Skeleton Coast & Kaokoland Fly-In Safari
Duration
6 Days
Destination
Southern Africa
Style
Off the Beaten Track
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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Overview
For repeat Namibia travellers and adventure-focused clients: Namibia's most remote and least-visited region, reached entirely by light aircraft. Desert-adapted elephant and black rhino in Damaraland, desert lion on the Skeleton Coast, and the Himba communities of Kaokoland accessed from Serra Cafema, Namibia's most remote lodge on the Angolan border.
Trip Highlights
Serra Cafema -- Namibia's most remote lodge, on the Kunene River on the Angolan border
Desert-adapted elephant and black rhino tracking in Damaraland
Desert lion and brown hyena territory on the Skeleton Coast
Himba cultural visits in Kaokoland's remote Hoarusib River valley
Entirely fly-in, with no long overland drives
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Windhoek to Damaraland
Charter flight from Windhoek into Damaraland. Afternoon desert-elephant tracking excursion across the Palmwag Concession.
Day 2Damaraland -- Desert Wildlife Tracking
Full day on foot and by vehicle tracking black rhino and desert-adapted elephant across the concession. Desert Rhino Camp's dedicated Save the Rhino Trust trackers offer the best chance anywhere of encountering wild desert black rhino at close range.
Day 3Fly to the Skeleton Coast
Fly north along the Namibian coastline, spotting shipwrecks and Cape fur seal colonies from the air. Land at the Skeleton Coast for an afternoon dune drive at the meeting point of the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 4Skeleton Coast Exploration
Full day exploring the fog-desert ecology of the Skeleton Coast. Strong likelihood of desert lion and brown hyena encounters in one of Africa's most extreme and remote ecosystems.
Day 5Fly to Kaokoland -- Serra Cafema
Fly further north into remote Kaokoland to Serra Cafema, set on the Kunene River on the Angolan border. Afternoon visit to semi-nomadic Himba communities in the Hoarusib River valley.
Day 6Serra Cafema -- Fly to Windhoek -- Departure
Final morning on the Kunene River before flying back to Windhoek for onward or international connections. End of Saringi Tours services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation as specified (safari lodges, luxury hotels, beach resorts)
- All ground transfers and airport pick-ups/drop-offs throughout
- Expert English-speaking guide for all safari and touring sections
- All national park and private reserve entry fees (safari sections)
- Game drives in a 4×4 open safari vehicle
- Mineral water during all game drives and excursions
- Activities as specified per itinerary day
- All inter-camp light aircraft transfers
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Namibia visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
Your route covers Skeleton Coast, Kaokoland & Damaraland. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Namibia before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
Flights listed as included: All inter-camp light aircraft transfers. Schedules, aircraft baggage allowances and onward connections are confirmed before booking. Any additional air upgrade is quoted separately.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
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An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
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