Namibia: Wilderness Luxury Safaris

Namibia relies heavily on diamonds and uranium to provide wealth for this sparsely populated 515,000sq mile country – but the spectacular landscapes and varied wildlife make Namibia a must see. A flying safari is the only way to see a cross section of it in a reasonble amount of time. Sossusvlei with its world-famous 1,000ft sand dunes, the Skeleton Coast where shipwrecks and whalebones litter the shore, Swakopmund, Damaraland and the vast Etosha Park should all be seen. The Himba people, remote and rugged, can be seen in the Northern Kaokoland region. In its Northeastern region it enjoys its share of higher rainfall, a river basin which offers excellent game viewing and tigerfishing, with excellent small camps such as Impalila Island Camp.

Here, and in the other game areas in Caprivi and Etosha, game viewing is considered a bonus to the experiences of the freedom, beauty and solitude of this remarkable area. The best time to visit Namibia is from May to September.

Highlights:

Dunes near Sossusvlei: These stunning “red” sand dunes are the highest in the world and their dramatic shapes and color best represent Namibia to the outside world. It is a great thrill to hike into them. Amazingly some wildlife manages to eke out an existence in this harsh environment. Photographers come from all over the world to try to catch such classic sights as an oryx/gemsbok running through the dunes, along with that of the desert elephant in its incredibly harsh surroundings. The nearby Sossusvlei wilderness camp sleeps 18 people in bungalows built onto the side of the mountain, each with its own plunge pool, and is set on its own 14,000 acre property.

Ongava Lodge near Etosha Park: Etosha Park itself can seem comparatively crowded for what is

such a remote area, but Ongava is a private area adjoining the park to the South. This twenty bed camp is built out of natural rock and thatch, and there is a small 8 bed tented camp nearby in a different area, ensuring exclusivity. Here you can enjoy walks and night drive, and great concentrations of game, including black rhino in neighbouring Etosha.

Skeleton Coast: Look at this new Wilderness camp located in the dunes on the Skeleton coast! We can find you several excellent operators who can get you far from the beaten track in this remarkable and remote country – and in great comfort too! A flying safari is by far the best way to see all that Namibia has to offer.