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Skeleton Coast Safaris has been operated by the Schoeman family since 1977 and, in our opinion provides the very best safari experience in Namibia. They specialise in taking clients to the undeveloped and remote wilderness areas including the Skeleton Coast, Namib Naukluft and western regions of Damaraland and the Kaokoveld. A major feature of these safaris is the flying, which provides an outstanding view of the diverse geological formations, shipwrecks scattered along the coast and the refuges of desert dwelling black rhino and desert elephant. Expert guides advise guests on all the ecological aspects of the desert and its wide diversity of flora and fauna. Highlights are the desolate coast with its roaring dunes, the starkly spectacular Ugab rock formations and the colourful red lavas and yellow sandstones of the Huab environs, ancient bushmen rock engravings, the living fossil plant Welwitschia mirabilis, a visit to a settlement of the nomadic Himba people, who still live and dress according to ancient customs and traditions, and the panoramic vistas of the Hartmann Valley, which extends northwards to the Kunene River on the Angolan border. Accommodation for 4 - 10 guests is in 3 fully equipped desert camps and the standard 3 night safari can be extended an extra day to include Sossusvlei and the Etosha National Park. These safaris are truly amazing! Please note a night in Windhoek is required before and after the safari.

Best of Namibia Wing Safari is a 6 night fly in safari including 2 nights at Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, 2 nights at Damaraland Camp and 2 nights at Ongava Lodge, with departures for a minimum of 2 guests from Windhoek Eros every Sunday and Thursday. A superb flight along the Skeleton Coast and a crayfish lunch in Swakopmund is included.

Safari Drive has a fleet of fully equipped Land Rover Defender Tdi vehicles that are ideal for those wishing to do a private camping / self drive trip. Vehicles come complete with roof tents, awnings, camp kitchen and all lodge / national parks bookings and supplies can be prearranged.

Okonjma-Guest Farm is recommended for those interested in conservation and big cats The family run guest farm, west of the Waterberg plateau, is home to the AfriCat Foundation The Foundation rehabilitates big cats (particularly cheetah and leopard) which have been captured on farmland. The animals are retrained at hunting wild game and then relocated to wildlife reserves. Highly informative Bushman trails are also offered. Comfortable accommodation for 20 guests.