The Namibia by Air safari itinerary

This 10-night flying tour enables you to visit all of Namibia's most famous and scenic destinations. From the capital city of Windhoek with its German colonial past to the Fish River Canyon, the world's second largest canyon.

From the world-famous deserts of Sossusvlei to the coast at Swakopmund for dolphin viewing before heading for the Etosha National Park with its elephants, black and white rhinos and lions.

Because of the vastness of this amazing country you will be flying from one area to another using light aircraft, ensuring that travelling time is kept to a minimum. Please be aware that only one piece of 'soft' luggage (12 kg) is permitted per person, larger pieces may be stored with our representatives in Windhoek. Park fees, entrance fees and excursion fees are not included.

Several alternative flying tours of Namibia are also available, should you require a longer tour or one that visits other parts of the this fascinating country, then please ask for details.

DAY 1 FRIDAY GATWICK-WINDHOEK
Fly overnight from Gatwick to Windhoek.

DAY 2 SATURDAY WINDHOEK
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: The Elegant Guest House, or similar.

DAY 3 SUNDAY WINDHOEK
A day at leisure to explore the city. Overnight: The Elegant Guest House, or similar. (b)

DAY 4 MONDAY SOSSUSVLEI
Meet with your pilot for your scenic flight over the Namib Desert to Sossusvlei. You may wish to take a tour into the dunes and later visit the Sesriem Canyon, a life sustaining natural phenomenon in the heart of the Namib Desert (optional extra). Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 5 TUESDAY SOSSUSVLEI
A free day to relax and take advantage of the lodges facilities. Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 6 WEDNESDAY SWAKOPMUND
Fly over the Atlantic coastline to Swakopmund where you will then be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax and explore. Overnight: Europa Hof, or similar. (b)

DAY 7 THURSDAY SWAKOPMUND
A free day. You could take one of the many optional tours into the desert, a dolphin cruise or try one of the many adrenaline-filled activities on offer. Overnight: Europa Hof, or similar. (b)

DAY 8 FRIDAY DAMARALAND
Fly into Damaraland, an area marked by steep mountain massifs that form the survival structure for the desert elephant and black rhino. Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 9 SATURDAY ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Fly to your next lodge on the borders of the Etosha National Park. Join the afternoon game drive (optional extra) on the 21,000 hectare reserve. Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 10 SUNDAY ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
An early morning game drive is on offer today (optional extra) where you have the opportunity to spot a selection of game. Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 11 MONDAY WINDHOEK
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Windhoek. Overnight: The Elegant Guest House, or similar. (b)

DAY 12 TUESDAY WINDHOEK-GATWICK
Free time before your return flight back to Gatwick or your chosen extension. (b)

WHAT'S INCLUDED
A shared tour with a minimum of people
Driver/guide and pilot throughout
10 breakfasts (b) and 5 dinners (d)