Introduction

Namibian Favorites Fly-in Safari

Your six‑day Namibian fly‑in journey begins in the heart of one of the most untouched desert wilderness areas on the continent — the NamibRand Nature Reserve. From the moment your light aircraft lifts off from Windhoek, the landscape below begins to stretch into a canvas of deep‑red dunes, vast gravel plains, and mountains that soften into the horizon. Here, you’ll experience the stillness and scale of the world’s oldest desert, with time to explore on scenic drives, wander on foot, discover desert‑adapted wildlife and, of course, marvel at the night sky in Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve.

From the desert you head north by charter flight to Ongava Private Game Reserve, bordering the iconic Etosha National Park. The environment changes dramatically as desert reds give way to open savannahs, mopane woodlands, and expansive salt pans. Ongava is renowned for its conservation efforts, especially its thriving black and white rhino populations, and offers close‑up encounters with some of Namibia’s most iconic wildlife. Here you will enjoy guided game drives, time in the photographic hide, and excursions into Etosha itself — a landscape alive with elephant herds, lions, plains game, and the shimmering white pan at its centre.

Throughout the journey, your transfers by light aircraft elevate the experience, providing unmatched scenic views and more time to settle in and enjoy each destination. From desert silence to wildlife‑rich plains, this itinerary provides a beautifully balanced combination of landscapes, adventure, and unforgettable moments in Namibia’s most celebrated natural spaces.

Total Flying Distance (Round Trip): ~1,150 km (715 miles)

Day

Accommodation

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

Kwessi Dunes NamibRand Nature Reserve

2 nights

FI

day 2

Ongava Lodge Ongava Private Game Reserve

3 nights

FI

Key

FI: Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

 

NamibRand Nature Reserve: Kwessi Dunes

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Ongava Private Game Reserve: Ongava Lodge

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Fast Facts

6 Days / 5 Nights

Reference Number: https://www.safaribookings.com/tours/t-preview

Travellers

NamibRand Nature Reserve: Kwessi Dunes

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Ongava Private Game Reserve: Ongava Lodge

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