NAMIBIA  - Circuit Charter Flights & Routes

CIRCUIT CHARTER FLIGHTS AND SEAT-IN INFORMATION (point to point flying safaris)

NAMIBIA FLYING CIRCUIT ROUTES

Looking to cover the highlight of Namibia in a short period of time, or purely using the most efficient form of travel between longer stays – the “hop-on, hop-off” Namibian flying circuit is an ideal way to traverse the country in a cost-effective and short time. Create your own safari and decide how long you want to stay. Explore the dunes of Sossusvlei, the ambience of an idyllic, colonial coastal town, the scenic attractions of Damaraland and the wildlife of the Etosha National Park. 

The standard package options are:

SOUTHERN CIRCUIT: The circuit starts in Windhoek and flies to the Sossusvlei area. From here it continues to Swakopmund where the southern circuit ends. Guests can then continue their trip on a self-drive basis, make use of the daily Windhoek/Swakopmund Shuttle or board the Desert Express to return to Windhoek. 

NORTHERN CIRCUIT: The circuit route starts in Swakopmund and flies to Damaraland. From Damaraland it proceeds to the Etosha National Park and from there it returns to Windhoek.

FULL CIRCUIT: The full circuit route is a combination of the southern and northern circuit. It starts in Windhoek and proceeds to Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha and back to Windhoek. 

There are various establishments in the areas to choose from in creating your perfect itinerary, however, you may have to pay a nominal surcharge for the flight connections that deviate from the stipulated destination of the flight.

The flight times have been arranged in such a way to give you the following advantages:

• To accommodate the majority of international flights into Windhoek International Airport. The flight from Windhoek to Sossusvlei connects with most inbound international flights, thus avoiding a lay over in Windhoek.
•  In the Sossusvlei area, guests leave after morning activities such as ballooning. Further, the scenic flight to Swakopmund is late enough to avoid the early morning coastal fog.
• Guests will depart from and arrive at the accommodation of choice so as not to miss out on any activities these camps may offer.

Benefits of the circuit:

Set departure and arrival times. These times will be included in your travel planner
Huge cost savings - Costs are marginal compared with rental vehicles. To drive a similar route will take in excess of 18 hours meaning extra days, extra car rental whilst in one place and extra accommodation while on the road.
Fantastic aerial perspective of Namibia
Flexibility - Guests can stay in the different areas for any number of nights they wish to (subject to a minimum stay).
The flights include a scenic flight from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund on the Full and Southern Circuit.

POINT TO POINT AIR CHARTERS

If your personal preference is to cover distance more conveniently by air, although Namibia does not have a domestic scheduled service, we do provide a charter air point to point service to most areas in the country. This provides flexibility to create an own itinerary, or simply an effective way to cover distance in the shortest time. All flying to remuneration is done under the Operating Certificate of a licensed Flying Charter Company.

Summary of key destinations visited:

• The flights between Swakopmund and Damaraland are scenic flights that pass the Brandberg
• The flights between Swakopmund and Sossusvlei are based on scenic flights, meaning you do not have to book a scenic flight in Swakopmund.
• Guests will arrive back at the International or Eros Airports at least one hour prior to their onward scheduled flight.


Please note:  Strict luggage restrictions apply to all charter flights for more detail see our section on "LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS ON LIGHT AIRCRAFT"


Private & Tailor-Made Fly-In Safaris:
All our scheduled fly-in safaris are available to guests for travelling on a private basis whereby the client has the choice of their departure date and exclusive use of the aircraft.  Apart from these Scheduled Fly-In Safari routings which we offer here, we can also Custom Design a safari for you. 

SAFETY & STANDARDS:
The Civil Aviation Act of Namibia is based on the Canadian, North American and New Zealand aviation regulation and conforms to the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards. In Namibia any remunerated flying procedure needs to have in its possession an Operating Certificate of a licensed Charter Company.

Our safaris are merely suggested itineraries and therefore can be tailor-made to suit your specific needs: Routes can be amended according to your preference Accommodation can be changed to suit your style and budget Accommodation meal basis can be booked according to your requirements Extra nights can be added depending on your arrival and departure flight times and the pace that you want to travel