Namibia Flying Safari
This unforgettable 7-day journey takes you deep into Namibia’s most dramatic and remote wilderness areas, from the endless red dunes of NamibRand to the rugged Hoanib Valley and the haunting Skeleton Coast. A flying safari allows you to cover vast distances in style, with luxury lodges and immersive activities that bring the desert to life. Perfect for adventurous souls and nature lovers, this itinerary captures the essence of Namibia’s stark beauty, rich culture, and iconic desert wildlife — all with a seamless luxury experience.
- Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Optional Extension: 2 Nights at Etosha Heights Private Reserve
- Start/End Airport: Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport
- Availability: All Year
- Route: Windhoek → NamibRand Nature Reserve → Hoanib Valley → Skeleton Coast
Package Highlights
- Scenic flights over Namibia’s epic desert landscapes and Atlantic coastline
- Stargazing in Africa’s first Dark Sky Reserve
- Cultural encounters with Himba communities
- Game drives tracking desert-adapted elephants, giraffes, and lions
- Stay in one-of-a-kind lodges, including the iconic Shipwreck Lodge
- Optional Etosha extension for a classic big game safari experience
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek & Flight to NamibRand Nature Reserve
Arrive in Windhoek and meet your pilot for your first scenic flight across Namibia’s expansive landscapes. Marvel at the iconic red dunes as you land in the remote Kwessi Dunes Lodge within the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Settle into your canvas-and-thatch suite and soak in the vastness of the desert. Enjoy an afternoon drive or relax with a sundowner as the desert glows in golden hues.
Activities Include:
- Day trip to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
- Scenic drives and guided walks
- Stargazing in the Dark Sky Reserve
- Optional hot air ballooning or helicopter flights
- Quad biking through the desert plains
Day 2: NamibRand Nature Reserve – Desert Discovery
Day 3: Scenic Flight via Swakopmund to Hoanib Valley
Day 4: Hoanib Valley – Culture & Conservation
Day 5: Scenic Drive to Skeleton Coast – Shipwreck Adventure
Day 6: Skeleton Coast Discovery – Wild & Windswept
Day 7: Return to Windhoek – Farewell to the Desert
Expert tip
Flying over Namibia’s vast dunes, haunting coastlines, and remote valleys is an experience like no other. This route reveals the country’s raw beauty and breathtaking landscapes with the comfort and convenience of flight transfers between the areas.
