7-Day Etosha & Sossusvlei Luxury Fly-In Safari

At a glance

Etosha and Sossusvlei

Experience the pinnacle of luxury on this 7-day fly-in safari to Namibia's two most popular destinations. Begin your journey at Onguma Camp Kala, an exclusive retreat on the edge of Etosha National Park. Elevated on wooden decks overlooking a private waterhole, this intimate camp offers refined elegance, personalised butler service, and unforgettable wildlife encounters during private game drives and guided bush walks. Next, fly to the heart of the Namib Desert to the award-winning &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, where modern luxury meets breathtaking desert views. Relax in spacious suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, private plunge pools, and uninterrupted views of the vast dunes and star-filled skies. Enjoy tailored desert adventures, including guided dune excursions, a helicopter flight, scenic drives, and stargazing from the lodge’s private observatory. This luxury fly-in safari combines Namibia’s most spectacular destinations with unparalleled comfort and exclusivity.

Flying between camps turns the travelling days into part of the safari: an hour over the dunes or the escarpment instead of a day on gravel, and more time where it matters. Every flight, transfer and activity is arranged; you simply arrive.

Etosha

Nights 1 to 3 · Camp Kala

Sossusvlei

Nights 4 to 6 · &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Travel dates

Travel any time · best from May to October

The dry season, May to October, brings cool clear mornings, thin bush and animals concentrated at the waterholes; it is also the busiest, so the lodges book out early. November to April is hotter and greener, with dramatic skies and far fewer vehicles at the waterholes.

Travel dates are yours to choose. Tell us roughly when, and we check availability at every property and on every flight before anything is held.

When to go

May to October is the classic season: dry, cool at night, and the best game viewing in Etosha as the waterholes draw everything in. Desert mornings can be close to freezing in June and July, so pack a warm layer for early starts. November to April is the green season, hot inland with short afternoon storms that clear quickly, newborn antelope and, in a good year, water on the pan. Swakopmund is cool and often foggy in the mornings whatever the month; the fog burns off by late morning.

What is decided: the shape of the trip: the areas, the order, the properties and the number of nights in each. It is the version we would build first for most travellers.

What we confirm together: your dates, who is travelling, room categories and any extensions before or after. Every safari is tailored from here, and nothing is held until you ask us to.

The route

Two camps linked by light aircraft

The loop runs from Windhoek through Etosha and Sossusvlei and back to Windhoek. Each leg is a scheduled light-aircraft flight of roughly one to two hours, with the camps handling every airstrip transfer. The only driving is in the game vehicles.

EtoshaLight aircraft from Windhoek
SossusvleiLight aircraft from Etosha

Flight times are approximate and schedules are confirmed the evening before. Luggage on light aircraft is limited to about 20 kg per person in soft bags.

Press play to follow the route. Dashed legs are flights, solid legs are by road. Drag to explore, scroll to zoom.

Day by day

Seven days, two properties

01-03

Windhoek → Etosha

Arrival, Etosha

Upon arrival in Windhoek you will be met by one of our representatives, who will go over your itinerary with you. After that you will board your private charter flight to Etosha for your 3 night stay at Camp Kala, the most luxurious lodge in the Etosha National Park area.

Nestled above one of Onguma’s most scenic and wildlife-rich waterholes, Onguma Camp Kala offers an unparalleled safari experience. Elevated on wooden decks with sweeping panoramic views, its design harmoniously blends with nature, featuring a distinctive mud-plastered central tower reminiscent of a termite mound. Guests are treated to impeccable and discreet butler service, ensuring every comfort is met with warmth and elegance. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel welcomed, cherished, and utterly at home in this serene wilderness retreat.

Included at the lodge: Etosha Game Drives, Rhino Tracking, Scheduled Game Drives, Walking Safaris
Optional: Spa Treatments

Overnight · Camp Kala · fully inclusive · 3 nights

04-06

Etosha → Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei

Unmatched luxury is waiting for you at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, set in a secluded area of the NamibRand nature reserve.

Set amidst an ocean of dunes, rocky outcrops and gravel plains, the utter tranquility and extraordinary clarity of light makes this area one of Africa’s most compelling landscapes. The night skies are heavenly, with the concession bordering the International Dark Sky Reserve of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. A canvas of beauty that invites reconnection with yourself and nature.

Sustainability and uncompromised luxury go hand in hand at Sossusvlei. 10 beautifully appointed stone and glass suites, spread out along the curve of the escarpment, open onto ever-changing outlooks. Each spacious air conditioned suite offers a secluded, shaded veranda complete with private plunge pool, a living room with a fireplace, a large retractable skylight above the bed, and an ensuite bathroom with a glass-encased rain shower offering 180º desert views. The two-bedroomed Star Dune Suite is an ideal option for families or groups of friends.

Included at the lodge: Sossusvlei / Deadvlei Excursion, Helicopter Flight, Living Desert Experience, Star Gazing, Quad Biking, Nature Drives, Cycling
Optional: Hot Air Ballooning, Spa Treatments

Overnight · &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge · fully inclusive · 3 nights

Sossusvlei → Windhoek

Departure

After your final night at &Beyond you will be transferred to the airstrip to hop on your flight back to Windhoek, in time to catch your departing flight back home.

Overnight · Departure day

Where you stay

Where you sleep

Nights 1 to 3 · Etosha

Camp Kala

After that you will board your private charter flight to Etosha for your 3 night stay at Camp Kala, the most luxurious lodge in the Etosha National Park area.

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Nestled above one of Onguma’s most scenic and wildlife-rich waterholes, Onguma Camp Kala offers an unparalleled safari experience.

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SettingEtosha

BasisFully inclusive

Included activitiesEtosha Game Drives, Rhino Tracking, Scheduled Game Drives, Walking Safaris

OptionalSpa Treatments

Nights 4 to 6 · Sossusvlei

&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Unmatched luxury is waiting for you at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, set in a secluded area of the NamibRand nature reserve.

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SettingSossusvlei

BasisFully inclusive

Included activitiesSossusvlei / Deadvlei Excursion, Helicopter Flight, Living Desert Experience, Star Gazing, Quad Biking, Nature Drives, Cycling

OptionalHot Air Ballooning, Spa Treatments

The practical side

Good to know

The flights: Light aircraft link the camps, usually a Cessna Caravan or similar, flown by the charter operators we have used for years. Flights are scheduled the evening before; the camps hand you over at the airstrip and collect you at the other end.
Luggage: Light aircraft have a strict limit of about 20 kg per person, including hand luggage, in soft bags without wheels or frames. Hard cases can be stored in Windhoek for the duration of the safari.
Meals and activities: The safari camps are fully inclusive: all meals, most drinks and two guided activities a day with the camp's own guides. Town hotels are on a bed and breakfast basis, with the restaurants a short walk away.
Optional activities: Hot-air ballooning at Sossusvlei, scenic flights, dolphin cruises and desert excursions on the coast, and specialist experiences such as rhino tracking are bookable in advance and paid locally or added to your itinerary.
Connectivity: A local SIM card is available at the airport on arrival. Most camps have Wi-Fi in the main area only, and some of the remoter ones have none at all. It is part of the appeal.
What to pack: Layers: desert mornings in winter are cold, afternoons hot. A warm jacket for open-vehicle game drives, a hat, good sun protection, closed shoes for walking, binoculars, and soft bags rather than hard cases.

Included

Your journey includes

24/7 in-country support from the Secret Namibia team
Six nights' accommodation at the properties listed above
Activities as indicated for each property
Airport transfers as indicated
Safari Care Package
Meet and greet on arrival with your tour file
Meals and beverages as indicated for each property
Private Charter Flights
Park fees as indicated
A detailed day-by-day tour file with maps and lodge vouchers

Not included

Please budget separately for

Items of a personal nature
Gratuities
Holiday and personal travel insurance
International flights to and from Namibia
Optional activities not listed as included
Visas and visa applications
Personal travel insurance

Next steps

From this sample to your own safari

Tell us what appeals.Use the enquiry button on this page, or write to hello@secretnamibia.com, with rough dates, who is travelling and anything you would change: more nights, a different lodge, a few days somewhere else at the end.
We tailor it.Within a day or two you have a version built around you, the same shape if you like it or a different one, with a firm quote for your dates and party.
We hold the rooms.Once the shape is right we place provisional holds at every property and on the flights, at no cost and with no obligation, usually for a week or two.
Deposit and confirmation.A deposit turns the holds into confirmed bookings. The balance is due before travel, and we look after everything from there until you are home again.

This page is a sample itinerary, not a quote, and nothing on it is booked or held. If it suits someone you know, send them the link; we are just as happy to start from scratch for them.

Etosha & Sossusvlei,
Luxury Fly-In Safari

Etosha and Sossusvlei

When to go

Two camps linked by light aircraft

Seven days, two properties

Arrival, Etosha

Sossusvlei

Departure

Where you sleep

Camp Kala

&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Good to know

Your journey includes

Please budget separately for

From this sample to your own safari

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