Start your journey with a quick 40-minute jaunt southward towards the towering ochre dunes of the Namib Sand Sea, a UNESCO world heritage site. There, the famous Sossusvlei and Deadvlei awaits, with its stark white pan dotted by ancient petrified camel thorn trees, surrounded by star-shaped red dunes, the tallest in the world. You will spy these wondrous formations first-hand as you float over them from this desert hotspot (no pun intended) towards the magnificent coast. Intermittently dotted with now famous shipwrecks and other crafts, Namibia’s coastline, with the exception of five municipal areas, is the only stretch of shore in the world which is entirely protected within national parks. The cold Atlantic meets the pristine Namib Desert along these 1,570 kilometres from the border with South Africa to our northern neighbour, Angola. Spot the Eduard Bohlen and Shawnee wrecks on your journey, and delight in the sight of hundreds of flamingos and other birds as they, too, take flight from the cerulean blue waters of Sandwich Harbour. As you soar further northwards you can enjoy the view of the Namib dunes slipping into the waves of the Atlantic, and Walvis Bay, Namibia’s main port city, before you touch down in the quaint coastal town of Swakopmund. From dune adventures, aquatic sports and tours to delicious dining, Swakopmund has so much to offer and is certainly worth more than just a stopover. From the cool and refreshing coast, hop back into your wings and head northward to the jewel in Namibia’s crown. World-renowned Etosha National Park is the most popular attraction by far. Rated among the top game parks in Africa, those with healthy population numbers and rare and endangered species alike, Etosha is a haven for wildlife. No visit to Namibia is complete without the sight of elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos or so many other incredible species strolling across the Great White Place (read more on page XX). Heading back south to the capital, just to change our wings, our next destination lies further afield. By now we have enjoyed the marvels of the desert from different vantages and been delighted by the wonder of Namibia’s biggest wildlife sanctuary.

But stark and dry is not all that this magnificent corner of Africa has to offer. Two more destinations on our flight schedule lie in the northeastern reaches of the country. A wet wonderland stretches from the capital of the Kavango regions, Rundu, to Namibia’s far-eastern border town of Katima Mulilo. Between these two destinations are five prolific rivers and four national parks teeming with their own assortment of wild treasures. The Okavango, Kwando, Linyanti, Chobe and Zambezi rivers are the lifeblood of the area, for both wildlife and people. The juxtaposition of lush vegetation is absolutely striking compared to the arid views you have been treated to thus far. Our very own version of the Okavango Delta and wild adventures can be found along this enigmatic “arm” of the nation. Large herds of elephant and buffalo and hundreds of different bird species, along with a plethora of other fauna and flora, call this region home. The rich cultures of the local people will also delight and surprise, and enrich a journey that by this point has most probably overwhelmed your senses. From here you can strap on your wings again and jaunt over into neighbouring Zimbabwe to the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world. Or head south to Maun in Botswana, where even more wild adventures await. Or head back to Windhoek for your last Namibian stop as your incredible journey winds down. An extra suitcase filled with memories to take with you to your far-off home. Namibian wings have connected you to the very best of Namibia… and beyond.