Hoopoe Fly-in Safari: Summary
Hoopoe Fly-in Safari in a nutshell
This relaxed fly-in safari makes great use of time. It condenses Namibia’s three main highlights into a fly-around safari that’s packed with variety, but never rushed. The small lodges in this itinerary are all old favourites and in great locations.
Start by exploring the Namib Desert great Sand Sea with an expert guide by 4WD, on foot and even by quad-bike. The highlight is a visit to the iconic, silvery-white Sossusvlei and Deadvlei pans, surrounded by the world’s tallest sand dunes.
Flying over the dunes, highlands and escarpment you’ll appreciate the sheer diversity of Namibia’s landscapes, before landing in Damaraland. Here you’ll track free-roaming, desert elephants and seek ancient bushman rock art amidst the scenic hills and flat-topped sandstone mountains.
Finally you’ll hop to Ongava where there’s great rhino-tracking on the lodges own excellent reserve plus the option to explore the adjacent world-class Etosha National Park.
This fly-in trip showcases Namibia at its best: amazing scenery from the air, plus in-depth experiences of three very different locations, with a range of activities from quad biking, walking, and 4WD safaris to sleeping under the stars.
At a glance
Starts: | Windhoek International Airport | |
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1 night | Galton House - Windhoek, Namibia | Bed & Breakfast |
3 nights | Kulala Desert Lodge - Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
3 nights | Doro Nawas - Damaraland, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
3 nights | Ongava Lodge - Etosha National Park, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
1 night | Galton House - Windhoek, Namibia | Bed & Breakfast |
Ends: | Windhoek International Airport |
Galton House
Windhoek, Namibia
Kulala Desert Lodge
Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia
Doro Nawas
Damaraland, Namibia
Ongava Lodge
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Galton House
Windhoek, Namibia
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Hoopoe Fly-in Safari.
- Explore the world’s tallest dunes in the Namib
- Quad bike in the desert from Kulala Desert Lodge
- Track desert-adapted wildlife in the hills of Damaraland
- Marvel at ancient bushman rock art at Twyfelfontein
- Get up close and personal with wildlife in Etosha
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Hoopoe Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Hot air ballooning
Mountain biking
Night drive
Sleeping under the stars
Key species to see on the Hoopoe Fly-in Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Hoopoe Fly-in Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this trip
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Hoopoe Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
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