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Namibia – 9-day Luxury Namibia Fly-in Safari – Private fly-in

9 days / 8 nights
NamibRand Nature Reserve • Palmwag • Ongava Private Game Reserve • Windhoek

Country

Namibia

Duration

9 days

Highlights

NamibRand Nature Reserve

Palmwag

Ongava Private Game Reserve

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Rated 4.9/5

Namibia – 9-day Luxury Namibia Fly-in Safari – Private fly-in

From $8,740
Anderssons At Ongava
Wolwedans Desert Lodge
Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Wolwedans Desert Lodge
The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel

Includes

Light aircraft flights - only soft bags allowed and baggage weight for flights limited to 20 kg
Airport and airstrip transfers
1 nights' accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
7 nights' accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
2 daily, shared safari activities
Park fees

Excludes

International flights
Premium brand drinks at fully inclusive camps
Drinks at The Olive Exclusive
Gratuities - we recommend NAD 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

Spanning an area of 172,200 hectares and encompassing four distinct ecosystems, the NamibRand Reserve of southern Namibia is among the largest privately owned game parks in Southern Africa. Founded to conserve the unique environment and wildlife species of the Namib Desert, the park’s mix of dunes, mountains, rocky outcrops, sandy flats, and gravel plains provides habitats for a diversity of mammals, including hyenas, jackals, foxes, antelopes, and various wild cats. A plethora of bird species, reptiles, insects, and frogs also have their home here, alongside an array of plant species. Discover the mysterious ‘fairy circles’, unexplained bare patches in the sand, or enjoy a night of sublime stargazing - having been named Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve, it is one of the least light-polluted areas in the world.
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
  • Wolwedans Desert Lodge

    Day 1 - 4

    Previously known as Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, Desert Lodge is positioned in one of the most enviable locations that the NamibRand has to offer, Desert Lodge has a stunning outlook. Think vast orange dunes, mountains, rolling skies and, well, emptiness…. This magnificent vista is at the heart of the lodge, and all the rooms and guest areas are perfectly positioned to make the most of the impressive surroundings.
    Wolwedans Desert Lodge
    Wolwedans Desert Lodge
    Wolwedans Desert Lodge
    Wolwedans Desert Lodge
    Wolwedans Desert Lodge
    Wolwedans Desert Lodge
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Upon landing at Windhoek, look out for the Wilderness Air counter to check in for your flight to Wolwedans Airstrip. When you land, you will be met and transferred to Wolwedans Desert Lodge, where you can check in and either relax while watching the sun go down over the desert on your first night in Africa, or enjoy your first shared afternoon safari activity.

  • Charter Flight from Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH] to Wolwedans Airstrip

  • Transfer from Wolwedans Airstrip to Wolwedans Desert Lodge

  • Check-in to Wolwedans Desert Lodge

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Activities included at Wolwedans Desert Lodge are as follows:

  • Morning drives to Sossusvlei (via a gate that is only accessible by Kulala)
  • Morning and afternoon game drives in the Kulala Concession which is part of the Namib Rand Reserve
  • Nature walks
  • Quad biking and biking

Additional activities that can be added at extra cost are hot air ballooning and spa treatments. The camp also has a sleep-out deck which can be booked at no additional cost - make sure you enquire about it before departure as it is a first come first serve basis.

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Palmwag, Namibia

Palmwag is a nature reserve idyllically located along a palm-lined tributary of the Uniab River, halfway between Swakopmund and Etosha, providing an ideal base from which to see the sights of the Kunene region or embark on one of the many local hiking trails. Water is scarce in this area, so the river’s presence often lures elephants closer to the camps. The reserve is notable for its unusual species of palm tree, the hyphaene petersiana, and for being home to the largest population of southwestern black rhinos in Africa. Animal lovers can also get a peek at leopard, lion, cheetah, mountain zebra, Angolan giraffe, springbok, kudu, and African bush elephant.
Palmwag
Palmwag
Palmwag
Palmwag
Palmwag
Palmwag
  • Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

    Day 4 - 6

    Designed for desert wanderers, Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp offers an original, exclusive wilderness experience and the opportunity to see free-ranging desert-adapted black rhino. The desert plains are starkly scenic, and home to other unique species, from Hartmann’s zebra and giraffe, to the bizarre welwitschia plant.
    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp
    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp
    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp
    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp
    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp
    Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp
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Day 4

Day Notes:

You have an exciting journey ahead of you today. After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Wolwedans Airstrip, from where you will catch your flight to your next destination. Your first stop will be in Swakopmund to change plans. From Swakopmund, you will fly to Doro Nawas and then it is one more short flight to the remote Desert Rhino Camp. You are sure to take many photos of the scenery on your journey today.

Once you arrive at Desert Rhino Camp, you can relax for a while before going on an afternoon activity, such as a game drive or walk.

  • Shared morning safari activity

  • Check-out from Wolwedans Desert Lodge

  • Transfer from Wolwedans Desert Lodge to Wolwedans Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Wolwedans Airstrip to Desert Rhino Airstrip

  • Transfer from Desert Rhino Airstrip to Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

  • Check-in to Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 5

Day Notes:

Set off this morning in search of the desert adapted rhinos. You will set off by vehicle, as the rhinos can potentially be far away, but once you get closer, you will be able to alight from the vehicle and approach them on foot.

In the afternoon go on a drive in search of desert adapted elephants.

  • Rhino tracking

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Ongava Private Game Reserve, Namibia

Sharing the southern boundary with Etosha National Park, the prolific 30 000-hectare private Ongava Game Reserve is considered one of the top private game reserves in the region, enjoying global recognition for exceptional conservation, groundbreaking research and exciting safari experiences. The landscape is characterised by vast open plains dotted with salt plans and abundant wildlife. Visitors can easily access Etosha through Andersson’s Gate in the south.
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Ongava Private Game Reserve
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  • Anderssons At Ongava

    Day 6 - 8

    With pressing environmental issues threatening our future, Ongava is once again responding to the needs of the planet and our guests with the creation of Anderssons at Ongava and the Ongava Research Centre (ORC), the next generation in eco-tourism. Taking a lesson from the wild in the power of symbiotic relationships, Anderssons at Ongava provides an interactive hub for guests to be a part of conservation science, where cutting edge technology meets hands on, field-based research. Guests at Anderssons at Ongava have the option of being immersed in and can contribute to developing creative, knowledge driven solutions with resident scientists, visiting researchers, conservationists and rhino security personnel, or simply relaxing and enjoying the luxurious guest suites, waterhole, viewing hide, and pool where they will find their own personal place for reflection. Ensuring a light footprint and an exceptional experience, Anderssons at Ongava will have seven contemporary designed luxury guest units and one family unit, accommodating a maximum of 18 Guests.
    Anderssons At Ongava
    Anderssons At Ongava
    Anderssons At Ongava
    Anderssons At Ongava
    Anderssons At Ongava
    Anderssons At Ongava
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Day 6

Day Notes:

After a last morning activity and breakfast (time permitting) you will be catch a flight to Ongava Game Reserve, situated next to Etosha National Park. Once you land at Ongava Airstrip, your guide will collect you and transfer you to Ongava Lodge, where you will stay for another 2 nights. After lunch and some relaxation time, get ready for your first game drive in the Ongava private concession.

  • Shared morning safari activity

  • Check-out from Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

  • Transfer from Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp to Desert Rhino Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Desert Rhino Airstrip to Ongava Airstrip

  • Transfer from Ongava Airstrip to Anderssons At Ongava

  • Check-in to Anderssons At Ongava

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 7

Day Notes:

Your day will start with an early morning game drive either on the Ongava Concession or in Etosha National Park, which departs at sunrise as you try to find the predators before they retire for the day. Return to to camp for lunch and siesta before heading out again after lunch on an afternoon game drive, complete with sundowners.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

Windhoek, Namibia

Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country. It is home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte Feste an old fort, the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
  • The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel

    Day 8 - 9

    The Olive Exclusive – elegant, inspired, never formal
    The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel
    The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel
    The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel
    The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel
    The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel
    The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel

Day 8

Day Notes:

After your last morning game drive and breakfast, you will fly back to Windhoek. When you land at Windhoek Airport and will be transferred to your hotel, where you will spend your last night in this beautiful country the impressive Olive Exclusive Boutique Hotel.

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Anderssons At Ongava

  • Transfer from Anderssons At Ongava to Ongava Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Ongava Airstrip to Windhoek Eros Airport [ERS]

  • Transfer from Windhoek Eros Airport [ERS] to The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel

  • Check-in to The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel

Day 9

  • Check-out from The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel

  • Transfer from The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel to Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

NamibRand Nature Reserve
Namibia
Day 1-2

NamibRand Nature Reserve

Spanning an area of 172,200 hectares and encompassing four distinct ecosystems, the NamibRand Reserve of southern Namibia is among the largest privately owned game parks in Southern Africa.
Palmwag
Namibia
Day 4-5

Palmwag

Palmwag is a nature reserve idyllically located along a palm-lined tributary of the Uniab River, halfway between Swakopmund and Etosha, providing an ideal base from which to see the sights of the Kunene region or embark on one of the many local hiking trails.
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Namibia
Day 6-7

Ongava Private Game Reserve

Sharing the southern boundary with Etosha National Park, the prolific 30 000-hectare private Ongava Game Reserve is considered one of the top private game reserves in the region, enjoying global recognition for exceptional conservation, groundbreaking research and exciting safari experiences.
Windhoek
Namibia
Day 8

Windhoek

Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country.

Accommodations

Wolwedans Desert Lodge
NamibRand Nature Reserve
Day 1-4

Wolwedans Desert Lodge

Previously known as Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, Desert Lodge is positioned in one of the most enviable locations that the NamibRand has to offer, Desert Lodge has a stunning outlook.
Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp
Palmwag
Day 4-6

Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

Designed for desert wanderers, Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp offers an original, exclusive wilderness experience and the opportunity to see free-ranging desert-adapted black rhino.
Anderssons At Ongava
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Day 6-8

Anderssons At Ongava

With pressing environmental issues threatening our future, Ongava is once again responding to the needs of the planet and our guests with the creation of Anderssons at Ongava and the Ongava Research Centre (ORC), the next generation in eco-tourism. Taking a lesson from the wild in the power of symbiotic relationships, Anderssons at Ongava provides an interactive hub for guests to be a part of conservation science, where cutting edge technology meets hands on, field-based research. Guests at Anderssons at Ongava have the option of being immersed in and can contribute to developing creative, knowledge driven solutions with resident scientists, visiting researchers, conservationists and rhino security personnel, or simply relaxing and enjoying the luxurious guest suites, waterhole, viewing hide, and pool where they will find their own personal place for reflection. Ensuring a light footprint and an exceptional experience, Anderssons at Ongava will have seven contemporary designed luxury guest units and one family unit, accommodating a maximum of 18 Guests..
The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel
Windhoek
Day 8-9

The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel

The Olive Exclusive – elegant, inspired, never formal.

April - May & 1 November - 19 December 2025

  • Per person sharing: NAD 151,430
  • Single/Solo rate on request

June - October 2025 & 20 December 2025 - 5 January 2026

  • Per person sharing: NAD 163,700
  • Single/Solo rate on request