Reviews of trips to Windhoek
1054 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Windhoek.
Mr & Mrs B
Colorado
"Namibia Self Drive Trip"
I visited Namibia between 27 Feb 2017 and 11 Mar 2017
"This was by far the most amazing, awe-inspiring trip of our lives.
Expert Africa & Maruska did SUCH a wonderful job helping us arrange this journey and answer questions along the way. Namibia is a beautiful, diverse, visually spectacular place that will stay with us forever.
We really wouldn't change a thing about this trip except we wish we had a 4-4 vehicle due to some roads we would have loved to explore in Etosha but had to go around. Thank you for recommending Turnstone Tours for the Sandwich Harbor tour- this was a highlight of our trip because of how interesting & knowledgable our guides were.
Self driving through Etosha was an incredible experience and we saw so much wildlife everywhere.
Our trip went by without any hiccups thanks to your excellent planning and we will definitely use Expert Africa again for our next booking.
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Strongly recommend 4-4 vehicles in Namibia during the rainy season. Keep recommending Turnstone Tours - they were wonderful. We loved Naankuse Lodge as a special way to start our trip with the cheetah walk." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Expert Africa & Maruska did SUCH a wonderful job helping us arrange this journey and answer questions along the way. Namibia is a beautiful, diverse, visually spectacular place that will stay with us forever.
We really wouldn't change a thing about this trip except we wish we had a 4-4 vehicle due to some roads we would have loved to explore in Etosha but had to go around. Thank you for recommending Turnstone Tours for the Sandwich Harbor tour- this was a highlight of our trip because of how interesting & knowledgable our guides were.
Self driving through Etosha was an incredible experience and we saw so much wildlife everywhere.
Our trip went by without any hiccups thanks to your excellent planning and we will definitely use Expert Africa again for our next booking.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Strongly recommend 4-4 vehicles in Namibia during the rainy season. Keep recommending Turnstone Tours - they were wonderful. We loved Naankuse Lodge as a special way to start our trip with the cheetah walk." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Swindon
"Departure and Namibia overall."
I visited Namibia between 13 Feb 2017 and 4 Mar 2017
"Our departure from Windhoek was not as smooth as it should have been. A very good car and driver (Sam) were provided by Wilderness to take us to River Crossing. Sam had not been told what time to collect us to go to the airport on the following morning. He and I agreed that 10.30 would be a good time and that he would get Wilderness to confirm by phone later, that didn't happen. At 8 am on the Saturday morning still nothing had been heard from Wilderness. At 9 the hotel manageress phoned Wilderness only to told that they'd have to look it up and phone back, Just after 10 am they phoned to say the car would come at 10.50. Surely something as simple as fixing a time should have been handled far better and we should have known the departure time on the Friday evening. The second trouble was at the airport. Sam had been instructed that we had to go the Wilderness office so that they could assist our check in. The office was deserted and Sam went in search of any Wilderness employees. This was wasting our time and we didn't need assistance anyway. Eventually someone from Wilderness did turn up. "Good morning, you are checking in for the KLM". He looked surprised to be told we were Qatar passengers and didn't need assistance. This performance didn't give us any confidence in Wilderness's management, perhaps it was just their weekend shift. Despite this poor finish the trip had been a great success. The itinerary worked and we saw virtually all the animals and birds we were after. With the full advantage of hindsight I think we should have stayed one more night at Bullsport. But it was great to see Namibia again after 26 years and the huge changes that have happened in that time."
Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms T & Mr B
France
"My Feb 2017 trip"
I visited South Africa and 1 other country between 10 Feb 2017 and 1 Mar 2017
"It was everything we hoped for. There were no glitches and no disappointments.
Kwandwe was even better than expected.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
You can't change a winning formula - you know exactly what you are doing. Trustworthy comes to mind. As soon as we decided to return to Namibia and S. Africa we contacted Tracy who had helped us the first time.
I hope we will do it again in the not too distant future.
Thank you for a wonderful trip." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 8 on a South Africa trip
Kwandwe was even better than expected.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
You can't change a winning formula - you know exactly what you are doing. Trustworthy comes to mind. As soon as we decided to return to Namibia and S. Africa we contacted Tracy who had helped us the first time.
I hope we will do it again in the not too distant future.
Thank you for a wonderful trip." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 8 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss A
Okehampton
"Namibian Adventure 2017"
I visited Namibia between 9 Feb 2017 and 28 Feb 2017
"Interesting and varied- the combination of flying and self-driving was the perfect choice for us. However, one does need to be prepared to drive long distances - often hours in endlessly flat, unchanging country.( A good, detailed map is essential - the Tracks Africa map is excellent)
Rather disappointing that Hoanib was the only camp that provided any educational/informative element- a very good film on the desert lions and a lecture by a visiting bat researcher!
More of that sort of thing would have much appreciated- especially where we stayed three nights in one place, (Most camps seem to be geared to two-night stays) Would have very much liked to know more about the different tribes etc- which we finally did on our last day at the National Museum in Windoek , which has seen better days, but is still very interesting.
We loved the ability to get away into some unspoilt and spectacular county -and avoid crowds of tourists. The exception to that was Sossusvlie, where there were far too many people and traffic .... a bit of a shock after the tranquility of Etendenka!
We worry that Namibia is about to OD on tourism and lose its unique appeal....." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip
Rather disappointing that Hoanib was the only camp that provided any educational/informative element- a very good film on the desert lions and a lecture by a visiting bat researcher!
More of that sort of thing would have much appreciated- especially where we stayed three nights in one place, (Most camps seem to be geared to two-night stays) Would have very much liked to know more about the different tribes etc- which we finally did on our last day at the National Museum in Windoek , which has seen better days, but is still very interesting.
We loved the ability to get away into some unspoilt and spectacular county -and avoid crowds of tourists. The exception to that was Sossusvlie, where there were far too many people and traffic .... a bit of a shock after the tranquility of Etendenka!
We worry that Namibia is about to OD on tourism and lose its unique appeal....." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr K
Cinderford
"when can I go back?"
I visited Namibia between 4 Feb 2017 and 19 Feb 2017
"The organisation and choices of places by expert Africa were outstanding. Everything went like clockwork. Because we spent time talking with Tom and because he listened, we got everything that we wanted from the trip. Expert Africa must be the best in their field. When we go again (and we will,), we will go for longer. Most sites could do with longer stays as there is so much to see.
I would definitely take a 4x4 with lockable cabinets in it.
The drives between sites was just about tha perfect distance and gave you a chance to appreciate the magnificent landscapes.
All the driving was very easy except for the sand road between Kipwe and Swapokmund which needed concentration
Never unlock your car doors in Windhoek.
I would unreservedly recommend Expert Africa to anyone wanting to see the stunning beauties of Namibia." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
I would definitely take a 4x4 with lockable cabinets in it.
The drives between sites was just about tha perfect distance and gave you a chance to appreciate the magnificent landscapes.
All the driving was very easy except for the sand road between Kipwe and Swapokmund which needed concentration
Never unlock your car doors in Windhoek.
I would unreservedly recommend Expert Africa to anyone wanting to see the stunning beauties of Namibia." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr R & Mrs M
UK
"South Africa, Namibia & Botswana"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 31 Jan 2017 and 11 Mar 2017
"Great trip with a great variety of lodges. Twenty one stops in total .
Very enjoyable and effortless driving between lodges. We covered 5,000 km in the rainy season with no problems. The twin cab Ford Ranger was perfect.
The following will be especially remembered
Dabis for the interest and the enthusiasm of the owner
Wolverdans for the situation and for the charm of Thelma
Vreugde for the friendliness of the family
Mundulea for everything about it
Nhoma for the humour of the bushmen
Ngoma for the lodge its situation and management" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 27 on a Namibia trip
Very enjoyable and effortless driving between lodges. We covered 5,000 km in the rainy season with no problems. The twin cab Ford Ranger was perfect.
The following will be especially remembered
Dabis for the interest and the enthusiasm of the owner
Wolverdans for the situation and for the charm of Thelma
Vreugde for the friendliness of the family
Mundulea for everything about it
Nhoma for the humour of the bushmen
Ngoma for the lodge its situation and management" Read full review: 39 nights in Africa; 27 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Prof B & Mr K
Delhi
"The trip of a lifetime!"
I visited Namibia between 26 Jan 2017 and 11 Feb 2017
"A truly memorable trip, filled with astonishing beauty, strange and wonderful sights, and warm hospitality. I wish I could do it all over again!"
Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J
Floral Park
"My Jan 2017 trip"
I visited Namibia between 22 Jan 2017 and 31 Jan 2017
"Overall, the trip was great.
With a fairly short planning schedule, the selection of lodges/guest houses was excellent." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
With a fairly short planning schedule, the selection of lodges/guest houses was excellent." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Huntingdon
"Amazing, fabulous, wonderful!"
I visited Namibia between 6 Jan 2017 and 26 Jan 2017
"I absolutely loved this trip and didn't want to leave Namibia.
Such a variety of experiences and a real sense of freedom from self driving.
The Namibians we met were nearly all friendly and smiley, and the views simply stunning." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip
Such a variety of experiences and a real sense of freedom from self driving.
The Namibians we met were nearly all friendly and smiley, and the views simply stunning." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms J
Northamptonshire
"My Dec 2016 trip"
I visited Namibia between 12 Dec 2016 and 31 Dec 2016
"We had a fantastic trip to Namibia, were pleasantly surprised by the standard of accommodation, helpfulness of the staff in all but one of our stops.
If Planet Earth II has not convinced you to visit then you should go anyway as it has much more to offer than what was shown in the short time that the BBC allotted to the Namib desert.
If you are looking for something totally different look no further." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
If Planet Earth II has not convinced you to visit then you should go anyway as it has much more to offer than what was shown in the short time that the BBC allotted to the Namib desert.
If you are looking for something totally different look no further." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 18 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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