Flying Namibia: Wildlife, Dunes & Coast

Escorted Tours

Wildlife encounters in Etosha National Park, home to four of the Big Five.
Scenic light aircraft flights linking Namibia's vast and dramatic landscapes.
UNESCO-listed Twyfelfontein and the rugged beauty of Damaraland's desert elephants.
Coastal adventures in Swakopmund, including a catamaran cruise and Sandwich Harbour 4x4 excursion.
The soaring dunes of Sossusvlei and the haunting, ancient beauty of Deadvleiek.

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from C$12,829

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55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

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Trip Features

Active Elements

Includes light adventure or movement for added discovery.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Off the Beaten Path

Includes lesser-known stops revealing authentic local life and surprises.

Wildlife Encounters

Offers chances to observe animals responsibly in their natural habitats.

Escorted Tours

Journeys shared alongside a small group of fellow travellers.

Active Elements

Includes light adventure or movement for added discovery.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Off the Beaten Path

Includes lesser-known stops revealing authentic local life and surprises.

Wildlife Encounters

Offers chances to observe animals responsibly in their natural habitats.

Escorted Tours

Journeys shared alongside a small group of fellow travellers.

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

DAY

Arrive Windhoek

DAY

Etosha National Park

DAY

Etosha National Park

DAY

Damaraland

DAY

Swakopmund

DAY

Swakopmund

DAY

Swakopmund to Sossusvlei

DAY

Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

DAY

Departure

Travel Itinerary

Trip Starts

Trip Stop

Trip Ends

Detailed Itinerary

DAY

Arrive Windhoek

Transfer

Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport to Windhoek

Your Accommodation

Heinitzburg Boutique Hotel

Boutique Hotel Heinitzburg is located on a hilltop overlooking Windhoek, Namibia, offering a blend of African warmth and European elegance. The hotel provides a peaceful and charming atmosphere with comfortable accommodation, panoramic city views, an award-winning wine cellar, and dining experiences. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by character, comfort, and personalised service.

Duration

1 Night Stay

Meal Plan

Full Breakfast

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Etosha National Park

Multi Day Tour

Etosha National Park

You are transferred from your accommodation in Windhoek to the Eros airport where your pilot meets you. The flight takes us to the border of the Etosha National Park, where an afternoon open game drive through the national park is the highlight of the first day.

Meal

Dinner

Your Accommodation

Etosha Village

Prime destination for nature lovers combined with excellent service and cuisine! Etosha Village, taking its modern styling cues from a traditional African village, combines affordability with comfort and style in a private and protected reserve directly adjacent to the Etosha National Park, near Okaukuejo. At Etosha Village nature and luxury are in perfect harmony through design and comfort. Besides the 40 accommodation units, Etosha Village has three restaurant seating areas, a unique bar with a big screen television, two sparkling pools plus a kiddie pool as well as a fully stocked utility and curio shop. The individual luxury canvas suites at Etosha Village are constructed on raised timber decks and offer a fully air-conditioned spacious bedroom with a unique 'kraal'-like en-suite bathroom.

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Etosha National Park

Multi Day Tour

Etosha National Park

In an open game viewer vehicle, the day is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to 4 of the ‘Big 5’ - elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. Despite the size of the Etosha National Park, only the southern edge of the pan is accessible to visitors. Game viewing in the park is primarily focused around the waterholes, some of which are spring-fed and some supplied from a borehole, ideal places to sit and watch over 114 different game species, or for an avid birder, more than 340 bird species. An extensive network of roads links the over 30 water holes.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

Your Accommodation

Etosha Village

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Damaraland

Multi Day Tour

Damaraland

After a relaxed breakfast, the flight continues south across the mountainous region of Damaraland to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Twyfelfontein. In the afternoon, you join a local ranger to explore this spectacular semi-arid desert in search of the elusive desert elephants that roam this area. Here you will have unforgettable opportunities for memorable photos of these.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

Your Accommodation

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

The 56 en-suite double room Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, located in the Twyfelfontein area, a very vulnerable and delicate ecosystem, is renowned for some of the best examples of Rock Paintings and Engravings in Southern Africa. Interesting rock formations and the remainder of prehistoric volcanic action can be seen in the Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain, Doros Crater and the Petrified Forest among the most prominent geographic features. The lodge, situated in the heart of the Twyfelfontein Uibasen Conservancy boast 56 en suite double rooms and one executive bungalow, reception, lounge, curio shop, dining room (open), bar and swimming pool. It is a great location for singles, couples, or small groups seeking true comfort and a break from the norm of the technological world.

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Swakopmund

Multi Day Tour

Swakopmund

In the morning, visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings. Leaving the majestic mountain ranges far below, fly over Namibia’s highest mountain - the Brandberg and across endless desert plains to the coastal town of Swakopmund. After your arrival in this idyllic town, you have some leisure time at our disposal. Dinner can be enjoyed in one of the excellent restaurants the coastal town has to offer (not included).

Meal

Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Hansa Hotel

Nestled in the centre of Swakopmund, the hotel is constructed around a garden area and close to the sea (a 3-minute walk). With the town having been built during a German Colonial the hotel which originally dates back to 1905 (one of the first in the area) forms part of period, the area resembles a Bavarian village. With a timeless quality the towns culture. Located close by are a golf course, tennis courts, and horse/camel riding. The hotel boasts 58 rooms with underfloor heating.

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Swakopmund

Multi Day Tour

Swakopmund

A transfer takes you to Walvis Bay where you embark on a catamaran cruise exploring the marine life around the lagoon and Harbour of Walvis Bay. You may get a chance to see swooping pelicans, seals, dolphins and - during the season - even whales, sunfish and turtles! Around 12.30pm, your skipper will drop you off at the Walvis Bay Waterfront where your Sandwich Harbour 4x4 guide will meet you for the excursion to Sandwich Harbour in one of our 4x4 drive vehicles. If weather and tides allow, you continue right to the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique wetlands and one of 5 RAMSAR sites in Namibia. Wedged between the sea and the Namib Dunes, it is one of Namibia’s most important coastal wetlands, supporting eight endangered species among the large numbers of wading birds. Several archaeological sites dating back 1 000 years exist within site. If the vehicles cannot drive all along the beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of high tide, you will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of the many beautiful lookout spots on top of the towering dunes. Lunch is served along the beachfront or on top of the dunes allowing for endless scenery. After reaching the Walvis Bay Jetty, you are transferred back to your hotel in Swakopmund.

Meal

Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Hansa Hotel

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Swakopmund to Sossusvlei

Multi Day Tour

Swakopmund to Sossusvlei

Transfer from the hotel to Swakopmund Airport. Fly over the Namib Desert to Sesriem, gateway to Sossusvlei. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

Your Accommodation

Sossusvlei Lodge

Sossusvlei Lodge enjoys an enviable location at the entrance to Sesriem Gate, providing convenient access to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Thoughtfully designed to blend with its desert surroundings, the lodge offers spacious en-suite accommodations and eco-conscious facilities, together with a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, making it an ideal base for exploring the remarkable Namib Desert.

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Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

Multi Day Tour

Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

Enjoy a morning Sossusvlei and Deadvlei excursion with a lodge ranger, including breakfast in the vlei.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

Your Accommodation

Sossusvlei Lodge

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Departure

Multi Day Tour

Departure

After breakfast, fly back over the central highlands to Windhoek, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel.

Meal

Breakfast

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Etosha National Park

Sossusvlei

Swakopmund Lighthouse

Know when to go.

Place

Conditions

Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall

City 941Mostly Sunny

35°C / 95°F

7mm / 0.3"

City 990Mostly Sunny

35°C / 95°F

7mm / 0.3"

Weather data is based on monthly averages.

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The country has such beautiful landscapes, especially the Namib desert. It is the oldest desert in world with the highest sand dunes. Visiting it is a truly unforgettable experience.

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