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SOSSUSVLEI SCENIC ROUTE 3


SCENIC FLIGHTS

The Sossusvlei scenic flight routes are done in our Desert Air Cessna aircraft. We operate a Cessna 206/210 single engine, fixed winged aircraft. With a maximum of 5 passengers per flight. Each passenger has a window seat.

We do not have any fixed scheduled times for all our scenic flights, however we are sure to schedule them for the best time of the day. All flights to the coast (Route 2 & 3 ) we suggest to be done in the late afternoon for sunset. The Route 1 can either be done early morning shortly after sunrise or late afternoon just before sunset.

ABOUT ROUTE 3

fter taking off from the Sossusvlei Lodge Airstrip the aircraft does a left-hand turn, flying around the mountain to Sesriem Canyon. This will allow a great view of the canyon.

Routing from Sesriem Canyon the aircraft flies south west to enter the dune corridor. Once in the dune corridor, the aircraft circles around Dune 45.

From Dune 45, en route to Deadvlei one will be able to see Hiddenvlei, Cessna Pan and white mountains. The aircraft will do a turn around Deadvlei allowing for spectacular photographic opportunities.

From Deadvlei the aircraft will route to Sossusvlei, to circle around Sossusvlei after which the aircraft will head to the coast.

The aircraft will fly in a north westerly direction to the diamond camps. The aircraft will descend, doing a turn around the southern, middle and northern diamond camps respectively.

The aircraft will route west to the coast in a descend. On this direct route, one will be able to see the vast salt pans to the left and various seal colonies en route to the shipwreck Eduard Bohlen.

rom the Eduard Bohlen the aircraft will route back to Elim Dune. At this point the aircraft will ascend. Approaching Elime Dune, the ground level rises to a level where one will be able to view the dunes up close.

En route to Elim Dune one will be able to see the famous Fairy Circles in the grass plains with a possibility of seeing game e.g. oryx, springbok and ostrich.

After turning over Elim Dune the aircraft routes back to the airstrip to land.

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FLIGHT TIME: ±1 Hour 30 minutes
AIRCRAFT: CESSNA 206/210

Sesriem Canyon

Dune 45

Deadvlei

Sossusvlei

Meob Bay

Eduard Bohlen Shipwreck

Conception Bay

Elim Dune


SCENIC ROUTES

ADVENTURE CENTRE BOOKING INQUIRY

The Adventure Centre is located within the Sossusvlei Lodge, the first office on the right as you enter the Lodge on the C27 / D826 at the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park Sesriem, NAMIBIA

Contact Number: +264 63 293 636 Email: adventure@sossusvleilodge.com

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Disclaimer: For Bookings less than 48 hours before an excursion please phone the Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre on +264 63 293 636.

TERMS & CONDITIONS


Should you be interested in taking part on this activity, we suggest you make a provisional/confirmed booking as soon as possible to reserve the best slot for your flight. You will have to meet us at the Adventure Centre at Sossusvlei Lodge 30 minutes prior to take-off time. Paperwork and payments will be done at the Adventure Centre. Your pilot will greet you here and drive you up to the airstrip where you will take off.