Edward Bohlen Shipwreck - Helicopter

Eduard Bohlen was a ship that was wrecked on the Skeleton Coast of German Southwest Africa (now Namibia) on 5 September 1909 in a thick fog. The wreck currently lies in the sand 400 metres from the shoreline.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE

PLEASE NOTE

Read carefully the Inclusions/Exclusions, Arrangements and requirements box.
Price for the activity for one person is 1813 USD
Amount can be split in the following ways :
- 907 USD per person for 2 participants
- 605 USD per person for 3 participants

Price:

$1,813.00

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Inclusions and Exclusions

Includes
English Speaking Pilot
Standard Aircraft to used is Robinson R44 or similar.

MAP & GUIDE

Requirements

All passengers to sign Bateluer Helicopters Indemnity Conditions.
Only one small bag are allowed per passenger with a max weight of 5kg.
Children between the age of 3 – 12 is allowed, but must be accompanied by an adult who takes full responsibility for child / children during flight.
Passengers over 120kg are regrettably unable to participate, Max weight for 3 passengers – 260 kg per group.

Arrangements

Flight Duration: 115 – 120 Minutes

All flights are weather dependent, due to heavy fog at the coast. In case the weather conditions are not playing along for flying, we will do our best to reschedule to the next best available flight. We suggest you book your flight within the following time frames to avoid disappointment.

Swakopmund:
Summer (Oct – Apr) 10:00 – 17:00 Hours.
Winter (May – Sept) 10:00 – 16:00 Hours

Sossusvlei:
Sunrise – Sunset

Please ensure that you check in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled take-off time. This will allow enough time for us to do the necessary paperwork, take weights and conduct a safety briefing.

All passengers get a window seat. Please be aware that seating allocation are done by the pilot according to weight and balance which is done during your safety briefing.

All flights offered weather permitting in the sole discretion of the pilot.
Standard Aircraft to used is Robinson R44 or similar.

What to wear

It can be quiet windy with the doors off so we suggest you put on a jacket / jersey before boarding the helicopter. It’s also best for people with medium to long hair to tie down their hair.

Meeting Point

Depending on your arrangements, you can either meet as at the Swakopmund Airstrip or at the office where transport are also available.

Attraction

Skeleton Coast Park

Eduard Bohlen was a ship that was wrecked on the Skeleton Coast of German Southwest Africa (now Namibia) on 5 September 1909 in a thick fog. The wreck currently lies in the sand 400 metres from...

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