Skeleton Coast & Etosha Fly-In Safari
This week-long fly-in exploration visits Namibia's haunting Skeleton Coast, and the Big 5 Etosha region for a memorable safari. Marvel at the seemingly endless sand dunes as you fly by light aircraft to the remote Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in northern Damaraland. The landscape is dramatically rugged and dotted with ancient welwitschia plant, dry riverbeds and seas of soft sand dunes. Explore on foot or a game drive seeking out the flora and fauna that eke out an existence in this harsh environment, including giraffe, gemsbok, elephant herds and even lion prides.
A full day excursion to the windswept coastline will allow you to see the Cape fur seal colony and some of the famous shipwrecks and whale bones. Then a complete contrast at Ongava Tented Camp in the Ongava Private Game Reserve, bordering the Etosha National Park. See the Big 5, including both black and white rhino, as well as giraffe and several antelope species on day and night game drives and nature walks. During your 'down' time we suggest that you sit in photographic hides waiting on the wildlife to come to you or do the same from your tent or the pool where you can enjoy game sightings from the camp's prolific waterhole.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Windhoek International
- 1 night - The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel, Windhoek & Surrounds, Namibia
- 4 nights - Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, Skeleton Coast, Namibia
- 4 nights - Ongava Tented Camp, Etosha & Surrounds, Namibia
- Ends - Transfer to Windhoek International for your international flight home
At a glance
- Namibia
- 9 Nights
- City
- Safari
- Scenic
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Guide Price
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Highlights
- Otherworldly landscapes of immense dunes and rocky mountains
- Sleep under canvas in a luxury classic safari style tent
- Spot the Big 5 and track black rhino at a private game reserve
- Dine under impossibly starry skies
- Cape fur seals in their thousands
Day-by-day
Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified
- Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
- Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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Big 5 Safari
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Guided Walking Safari
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Night Drive
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Rhino Tracking
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Cultural Experience
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Desert Tours
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Kids Bushcraft
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Food Experiences
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Photography Safari
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City Sights
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Star Gazing/Star Bed
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Natural Wonders
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Wildlife Rehabilitation
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
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White Rhino
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Springbok
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Spotted Hyena
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Southern Giraffe
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Ostrich
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Beisa Oryx
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Lion
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Leopard
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Kori Bustard
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Jackal
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Humpback Whale
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Elephant
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Cheetah
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Cape Fur Seal
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Brown Hyena
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Bottlenose Dolphin
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Black Rhino
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