Scenic Flights

Scenic flights in Swakopmund offer a unique way to take in the breathtaking coastal and desert landscapes of Namibia. From the air, you’ll witness the vast Namib Desert, dramatic dunes, and the striking meeting of desert and ocean.
Light aircraft flights provide panoramic views of landmarks like the Skeleton Coast, with its shipwrecks and expansive dunes, or the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei. Depending on the route, you might spot wildlife such as oryx, springbok, and coastal seals.

Experienced pilots ensure safety while offering insightful commentary on the area’s geography and wildlife. These flights are an excellent opportunity for aerial photography, making it a perfect way to capture the region’s remarkable beauty.

To help you plan your adventure, here are the available scenic flights:

STANDARD SOSSUSVLEI SCENIC: Guests will depart from Swakopmund, flying over the Kuiseb River and Canyon before reaching the striking clay pans of Tsondabvlei and Sossusvlei. The flight continues across the vast Namib Desert and the haunting remnants of the old Diamond Camps. Along the coastline, guests will spot the wrecks of the Eduard Bohlen and Shawney before soaring above Sandwich Harbour, the shimmering salt pans, Walvis Bay, and back to Swakopmund.

Flight Duration: Around 2 hours 12 minutes

BRANDBERG & CAPE CROSS SCENIC: This route heads inland from Swakopmund over the Rössing Mine and the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. The flight continues to the rugged Brandberg and Ugab River, with views of Damaraland’s Neapolitan lava flows. Turning west, guests fly over the Cape Cross seal reserve and follow the coastline past Henties Bay and the Zeila Shipwreck, before passing over the salt pans and returning to Swakopmund.

Flight Duration: Around 2 hours 6 minutes

DIAMOND COAST SCENIC: Guests depart Swakopmund and trace the coastline south, passing the starkly beautiful Namib Desert and the derelict Diamond Camps. The flight includes views of the Eduard Bohlen and Shawney shipwrecks, as well as Sandwich Harbour and the wetlands around Walvis Bay. Before returning to Swakopmund, the aircraft circles over the vibrant salt pans for a final aerial display of colour and texture.

Flight Duration: Around 1 hour 36 minutes

NAMIB DESERT SCENIC: Guests will fly from Swakopmund over Walvis Bay and the expansive Namib Desert, before reaching the shoreline near the Shawney Shipwreck. The route hugs the coast past Sandwich Harbour and the surrounding wetlands, then continues over the salt pans before heading back to Swakopmund.

Flight Duration: Around 1 hour 6 minutes

Side Note: Due to restricted availability, all reasonable measures are taken to accommodate scenic flight requests. Larger groups may be divided and flown on consecutive flights.