ROUTE 1

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 1

After 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 route to Elim Dune.

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 heads back to the airstrip.

ITINERARY

FLIGHT TIME: ± 45 minutes
AIRCRAFT: CESSNA 206/210

Sesriem Canyon

Dune 45

Deadvlei

Sossusvlei

Elim Dune