Skeleton Coast Fly In

Skeleton Coast Fly In
Skeleton Coast National Park
Private Kuidas Tented Camp
Hoarusib Valley
Kunene River
Fly In classic safari option
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Lodging; Tented Camps
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Skeleton Coast

  • 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.
  • Ancient rock engravings are found amongst the rocks within walking distance of the camp.
  • Meals: All Meals
  • Accommodation: Private Kuidas Tented Camp

Day 2: Hoarusib Valley

  • After breakfast, we depart by Land Rover to explore the colourful red lava and yellow sandstone of the Huab River environs and to be introduced to the ecological aspects of this area 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.
  • At the coast, we access the roaring dunes by Land Rover, 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 quartz.
  • 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 the Kunene Region, where we stay for the night.
  • Meals: All Meals
  • Accommodation: Private Purros Tented Camp

Day 3: Kunene River

  • After breakfast, we embark on 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 who frequent this valley.
  • From here we continue north along the Skeleton Coast by aircraft to the Kunene River acting as a border to Angola.
  • 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 Land Rover 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.
  • Meals: All Meals
  • Accommodation: Private Kunene River Tented Camp

Day 4: Windhoek

  • An early morning boat trip on the Kunene River as it flows through the 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.
  • Meals: Breakfast
Rates From

From US$ 8 335.00 per person

Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • Rates are in US Dollars (US$)
  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • All air transfers between camps within Namibia as specified
  • All accommodation on a shared basis
  • All meals
  • All excursions and transfers by light aircraft or vehicle as shown
  • Services of the guides and staff
  • Park fees
  • Minimum 2 people for the price quoted
Rates Exclude
  • All scheduled flights and their departure taxes
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Cancellation
  • Baggage
  • Emergency evacuation or medical insurance
  • Visa and their respective fees
  • Any new Namibian Government taxes
  • Gratuities to staff
  • Any activities and excursions which are not specified
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