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Skeleton Coast flying safari

12 days from £14,465pp

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Tour highlights

  • Discover the towering dunes of Sossusvlei and visit the eerie Deadvlei.

  • Explore the incredible scenery of Namibia's remote Skeleton Coast by light aircraft.

  • Land on a Skeleton Coast beach to explore untouched areas on foot.

  • Meet Himba tribes people and search for desert-adapted wildlife.

  • Take a boat trip on the Kunene River that divides Namibia from Angola, a narrow strip of lush green running through this desert area.

  • Track rhino in the Ongava Reserve and watch the wildlife at one of Etosha's waterholes.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Windhoek.

  • On arrival at Windhoek Airport you will be met and escorted to your light aircraft which will fly you south to the dunes of Sossusvlei where you will be staying in the private Kulala Concession.

    • Dunes at Sossusvlei
      Dunes at Sossusvlei
    • Christus Kirche, Windhoek
      Christus Kirche, Windhoek
    • Deadvlei pan at Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Deadvlei pan at Sossusvlei, Namibia

  • Head into the dunes early this morning before the heat really begins to increase. The guided activities will take you in at first light so you will be some of the first people in the area. Both Deadvlei and Sossusvlei are worth visiting as they offer very different perspectives of this region. If you have the energy, clamber up one of the dunes for great views.

    • Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Sossusvlei, Namibia
    • Hot air ballooning at Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Hot air ballooning at Sossusvlei, Namibia
    • Dawn at Sossusvlei
      Dawn at Sossusvlei

  • This morning you will be taken back to the airstrip where Schoemans will pick you up for the spectacular flight up to Swakopmund and then into to the Skeleton Coast. Along the way you will stop for lunch along the beach and enjoy flights over the Ugab formations as well taking some time to walk around and enjoy the scenery.

    • Exploring the Skeleton Coast
      Exploring the Skeleton Coast
    • Himba woman in traditional dress, Namibia
      Himba woman in traditional dress, Namibia
    • Himba girl, Namibia
      Himba girl, Namibia

  • Today you take a scenic flight along the Skeleton Coast as well as the roaring dunes before heading to Leylandsdrift Camp.

    • Typical Himba jewellery, Namibia
      Typical Himba jewellery, Namibia
    • An inquisitive elephant in Namibia
      An inquisitive elephant in Namibia
    • Elephants trekking through the Skeleton Coast region, Namibia
      Elephants trekking through the Skeleton Coast region, Namibia

  • Enjoy a nature drive looking for desert-adapted elephant, visit the Himba people and fly up north to explore the Serra Caféma area and the Kunene River.

    • Desert Chameleon, The Skeleton Caost, Namibia
      Desert Chameleon, The Skeleton Caost, Namibia
    • Driving along the dunes, The Skeleton Coast, Namibia
      Driving along the dunes, The Skeleton Coast, Namibia
    • The beaches along the Skeleton Coast, Namibia
      The beaches along the Skeleton Coast, Namibia

  • Enjoy a boat trip down the Kunene River and climb some small peaks on the Angola side. After lunch you will depart by light aircraft to Ongava Lodge. This is a beautiful property set in a private concession on the edge of Etosha in the Ongava Reserve. The area consistently provides some of the best wildlife sightings in the area.

    • Elephant in Etosha National Park
      Elephant in Etosha National Park
    • Male lion, Ongava Reserve, Namibia
      Male lion, Ongava Reserve, Namibia
    • A typical waterhole scene, Etosha National Park
      A typical waterhole scene, Etosha National Park

  • There are a number of activities that you can do from Ongava Lodge. These include excursions into Etosha and on the Ongava Reserve, guided walks and also the opportunity to track rhino on foot. It really is an exhilarating feeling as you quietly approach these amazing animals!

    • Rock Hyrax, Etosha National Park, Namibia
      Rock Hyrax, Etosha National Park, Namibia
    • Zebras in Etosha National Park, Namibia
      Zebras in Etosha National Park, Namibia
    • Zebra in Etosha in the green season, Namibia
      Zebra in Etosha in the green season, Namibia

  • Enjoy another day of safari activities from Ongava Lodge.

    • Lion in Etosha, Namibia
      Lion in Etosha, Namibia
    • Giraffe pair in Etosha National Park, Namibia
      Giraffe pair in Etosha National Park, Namibia
    • Northern black korhaan, Namibia
      Northern black korhaan, Namibia

  • After a final game drive this morning you will be flown back to Windhoek where your driver will collect you and take you to your guesthouse to relax for the evening.

    • The Equestrian statue, Windhoek
      The Equestrian statue, Windhoek
    • Christus Kirche, Windhoek
      Christus Kirche, Windhoek
    • Namibia's roads have little traffic on them
      Namibia's roads have little traffic on them

  • After breakfast you will be picked up by your driver and taken to the airport.

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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Windhoek
 
Sossusvlei & Sesriem
 
The Skeleton Coast
 
Etosha National Park
 

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