Reviews of safaris to Southern Namibia
414 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Southern Namibia.
Mr G & Ms T
Oxon
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I visited Namibia between 10 Oct 2011 and 30 Oct 2011
"Sabina was outstanding from start to finnish!!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Bradt Guide THE best I've ever used!!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Bradt Guide THE best I've ever used!!" Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Wales
"Namibian Dream"
I visited Namibia between 8 Oct 2011 and 30 Oct 2011
"We would recommend Namibia as a holiday destination to anybody! We were there for 3 weeks in order to take in the most of the country.The scenery, people and wildlife did not disappoint. The driving was easy as the traffic was so minimal. Some of the journeys were lengthy and would recommend early starts to achieve them comfortably. Even the gravel roads were easily manageable. We never became lost, had no punctures and no mechanical problems with the vehicle. We had 2 spare tyres, whcih was a comfort as we noticed others who suffered punctures.
All the food was excellent, especially if you like meat. We only had a chance to sample fish in the coastal areas: the fish was world class.
The country is very diverse with plenty to keep enquiring minds satisfied. Would suggest taking the Bradt guidebook as it proved invaluable to us. We had lofty expectations prior to the holiday and it did not disappoint.
Hopefully, one day we will return.
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We were more than content with Angela and her team for our trip and would use them again!" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
All the food was excellent, especially if you like meat. We only had a chance to sample fish in the coastal areas: the fish was world class.
The country is very diverse with plenty to keep enquiring minds satisfied. Would suggest taking the Bradt guidebook as it proved invaluable to us. We had lofty expectations prior to the holiday and it did not disappoint.
Hopefully, one day we will return.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We were more than content with Angela and her team for our trip and would use them again!" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
AB
Essex
"Trip overall"
I visited Namibia between 6 Oct 2011 and 25 Oct 2011
"Memorable and trip greatly helped by mine and Judy's previous knowledge of where to stay. Exhausting from a driver's perspective - wouldn't even do it by 4x4 until roads get sorted - they are truly terrible now
I think Sabina dealt with a 'demanding' client - that's me Alison - expertly - I'm never easy when organising stuff like this and she really pulled out all the stops. I would definitely book through you guys again" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
I think Sabina dealt with a 'demanding' client - that's me Alison - expertly - I'm never easy when organising stuff like this and she really pulled out all the stops. I would definitely book through you guys again" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B
Suffolk
"Tremendous Twelfth Trip"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 29 Sep 2011 and 20 Oct 2011
"Brilliant experience well organised throughout and entirely as expected.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
none" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
none" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Family B
Hampshire
"A superb holiday"
I visited Namibia between 21 Sep 2011 and 8 Oct 2011
"The four of us had a really good time. With the benefit of hindsight, we would perhaps have preferred to spend only one night at Doro Nawas as we went on to North Damaraland and an extra night at Erongo and it would have been good to spend an extra night in Swakopmund and do another activity with Turnstone, but this is comment and not complaint. We would also think twice before using a Wilderness Safaris property again after Ongava.
I do think that 4wd, or at least high clearance, is essential in North Damaraland, and generally adds a good deal of flexibility to the trip.
We would love to go back and see some of the more remote areas in the North West. The holiday offered something for all interests and lots of time out of vehicles, walking and so on. as a result, it felt a lot longer than the 15 nights we had. Namibia is very beautiful and we all had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
I do think that 4wd, or at least high clearance, is essential in North Damaraland, and generally adds a good deal of flexibility to the trip.
We would love to go back and see some of the more remote areas in the North West. The holiday offered something for all interests and lots of time out of vehicles, walking and so on. as a result, it felt a lot longer than the 15 nights we had. Namibia is very beautiful and we all had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms J & Mr S
USA
"Great 3 week trip, thanks to Expert Africa"
I visited Namibia between 14 Sep 2011 and 4 Oct 2011
"We had a wonderful trip.
If doing the trip again we might change a few things but overall we were very happy with our experience. The materials provided by Expert Africa prepared us well for the trip. The highlighted map showing our route and lodges was great.
However, more detailed driving directions would have been helpful. (Before we started our trip Steve put together a set of detailed driving directions using Google maps, lodge websites and other online information.)
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We had an excellent experience with Expert Africa and can highly recommend the company and its services to others. Our only suggestion is the one given above about detailed driving directions." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
If doing the trip again we might change a few things but overall we were very happy with our experience. The materials provided by Expert Africa prepared us well for the trip. The highlighted map showing our route and lodges was great.
However, more detailed driving directions would have been helpful. (Before we started our trip Steve put together a set of detailed driving directions using Google maps, lodge websites and other online information.)
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We had an excellent experience with Expert Africa and can highly recommend the company and its services to others. Our only suggestion is the one given above about detailed driving directions." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F & Ms F
London
"Namibia + Botswana"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 13 Sep 2011 and 30 Sep 2011
"5*.
A few special mentions for individual excursions:
Turnstone tours - did a trip down to Sandwich Bay with Wayne. This was excellent.
Francois - we had booked the kayaking trip to see the seals. Rather than the lady who normally does it (she was on holiday) we were taken out by Francois, who runs a competing tour (though they seem to share bookings). He was excellent and gave us an incredible day's kayaking. Highly recommended.
Georg Erb (Swakop Tour Company) - recommended by our guest house, this was the best tour we did all trip. Georg is superb and knows everything. He has an excellent afternoon tour itinerary and is absolutely essential if you're in Swakopmund. Please promote him - such an interesting afternoon.
Ballooning - Can't remember the name of the company but we did a balloon trip from Kulala Desert Lodge with John. He was outstanding. Definitely worth the money...loved every minute of it and an excellent breakfast too.
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Push people to book things to do in Swakopmund up front. It's a dull place just to hang around...but there are excellent excursions around the town. We met some people who hated the place...but they didn't do anything. Don't let people stay there for 3 nights without booking some things to do..." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 6 on a Namibia trip
A few special mentions for individual excursions:
Turnstone tours - did a trip down to Sandwich Bay with Wayne. This was excellent.
Francois - we had booked the kayaking trip to see the seals. Rather than the lady who normally does it (she was on holiday) we were taken out by Francois, who runs a competing tour (though they seem to share bookings). He was excellent and gave us an incredible day's kayaking. Highly recommended.
Georg Erb (Swakop Tour Company) - recommended by our guest house, this was the best tour we did all trip. Georg is superb and knows everything. He has an excellent afternoon tour itinerary and is absolutely essential if you're in Swakopmund. Please promote him - such an interesting afternoon.
Ballooning - Can't remember the name of the company but we did a balloon trip from Kulala Desert Lodge with John. He was outstanding. Definitely worth the money...loved every minute of it and an excellent breakfast too.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Push people to book things to do in Swakopmund up front. It's a dull place just to hang around...but there are excellent excursions around the town. We met some people who hated the place...but they didn't do anything. Don't let people stay there for 3 nights without booking some things to do..." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 6 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms A
Cambridgeshire
"Surpassed my Highest Expectations"
I visited Namibia between 11 Sep 2011 and 1 Oct 2011
"I had a truly amazing time in Namibia. The Private Guided Safari was fantastic, and I had a top guide in Orlando. He immediately picked up on my interests and tailored each day's itinerary to suit, making it both fun and interesting.
Wilderness Safaris then took over and once again everything was extremely well organised. I had a tremendous time and some extra special sightings.
I had high expectations and these were surpassed on all levels.
A big thank you to all concerned." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
Wilderness Safaris then took over and once again everything was extremely well organised. I had a tremendous time and some extra special sightings.
I had high expectations and these were surpassed on all levels.
A big thank you to all concerned." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C & Mrs M
Cheshire
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I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 28 Aug 2011 and 23 Sep 2011
"The trip as a whole was wonderful. Everything went smoothly despite being in Africa!!
Driving in Namibia is really straightforward and the distances were not a problem at all.
Everybody very friendly.
We went mainly for the scenery and landscapes and were not disappointed.
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We stopped at Tsumeb by chance which was a lovely town. Maybe you could make suggestions to your clients for 1 or 2 hr stops in nice places along their route to wander around or for lunch.
I know we needed to stop at / near Swakopmund because of length of journey from Sossus to Kipwe but apart from the kayaking which we enjoyed the town did nothing for us. So easy to be wise after the event but 1 night here and an extra one at Wolwedans or Okonjima would have been a much better use of time for us." Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
Driving in Namibia is really straightforward and the distances were not a problem at all.
Everybody very friendly.
We went mainly for the scenery and landscapes and were not disappointed.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We stopped at Tsumeb by chance which was a lovely town. Maybe you could make suggestions to your clients for 1 or 2 hr stops in nice places along their route to wander around or for lunch.
I know we needed to stop at / near Swakopmund because of length of journey from Sossus to Kipwe but apart from the kayaking which we enjoyed the town did nothing for us. So easy to be wise after the event but 1 night here and an extra one at Wolwedans or Okonjima would have been a much better use of time for us." Read full review: 26 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms H & B &Mr B
Norway
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I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 25 Aug 2011 and 18 Sep 2011
"Having done the trip there is somethings I know I'll do different next time, but it was a great holiday."
Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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