Secret Namibia · Luxury fly-in safari · 12 days
Embrace the enchanting wonders of Namibia in the span of 12 days on this premium fly-in safari! Travel in style as you encounter fascinating wildlife at Etosha, discover rolling sand dunes in the famous Sossusvlei and explore the desolate yet captivating Skeleton Coast.
At a glance
Embrace the enchanting wonders of Namibia in the span of 12 days on this premium fly-in safari! Travel in style as you encounter fascinating wildlife at Etosha, discover rolling sand dunes in the famous Sossusvlei and explore the desolate yet captivating Skeleton Coast. During this safari trip of a lifetime no luxury element or detail is overlooked; stay at some of Namibia’s most exclusive lodges and make memories that will last forever.
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.
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
The loop runs from Windhoek through Etosha, Damaraland, Skeleton Coast 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.
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.
Day by day
As soon as you land you will be greeted by one of our dedicated representatives who will guide you through your itinerary and hand you your luxury safari care package. From here you will be escorted to the terminal for your flight to Etosha, where your magical adventure begins. Over three days you will enjoy an epic Etosha game drive, a stunning Onguma sunset drive and you’ll also get the chance to relax and enjoy a rejuvenating massage therapy. By night you will stay in one of Namibia’s most prestigious and exclusive camps: Camp Kala. This stunning lodge even has an impeccable and discreet butler service that’s designed to make you feel welcome, appreciated, and at home.
After your three nights in Etosha it’s time to travel north to the breathtaking mountainous region of Damaraland. Here you will spend two nights at the magnificent Onduli Ridge, an ultra-luxury lodge that offers spectacular views of Namibia s highest mountain, the Brandberg, to the south and the dispersed cathedral-like granite inselbergs to the north.
Whilst in Damaraland you can enjoy incredible activities such a elephant tracking and you can also get a fascinating insight into Namibia’s rich history at the Damara Living Museum.
Continuing on your luxury safari adventure you will take a private flight to the mystically enchanting Skeleton Coast.
You will stay at the extraordinary Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp which is nestled in the scenic valley where the two tributaries of the Hoanib River meet. Over the course of three days take a thrilling drive to the wild, windswept Skeleton Coast, hike rocky outcrops and scramble down towering sand dunes. By night retreat to your luxury abode and dine under impossibly starry skies.
For the final stop on your ultra-luxurious safari journey, you’ll visit Namibia’s famous Sosussvlei region, famed for its towering red sand dunes. You’ll stay at the incredible &BEYOND Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, a premium lodge that even has a private observatory for stargazing. Spend your time here experiencing an epic hot air balloon ride across the vast desert and you can also hop on a special scenic helicopter flight. Hiking, quad biking and a ‘Living Dunes’ experience can also be enjoyed capping the trip of a lifetime.
On the final morning you will be transported to the airport in time for your return flight home.
Overnight · Departure dayWhere you stay
By night you will stay in one of Namibia’s most prestigious and exclusive camps: Camp Kala.
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Here you will spend two nights at the magnificent Onduli Ridge, an ultra-luxury lodge that offers spectacular views of Namibia s highest mountain, the Brandberg, to the south and the dispersed cathedral-like granite inselbergs to the north.
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You will stay at the extraordinary Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp which is nestled in the scenic valley where the two tributaries of the Hoanib River meet.
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You’ll stay at the incredible &BEYOND Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, a premium lodge that even has a private observatory for stargazing.
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The practical side
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Next steps
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.
Twelve days is the shape most of our guests choose for this route; a night or two more lets you linger where you like it best, and many guests swap a property for one they have heard about. Tell us roughly when you are thinking of travelling and who is coming, and we will turn this sample into a firm itinerary within a day or two.
