FlyNamibia Safaris
FlyNamibia Safaris
From the Autumn 2022 issue
Namibia is a country blessed with an enormous array of dramatically different yet equally enticing destinations to discover. It is no surprise then that the task of choosing destinations for your visit can be a daunting one. The country itself is large and distances between sights and places are vast, often making it impossible to fit everything on your wishlist into a single visit, especially if you want to spend enough time at each place to truly absorb the majesty and wonder of it all. Namibia is great for self-drive adventures, and for those who have the time this can be a rewarding experience. But if you truly want to make the most out of your vacation, fly-in safaris are the most effective, and enticing, mode of travel. From the views to the ease with which you can reach far-flung and remote places, seeing Namibia by air is an other-worldly experience. Enter FlyNamibia Safaris.
With FlyNamibia Safaris visitors to Namibia will reach the country’s top tourist destinations effortlessly and have more time to enjoy what truly matters. Departing from Eros Airport in Windhoek, the daily circuit includes flights to Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha National Park – all of them a quick and comfortable journey from the capital.
FlyNamibia’s current route offers flights between Cape Town International and Hosea Kutako International Airport and domestic flights to and from Ondangwa, Rundu and Katima Mulilo. The FlyNamibia Safaris route has been set up to not only connect passengers to these flights, but also to in- and outbound international flights. This means flying directly to your destination as you land in Windhoek or squeezing in one more night at your lodge, before flying back home the next day.
With easy access to the country’s top destinations, and therefore by default to Namibia’s most popular lodges, FlyNamibia Safaris will make your journey through this enigmatic land an unforgettable experience, with ultimate convenience, because time is the most valuable commodity we’ve got. TNN
Starting from 13 April 2022. Flights can be booked through all major travel agencies, or directly via FlyNamibia’s 24/7 contact centre at +264 83 339 0011. Customers can also visit www.flynamibia.com.na for online bookings.
SCHEDULE
| From | To | Departure | Arrival | Days |
| Sossusvlei | Windhoek | 08:30 | 09:20 | Mo/Tu/We/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun |
| Windhoek | Sossusvlei | 10:30 | 11:20 | Mo/Tu/We/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun |
| Sossusvlei | Swakopmund | 12:20 | 13:00 | Mo/Tu/We/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun |
| ⭐ Swakopmund | Etosha | 14:00 | 15:00 | Mo/Tu/We/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun |
| Etosha | Windhoek | 08:30 | 09:30 | Mo/Tu/We/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun |
| Windhoek | Etosha | 10:30 | 11:30 | Mo/Tu/We/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun |
| Etosha | Windhoek | 14:30 | 15:30 | Mo/Tu/We/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun |
| Windhoek | Sossusvlei | 16:30 | 17:30 | Mo/Tu/We/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun |
⭐ FlyNamibia Safari offers an additional stop via Twyfelfontein on the flight from Swakopmund to Etosha. There is a minimum requirement of two passengers either to or from Twyfelfontein to book this.
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein (meaning doubtful fountain), is a massive, open-air art gallery that is of great interest to international rock-art connoisseurs. The 2,000-plus rock engravings, estimated to be 6,000 years old, represent one of Africa’s largest and most noteworthy concentrations of rock art.
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is much-loved by Namibians as a welcome respite from the heat in the interior. It is also popular among visitors because of its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere. Founded in 1892 during German colonial rule, it served as the territory’s main harbour for several years. Today this quaint town between the desert and the sea is enhanced by lush green lawns, elegant palm trees and carefully tended public gardens. It has a wide choice of hotels, guesthouses and restaurants, and several coffee shops selling traditional German cakes and pastries. The coast with its desert hinterland offers many options, both for adventure and for relaxation.
Etosha
Once a large inland lake fed by the early Kunene River and rivers from the north, it began drying up about 3 million years ago when the Kunene was diverted to the Indian Ocean. A series of waterholes along the southern edge of the pan guarantee rewarding and often spectacular game viewing. In good rain years the pan fills with water draining southwards from Angola via a delta-like system of shallow rivers and oshanas, drying out in the winter to become an austere expanse of white cracked mud, shimmering with mirages and upwardspiralling dust devils.
Sossusvlei
Many visitors to Namibia say that no part of the desert is visually more dramatic than Sossusvlei with its monumentally high dunes. These gigantic star-shaped mountains of sand – one of the largest was measured from the base as 325 metres high – are a sought-after topic for artists and photographers. The warm tints of the sand contrast vividly with the dazzling white surfaces of the large deflationary clay pans at their bases. One of these, referred to as Dead Pan, is a large ghostly expanse of dried white clay, punctuated by skeletons of ancient camel-thorn trees, carbon-dated as being between 500 and 600 years old. Sossusvlei’s mountainous dunes lie at the end of an erosional trough formed by the Tsauchab River. They are shaped by strong multi-directional winds, primarily the southwester, and have three to five sinuous crests, which meet at the highest point to give them their characteristic star shapes.
Windhoek
Windhoek is often described as a city with a ‘continental’ atmosphere. This can be ascribed to its architecture – historical buildings dating back to German colonial rule – as well as to its cuisine, culture, dress codes and educational institutions. At the same time Windhoek has the colour, sounds and pace of a modern African city. Pavement displays of African drums and woodcarvings from the north contrast with elegant shops offering sophisticated Swakara garments and Namibian gemstones set in individually designed jewellery. While some shops display clothing, silver and glassware imported from Europe, others stock casual and colourful garments from West Africa.
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