions remarkable scenery and the desert-adapted wildlife that roams the ephemeral river valleys. Most famous are the desert-adapted elephant that are usually seen during the dry winter months. You stay two nights in this remarkable wilderness at the delightful…

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

Experience more of Namibia's vast landscapes as you fly further inland to reach the private Ongava Game Reserve on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. There's an array of wildlife to be seen on guided game drives both on the private reserve and into Etosha, where sightings may include rhino, lion, zebra, giraffe, oryx, hyena, warthog, a variety of antelope species and much more. Game viewing continues into the evenings at the floodlit waterhole beside the welcoming…

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.

Days 9-11 Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland, Namibia

Fly north-west over Kaokoland to your next destination, the remarkable Skeleton Coast. There's plenty to discover on guided activities during your three night stay here. 4WD excursions and walks reveal a surprising variety of treasures within this stark but beautiful landscape – these may include natural clay castles, vast dune belts, lichen fields, a seal colony, ancient stone circles and a visit to a semi-nomadic Himba settlement if in the area. Return after each exciting day to your exceptionally remote setting at…

Skeleton Coast Camp (full board & activities)

Day 12 Windhoek, Namibia

Enjoy a final morning amidst the Skeleton Coast wilderness and then it's about two and a half hours flight back to Windhoek, arriving mid to late afternoon. The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish before your final night at the stylish…

Heinitzburg Hotel (bed & breakfast)

Day 13

Spend the morning browsing for last-minute curios or relaxing at the hotel before a 45 minute road transfer takes you to Windhoek Airport to check-in for your scheduled overnight flight back to the UK with South African Airways.

Day 14

Return home having experienced some of Namibia's most famous and unique highlights during your unforgettable fly-in safari.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	14-Jun-2012	£7,493
15-Jun-2012	10-Oct-2012	£8,247
11-Oct-2012	31-Oct-2012	£8,367
1-Nov-2012	7-Dec-2012	£7,511
8-Dec-2012	13-Dec-2012	£7,631
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. The three night stay at Skeleton Coast Camp must begin on a Wednesday as fly-in's to this camp are strictly scheduled to regulate the number of visitors to this protected wilderness area. 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 at Little Kulala, Damaraland Camp, Ongava Tented Camp and Skeleton Coast Camp.
• Breakfast only whilst staying at Heinitzburg Hotel in Windhoek.
• Most drinks whilst staying at Little Kulala, Damaraland Camp, Ongava Tented Camp and Skeleton Coast Camp (including all soft drinks, house wines and local beers and spirits).
• A complimentary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Namibia.

This itinerary excludes:

• Gratuities (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 at Little Kulala, Damaraland Camp, Ongava Tented Camp and Skeleton Coast Camp.

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