Reviews of safaris to Damaraland
1126 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Damaraland.
"Wonderful Namibia trip!"
Our main reason for visiting Namibia was to visit our daughter who is working in Opuwo setting up lodges and camping trails for local communities so this, along with the time we had available, determined where we went. We will definately return to Namibia (next year) and would use Expert Africa again as the advice was so helpful and the suggestions for accommodation excellent.
The only comment I would make (and it was never a problem) is that when we arrived at each lodge, they never seemed to have a note of our booking, although one did have something under "Anne". So at the beginning of our trip, we were wondering if our booking was confirmed as we arrived at each place but there was never a problem in the end.
Local water supply was great everywhere except Opuwo which was not drinkable but the lodge suppied 2 small bottles of water in the room.
For interest, we also used "Tracks for Africa" and a Garmin GPS system and this was great for finding petrol stations and ATMs etc. Supermarkets were fairly abundant and the supermarket in Opuwo was an amazing experience. It looks like a European supermarket but you find yourself in a checkout queue with a Himba woman in front out you and a Herero and Themba woman behind whilst being served by someone from Damaraland. It was stunning.
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None really - for us, the service and advice was perfect." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
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Superb people with a wicked sense of humour.
Scenery some of the best we have experienced anywhere in the world with much of it surrounding the excellent lodges.
Suggestions for improvement:
None - I would certainly recommend Expert Africa." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
"A great experience apart from the car!"
"Fantastic Trip of a lifetime to Namibia"
"WONDERFUL NAMIBIA"
I was also intrigued that during the booking process, we had difficulty getting in where we wanted to be when we wanted to be there. This resulted in a less than ideal sequence of lodges. In the event, none of the lodges were full and most were nearer to being empty. This was fine to the extent that we usually had guides pretty much to ourselves, but it meant extra driving and some back tracking. This was a pity." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
"Trip to Namibia"
We loved the Wilderness Lodges.
I would highly recommend Turnstone Tours as well as Sefofane airways.
Suggestions for improvements:
If you were Expert World, we'd want to contact you for any future trips to other continents as well. Are you aware of companies of your caliber who cover Central America, South America or New Zealand?" Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
"Trip as a whole"
It was a great trip, wonderfully organised and we were very well looked after by everyone everywhere we stayed.
Can't imagine how we could have had a better honeymoon!" Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 16 on a Namibia trip
"Namibia the unknown"
The trip was superbly organised and a lot of care was taken by Sabina to ensure it matched up to our expectations.
The country is amazing and varied with excellent ecologically aware accommodation everywhere which is a pleasure to stay in.
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Cannot think of a single thing. We'll be back to you next year for another trip." Read full review: 6 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
"Where was the rain?"
Damaraland had been beautiful in the dry season but after the rains it was stunning with river beds full of flowers - and even some water!
After much debate in the UK we decided when in Namibia to drive the Skeleton Coast road (after taking local advice) and had no problems at all - it was a fascinating, though long, drive and we're really glad we did it; however we probably wouldn't choose to do it again. Local advice is crucial if you want to do this drive.
We saw no rain at all - apparently it had all come early this year.
Thanks to Tracy, Sabina and Chris for their help in organising the trip at pretty short notice - think they surprised themselves in finding availabilities!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
"Most enjoyable."
Expert Africa reputation held in high regard concerning honesty/arrangements etc.
Overall standard of food excellent but portion sizes greater than European norm, e.g. Ploughmans at Grootberg Lodge had excess meat.
Also cold puddings more acceptable than hot 'solid' puddings.
Suggestions for improvements:
No! We have been more than satisfied with service provided." Read full review: 49 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip

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