Internationale groepsreis Namibia Flying Safari with AWF

Arrive in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, and transfer to the Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel. Meet your African Wildlife Foundation leader – Carter Smith or Craig R. Sholley – and fellow travelers for a briefing on your journey ahead.Carter Smith and Craig R. Sholley share a passion for wildlife conservation in Africa which has spanned decades. From Carter’s years living in the bush rehabilitating birds of prey and working closely with Sir Iain Douglas-Hamilton on Save the Elephants, to Craig’s work studying Mountain gorillas with Dian Fossey at Rwanda’s celebrated Karisoke Research Centre, acting as scientific advisor for the award-winning IMAX film, Mountain Gorilla, and most recently, serving as senior vice president of AWF, they each have a long-standing love affair with this spectacular continent making them the perfect guides for your adventure.Accommodation: Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel or similar

After breakfast, depart on a scenic flight to the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve nestled in the heart of Sossusvlei. Situated in the Namib Desert, this landscape is famous for its huge, orange dunes, which you will explore and photograph during your stay. Enjoy game drives and walking safaris with the option to go hot-air ballooning. Desert-adapted wildlife like the ostrich, springbok, oryx, spotted and brown hyena, Bat-eared fox, and the dune lark abound in this area. Your thatched canvas “kulala” directly overlooks the majestic red dunes. Each room has a rooftop “skybed” for stargazing.Accommodation: Kulala Desert Camp or similar

Embark on another scenic flight as you head north over Damaraland. Your classic Meru tent at Desert Rhino Camp is set in a remote valley of the Palmwag Concession, a conservation partnership between our local partner, Save the Rhino Trust, and the Namibian government. The red-rock-strewn valleys, interspersed with tiny springs, are home to numbers of Hartmann’s mountain zebra, giraffe, oryx, springbok, and Spotted hyena. Of course, the real highlight of your time here will be tracking the local population of endangered Black rhinos!Accommodation: Desert Rhino Camp or similar

A short flight takes you to Damaraland Camp, each adobe and canvas thatched tent is en suite and is built on a raised deck with valley-facing views offering endless vistas across stark plains and ancient valleys with an ochre-purple mountain backdrop. Near Namibia’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, view fascinating petroglyphs — prehistoric rock engravings — and San rock art. Drives in search of desert-adapted wildlife and into local communities complete your exploration of this area. Accommodation: Damaraland Camp or similar

End your safari with three days in the wilderness haven of Etosha. You can expect unrivaled game viewing afforded by the tranquility of the private Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Etosha takes its name from one of the largest saltpans in Africa. The national park and the neighboring game reserve are full of wildlife, including Black-faced impala, large populations of lion, White and Black rhinos, and more than 340 species of birds. Accommodation: Ongava Tented Camp or similar

On your final day, fly back to Windhoek and connect to your independent homeward flight or independent overnight. Please note that flight times for our internal flight do vary and so we suggest discussing any international connections with your sales consultant.