The Best of Namibia Safari

• Experience Namibia’s diverse geography amid some of Africa’s best wildlife viewing
• Fly between our secluded luxury camps to maximize time for safaris and exploration
• Learn about cheetah and leopard conservation and see them up close at the AfriCat Foundation

Namibia is soul-stirring. Here on the southwest edge of Africa, orange sand dunes rise a thousand feet high against a cobalt sky. The coastal desert is washed by the relentless ocean, while inland, the sun bakes the plains into a cracked puzzle of dried mud, pocked with grass and thorn bush. There is water here, too, though its presence is subtle. It is the source of life in the stark Etosha salt pan, whose water holes attract fantastic numbers of game, including feline predators. Springboks, oryx, kudu and dik-diks run to elude them, in a great and ancient desert dance.

Included
Internal charter flights, accommodations, all meals from breakfast on Day 2 to lunch on final day, bottled water, house alcohol, services of local guides and lodge staff, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, most laundry, permits and entrance fees, all taxes.

Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, premium alcoholic beverages, all gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance, required medical evacuation insurance.

Physical Requirements
Easy
Our walking activities are usually short and optional. It can get very hot during the African summer months.

Important Information about This Trip

Book this trip on its own or as an extension to a Botswana or South Africa safari. This adventure encompasses the magic of Namibia’s vast and varied landscape, from the world’s tallest sand dunes to wildlife-rich Etosha National Park, without having to make long, hot, dusty drives that have traditionally been a part of a Namibia safari. This is a custom trip, led by local guides and pilots. A major benefit of this flight-based safari is the unbelievable view from the air. Towering dunes, endless desert, and rocky coastlines reveal Namibia’s natural diversity. Also by flying, we maximize our time on safari, rather than in transit. While the scenery - and the entire experience - is tremendous, the animal encounters here tend to be somewhat less plentiful than in some other safari destinations (though the Etosha portion is fantastic for wildlife!). The rate for the Desert Balloon Excursion is based on an exchange in South Africa Rand and can be changed due to exchange rate fluctuations even after booking. Depending upon availability, itineraries may run in a different order.

Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive in Windhoek by 6pm on Day 1 and depart from Windhoek on your final day after 1pm (unless you wish to participate in an extension). We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures' Travel Desk makes these reservations for you as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.

The Nature of Our Flights
A big benefit of our fly-in Namibia safaris is the unbelievable view from the air! Towering dunes, endless desert, and rocky coastlines reveal Namibia's unique diversity. Also by flying we avoid extremely long and dusty drives and we maximize our time on safari.



The Great Botswana & Namibia Safari
From Botswana's wildlife-rich Okavango Delta to Namibia's towering dunes, this is the ultimate Southern Africa safari experience.

Secluded South Africa
A guided small-group, big game safari through South Africa's greatest wildlife parks.

8 or 10 Days

Trips depart daily from Windhoek year-round, subject to availability.

2010 Fees

Jan '10 - May '10

8-day trip: $5,895

10-day trip: $7,195

Jun '10 - Dec '10

8-day trip: $6,395

10-day trip: $7,795

Single Supp.:
$1,295 (8-day trip)

$1,595 (10-day trip)

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. 2011 fees may change slightly.