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Goshawk Fly-in Safari

Discover Namibia’s remarkable landscapes, fascinating wildlife and unique cultures on this luxury adventure flying between a selection of the very best camps and lodges in the country.

Goshawk Fly-in Safari: Summary

Goshawk Fly-in Safari in a nutshell

This is the trip for those that want experience all of Namibia’s highlights in style, taking spectacular light aircraft flights between a selection of opulent lodges and luxurious camps.

After a relaxing first night in the tiny capital, Windhoek, take your first hop east into the epic NamibRand Nature Reserve and a stay at the stunningly situated Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. As well as visiting the famous dunes nearby, venture out into the reserve on foot, vehicle or quad bike, and marvel at the night sky from the lodge’s own observatory.

Flying north, your next stop is Damaraland’s rugged mountains where you can seek out desert adapted elephant and black rhinos on game drives and walks. Further north still, following the Skeleton Coast up to the Angolan border is perhaps Africa’s remotest camp – Serra Cafema. Sat beside the Kunene River in a rare green strip of forest, this is a special place and an oasis of luxury. Explore the starkly breath-taking scenery, spot crocodiles and vibrant birdlife on the water and get a chance to meet the nomadic Himba community in a sensitive manner.

Returning south, spend two nights on the edge of Etosha’s vast salt pan in Ongava Game Reserve, venturing out into both on game drives to spot lion, zebra, giraffe, elephant and more. With luck, you may be able to track Ongava’s rhino on foot. The final stop is the fabulously chic Omaanda. There’s the chance for more safari but we prefer it as a place to rest and restore after the adventure.

At a glance

Starts: Windhoek International Airport
1 night Olive Exclusive - Windhoek, Namibia Bed & Breakfast
2 nights Sossusvlei Desert Lodge - NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia Full Board & Activities
2 nights Damaraland Camp - Damaraland, Namibia Full Board & Activities
3 nights Serra Cafema - Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland, Namibia Full Board & Activities
2 nights Ongava Tented Camp - Etosha National Park, Namibia Full Board & Activities
2 nights Omaanda - Windhoek, Namibia Full Board & Activities
Ends: Windhoek International Airport

Olive Exclusive

Day 1

Overlooking a neighbouring olive grove in the suburb of Klein Windhoek, the officially dubbed Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel is more typically known simply as the Olive Exclusive. Only five minutes' drive from the centre of the Namibian capital the hotel boasts just seven individual, luxurious suites, and an equally intimate and contemporary on-site restaurant, The Olive.

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Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Days 2-4

The luxury Sossusvlei Desert Lodge (formerly known as Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge) is located in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, about half-an-hour's drive from Sesriem. Guests benefit from unspoilt views across the desert from large modern suites, and can participate in a range of activities.

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Damaraland Camp

Days 4-6

Nestled in the Huab River valley, and surrounded by low hills, Damaraland Camp was one of the earliest camps in this area of Namibia, having opened around 1996. Although it has undergone a number of renovations since then, with the chalets almost doubled in size, it retains its strong community feel, and is now part owned by the local people. The camp's secluded location makes it a great base from which to explore the many attractions of this stark but richly diverse region.

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Serra Cafema

Days 6-9

Serra Cafema stands as an oasis of luxury in perhaps Namibia's most remote wilderness. nestled at the extreme north-western tip where the expansive Hartmann Valley culminates. This luxurious lodge nestles in a lush belt of riverine forest beside the Kunene River, overlooking the mountains of Angola’s Iona National Park beyond. The juxtaposition of this vibrant river against the arid desert and rugged mountains creates an enchanting and unique setting.

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Ongava Tented Camp

Days 9-11

Nestled in mopane woodland, Ongava Tented Camp overlooks a waterhole within the private Ongava Game Reserve. This 300km² reserve, which offers both day and night drives and guided walks, borders Etosha National Park on the south side, near the Andersson Gate, and benefits from similar wildlife, with the notable inclusion of both black and white rhino.

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Omaanda

Days 11-13

Opened in 2018, Omaanda is a luxury lodge on a private nature reserve north-east of Namibia's capital, Windhoek. It's the fourth property of the Zannier Hotels Group – a small, smart group with strong celebrity links, whose other boutique hotels are in France, Belgium and Cambodia. The emphasis is on a comfortable, unpretentious stay, with very high standards of hospitality, conveniently close to Namibia’s international airport.

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Olive Exclusive

Olive Exclusive

Windhoek, Namibia

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

Damaraland Camp

Damaraland Camp

Damaraland, Namibia

Serra Cafema

Serra Cafema

Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland, Namibia

Ongava Tented Camp

Ongava Tented Camp

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Omaanda

Omaanda

Windhoek, Namibia

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Highlights

Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Goshawk Fly-in Safari.

  • Flying over jaw-dropping scenery
  • Stargazing from Sossusvlei Desert Lodge’s observatory
  • Unforgettable encounters with desert elephants & rhino
  • Other-worldly landscapes seemingly to yourself
  • Stunning accommodation & great service throughout

Activities

Some activities which can be included in the Goshawk Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.

  • 4WD Safari

  • Birdwatching

  • Boat trip

  • Cultural excursion

  • Guided walking safari

  • Hot air ballooning

  • Night drive

  • Quad-biking

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Key species to see on the Goshawk Fly-in Safari

Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Goshawk Fly-in Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.


Lion

100% chance

Elephant

100% chance

Giraffe

100% chance

Oryx

100% chance

White Rhino

100% chance

Zebra

100% chance

Wildebeest

99% chance

Eland

89% chance

Black Rhino

85% chance

Meerkat

84% chance

Brown Hyena

73% chance

Cheetah

57% chance

Wild dog

46% chance

Spotted Hyena

35% chance

Leopard

17% chance

Roan antelope

6% chance

Sable antelope

6% chance

Aardvark

0% chance

Pangolin

0% chance

Side-trips whilst on this holiday

We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Goshawk Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.


Ballooning in the Namib Desert

Ballooning in the Namib Desert

Half day, including breakfast

Ballooning over the world’s oldest desert is an experience you shouldn’t miss. Enjoy spectacular views as the sun rises over the dune-covered plains and rocky mountains of the Namib Desert. You may even spot the occasional oryx or black-backed jackal punctuating the landscape below.

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Scenic flights in Namibia

Scenic flights in Namibia

Variable, depending on the flight

Namibia is famed for its stark beauty and boundless desert vistas and there is no better way to soak these in than from the air. A scenic flight gives you a unique perspective on this stunning and varied country, and may even provide a bird’s-eye view of areas that are out of reach to those restricted to terra firma.

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