The Eye Of The Flyer

Namibia From Above

Namibia from the skies tells stories you don’t always see from the ground.

From animal tracks winding through dry riverbeds, to desert horses surviving against the elements, to landscapes that change with the first touch of rain. This is a country best experienced from above.

The Eye of the Flyer is a collection of these moments, captured during flights across Namibia by Desert Air pilots and travellers alike. Every image offers a different perspective — from shifting dunes and rugged coastlines to wildlife and remote landscapes.

Whether you are a professional photographer or simply someone who didn’t want to miss a once-in-a-lifetime moment, we invite you to share your view. Each month, we feature a Photo of the Month, celebrating Namibia from above.

Photo of the Month

Flying alongside the endless dunes of the Namib Desert. Shaped by the wind over millions of years, these dunes remain one of Namibia’s most iconic landscapes and a favourite sight for both pilots and passengers alike.

Captured by

Phillip Potgieter

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Surfing the Dunes

Sossusvlei as seen from the Aero Commander. From the air, the vastness of the Namib Desert becomes truly apparent, with endless dunes stretching across the landscape and the occasional pan breaking the sea of sand below. You can’t help it but to love flying in Namibia.

Captured by

Willem Jacobs

The Caravan Clan

Rain showers sweeping across the African landscape during a flight from Windhoek to Kasane in a Cessna 208 Caravan. The rainy season brings life to the bush below and creates some of the most spectacular views a pilot can experience.

Captured by

Elfrieda Kirsten

Proud Namibian Moment Captured In Flight

A proud Namibian moment captured in flight. As we celebrated Namibia’s Independence Day on 21 March, this image served as a reminder of the country we are privileged to call home and the skies we are fortunate enough to fly through every day.

Captured by

Willem Jacobs

“From above, Namibia becomes a canvas of light, shadow and silence.”

– Desert Air Pilot

Share your photo with us

The Eye of the Flyer is our monthly photo competition, open to both Desert Air pilots and guests. Each month, one image is selected as our Photo of the Month.

Captured something unforgettable in the Namibian skies?

Share your high-quality photo with us by emailing it to the address linked to the button below. Once we receive your submission, we’ll share the relevant details with you — your work will always be credited.