Goshawk Fly-in Safari: Summary
Goshawk Fly-in Safari in a nutshell
This is the trip for those that want experience all of Namibia’s highlights in style, taking spectacular light aircraft flights between a selection of opulent lodges and luxurious camps.
After a relaxing first night in the tiny capital, Windhoek, take your first hop east into the epic NamibRand Nature Reserve and a stay at the stunningly situated Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. As well as visiting the famous dunes nearby, venture out into the reserve on foot, vehicle or quad bike, and marvel at the night sky from the lodge’s own observatory.
Flying north, your next stop is Damaraland’s rugged mountains where you can seek out desert adapted elephant and black rhinos on game drives and walks. Further north still, following the Skeleton Coast up to the Angolan border is perhaps Africa’s remotest camp – Serra Cafema. Sat beside the Kunene River in a rare green strip of forest, this is a special place and an oasis of luxury. Explore the starkly breath-taking scenery, spot crocodiles and vibrant birdlife on the water and get a chance to meet the nomadic Himba community in a sensitive manner.
Returning south, spend two nights on the edge of Etosha’s vast salt pan in Ongava Game Reserve, venturing out into both on game drives to spot lion, zebra, giraffe, elephant and more. With luck, you may be able to track Ongava’s rhino on foot. The final stop is the fabulously chic Omaanda. There’s the chance for more safari but we prefer it as a place to rest and restore after the adventure.
At a glance
| Starts: | Windhoek International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 night | Olive Exclusive - Windhoek, Namibia | Bed & Breakfast |
| 2 nights | Sossusvlei Desert Lodge - NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
| 2 nights | Damaraland Camp - Damaraland, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Serra Cafema - Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
| 2 nights | Ongava Tented Camp - Etosha National Park, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
| 2 nights | Omaanda - Windhoek, Namibia | Full Board & Activities |
| Ends: | Windhoek International Airport |
Olive Exclusive
Windhoek, Namibia
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
Damaraland Camp
Damaraland, Namibia
Serra Cafema
Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland, Namibia
Ongava Tented Camp
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Omaanda
Windhoek, Namibia
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Goshawk Fly-in Safari.
- Flying over jaw-dropping scenery
- Stargazing from Sossusvlei Desert Lodge’s observatory
- Unforgettable encounters with desert elephants & rhino
- Other-worldly landscapes seemingly to yourself
- Stunning accommodation & great service throughout
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Goshawk Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Hot air ballooning
Night drive
Quad-biking
Key species to see on the Goshawk Fly-in Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Goshawk Fly-in Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this holiday
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Goshawk Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
Ballooning in the Namib Desert
Half day, including breakfast
Ballooning over the world’s oldest desert is an experience you shouldn’t miss. Enjoy spectacular views as the sun rises over the dune-covered plains and rocky mountains of the Namib Desert. You may even spot the occasional oryx or black-backed jackal punctuating the landscape below.
More about Ballooning
Scenic flights in Namibia
Variable, depending on the flight
Namibia is famed for its stark beauty and boundless desert vistas and there is no better way to soak these in than from the air. A scenic flight gives you a unique perspective on this stunning and varied country, and may even provide a bird’s-eye view of areas that are out of reach to those restricted to terra firma.
More about Scenic flights
Windhoek City Tour
three hour Windhoek City Tour
The 3 hours includes Independence Museum and Katutura
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