Arrival in Windhoek, Namibia
Arrive in Windhoek and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Use the evening to settle in before the journey into Namibia’s remote landscapes.
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WILDLIFE HOLIDAYS
Desert Dunes, Skeleton Coasts & Rhino Safaris
An immersive Namibia journey from the red dunes of Sossusvlei to the remote Skeleton Coast and wildlife-rich landscapes bordering Etosha.
LETZPLAN OFFBEAT · AFRICADuration8 Days / 7 Nights
Start / EndWindhoek, Namibia → Windhoek, Namibia
Best WindowMay – September
Journey StyleLuxury Wildlife Safari
OVERVIEW
From towering dunes to the Skeleton Coast.
Namibia brings together immense desert landscapes, stark Atlantic coastline and remarkable desert-adapted wildlife. This journey combines Sossusvlei and Deadvlei with a remote Skeleton Coast experience before continuing to the Etosha region, where game drives focus on the country’s distinctive wildlife and rhino country. Scenic flights help connect these contrasting environments while keeping the journey focused on remote wilderness and refined safari stays.
HIGHLIGHTS
Desert horizons, remote coasts and wildlife in the wild.
Dunes at First Light
Early access to the towering dunes of Sossusvlei with guided desert drives, walks and optional hot-air-balloon safaris
Landscapes of the Namib
Explore the dramatic desert landscapes, salt pans and vast open spaces of the Namib Desert
Mysteries of the Skeleton Coast
Discover the remote Skeleton Coast, its seal colonies, stark coastal scenery and shipwreck history
Desert Wildlife Encounters
Track desert-adapted wildlife along dry riverbeds, including elephant, lion and brown hyena
Rhinos in the Wild
Seek exceptional black and white rhino sightings at a private reserve bordering Etosha National Park
BEST TIME TO TRAVELMay – September
Cooler, drier conditions generally make this a strong period for exploring Namibia’s deserts, Skeleton Coast and wildlife regions.
IDEAL TIME TO VISIT
Travel through Namibia’s dry-season landscapes.
May through September brings cooler temperatures and clearer skies, making desert exploration and wildlife viewing especially comfortable. Conditions still vary by region, and remote-flight operations remain subject to weather.
- Comfortable conditions for Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
- Clearer skies for scenic flights and stargazing
- Strong wildlife-viewing opportunities in the dry season
- Cool mornings and evenings require warm layers
ITINERARY
Eight days across Namibia’s most striking wilderness regions.
The journey links Windhoek, the Namib Desert, the Skeleton Coast and the Etosha region through a combination of road transfers and scenic bush flights.
Sossusvlei & Namib Desert
Travel into the Namib Desert and explore the iconic landscapes of Sossusvlei. Visit Deadvlei and experience the towering dunes at first light, with optional aerial or balloon experiences subject to conditions.
Skeleton Coast
Transfer to the airstrip for a scenic flight into the remote Skeleton Coast. Explore stark coastal scenery, search for desert-adapted wildlife and enjoy nature drives and clear-sky stargazing.
Etosha Region Safari
Fly to the Etosha region and stay at a private reserve bordering Etosha National Park. Enjoy game drives and seek black and white rhino alongside other wildlife at active waterholes.
Departure from Windhoek, Namibia
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip or travel back to Windhoek according to the final routing, then continue with your onward journey.
NAMIBIA SAFARI
Dunes, desert coast and wildlife.
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WHERE TO STAY
Selected wilderness and safari stays.
Accommodation is confirmed according to the selected departure, routing and availability, with stays chosen to complement each region of the journey.
Hotel Heinitzburg
Windhoek, Namibia
A distinctive Windhoek base for the opening or closing night, subject to the final routing and availability.
Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei, Namibia
A desert lodge positioned for early access to the Namib dunes and the landscapes around Sossusvlei.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Skeleton Coast, Namibia
A remote wilderness base for exploring the Skeleton Coast and its desert-adapted wildlife.
Ongava Lodge
Etosha Region, Namibia
A safari lodge near Etosha, well placed for wildlife drives and rhino-focused experiences.
Final properties, room categories, nights and camp configuration are confirmed during enquiry and may vary by departure, routing and availability.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
A journey shaped by remote terrain and seasonal conditions.
Scenic flights, airstrip transfers and activities are subject to weather, aircraft operations, local conditions and conservation regulations. Wildlife sightings are naturally variable.
Remote wilderness logistics
Several sections use light aircraft and remote airstrips. Final routing, baggage limits and transfer schedules are confirmed for the selected departure.
Wildlife is naturally variable
Rhino and other wildlife sightings depend on animal movement, water availability, weather and local conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
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