Namibia Helicopter Adventure

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Day 1

    

Kunene

Day notes

After clearing customs and immigration at Ondangwa International Airport in the far north of Namibia, continue on to the domestic airport in Ruacana (on the Angolan border) where your heli and pilot will meet you.

We will fly west to Okahirongo River Camp, and the day can be spent relaxing in the comforts of the camp, enjoying a drive within the Marienfluss valley, and an afternoon scenic flight over the Kunene River.

Check-in to Okahirongo River Camp

Charter Flight from Ondangwa Airport [OND] to Okahirongo River Camp

Details  
Mode

Charter Flight

Departure

Ondangwa Airport [OND]

Arrival

Okahirongo River Camp

Day 2

    

Kunene

Day notes

We will spend the next 2 days exploring the Kunene region by helicopter – the impressive Epupa Falls on Kunene River, visiting remote Himba villagers and the Marienfluss valley, taking in some of the world’s most incredible

landscapes, rich wildlife and fascinating cultures.

Day 3

    

Purros

Day notes

Today we fly south to the Purros Conservancy, bordering the Skeleton Coast Park. This rugged and sandy landscape is known to be one of Namibia’s most wild areas - home to lions, elephant and rhino. We will stay at Okahiringo

Elephant Lodge - the luxurious chalets are beautifully designed, blending in with the natural environment, and decorated in colours that reflect the desert scenery.

Check-out from Okahirongo River Camp

Check-in to Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

Charter Flight from Okahirongo River Camp to Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

Details  
Mode

Charter Flight

Departure

Okahirongo River Camp

Arrival

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

Day 4

    

Purros

Day notes

The next 2 days we will look for elephants and rhino, and tracking lion with Flip Stander who is an authority on lion research. We will enjoy a day tripto Moewe Bay on the coast, where we will have a unique opportunity to visit

Flip’s research station, and explore the coastline looking out for the Cape Fur Seal, sometimes seen surfing on the breaking waves. Fishing here is also fun – strictly catch and release - with catches including Cob, Steenbra and Blacktail.

Day 5

    

Purros

Day notes

Look for elephants and rhino, and tracking lion with Flip Stander who is an authority on lion research. We will enjoy a day tripto Moewe Bay on the coast, where we will have a unique opportunity to visit

Flip’s research station, and explore the coastline looking out for the Cape Fur Seal, sometimes seen surfing on the breaking waves. Fishing here is also fun – strictly catch and release - with catches including Cob, Steenbra and Blacktail.

Day 6

    

Palmwag

Day notes

Today we fly further south to Damaraland, found between the Skeleton Coast and the Central Plateau. We will stay 3 nights at Desert Rhino Camp which is located within Palmwag Reserve –an area rich in wildlife and home

to significant numbers of black rhino. The attractions include fascinating geological formations, unique vegetation and the largest collection of ancient rock art sites in Southern Africa.

Check-out from Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

Check-in to Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

Charter Flight from Okahirongo Elephant Lodge to Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

Details  
Mode

Charter Flight

Departure

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

Arrival

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

Day 7

    

Palmwag

Day notes

Desert Rhino Camp which is located within Palmwag Reserve –an area rich in wildlife and home to significant numbers of black rhino. The attractions include fascinating geological formations, unique vegetation and the largest collection of ancient rock art sites in Southern Africa.

Day 8

    

Palmwag

Day notes

Desert Rhino Camp which is located within Palmwag Reserve –an area rich in wildlife and home to significant numbers of black rhino. The attractions include fascinating geological formations, unique vegetation and the largest collection of ancient rock art sites in Southern Africa.

Day 9

    

Swakopmund

Day notes

Our destination is Swakopmund – Namibia’s premier holiday resort, located halfway down the Namibian coast, surrounded by the West Coast Recreational

Area. On route we will fly over Namibia’s highest mountain – the Brandberg – a dome shaped massif famous for the White Lady rock painting. Orabes Kopf is a prominent point where we will land to take in the incredible views to the south

Check-out from Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

Check-in to Swakopmund Guesthouse

Charter Flight from Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp to Swakopmund Guesthouse

Details  
Mode

Charter Flight

Departure

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

Arrival

Swakopmund Guesthouse

Day 10

    

Swakopmund

Day notes

We will enjoy the coastal resort of Swakopmund and some of the exciting activities including a private dolphin cruise followed by a barbeque on the beach.

Half a days shark fishing, and in the late afternoon, a quad biking tour in the amazing sand dunes is on offer, with sundowners looking over the ocean.

Day 11

    

NamibRand Nature Reserve

Day notes

Our final destination is Boulders Camp Wolwedans in the NamibRand Nature Reserve - south Namibia, located between the Naukluft Park and Nubib

mountain range. The game reserve, previously farmed land, is free of fences allowing wildlife to roam freely. Boulders Camp is the perfect base to explore

the NamibRand Nature Reserve by foot, safari vehicle and by heli. We will embark on a dawn flight over the Sossusvlei sand dunes - an exceptional way to finish your adventure.

Check-out from Swakopmund Guesthouse

Check-in to Wolwedans Boulders Camp

Charter Flight from Swakopmund Guesthouse to Wolwedans Boulders Camp

Details  
Mode

Charter Flight

Departure

Swakopmund Guesthouse

7:25
Arrival

Wolwedans Boulders Camp

Day 12

    

NamibRand Nature Reserve

Day notes

Boulders Camp Wolwedans in the NamibRand Nature Reserve - south Namibia, located between the Naukluft Park and Nubib

mountain range. The game reserve, previously farmed land, is free of fences allowing wildlife to roam freely. Boulders Camp is the perfect base to explore

the NamibRand Nature Reserve by foot, safari vehicle and by heli. We will embark on a dawn flight over the Sossusvlei sand dunes - an exceptional way to finish your adventure.

Day 13

    

End of Itinerary

Check-out from Wolwedans Boulders Camp

Charter Flight from Wolwedans Boulders Camp to Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH]

Details  
Mode

Charter Flight

Departure

Wolwedans Boulders Camp

7:37
Arrival

Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH]

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