Graveyard of a thousand ships, the eerily beautiful landscapes of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast range from majestic sand dunes and bleached desert to stark mountain ranges and the lush greenery of the Kunene Valley in the north. Bizarre geology cradles more wildlife than one would imagine, including the elusive desert elephant and rare black rhino. Inland, the fabulous Etosha National Park is populated by nearly every African animal species, including black-faced impala, black rhino and huge numbers of springbok. An impressive variety of terrain includes shimmering saltpans and dense brush, whilst nearby the Ongava Private Game Reserve has a similar diversity of vegetation and the priceless virtue of resident black and white rhino.
Recommended accommodation
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Little Ongava
Set in a private reserve just south of Etosha National Park, Little Ongava is a chic designer lodge offering all the advantages of its location adjacent to Namibia’s premier park.
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Serra Cafema
‘The new jewel in the desert’ according to the Tatler Travel Guide, Serra Cafema is the most remote camp in Southern Africa.
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Villa Mushara
Situated just under seven miles from the Von Lindequist gate of the world famous Etosha National Park, Villa Mushara, is a great base from which to experience classic game viewing.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON/CAPE TOWN
Schedule overnight flight from London to Cape Town.
DAY 2 CAPE TOWN/CONSTANTIA UITSIG
Arrive into Cape Town and transfer to Constantia Uitsig for a 3 night stay.
DAY 3 - 4 CONSTANTIA UITSIG
2 days of activities including visits to Cape Town and exploring the winelands.
DAY 5 CONSTANTIA UITSIG/LITTLE KULALA
Transfer to Cape Town airport for the schedule flight to Windhoek. Transfer by light aircraft to Little Kulala for a 3 night stay.
DAY 6 - 7 LITTLE KULALA
2 days of activities including day and night nature drives, guided walks, rooftop sleep outs and optional hot air ballooning.
DAY 8 LITTLE KULALA/SKELETON COAST
Depart from Little Kulala for a mobile safari to the Skeleton Coast. Low-level flight by light aircraft along the Skeleton Coast and across the desert to the Huab Valley for a 1 night stay at Kuidas Camp.
DAY 9 SKELETON COAST
Explore the colourful Huab River and visit the sand dunes. Flight by light aircraft along the coast to the Hoarusib Valley in Kaokoland for a 1 night stay at Purros Camp.
DAY 10 SKELETON COAST/KUNENE RIVER
Visit to the nomadic Himba people and search for the desert dwelling elephant. Continue north along the Skeleton Coast by light aircraft to the Kunene River on the Angolan border for lunch. Drive through the mountains and dunes of the Hartmann Valley for a 1 night stay at Kunene River Camp.
DAY 11 KUNENE RIVER/WINDHOEK/LONDON
Following an early morning boat trip transfer by light aircraft to Windhoek to connect with your schedule overnight flight to London.
DAY 12 LONDON
Arrive London early morning.
Price from £3,500 excluding flights and some drinks and meals in Cape Town.
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