Namibian Highlights - 12 days Fly-In Safari

FI-140: The deep gorges of the Fish River Canyon, the endless vistas of the Namib Desert, the high red dunes surrounding the Sossusvlei, the remoteness of the Hartman’s’ Valley and the diversity of the fauna and flora of the Etosha National Park are part of the attractions of Namibia

Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek

At the Hosea Kutako International Airport you will be met for a private transfer to your hotel in Windhoek.
Windhoek, Namibia’s capital is a small but bustling city with a population of approximately 300 000 people. Windhoek is often described as a city with a “continental” atmosphere, with historical buildings dating back to 1880 as well as modern high rise buildings. At the same time Windhoek has the colour, sounds and tempo of a modern African city with a multi-cultural atmosphere.

Your hotel, Hotel Pension Thule, is situated on top of a hill, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Klein-Windhoek valley. It features modern, spacious rooms which are comfortably furnished. From the a la carte restaurant, swimming pool and the garden area you can enjoy the surroundings as well as the colourful African sunsets.

Bed/Breakfast
HOTEL PENSION THULE

Day 2: Windhoek – Fish River Canyon

Transfer in the morning to the Eros Airport in Windhoek. Here you will meet your pilot who will accompany you throughout the entire flying safari.

Your first leg of the safari will take you to the Fish River Canyon, one of Namibia’s most spectacular geological phenomena, in the lower reaches of Namibia’s longest river, the Fish River. The Fish River Canyon is a massive 161 km long and 27 km wide, with a varying depth of 550 m.

The Fish River Lodge forms part of the privately owned Canyon Nature Park, a vast area of 45km² which borders onto 80km of the Fish River Canyon. The en-suite chalets are situated on the western rim of the canyon and overlook the Main Viewpoint.
The Lodge is an exclusive small lodge with a location, unmatched in the Fish River Canyon area. It is situated on the western rim and each en-suite chalet has a private view into the canyon.

The chalets have natural rock walls. All beds and other furniture are comfortable, and made by local craftsmen. The linen is hand-picked and of good quality. The dining/living room area has a veranda on the rim and sundowners can be enjoyed here, while watching the setting of the sun.

An afternoon scenic drive along the fish River is included.

Full Board
Cañon Lodge

Day 3: Fish River Canyon - Sossusvlei

A scenic flight over the Fish River Canyon takes you into the Namib Desert to the Sossusvlei.
Situated in the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve is the luxurious Little Kulala Lodge
The camp comprises eight thatched and canvas chalets or ‘kulalas’ on elevated decks. Each unit has its own private deck with a small plunge pool, from where you can enjoy the endless vistas of the Namib Desert and the red sand dunes of the Sossusvlei.
The main area consists of a cozy lounge, a dining room, curio shop and a swimming pool.

In the afternoon you can join a guided scenic tour in the private nature park.
Fully Inclusive
LITTLE KULALA LODGE

Day 4: Sossusvlei - Swakopmund

Departure at sunrise on a guided tour into the Sossusvlei, a normally dry clay pan surrounded by star-shaped dunes, reaching a height of 325m, the highest in the world.
On return to the lodge you will be served refreshments before you depart on your scenic flight over the dunes and the southern parts of the Skeleton Coast to Swakopmund.
Here you have the opportunity to see ship wrecks and remains of old diamond mines.

Swakopmund was founded in 1892, during the period of German colonial rule. Today lush green lawns, palm trees and public gardens enhance this charming desert town.
Accommodation will be in the centrally situated Hansa Hotel. The rooms are comfortably furnished and individually decorated. The restaurant is known for its seafood and venison meals, complemented by a unique wine list.

Bed/ Breakfast
HANSA HOTEL

Day 5: Walvis Bay - Swakopmund

In the morning a pre-arranged transfer takes you to Walvis Bay to join a Marine Cruise in the lagoon of Walvis Bay. Dolphins and seals love to play around the boat, which is also followed by various marine birds. Enjoy some fresh oysters, snacks and champagne on the boat.
You will be back in Swakopmund in the early afternoon, leaving you with some time to explore the city at leisure.

Bed/Breakfast
HANSA HOTEL

Day 6: Swakopmund – Twyfelfontein

After arelaxed breakfast continue your safari with a scenic flight over the rugged Ugab formations into the Damaraland to Twyfelfontein.

You stay at the Mowani Mountain Camp, nesting between granite boulders overlooking the vast plains and bizarre mountains of the Damaralnd area.
The main living area and the boma, the lounge and the bar are built in an “African Village” style, blending in with the surroundings. The “rooms” are huge luxurious tented suites, erected on wooden decks to offer the best view over the breathtaking landscape and surrounding wildlife.
Join a guided tour of Twyfelfontein, where the most rock engravings and rock paintings in the whole of Africa are found. The age of this rock art is estimated to be approximately 500 to 10 000 years. Recently UNESCO has declared Twyfelfontein red a World Heritage Site. Also visit the Burnt Mountain, a black volcanic hill, as well as the Organ Pipes; these are basalt in a ravine gouged out by a river.

Fully Inclusive
MOWANI MOUNTAIN CAMP

Day 7: Twyfelfontein – Hartman’s Valley

Early in the morning you will go out on a guided tour into the scenic Huab Valley. Here you might encounter the desert elephants.

Depart after a light lunch to the Hartman’s Valley in the remote north western region of Namibia.
A scenic drive takes you to the Kunene River and Serra Cafema, one of the most remote camps in Africa.
Serra Cafema is a luxury tented camp with canvas rooms raised on wooden decks, with en-suite facilities. The main area has a dining room and bar overlooking the river, and small plunge pool.

Activities at the camp include walking, boating, fishing and bird watching. Scenic drives in open 4x4 vehicles through the seemingly endless plains surrounded by towering mountains.

Fully Inclusive
SERRA CAFEMA

Day 8: Kunene River – Hartman’s Valley

In these vast plains and dunes you will find herds of oryx antelopes, ostriches and springbuck as well as a big variety of birds.
Early morning scenic drives might surprise you with mist clouds from the nearby Skeleton Coast, adding an eerie atmosphere to the lonely valley.

You might even encounter the nomadic Himba on your drives.

Fully Inclusive
SERRA CAFEMA

Day 9: Hartman’s Valley – Etosha National Park

A last scenic drive takes you through the dunes back to the airfield for your onward flight to the Etosha National Park.
The flight takes you over the rugged mountains of the Kaokoveld and the vast Etosha Pan. The Mushara Outpost situated only 10km from the entrance to the park, offers accommodation in custom made tents on wooden decks nestled amongst trees on the western bank of a small ‘omuramba’, also known as a dry river bed. A large glass sliding door leads into the tent, all windows and doors are covered with fly-screen to keep air in and insects out.

The lodge house is styled on an old farm house, tall walls, and corrugated iron roof with a large wrap around veranda. The ambiance is that of a well lived in house, friendly warm and extremely comfortable with a homely atmosphere.

Enjoy your first game drive in the park in the afternoon.

Full Board
THE MUSHARA OUTPOST

Day 10: Etosha National Park

The Etosha National Park was proclaimed as Namibia’s first conservation area in 1907 by the then German government. With subsequent additions it became the largest game reserve in the world, covering a vast area of +/- 80 000 km². For political considerations the size of the park progressively became smaller, reaching its current surface area of 22 912 km².

Consisting of saline desert, savannah and woodlands, its definitive feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast, shallow depression of approximately 5 000 km². For the greater part of the year the pan is a bleak expanse of white, cracked mud which, on most days shimmers with mirages. In local colloquial language the pan is referred to as the “great white place of dry water”. Some of the 114 mammal species found in the park are rare and endangered, such as the black rhino, cheetah and black-faced impala.
About 340 bird species occur in Etosha, about one third being migratory.

A morning and afternoon game drive is included.

Fully Board
THE MUSHARA OPUTPOST

Day 11: Etosha National Park - Windhoek

In the course of the morning you will fly back to Windhoek/Eros Airport, from where you will be transferred to Hotel Pension Thule.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure or with some last minute shopping.

Bed/Breakfast
HOTEL PENSION THULE

Day 12: Departure

In time for your outbound flight a private transfer takes you from the hotel to the Hosea Kutako International Airport.

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Rates:
For 2 person sharing: Single Supplement on request	N$ 78 950.00 per person N$ 10 550.00
For 4 person sharing: Single Supplement on request	N$ 61 590.00 per person N$ 10 550.00

The above rate includes:
· All listed accommodation, meals and activities
· Pilot accommodation and meals
· Flights to all listed destinations
· Airport and passenger handling taxes for the Fly-In Safari ONLY
· Entrance fees into the parks

The above rate excludes:
· All meals that are not listed
· Activities not listed
· Flights to and from Namibia
· International airport taxes
· Personal travel insurance
· Personal purchases and expenses, like telephone calls and curio purchases etc

Please note the weight restrictions for your luggage: 10 Kg in soft bags ONLY!
This offer is subject to availability of the listed services.

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