7 Day Namibia Fly-in Safari

Itinerary overview

Days 1 & 2: Fly from Windhoek to Kulala Wilderness Reserve, Sossusvlei

Days 3 & 4: Fly north to Torra Conservancy, Damaraland

Days 5 & 6: Fly to Ongava Game Reserve bordering Etosha National Park

Day 7: Return flight to Windhoek

Itinerary in detail

Days 1 & 2

Flying from Windhoek, you'll enjoy views of the beautiful landscapes of Namibia on your way to the Namib Desert. You'll spend the next two nights at the luxurious Kulala Lodge in the wilderness reserve with easy access to the towering burnt-red dunes of Sossusvlei.

You can also upgrade to the exclusive Little Kulala if budget and availability permit. Up early to take advantage of the soft morning light, you'll visit the dunes and the fascinating Sesriem Canyon and enjoy scenic sundowners.

Hot air balloon excursions are a terrific way to experience the light, silence and enormity of this ancient desert (extra cost, weather permitting).

Days 3 & 4

Departing Sossusvlei, you'll head northwards with a scenic flight over the Namib Desert to get a view of the incredible 'dune sea' as well as catching a glimpse of one of the famous shipwrecks or old mining camps. Landing for refuelling at Swakopmund, you'll head inland to the flat-topped mountains and arresting landscapes of Damaraland where you'll spend the next two nights at Damaraland Camp.

This arid area is famous for its diverse wildlife as well as the desert-adapted elephant and black rhino. It's also an outstanding example of a successful partnership with the local Torra community.

Days 5 & 6

Fly onwards to Ongava Game Reserve by light aircraft, getting a look at the stark contrast between the barren, rocky landscapes of Damaraland and Kaokoveld and the greener, grassy plains of Ongava and Etosha National Park. Your home for the next two nights will be either Ongava Tented Camp or Ongava Lodge. The tented camp overlooks a busy waterhole that attracts myriad wildlife.