Fly-in Safaris
7-Day Etosha, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei Explorer
Details:
This is what I believe would be a great tour for you, and can help you experience some of the highlights of Namibia, while taking into account your time constrains. An Etosha safari is a perfect getaway for an authentic safari experience, and the coast will help you relive some interesting history while you’ll explore nature at its best when in the Namib desert.
Departures:
Any day of the week.
Price:
Starting from as low as N$30,400 pp sharing.
Includes:
- Accommodation as specified in this itinerary and subject to availability at the time of reservation
- Meals as indicated on this itinerary
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All vehicle insurance – tyres and glass
- Etosha National Park entrance and park fees
- Full Day Game Drive in Etosha National Park in open-aired game viewer
- Dolphin Cruise Activity in Walvis Bay
- Sossusvlei National Park entrance and park fees
- Sossusvlei and Deadvlei shuttle vehicle fees
- Coffee Tasting Experience at Klein Aub
- Professional English speaking Guide and Driver
- Roadbooks & Maps
- Administration fees
Excludes:
- International flights
- Regional & Domestic flights
- Insurance for lost luggage, cancellation, medical repatriation, visas…
- Extra activities not displaying in this quotation or marked by the symbol “Not Incl.”
- Drinks, tips, curios etc…
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Windhoek to Etosha National Park – 433km (269miles) - ±4H25min
Today we will get better acquainted with the routes around the southwestern and eastern end of the Etosha National park, as we make our way from the Okaukuejo area all the way to the area around Halali and back with our vehicle. We are especially curious to see the waterholes and vegetation of this great park after the recent heavy rains, and more of what it has in store for us as we set off early on our game drive.
You are welcome to utilize the bar and pool facilities in Halali before we continue our afternoon game drive. It will not be until late in the afternoon when we return to our accommodation, the Okaukuejo Camp.
Day 2: Etosha National Park
Today you will get better acquainted with the routes around the southwestern and eastern end of the Etosha National park, as you make your way from the Okaukuejo area all the way to the greater surrounding area in the park and back in an open-aired game viewing/safari vehicle.
Etosha National Park is home to four of the Big 5. Elephants and lions are commonly seen in the park, while the elusive leopard hides in the densely vegetated areas. However, one of the best reasons to visit Etosha is its healthy population of black rhinoceros. This archaic beast is endangered and the waterholes are probably among the best places in the world to see this precious animal.
The plains are covered by large herds of springbok and zebra. The backdrop of the vast Etosha Pan makes game viewing in Etosha a unique experience. It will not be until late in the afternoon when we return to our accommodation.
Day 3: Etosha National Park to Swakopmund - 510km (317miles) - ±5H25min
Today we continue our journey with a rather lengthy drive to the cosy town of Swakopmund on the mighty Atlantic Ocean. On this drive, we will pass the famous Brandberg mountain ranges. On 4 of August 1892 the crew of gunboat called ”Hyena” erected two beacons to mark the landing site which symbolized the laying of the foundation stone of Swakopmund.
We will arrive in the late hours of the afternoon, and will have a bit of time to explore the town before dinner this evening, which will be at a fine seafood restaurant overlooking the ocean.
Day 4: Swakopmund
This coastal town is known for its variety of activities that it offers to travellers, and we have taken the liberty in arranging a dolphin cruise for you this morning on the catamaran in the town of Walvis Bay. This lovely experience on the still waters affords our guests a chance to learn about the marine life on the Namibian Atlantic coast and a possibility of seeing the various species of dolphins that we have in Namibia, whales, Cape fur seals and much more. The afternoon is a relaxed one, where our guests can do some curio shopping or just wonder the lively markets of this unique city.
We have our final dinner at the coast this evening, as we look forward to our time in the Sossusvlei area the follow day.
Day 5: Swakopmund to Sossusvlei - 376km (234miles) - ±4H50min
We start our journey with a drive south-west to the Namib Naukluft Park, one of the most scenic landscapes in Namibia. In 1966 “Game Reserve No. 3” was de-proclaimed, and the Namib Desert Park was established in its stead. The Namib Desert Park included a small area north of the Swakop River where the Welwitschia grow, as well as the Moon Landscape east of Swakopmund. In 1979 two more large areas were added. The Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park was included such that the Naukluft Mountains now formed part of the protected area. It previously comprised 14 commercial farms that were bought by government to protect the Hartmann mountain zebra.
On route to the Sesriem area, which is the gateway to the mighty dunes of Sossusvlei, we will pass Kuiseb and Gaub mountain passes, where will also have brief stops to take more of Namibia’s beauty in.
Solitaire is a great stopover for a lunchtime snack and houses one of the most famous bakeries in the country, which is situated in the heart of the Namib Desert. We will arrive in the late afternoon at our lodge, and so you will have a chance to recover from the long drive before we enjoy a lovely dinner in the Namib Desert.
Day 6: Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
This morning we will head into the Sosusvlei National Park, as we depart quite early and drive into this great sand sea this morning. We embark on a short journey in discovering the famous Deadvlei and Sossusvlei areas, but before we get there, our stopover is dune 45 where our guests will have a chance to climb this 80m (263ft) high dune. We will walk amongst the great dunes and photograph this captivating landscape. We may also decide to climb one of the World’s highest climbable dunes, the ‘Big Daddy’. In the afternoon when the temperatures have subsided, we will visit the Sesriem canyon, another amazing geological feature in the area before our wonderful buffet dinner.
Day 7: Sossusvlei to Windhoek - 332km (206miles) - ±4H20min
Today we have reached the end of our journey and head back to the capital city Windhoek via a few small settlements in the southern part, and the town of Rehoboth. We stop in Klein-Aub for a unique coffee tasting experience around noon, before transiting to Windhoek, as we hope for a late afternoon arrival.
Programme Overview
| Day | Location | Accommodation | Food |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Etosha National Park | Lodge★★★ | D |
| Day 2 | Etosha National Park | Lodge★★★ | HB+ |
| Day 3 | Swakopmund | Lodge★★★ | B |
| Day 4 | Sesriem/Sossusvlei | Lodge★★★ | B |
| Day 5 | Sesriem | Lodge★★★ | HB+ |
| Day 6 | Sesriem | Lodge★★★ | HB+ |
| Day 7 | Windhoek | – | B |
B – Breakfast
L – Lunch
D – Dinner
SC – Self Catering
FB – Full Board (All meals)
FB+ – Full Board Plus (All meals & Activities)
HB – Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
HB+ – Half Board Plus (Dinner, Breakfast & Activities)
Price Per Person
Per Person Sharing: N$ 30,400
Single Supplement: +N$ 5,500
Solo travellers and groups welcomed
Prices Effective From:
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026
