Flying Namibia

 

This seven night flying tour enables you to visit all of Namibia's most famous and scenic destinations. From the capital city of Windhoek with its German colonial past to the Fish River Canyon, the world's second largest canyon.

From the world-famous deserts of Sossusvlei to the coast at Swakopmund for dolphin viewing before heading for the Etosha National Park with its elephants, black and white rhino and lions.

Because of the vastness of this amazing country you will be flying from one area to another using light aircraft, ensuring that travelling time is kept to a minimum. Please be aware that only one piece of 'soft' luggage (10kg) is permitted per person, larger pieces may be stored with our representatives in Windhoek.

Several alternative flying tours of Namibia are also available, should you require a longer tour or one that visits others parts of this fascinating country, then please ask for details.

DAY 1 SATURDAY HEATHROW-JOHANNESBURG
Take the overnight flight to Johannesburg.

DAY 2 SUNDAY WINDHOEK
On arrival transfer to your flight to Windhoek where you are met and transferred to your hotel (50 km). Balance of the day at leisure to explore the City. Overnight: Olive Grove

DAY 3 MONDAY FISH RIVER CANYON
Transfer to Eros Airport, met and briefed by your pilot - fly south - enjoy the view of Hardap Dam, the extinct Brukkaros Volcano and the vast empty plains. Overnight: Canon Lodge (b,d)

DAY 4 TUESDAY SOSSUSVLEI
A scenic flight over the gorges of the Fish River Canyon before flying over the fascinating landscapes of the Namib Desert to Sesriem, gateway to the dune belts. Overnight: Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa. (b,d)

DAY 5 WEDNESDAY SWAKOPMUND
Join a road excursion into Sossusvlei - return to the airstrip for the flight to Swakopmund, Namibia's premier holiday resort. The flight takes you over sand dunes and eventually the Ocean and Swakopmund. Transfer to the Hansa Hotel. (b)

DAY 6 THURSDAY DAMARALAND
Visit Walvis Bay where you will enjoy a cruise, see Namibia's only deep-sea harbour, cape fur seals, and possibly dolphins. The flight then heads northwards above the famous Skeleton Coast. Fly over the seal colony at Cape Cross, the Messum Crater and the dry riverbeds. Overnight: Twyfelfontein Lodge (b,d)

DAYS 7-8 FRIDAY-SATURDAY ETOSHA
Firstly visit Twyfelfontein to see the boulders decorated in ancient engravings and paintings. Then it's back into the aircraft for the flight to the private game lodge bordering the Etosha National Park. Spend the time in search of wildlife in the park. Overnight: Eagle Tented Lodge (b,d)

DAY 9 SUNDAY WINDHOEK-HEATHROW
After a leisurely breakfast, board the aircraft for the flight back to Eros Airport in Windhoek (50 km). Connect with your flight to Johannesburg and your onward flight to Heathrow. Alternatively, why not extend your stay and visit Cape Town or another destination. (b)

Note: On days 2 and 9 there will be a wait of approximately 5 hours between flights between Johannesburg and Windhoek.