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Namib Desert Scenic Flights – Soar Above Namibia’s Natural Wonders

Take to the skies with Eagle Eye Aviation, a trusted and locally operated flight tour company in Swakopmund, managed by the Botha brothers. These premium aerial adventures offer a fresh perspective on Namibia’s dramatic landscapes—from the towering dunes of Sossusvlei to the haunting remains of shipwrecks along the Skeleton Coast.

Eagle Eye Aviation operates under full civil aviation licensing, using expertly maintained Cessna 210 aircraft flown by seasoned pilots. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to personalized service, each flight promises a memorable, tailor-made experience from start to finish.

Bird’s Eye View of Namibia

Whether you’re gazing over the red sands of the Namib or following the coast’s rugged outline, these scenic flights offer some of the most breathtaking views in southern Africa. Here are some of the most popular routes:

Sossusvlei Scenic Flight

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Distance: 630 km
Highlights:
Departing from Swakopmund, this flight traces the dry Kuiseb River inland to the sculpted Kuiseb Canyon and the beautiful Tsondab Valley. You’ll fly over iconic landscapes such as Dead Vlei and Sossusvlei, home to the world’s tallest dunes. The route also covers the restricted diamond-mining area (Sperrgebiet), eerie abandoned ghost towns, and Conception Bay. After passing the shipwrecks of the Eduard Bohlen and Shawnee, the flight continues to the dramatic junction of sea and sand at Sandwich Harbour before heading back over Walvis Bay’s colorful salt flats to Swakopmund.

Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Distance: 360 km
Highlights:
This route covers the surreal "Moon Landscape" and the Kuiseb and Swakop River beds. Flying south over the rolling Namib dunes, you’ll pass the infamous shipwrecks of the Eduard Bohlen and Shawnee. The journey includes sightings of remote seal colonies and ends with the striking contrast of towering dunes crashing into the Atlantic at Sandwich Harbour. Return is via the shimmering salt pans near Walvis Bay.

Cape Cross Scenic Flight

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Distance: 630 km
Highlights:
Flying inland from Swakopmund, the route takes you over the otherworldly Moon Landscape and the immense Rössing Uranium Mine. From there, soar past the jagged Spitzkoppe—known as the "Matterhorn of Namibia"—and the majestic Brandberg, the country's highest mountain. Over the Ugab River, you might spot desert elephants or herds of antelope. The return leg follows the Skeleton Coast, dotted with shipwrecks, ending at Cape Cross, home to one of Africa’s largest seal colonies. After a glimpse of the quiet village of Henties Bay and the salt works of Walvis Bay, the flight concludes back in Swakopmund.

Namib Desert Highlights Flight

Duration: 1 hour
Distance: 112 km
Highlights:
A compact yet visually rich route flying south from Swakopmund over Walvis Bay and the Kuiseb River mouth. Pass the wreck of the Shawnee (1979), and marvel at the dramatic meeting of ocean and desert at Sandwich Harbour. Return via Walvis Bay offers excellent photo opportunities of the expansive salt mines before landing back in Swakopmund.

Why Choose Eagle Eye Aviation?

Expect top-tier service, expertly piloted aircraft, and the kind of scenic views that leave a lasting impression. Whether it’s your first flight over the Namib or one of many, this is Namibia from a whole new perspective.