Reviews of safaris to Central Highlands
654 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Central Highlands.
Mr M & Mrs P
UK
"Enjoyable trip"
I visited Namibia between 3 Jan 2012 and 27 Jan 2012
"Namibia is a beautiful country and we recommend a trip there!
We love the vastness and openess of the place and the scenery can be breathtaking at times Take a trip up any riverbed and in particular the Swakop River and sit back and be prepared to be blown away by mother nature. Even driving along some of its awful roads is great fun (you must have the right vehicle though!) but the tarred roads we found to be in very good conditon with very little traffic. Put on a CD and enjoy the drive!! You never know what you will see along the way!
Namibia is very expensive though, a complaint made by nearly every other tourist we chatted to and even the localsfeel that we tourists are ripped off with very high charges. It is something the Namibian Tourist Board needs to seriously look at. Not everyone who would love to go there is wealthy!
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No further suggestions - we would be very happy to use Expert Africa yet again" Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip
We love the vastness and openess of the place and the scenery can be breathtaking at times Take a trip up any riverbed and in particular the Swakop River and sit back and be prepared to be blown away by mother nature. Even driving along some of its awful roads is great fun (you must have the right vehicle though!) but the tarred roads we found to be in very good conditon with very little traffic. Put on a CD and enjoy the drive!! You never know what you will see along the way!
Namibia is very expensive though, a complaint made by nearly every other tourist we chatted to and even the localsfeel that we tourists are ripped off with very high charges. It is something the Namibian Tourist Board needs to seriously look at. Not everyone who would love to go there is wealthy!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No further suggestions - we would be very happy to use Expert Africa yet again" Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
Sidcup
"a wonderful holiday"
I visited Namibia between 24 Nov 2011 and 10 Dec 2011
"We had the time of our lives in Namibia. We enjoyed it so much that we are planning to go back for my 60th birthday.
Expert Africa - Thank you!!!
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It would be helpful to have an estimate as to how long it takes to drive between the camps.
Tell people that if they hire the second spare wheel for hire cars that it is not carried externally and luggage space in the boot will be halved so soft bags would be the best luggage and not cases." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Namibia trip
Expert Africa - Thank you!!!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
It would be helpful to have an estimate as to how long it takes to drive between the camps.
Tell people that if they hire the second spare wheel for hire cars that it is not carried externally and luggage space in the boot will be halved so soft bags would be the best luggage and not cases." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 16 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Kent
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I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 21 Nov 2011 and 15 Dec 2011
"see my e mail to sabina"
Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 7 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr A & Miss A
UK
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I visited Namibia between 7 Nov 2011 and 27 Nov 2011
"Overall our Honeymoon was fantastic. We really appreciate your suggestions and guidance in planning this, and your obvious knowledge and enthusiasm for Namibia. Thank you.
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Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Dave
USA
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I visited Namibia between 6 Nov 2011 and 26 Nov 2011
"A wonderful trip. Not for the 1st time safari traveler. A contrast to other parts of Africa that we have traveled.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Please remind travelers that when they are traveling within Etosha National Park that they will have to pay th70 Namibian dollar fee each day that they are in the Park...not just once.
Photographs and a trip diary on Dave's own website showcasing his Namibia holiday
Dave has posted some wonderful photographs from their trip to Namibia, along with a trip diary that makes interesting reading; both of which can be found on his own website. Dave comments that Namibia was a “bucket list” destination for them and he would like to encourage any travellers planning to go there to read about the experiences they had." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 17 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Please remind travelers that when they are traveling within Etosha National Park that they will have to pay th70 Namibian dollar fee each day that they are in the Park...not just once.
Photographs and a trip diary on Dave's own website showcasing his Namibia holiday
Dave has posted some wonderful photographs from their trip to Namibia, along with a trip diary that makes interesting reading; both of which can be found on his own website. Dave comments that Namibia was a “bucket list” destination for them and he would like to encourage any travellers planning to go there to read about the experiences they had." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 17 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R &Mrs D
Yorkshire
"Better than expected"
I visited Namibia between 2 Nov 2011 and 23 Nov 2011
"Very good. People friendly, service excellent on the whole.
Lots of memories of amazing places and events such as picnic on trip to Dunes from Hoodia Lodge. White napkins and chilled wine
Glad we did it. The roads were much better than we expected and the friendliness of the people who looked after us was really lovely. The trip from Hoodia Lodge to the dunes was outstanding and the yummy picnic under a tree with white wine and napkins will be talked about for a long time.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Maybe suggest a different place in Swakopmund." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Lots of memories of amazing places and events such as picnic on trip to Dunes from Hoodia Lodge. White napkins and chilled wine
Glad we did it. The roads were much better than we expected and the friendliness of the people who looked after us was really lovely. The trip from Hoodia Lodge to the dunes was outstanding and the yummy picnic under a tree with white wine and napkins will be talked about for a long time.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Maybe suggest a different place in Swakopmund." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D & Mrs S
Wilts
"Exceeded expectations"
I visited Namibia between 24 Oct 2011 and 5 Nov 2011
"We knew it would be a good trip but it was all we hoped for and more. All went very smoothly and the highlight was definately Okonjima.
We would have no hesitation in using Expert Africa again, or in recommending you to others.
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We took torches with us but I'm not sure this was emphased in your info. They were very useful and we would have struggled at times without them." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
We would have no hesitation in using Expert Africa again, or in recommending you to others.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We took torches with us but I'm not sure this was emphased in your info. They were very useful and we would have struggled at times without them." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Sheffield x 4
UK
"A close encounter with the natural world!"
I visited Namibia between 21 Oct 2011 and 8 Nov 2011
"I loved this holiday. The only thing missing was contact with local culture and food, which was inevitable and predictable in such an under populated country.
I wish we had had one more day in Swakopmund to do a pelagic or desert tour or to go kayaking. Mushara didn't add much to the trip but I could have stayed another day at Hoodia or Entendeka, especially if it had been cool enough to walk more.
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I found the one night stops less rewarding on the whole although sometimes that can't be avoided. Sabina did a good job guessing our needs from our comments which may have been contradictory at times. Perhaps a very brief set of questions at the start? Sabina was very responsive to our wish to walk and we managed quite abit even though it was very hot." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
I wish we had had one more day in Swakopmund to do a pelagic or desert tour or to go kayaking. Mushara didn't add much to the trip but I could have stayed another day at Hoodia or Entendeka, especially if it had been cool enough to walk more.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I found the one night stops less rewarding on the whole although sometimes that can't be avoided. Sabina did a good job guessing our needs from our comments which may have been contradictory at times. Perhaps a very brief set of questions at the start? Sabina was very responsive to our wish to walk and we managed quite abit even though it was very hot." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
The S family
Scotland
"Fantastic"
I visited Namibia between 8 Oct 2011 and 22 Oct 2011
"The whole trip was an amazing experience.
We especially liked Damaraland, Etosha, the sea kayaking (Jeanne was great and very knowledgable) and the cheetahs - the staff there were great as well. Could write tons more!!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
You are doing it well so nothing to suggest" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
We especially liked Damaraland, Etosha, the sea kayaking (Jeanne was great and very knowledgable) and the cheetahs - the staff there were great as well. Could write tons more!!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
You are doing it well so nothing to suggest" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr G & Mrs Y
Walton
"A perfect trip"
I visited Namibia between 6 Oct 2011 and 28 Oct 2011
"There is not one place that we would have omitted or reduced the length of our stay.
To improve the trip would involve increasing the length of the trip by adding additional locations - not really possible this time.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, not really." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 17 on a Namibia trip
To improve the trip would involve increasing the length of the trip by adding additional locations - not really possible this time.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, not really." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 17 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for safari camps in Central Highlands
Ondudu
A long-time favorite, Ondudu Safari Lodge is now under new management, and we're eager to see how this charming, laid-back retreat continues to evolve.
Mundulea Reserve
The rustic Mundulea Bushcamp offers superb and varied walking in the company of a top-class guide on a reserve that features many endangered or endemic species.
Frans Indongo Lodge
For a chance to spot some rare game species, Frans Indongo Lodge is an ideal stop over between Windhoek and the Etosha National Park.
Ai Aiba Lodge
A convenient stop between Etosha and Windhoek,.Ai Aiba is a simple and relatively large lodge with plenty of great walking, and some spectacular San rock art.
Ghaub Guest Farm
Ghaub Guestfarm is a charming guestfarm on the site of an old mission station, in an unusually verdant patch of Namibia.
Elegant Farmstead
A stylish and peaceful lodge, The Elegant Farmstead is a relaxing and comfortable place to break the journey between Windhoek and Etosha.
Cheetah View
Cheetah View Lodge offers guests the chance to see cheetahs at close range and to learn about the work of the Cheetah Conservation Fund.
Hohenstein Lodge
Hohenstein Lodge is situated south of the Erongo Mountain Range. Each of its ten chalets has been built to make the most of the panoramic views.
