Best of Namibia Wing Safari

Days 1 & 2: Sossusvlei

The safari departs in the morning by light aircraft from Eros Airport, close to the town of Windhoek. It is one hour's flight down to Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp where we spend two (2) nights.

Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is situated 20 km's from Sesriem, the Park's entrance to the Sossusvlei dunes. The camp's location provides access to Sossusvlei, yet also offers privacy and exclusivity. It has been built just below the top of a mountain, using rock, brick, timber and thatch and provides a cool refuge from the desert.

There are nine guest rooms, ensuring personal service and attention. Each unit is superbly appointed and has a panoramic view overlooking the plains below. Each unit has its own plunge pool as well as an en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, showers and flush toilets. The main living area (comprising dining room, bar and lounge) is under thatch.

Activities revolve around early morning excursions in 4x4 vehicles to the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes and the "vlei" itself. Afternoon activities are enjoyed on the property where guests can spend time taking in the desert scenery and its unique fauna and flora.

Days 3 & 4: The Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund & Damaraland

The early morning flight takes you over the dunes of the Namib and over Sossusvlei itself for an alternative view from the air and then due westwards to Meob Bay on the Skeleton Coast. Marvel at the spectacular desert and Skeleton Coast scenery, where the dunes and the desert meet the Atlantic Ocean. The flight up the coast over the site of the Eduard Bolen shipwreck, past Conception Bay and the wreck of the Shaunee, over Sandwich Harbor and its famous lagoon and will land at Swakopmund Airport. Here you are met and transferred to Walvis Bay harbor for a boat trip (weather permitting) to view the seals and usually schools of dolphins swinning alongside the boat. You may also see turtles, sunfish, penguins, as well as a wonderful quantity and variety of birdlife. The group will return to Walvis Bay Harbor and following a delicious seafood lunch (included in the cost), enjoy a tour of this charming little town. In the afternoon depart from Swakopmund for a scenic flight further up the Skeleton Coast, past the Cape Cross Seal Colony, before turning east to fly up the Huab River to Damaraland Camp (Doro Nawas is occasionally substituted) for two nights.

Situated on the northern face of the Huab River valley and looking south toward the imposing Brandberg Mountains, Damaraland Camp offers its guests endless vistas. Early morning mists, generated by the clash between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm desert air of the Skeleton Coast, drift inland along the river sand canyon, providing sustenance to the flora and fauna of the region.

This comfortable and friendly camp offers walks and drives in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia. Although wildlife is not concentrated, the camp is situated where the rare Desert Elephant roams, alongside Gemsbok (Oryx), Springbok, Ostrich and other hardy desert animals. Rare succulent plants somehow manage to eke out an existence in this harsh countryside. Damaraland Camp accommodates a maximum of 16 guests in comfortable tented rooms, with en-suite facilities including flush toilets and showers with hot and cold running water. The dining room and bar are combined under canvas, and an open fire is enjoyed on calm evenings. A feature of the camp is the unique rock pool. Activities throughout the area are in 4x4 vehicles, and on foot.

Days 5 & 6: Etosha & Ongava

Fly by light aircraft today from Damaraland to Ongava Tented Camp (Ongava Lodge is occasionally substituted), for a further two nights' stay. Highlights here are the game drives into Etosha National Park as well as the night drives, walks and hides (concealed enclosure or platform in a tree) on the private reserve.

Ongava Tented Camp is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. The small 12-bedded tented camp is built in a different sector of the reserve to Ongava Lodge. Accommodation comprises six large comfortable walk-in tents with en-suite facilities, including flush toilet and a hot shower. All meals are enjoyed in the main dining area under thatch. The camp also has a small plunge pool for the guest's pleasure.

Ongava Game Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Accommodation here comprises 10 air-conditioned rock and thatch chalets, each with en-suite facilities. All meals are served in the main dining area under thatch with a view over the camp's water hole. Activities include game drives in open 4x4 vehicles into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, Gemsbok, Springbok, and Hartebeest can be seen at many of the water holes in the park. In addition, night drives and walks are enjoyed on the private reserve. Ongava has resident White and Black Rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.

Activities include game drives into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where lion, elephant, cheetah, gemsbok, springbok and hartebeest can be seen at many of the waterholes in the park. In addition, night drives and walks are offered on the private reserve. Ongava has resident White Rhino, and Etosha has Black Rhino, allowing guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.

Day 7: Windhoek

We depart Ongava by light air charter back to Windhoek where the safari ends at either Windhoek Eros Airport or Windhoek International Aiport.

2008 Land Costs & Departure Dates

Best of Namibia Wing Safari

Weekly Departures based on a minimum of 2 passengers.

Safari Includes

	Accommodations on a shared basis
	All meals as specified
	All excursions related to safari itinerary
	Transport in custom built 8 seater Land Rover
	Drinks on game drives and house wine at dinner. All other drinks are extra.
	Services of guide and staff

Airfare Costs

International Return Airfare out of New York or Atlanta + scheduled internal flights in Africa - from US $1,625.00 (excluding taxes)

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