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NAMIBIA -
Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safari
4 Days / 3 Nights
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Route
Highlights:
Windhoek –
Skeleton Coast – Kaokoland - Windhoek
 This is a four-day safari leaving Windhoek at 10h00 in the
morning, following the Skeleton Coast from Conception Bay to the Huab
Valley during the first day. The second day continues up the coast as
far as the Hoarusib Valley and the third day as far as the Kunene
River, being the northern border of Namibia. The safari ends in
Windhoek on the fourth day, arriving just before sunset.
Tour Information:
Duration:
4 Days & 3 Nights
Departure Days:
Daily (Min 2 pax)
Departure Location:
Windhoek - Namibia
Tour Ends:
Windhoek - Namibia
Transport:
Light fixed wing aircraft
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: Tuesday
We meet at Eros Airport, Windhoek at 10h00 for departure to the
Skeleton Coast via Conception Bay. The Kuiseb canyon and adjoining red
dunes are a spectacular view from the air. The flight includes
(weather permitting) an aerial view of the famous Eduard Bohlen
shipwreck at Conception Bay.
After landing and refuelling at Swakopmund, we continue with a
low-level flight north along the Skeleton Coast past the seal colony
at Cape Cross for a light picnic lunch near the beach. After lunch we
cross the desert by aircraft to the Ugab formations, a nearly lifeless
‘moon landscape' of numerous black ridges in stark contrast to the
white desert floor. From here we proceed to our Kuidas camp in the
Huab Valley where we stay for the night. Amongst the rocks within
walking distance of the camp are ancient rock engravings. Your
pilot-guide will arrange for a light picnic lunch to be served en
route during the day's itinerary.
DAY 2: Wednesday
After breakfast we depart by Landrover to explore the colourful
red lava and yellow sandstone of the Huab River formations and to be
introduced to the ecological aspects of this environment with its wide
diversity of flora and fauna. This includes the Welwitschia mirabilis,
a tree that has been dwarfed by the rigours of the desert climate. We
have lunch at Kuidas camp before flying along the coast to Terrace Bay
in the Skeleton Coast Park. The most prominent shipwrecks along this
part of the coast are the Montrose and Henrietta, still relatively
intact. At the coast we access the roaring dunes by Landrover, which
always proves to be a stimulating experience. We also visit the beach
with its profusion of multi-coloured pebbles consisting of agate,
lava, granite and others. Interesting to see are old bleached whale
bones scattered along the beach above the high tide mark. We return to
the aircraft and continue north to our Purros camp in the Hoarusib
Valley in Kaokoland, where we stay for the night.
DAY 3: Thursday
After breakfast a scenic drive along the Hoarusib Valley to visit
a settlement of the nomadic Himba people. We might be lucky enough to
come across the desert-dwelling elephant which frequent this valley. A
planned encounter is unfortunately not possible. From here we continue
north along the Skeleton Coast by aircraft to the Kunene River on the
Angolan border. The Kaiu Maru shipwreck and pieces from old sailing
vessels lie scattered along this part of the coast. From the airfield
we take a scenic drive by Landrover to our favourite lunch site. After
lunch we continue through the mountains and dunes of the Hartmann
Valley which extends to the Kunene River, reaching our Kunene River
camp in the late afternoon, where we spend the last night.
DAY 4: Friday
An early morning boat trip on the Kunene River as it flows through
scenic desert landscape, observing bird life and possibly some
crocodiles. Birds vary from aquatic species on the perennial waters,
to endemic desert varieties and those that inhabit dense riverine
vegetation. After lunch at the camp, we fly back to Eros Airport,
Windhoek, arriving in the late afternoon.
END OF SERVICES
TOUR INFORMATION:
Pick-up & Drop-off
It is more advantageous for participants on the safari to start
from Windhoek. The pick-up of passengers in the southern Namib Desert
at places such as Namib-Naukluft Lodge, NamibRand and Sossusvlei is
possible without detracting significantly from the safari. The pick-up
of passengers from Swakopmund without the introductory part of the
safari is possible for Safari type A only. The pick-up of passengers
in the northern part of Namibia from places such as the Etosha
National Park, however, would detract considerably from the safari and
is therefore not an option.
The drop-off of passengers after a Skeleton Coast Safari to places in
northern Namibia such as the Etosha National Park or even Swakopmund
can be arranged at special request. Drop-off at places in the southern
parts of Namibia is not possible due to lack of daylight flying
hours.
Health & Safety
All aircraft are flown by experienced commercial pilots. HF Radio
transmitters ensure that communication with the camps and/or Windhoek
is always possible and is maintained for the duration of the
safari.
A medical flight rescue service stationed in Windhoek is on 24 hours'
standby for all medical emergencies.
Malaria seldom if ever occurs in the desert regions. Nevertheless, it
is recommended that visitors take the necessary precautions.
All guests are required to cover themselves with cancellation,
default, baggage, emergency evacuation and medical insurance for the
duration of the trip.
Change of plan
The safaris are conducted in an exceptionally beautiful and
interesting environment, but the terrain is generally wild,
undeveloped and sometimes even rough. It is far from civilisation and
there is no infrastructure and few roads. Because of our longstanding
knowledge and experience of the terrain, the weather and other
conditions in these areas, and because the safety of our guests and
their maximum enjoyment are priorities,
WE AT ALL TIMES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE WITHIN REASON A PROGRAMME
AND/OR ITS SEQUENCE SO AS TO ADAPT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH MAY ARISE.
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