Namibia Fly-In 12-Night-Package

In central Namibia, Windhoek’s cosmopolitan city is the country’s capital. It is home to an international airport and many restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look at, including the Alte Feste, an old fort, the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.

Overnight: The Weinberg Windhoek           

The Weinberg Windhoek provides all of the exclusivity and privacy you might expect from this prestigious estate, making it the perfect retreat when travelling on vacation or business.
The elegant 41-bedroom hotel wraps around a heritage building, creating an inviting courtyard. This design complements its historic character, while modern amenities ensure the utmost comfort. Aside from the location and spectacular views, hotel guests also have access to facilities including the estate’s Soulstice Day Spa, Be Hair Salon, five upmarket restaurants, and the Conference Center.

Location: 13 Jan Jonker, Klein Windhoek

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Included

• Cell Phone, Cool Box, First Aid Kit hire, Meet and greet, Info Pack
• Medivac Insurance

Spanning an area of 172,200 hectares and encompassing four distinct ecosystems, the NamibRand Reserve of southern Namibia is among the largest privately owned game parks in Southern Africa. Founded to conserve the unique environment and wildlife species of the Namib Desert, the park’s mix of dunes, mountains, rocky outcrops, sandy flats, and gravel plains provides habitats for a diversity of mammals, including hyenas, jackals, foxes, antelopes, and various wild cats. A plethora of bird species, reptiles, insects, and frogs also have their home here, alongside an array of plant species. Discover the mysterious ‘fairy circles’, unexplained bare patches in the sand, or enjoy a night of sublime stargazing. Having been named Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve, it is one of the least light-polluted areas in the world.

Overnight: Kwessi Dunes      

At Kwessi Dune lodge, you’ll find 12 cool and comfortable (and air-conditioned) chalets- 10 x twin/ double and 2 x family chalets all with canvas walls and thatched roofs. Each bedroom has a separate ‘star gazer’ room, completely open to the sky, and the perfect spot from which to watch the celestial theatre show above. views from the rooms, the main area and the swimming pool are vast, desert vistas and when you can bear to tear your eyes away, enjoy quad biking, scenic drives and walks, hot air ballooning, helicopter flights, horseback riding, and day trips to Sossusvlei.

NB: These activities are at an extra cost

All of the twin tents offer 2 x 3/4 beds, which can be converted, ensuite bathrooms with both an indoor and outdoor shower, air-conditioning  as well as an open-air stargazer’s room

Max: 2 adults
Children of all ages are welcome

Basis

Fully Inclusive: Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Activities

• Hot-air balloon flight

Namib Sky Balloon Safaris

Situated in the heart of the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei is one of the most fascinating sites in Namibia and a photographer’s dream. Gigantic orange dunes, dramatic shadows, undulating plains and rocky mountains create a magical kaleidoscope of colours and shapes. To the east, NamibRand Nature Reserve’s vast sandy plains are surrounded by towering granite mountains and rolling dunes. Here, in the oldest desert on the planet, amazingly adapted animals and plants come together to form one of the most visually stunning ecosystems in the world. And truly, the best way to experience the heart of the Namib Desert is with a hot air balloon safari. Watching the spectacular sunrise over this magnificent landscape from a silent hot air balloon is the experience of a lifetime, never to be forgotten!

Basis

• Fully Inclusive:  Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Activities

Sossusvlei Excursion

Kwessi Dunes

At Kwessi Dune lodge, you’ll find 12 cool and comfortable (and air-conditioned) chalets- 10 x twin/ double and 2 x family chalets all with canvas walls and thatched roofs. Each bedroom has a separate ‘star gazer’ room, completely open to the sky, and the perfect spot from which to watch the celestial theatre show above. views from the rooms, the main area and the swimming pool are vast, desert vistas and when you can bear to tear your eyes away, enjoy quad biking, scenic drives and walks, hot air ballooning, helicopter flights, horseback riding, and day trips to Sossusvlei.

NB: These activities are at an extra cost

Basis

• Fully Inclusive: Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Set along Namibia’s spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbor for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Swakopmund, now a seaside resort town, is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities, including: quad biking, horseback riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing, and fascinating desert tours.

Overnight: Strand Hotel Swakopmund       

With its extensive, unique and creatively entertaining Restaurants, Bars, Deli, Lobby-Lounge, sea-facing Facing Terraces, Beach Kiosk and state-of-the art Conference & Banqueting Center, all set on the Mole, a historic and iconic site surrounded by Ocean on three sides, the Strand Hotel Swakopmund is a social epicenter and destination in itself for all visitors to and residents of Swakopmund.

Its architectural inspiration finds its roots deep in Namibian-German history and reflects this in a tasteful contemporary manner. The interiors are residential in nature, and the brief to all designers involved was to create a non-hotel. One as charming and welcoming as the town it is located in. Simply very warm and comfortable, and as they say in German: “gemütlich,” providing a genuine “sense-of-place” atmosphere adding to any Namibian visit.

Arriving at the Strand is a dramatic experience as one passes through its 13-meter-high and 9-meter-wide Ocean View Atrium, which travels right through the hotel, offering sea views at either end. Off this Atrium Lobby is Reception, consisting of three individual desks and an inviting open fireplace, which rounds off the residential feel and warm welcome.

Luxury Suite

Suites offer a sliding door with “sit-on” balcony and sea view. Open-plan lounge, dining room and separate bedroom. Suites have a bathroom with shower, baths, vanities and separate toilet. Luxury Suites accommodate max 2 adults and 2 children up to 10.

Basis

• Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Activities

• Living Dunes Experience

Charly’s Desert Tours Living Dunes Experience

Charly’s Desert Tours Living Dunes Experience is an extraordinary exploration of the coastal dune belt just outside Swakopmund. To the untrained eye the dunes are just a pile of sand, however, the skilled and experienced guides will introduce visitors to a wealth of desert life. Often referred to a “Living Desert Tour”, we will track Palmetto geckos, sand diving lizards, the famous fog-basking tok-tokkie beetle, sidewinder snakes, spiders, scorpions, and chameleons. As we explore this breath-taking terrain, we will share a lot of information on origin, weather and the special adaptations of its inhabitants. This 3.5 -hour exploration will be rounded off with a short dune drive.

Our guides will pick you up from any hotel / Guesthouse in Swakopmund free of charge and we include still mineral water in all of our tours.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Stretching from the Swakop River to southern Angola, Namibia’s Skeleton Coast is known as the ‘Land God Made in Anger’. Thousands of miles of sandy desert dotted with shipwrecks meet with the cold waters of the Atlantic, where ocean fog creeps over the shoreline. Somehow, an amazing array of wildlife and flora manages to survive in this harsh but beautiful environment. Animals living here include seabird colonies, Cape fur seals, zebras, gemsbok, desert-adapted elephants, lions, and many more. Surfing enthusiasts are drawn to the powerful crashing waves, and photographers flock from around the globe to snap photos of the eerie shipwreck graveyards and breathtaking coastline.

Overnight: Shipwreck Lodge

The lodge is located in the famous Skeleton Coast Central Concession between the Hoarusib and Hoanib Rivers in the Skeleton Coast Park, only 50 km north of Möwe Bay. The lodge is situated on the southern bank of the Huarusib River Mouth, nestled between the dunes, with a view of the Atlantic
Ocean, where the cold Benguela current pushes a refreshing breeze over the shipwreck shaped cabins. The size of the concession area is approximately 146,600 hectares, situated in north-western Namibia.

Parking and Pick-up point

Vehicles of self-drive guests are parked under cover at the pickup point situated at Möwe Bay. Fly-In guests will also be picked up at Möwe Bay. You will then be transferred, 45 km north to  Shipwreck Lodge in a closed game drive vehicle. This could take approximately 2 hours and constitute part of your afternoon activity.

• Möwe Bay GPS co-ordinates: 19°03’52,3” S & 12°35’03,4” E
• Lodge emergency contact number: +264 (0)81 260 0830.

Pick-up times

• The Pickup times from Möwe Bay to the Lodge will be at:
  11:00 OR 15:00
• Departure times from Shipwreck Lodge to Möwe Bay will be at:
  09:00

A quad biking activity is offered to guests at Shipwreck Lodge, among other activities. If you are considering taking part in quad biking, please ensure that your travel insurance covers you for this activity. Please be aware that regulations around quad bike use vary enormously around the world and do not always match those in place in the UK or US. Our recommendation is that children under 16 years do not take part in quad biking activities, either as a driver or a passenger. Children aged 16 and over should only be carried as passengers where the quad bike is designed for this, i.e., it has a separate seat and separate foot pegs. If at any time a quad bike is to be driven on a public road, then a full, valid driving license will be required of the driver. Please ensure you listen to all instructions carefully and are confident in how to operate the quad bike before heading out onto the sand dunes. If at any time you feel uncomfortable with the excursion, please let your guide know.

Basis

Fully Inclusive: Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Where Kaokoland meets the Skeleton Coast, in western Namibia, the 270-kilometre-long Hoanib River is one of the last water oases in the country, providing a haven for numerous animals. Home to 75% of Namibia’s endemic species, including the largest numbers of desert-adapted, free-roaming elephants, lions, and rhinos in the world, as well as zebra, kudu, and giraffe, this is a truly exceptional and awe-inspiring place. Visitors can enjoy taking a wonderful four-wheel-drive route, going on adventurous hiking trails, running down enormous sand dunes, or climbing massive, strangely shaped rock formations, as well as several guided nature walks.

Overnight: Hoanib Valley Camp       

Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Namibia, the camp and its surroundings are truly breathtaking, with many visitors feeling time spent here is a life affirming experience. The north western area, Kaokoland, is identified by its vast open desert wilderness, towering dunes and swathes of rocky mountains. Tucked into the backdrop are six guest tents exuding a modern safari style that reflects their surroundings in the furnishing and design.

Your days are spent exploring this spectacular area, understanding its unique geology, wildlife and culture. Home to one of the last great nomadic tribes, the iconic Himba, as well as the identifiable Herero, there is plenty of opportunity for cultural interaction. The Giraffe Conservation Foundation, with whom this is a joint venture, adds a wealth of specialist knowledge to your morning and afternoon drives, searching for the desert adapted elephant, giraffe, lion, black rhino and mountain zebra. Alternatively, there are few better places to spend restful time contemplating the beauty around you than from the privacy of your veranda before enjoying exceptional hosting and dining.

Basis

Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Sharing the southern boundary with Etosha National Park, the prolific 30 000-hectare private Ongava Game Reserve is considered one of the top private game reserves in the region, enjoying global recognition for exceptional conservation, groundbreaking research and exciting safari experiences. The landscape is characterised by vast open plains dotted with salt plans and abundant wildlife. Visitors can easily access Etosha through Andersson’s Gate in the south.

Known for its luxury lodges made out of natural materials, Ogava is a popular destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. The reserve offers visitors the perfect combination of wildlife safari experiences within and around the Etosha National Park. One of Ongava’s top attractions is its rhino population and guests can experience the thrill of getting close to these majestic creatures. Popular activities include: night game drives, guided nature walks, bird watching and 4×4 guided game drives.

Overnight: Anderssons At Ongava   

With pressing environmental issues threatening our future, Ongava is once again responding to the
needs of the planet and our guests with the creation of Anderssons at Ongava and the Ongava Research Centre (ORC), the next generation in eco-tourism.

Taking a lesson from the wild in the power of symbiotic relationships, Anderssons at Ongava provides an interactive hub for guests to be a part of conservation science, where cutting edge technology meets hands on, field-based research.

Guests at Anderssons at Ongava have the option of being immersed in and contributing to developing creative, knowledge driven solutions with resident scientists, visiting researchers, conservationists and rhino security personnel, or simply relaxing and enjoying the luxurious guest suites, waterhole, viewing hide, and pool where they will find their own personal place for reflection.

Ensuring a light footprint and an exceptional experience, Anderssons at Ongava will have seven
contemporary designed luxury guest units and one family unit, accommodating a maximum of 18 Guests.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast