7-Day Premier Namibian Luxury Adventure
Overview
Experience Namibia from a completely different perspective on this 7-day Fly in Namibia Safari. This journey is perfect for travelers who want to see several of Namibia’s famous destinations without spending long hours driving. Shared charter flights connect the Namib Desert, Swakopmund and the Etosha region, giving you more time to enjoy each destination.
Your adventure begins with a scenic flight from Windhoek to the beautiful NamibRand Nature Reserve. From the air, you can enjoy amazing views of the wide desert and changing landscapes below. Spend two nights at Kwessi Dunes, surrounded by peaceful desert plains, rolling dunes and the famous fairy circles found in this part of Namibia.
During your stay, enjoy guided nature walks, scenic drives and exciting quad biking adventures. You will also have the chance to explore some of Namibia’s best-known desert attractions. Visit Sossusvlei, walk among the tall red dunes and discover the white clay landscape of Deadvlei. You can also see Big Daddy and explore the rocky walls of Sesriem Canyon.
Your Fly in Namibia Safari then continues to Swakopmund on Namibia’s Atlantic coast. This charming coastal town offers a wonderful change from the hot desert. Enjoy quad biking across the dunes, take a catamaran cruise around Walvis Bay and join a 4×4 adventure to Sandwich Harbour. Here, huge sand dunes seem to meet the Atlantic Ocean, creating beautiful views and excellent photography opportunities.
The final part of your journey takes you to the Etosha region. Stay at Onguma The Fort and enjoy exciting game drives in search of Namibia’s wildlife. Look out for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and many other animals around the open plains and waterholes.
Combining scenic flights, comfortable accommodation, desert adventures, coastal activities and wildlife viewing, this Fly in Namibia Safari offers an easy and exciting way to discover Namibia in seven unforgettable days.
Tour Plan
Your Fly in Namibia Safari begins at Windhoek International Airport, where you will be welcomed by a representative and assisted with your onward flight.
Board a shared charter aircraft and leave Windhoek behind as you fly toward the NamibRand Nature Reserve.
Flying provides a wonderful introduction to Namibia. From above, you can appreciate the enormous scale of the country as mountains, dry riverbeds and desert plains stretch toward the horizon.
Upon arrival, transfer to Kwessi Dunes, your home for the next two nights.
The lodge is surrounded by the beautiful wilderness of NamibRand, providing an excellent introduction to the Namib Desert.
After checking in, take some time to relax and enjoy the views.
Depending on your arrival time and lodge schedule, you may join an afternoon scenic drive or guided nature experience.
As sunset approaches, watch the desert change from golden brown to deeper shades of orange and red.
Accommodation: Kwessi Dunes
Wake early for a full day exploring one of the most beautiful regions on your Fly in Namibia Safari.
Today's activities introduce you to the remarkable landscapes of the Namib Desert.
Sossusvlei is famous for enormous red sand dunes rising above pale desert floors. Depending on your scheduled excursion, you can explore some of the area's most famous natural attractions.
Dune 45 is one of the best-known dunes in the region, while Big Daddy provides a more challenging climb for adventurous travelers.
Another major highlight is Deadvlei.
This white clay pan contains ancient camelthorn trees surrounded by towering orange-red dunes. The combination of dark trees, white ground, red sand and blue sky creates one of Namibia's most recognizable landscapes.
You may also visit Sesriem Canyon, which was shaped over thousands of years by water flowing through the desert.
Other included lodge activities can feature guided nature walks, scenic drives and quad biking.
Travelers looking for something extra can arrange an optional hot-air balloon flight or horseback experience at an additional cost.
Accommodation: Kwessi Dunes
After breakfast, say goodbye to the peaceful surroundings of NamibRand and prepare for the next stage of your Fly in Namibia Safari.
Transfer to the airstrip and board your shared charter flight toward Namibia's Atlantic coast.
The journey provides another opportunity to admire the country's spectacular scenery from above.
As you approach the coastline, the dry landscapes of the Namib Desert meet the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Your destination is Swakopmund, one of Namibia's most popular coastal towns.
After landing, transfer to Strand Hotel Swakopmund, ideally positioned close to the beach and within easy reach of restaurants, shops and the town center.
The atmosphere here is very different from the silence of the desert.
Spend some time exploring Swakopmund and discovering its historic architecture, cafés and coastal surroundings.
Depending on the activity schedule, you may also begin one of your included adventures during the afternoon.
Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund
Today brings a combination of desert adventure and Atlantic Ocean scenery.
One of the highlights is a catamaran cruise from Walvis Bay.
The sheltered waters around the bay support a variety of marine life. Depending on conditions, you may encounter seals, dolphins and numerous seabirds while enjoying views of the surrounding coastline.
Another unforgettable experience is the 4x4 journey to Sandwich Harbour.
Here, enormous Namib Desert dunes meet the Atlantic coastline, creating one of Namibia's most dramatic landscapes.
Travel with an experienced driver through the coastal desert while enjoying spectacular viewpoints along the way.
Your Swakopmund experience also includes a quad-bike adventure through the surrounding dunes.
After a full day of activities, return to Strand Hotel and enjoy another evening in Swakopmund.
Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund
After breakfast, enjoy your final hours along Namibia's Atlantic coast before continuing your Fly in Namibia Safari toward wildlife country.
Around midday, transfer to the airstrip and board your flight toward the Etosha region.
The landscape changes again as you leave the coast and travel inland.
Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to Onguma The Fort.
The lodge sits within the Onguma area on the eastern side of Etosha National Park, providing an excellent base for wildlife viewing.
After checking in, prepare for your first safari experience.
Depending on arrival time and the activity schedule, you may head out on an afternoon or sundowner drive.
Keep watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras and different antelope species.
Predators including lions also occur within the wider ecosystem, while rhinos are among the region's most sought-after wildlife sightings.
Return to Onguma The Fort for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Onguma The Fort
Day six is dedicated to wildlife and is one of the major highlights of your Fly in Namibia Safari.
Wake early and join your guide for a morning safari.
Etosha is famous for its wide-open landscapes and numerous waterholes. During the dry season especially, these water sources can attract impressive numbers of animals.
Elephants may arrive in family groups while giraffes carefully approach the water. Zebras, wildebeest and different antelope species can gather nearby.
Your guide will look for tracks and other signs that may reveal the presence of predators.
Lions are among the major carnivores found in the Etosha ecosystem, while lucky travelers may encounter other predators.
Rhinos are another important wildlife highlight.
After your morning safari, return to the lodge for breakfast or lunch and some relaxation.
Later in the afternoon, head out again as temperatures begin to cool and wildlife activity increases.
Depending on your schedule, other experiences can include guided nature walks or spending time at a photographic hide.
Accommodation: Onguma The Fort
Wake for your final morning in Namibia's wilderness.
Depending on the flight schedule, you may have an opportunity to enjoy one final safari activity before breakfast.
Take in the sights and sounds of the bush before returning to the lodge and preparing for departure.
Transfer to the airstrip and board your shared charter flight back to Windhoek. The flight takes approximately 1.5 hours, depending on the aircraft and routing.
Upon arrival, connect with your international flight or continue with additional arrangements in Namibia.
Extra nights in Windhoek can also be arranged for travelers who prefer not to connect with an international flight on the same day.
Your 7-day Fly in Namibia Safari comes to an end after experiencing three very different sides of the country.
From the red dunes and ancient landscapes of the Namib Desert to the Atlantic coastline around Swakopmund and the wildlife-rich wilderness of the Etosha region, this journey provides an excellent introduction to Namibia.
Traveling by air means less time on long road transfers and more time enjoying the destinations themselves.
For travelers seeking comfort, adventure, wildlife and remarkable scenery, this Fly in Namibia Safari brings together some of the country's greatest experiences in one carefully planned journey.