Th best of Namibia at affordable prices at the heart of peak season
Using FlyNamibia's safari circuit, this safari allows guest to explore as much of Namibia as possible in a short time, with reduced costs
Our Affordable Fly-In itinerary makes use of FlyNamibia’s exciting safari circuit. Guests pay for a seat on scheduled flights, rather than having to pay for a private charter. Flying between lodges allows travellers to cover a lot of ground in a relatively short time, and this spectacular safari covers Sossusvlei, a marine cruise in Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein World Heritage site, five nights of exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities in two private reserves located on the border of Etosha National Park, and a unique ‘Dream Cruiser’ sleepout in the Onguma Reserve.
After arriving in Windhoek, you'll check into your hotel for your overnight stay and meet with our representatives who will brief you through the safari to come. Your first proper stop is Kwessi Dunes in the NamibRand Nature Reserve. After a stunning flight there, you will have three nights to enjoy walks, the incredible stars as well as a guided trip to Sossusvlei.
Your next flight will take you over the Skeleton Coast to Swakopmund where you will have two nights at the Strand Hotel. Enjoy exploring the town and its attractions the first day before a catamaran cruise on your second day. Following this your third flight is on to Mowani Mountain Camp. An incredible lodge situated in the home to one of the largest concentrations of rock art in Africa. During your two nights you will have the chance to explore some of the San rock art as well as take a desert elephant nature drive.
From here you will take a flight towards the finest wildlife areas in Namibia, Etosha. Staying at Safarihoek Lodge just outside the south-western border of Etosha National Park, you will be able to enjoy guided drives, guided walks, and wildlife viewing at the lodge waterhole. After your two nights, the next flight will take you across Etosha National Park to Onguma Game Reserve on the eastern side where you will have three nights to explore through game drives, walks and a unique sleepout experience. After your last night you will grab the final flight of the trip within Namibia and head back to Windhoek having truly experienced what the country has to offer.
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Day 1: Arrive Windhoek
The Weinberg Windhoek Hotel
You will be met in the arrivals hall of Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport by one of our chauffeur drivers who will transfer you into town in an ATI luxury vehicle. After taking some time to shower, relax (and maybe have a quick nap), one of our representatives will meet you at the Weinberg Windhoek around 4pm. If you're landing late in the day, your briefing will be around 8am the following morning. Our representative will offer a thorough briefing of your whole holiday and go through your marked road map, vouchers, and itinerary with you. We're also on hand to book a restaurant for tonight, should we not have already done so.
Days 2 - 4: South to the Desert
Kwessi Dunes Lodge
One of our chauffeur drivers will collect you this morning and transfer you back to the airport in time to connect with your 10h00 flight. Your pilot will escort you to the domestic terminal and through security to your light aircraft. Your flight will be shared with other passengers. Enjoy a beautiful flight over Namibia's central plateau and the Naukluft Mountains, before landing near the NamibRand Natural Reserve close to Sesriem & Sossusvlei. Enjoy three nights at Kwessi Dunes taking part in activities including a guided trip to Sossusvlei, nature drives, guided walks, or quad biking. You may also like to take a unique hot air balloon trip for an additional fee.
Day 5: To the Coast
Strand Hotel, Sawkopmund
Climb aboard a plane again today for your 11h20 flight to the coast, hopefully viewing some of the unique desolate Skeleton Coast landscape from the air. You will be transferred to The Strand Hotel from Swakopmund Airfield and enjoy an afternoon exploring the town, maybe enjoying an ice cream or coffee at one of the many cafes. We also love the aquarium which has a walk-through viewing tunnel and daily feeding in the large tank at 15h00. Other attractions include the snake park, a brilliantly informative way to learn about Namibia's reptiles, and the 'Kristall Galerie' which houses one of the world's largest quartz crystals. And at the end of a busy day, we recommend champagne and oysters on the deck of The Jetty restaurant to watch the sunset.
Day 6: Out to Sea
Swakopmund Catamaran
Today you will be collected from the hotel and transferred to Walvis Bay for a half-day (approx. 5 hours) catamaran cruise with a beach BBQ on the beautiful Pelican Point Peninsula. Your activity starts from the Walvis Bay Waterfront and you can look forward to seeing an abundance of bird and mammal life, with sightings of pelicans and seals up close. Delight in the fresh sea air, followed by great food on the beach, with fresh oysters and bubbly. After lunch, you will take a short boat cruise back to the Waterfront and then a transfer back to Swakopmund.
Days 7 - 8: Mowani Mountain Camp
Mowani Mountain Camp Game Drive
After being transferred back to Swakopmund Airfield, you will take off at 12h50 and arrive at Mowani Mountain Camp in time for afternoon tea. During your two nights here, you will enjoy an inclusive desert elephant nature drive and a guided visit to the World Heritage site of Twyfelfontein with its fascinating San Bushman rock art.
Days 9 - 10: Head to Etosha
Safarihoek Lodge Hide
You will be able to relax around the Mowani Mountain Camp this morning before your 14h00 flight to the Ongava Reserve bordering Etosha National Park, Namibia's prime wildlife area. From Ongava, you have a 1h45 road transfer out of the Park and onwards to the Etosha Heights private reserve, and Safarihoek Lodge, where you will stay for two nights. During your time here you can enjoy inclusive guided game drives on the private reserve, guided walks, and wildlife viewing at the lodge waterhole.
Day 11: Onguma Tented Camp
Onguma Tented Camp
Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch at Safarihoek before taking a transfer back to Ongava for your 15h05 flight across Etosha National Park to Mokuti airstrip. From here, you will take a scenic drive into the Onguma Game Reserve which also borders the Park to stay at Onguma Tented Camp.
Day 12: Sleepout Experience
The Dream Cruiser
Enjoy an inclusive morning game drive, and this afternoon/ evening you can look forward to a unique sleepout experience! After a leisurely drive through Onguma’s wilderness you will arrive at a perfectly chosen location where your abode awaits. Welcomed with sundowner drinks you will be taken through an orientation. Built on two levels, the Dream Cruiser features a full bathroom downstairs complete with shower, flush toilet, and basin whilst the upper deck features a bedroom with lounge area. Your guide is on call via a two-way radio so make the most of this time and relax in the safety and complete comfort of this unique space.
Day 13: Onguma Safari
Onguma Tented Camp
This morning, you will enjoy morning coffee / tea with homemade rusks / biscuits before being collected and taken back to the lodge for breakfast. Enjoy another full day in this spectacular wildlife haven with an inclusive game drive this afternoon.
Day 14: Final Day
Leopard in Onguma
After a final morning in the bush, transfer back to the Mokuti Airstrip. Your final flight departs at 16h00 and takes you back to Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport, where you will land at 17h00.
Duration: 13 Nights
Location: Namibia Holidays, Africa
Price: £12800pp
This trip costs from £12,800 per person based on two people sharing and excluding international flights to/from Namibia.
The trip includes all accommodations and activities specified in the itinerary above. Rooms and meals as below:
- 1 night at The Weinberg Windhoek - standard room, breakfast included.
- 3 nights at Kwessi Dunes - fully inclusive; standard room, all meals, fees and activities included.
- 2 nights at Strand Hotel Swakopmund - standard room, breakfast included.
- 2 nights at Mowani Mountain Camp - standard room, all meals and activities included.
- 2 nights at Safarihoek Lodge - fully inclusive; standard room, all meals, fees and activities included.
- 2 nights at Onguma Tented Camp - fully inclusive; standard room, all meals, fees and activities included.
Also includes
- Internal flights as specified
- Tourism levies, VAT, Park entry fees, and community conservation contributions
- All private airport transfers including meet and assist and continued 24/7 on the ground support
This trip excludes:
- Personal Insurance.
- International flights to/from Namibia.
- Meals not mentioned as included.
- Visa fees, activity fees not mentioned as included and tips/gratuities.
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January
Bring your umbrella, it's rainy season. January is mid-summer in Namibia with the possibility of torrential downpours mid afternoon, but with temperatures of 30-35 degrees it tends to be hot and humid.
February
Similar to January, it is hot and humid with the chance of a downpour in the afternoon.
March
In March, rainfall starts to decrease and temperatures lower with nights becoming increasingly cool. Although daytime temperatures remain hot reaching up to 30 degrees.
April
April is predominantly dry and hot, although there can be a couple of sporadic rainy days across the month
May
Winter is coming. May has little or no rainfall and the humidity is low, in northern regions around Etosha you'll find fresher, greener landscapes with wildlife gathering around depleting watering holes.
- If you're looking to tackle the Fish River Canyon Hike this is the best time to visit Namibia.
June
In June the nights are cold and temperatures can drop below 10 degrees, whilst in the Namib desert it can reach below freezing. There is no chance of rain as the dry season is in full flow.
July
Visitors in July will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly.
August
Like July, visitors in August will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly and night time temperatures can drop below freezing both at the coast and inland.
September
Considered the best month to travel to Namibia, September is temperate with clear dry skies and low humidity levels.
October
In October game viewing is at its best, the vegetation is fading with temperatures rising up to 29 degrees.
November
Heat continues to rise, with humidity levels remaining low, however there is a chance of rain in the afternoons.
December
December brings the first rains of the season, bringing everything to life as animals start to disperse as more water becomes available.
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