Reviews of trips to Windhoek
1057 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Windhoek.
Mr B
Newnan
"Dik Dik Drive - Namibia"
I visited Namibia between 21 Jan 2010 and 2 Feb 2010
"Trip was excellent. Thank you.
Expert Africa did a splendid job of arranging the Dik Dik self-drive trip with some itinerary modification which worked out well (day trip to Sandwich Harbour instead of kayaking in Walvis Bay lagoon, extra time in Swakopmund). As it turned out, the extra time in Swakopmund was a good thing because I was attached by a dog in the street requiring a visit to the police, a doctor, a pharmacy, the bank, etc.
Had I not had an extra day there, I'd not have seen Swakopmund -- an interesting and unusual place. That is not say that extra time should be built in to all itineraries to permit post dog-attack activities. As it turns out, there is no rabies in Namibia -- or at least not in Swakopmund district -- and the dog's owner paid my N$900 expenses.
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I should note that Angela Griffin also helped arrange this trip and she did an excellent job of it. Thanks." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Expert Africa did a splendid job of arranging the Dik Dik self-drive trip with some itinerary modification which worked out well (day trip to Sandwich Harbour instead of kayaking in Walvis Bay lagoon, extra time in Swakopmund). As it turned out, the extra time in Swakopmund was a good thing because I was attached by a dog in the street requiring a visit to the police, a doctor, a pharmacy, the bank, etc.
Had I not had an extra day there, I'd not have seen Swakopmund -- an interesting and unusual place. That is not say that extra time should be built in to all itineraries to permit post dog-attack activities. As it turns out, there is no rabies in Namibia -- or at least not in Swakopmund district -- and the dog's owner paid my N$900 expenses.
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I should note that Angela Griffin also helped arrange this trip and she did an excellent job of it. Thanks." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr A & Ms W
London
"Total Experince"
I visited Namibia between 24 Dec 2009 and 9 Jan 2010
"This was a magical trip, well planned (for example spending New Years Eve at Swakopmund where the parties occur) and included some excellent sceneary and sites.
Thank you for yor experise and help" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Thank you for yor experise and help" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr W & Mrs L
Belgium
"thank you expert africa"
I visited Namibia between 19 Dec 2009 and 30 Dec 2009
"we thank expert africa and specialy Sabina for the professional assistance and organisation. Thanks to your suggestions we had a perfect and very well planned voyage. We will use expert africa for our next trip (we hope to go to zambia or tanzania....)
Thank you." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Thank you." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
London
"Great holiday"
I visited Namibia between 17 Dec 2009 and 5 Jan 2010
"Excellent throughout, well organised and lovely lodges/hotels - except overnight at Joburg airport hotel
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Excellent brochure - Nice to have a brochure with good quality maps rather than simplistic illustrations." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
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Excellent brochure - Nice to have a brochure with good quality maps rather than simplistic illustrations." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs A
Norfolk
"Namibia touring Dec 2009"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 2 Dec 2009 and 21 Dec 2009
"Expert Africa were highly efficent with great advice prior to us booking out trip and were excellent when we left our documents in Windhoek and faxed a copy for us to continue our trip.Thank you we would recommend you to all our friends considering a trip to Africa.
The lodges we chose we fantastic with excellent and knowledgable staff and guides, as it was low season we often went out on our own and had personnal service which was a bonus.
We had a trip of a lifetime and look forward to another trip to Africa in 2011" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
The lodges we chose we fantastic with excellent and knowledgable staff and guides, as it was low season we often went out on our own and had personnal service which was a bonus.
We had a trip of a lifetime and look forward to another trip to Africa in 2011" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C
Cyprus
"Etosha Experience"
I visited Namibia between 24 Nov 2009 and 3 Dec 2009
"The book on Namibioa very useful.
Suggestions for improvements:
Need to include information that cautions people about speeding in Windhoek, other towns and within 15 kilometres of such towns.Penalties for speeding rise rapdily.
For example 130 kph in a 120 kph levies a fine of N$175. I inadvertently was travelling at 130 kph in a 120 kph and when stopped the Police expected me to travel back to the local police station to immediately pay the fine which would have delayed my check in at Etosha. The Police left me off with a warning.IT IS VERY EASY TO EXCEED THE SPEED LIMIT ON A LONG STRAIGHT TAR ROAD WITH LITTLE TRAFFIC." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions for improvements:
Need to include information that cautions people about speeding in Windhoek, other towns and within 15 kilometres of such towns.Penalties for speeding rise rapdily.
For example 130 kph in a 120 kph levies a fine of N$175. I inadvertently was travelling at 130 kph in a 120 kph and when stopped the Police expected me to travel back to the local police station to immediately pay the fine which would have delayed my check in at Etosha. The Police left me off with a warning.IT IS VERY EASY TO EXCEED THE SPEED LIMIT ON A LONG STRAIGHT TAR ROAD WITH LITTLE TRAFFIC." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T & Ms M
W Molesey
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I visited Namibia between 8 Nov 2009 and 24 Nov 2009
"Because of our fairly late booking some of our first choices were unavailable and thus we had to compromise and shorten our trip this year. Prices in some cases seem to have risen significantly. Some parts of Namibia are now becoming overdeveloped particularly just outside ETOSHA. That said there is still plenty of space to go round!
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We have always been very happy with the service all the staff at Expert Africa have provided to us over many years now and long may it continue." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
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We have always been very happy with the service all the staff at Expert Africa have provided to us over many years now and long may it continue." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Good
Mr G & Mrs S
Somerset
"So good we might have to go back!"
I visited Namibia between 25 Oct 2009 and 13 Nov 2009
"An amazing trip, certainly unforgettable. We thought it would be the trip of a lifetime, but now we are not sure. We may need to go back!
Next time I'd like to see some options so I get to choose what I am payng for. (type of vehicle, accommodation options, activities etc.) On this occasion we booked quite late so the options would have been limited, but having visited we know there are different camps
We were impressed with the itinerary that Sabina sorted for us, particularly booking the accommodations she did at such short notice. It was a pleasure to meet Chris at Ongava.
Thank you Sabina" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Next time I'd like to see some options so I get to choose what I am payng for. (type of vehicle, accommodation options, activities etc.) On this occasion we booked quite late so the options would have been limited, but having visited we know there are different camps
We were impressed with the itinerary that Sabina sorted for us, particularly booking the accommodations she did at such short notice. It was a pleasure to meet Chris at Ongava.
Thank you Sabina" Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr K & Dr P
London
"Wonderful honeymoon in Namibia"
I visited Namibia between 19 Oct 2009 and 24 Oct 2009
"We had an absolutely fantastic time and loved it. We have fallen in love with Namibia and can't wait to come back!
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
As mentioned before it might be worth suggesting to people to pre-book treatments at places such as Olive Grove/Gochehanas - but this is a very small issue.
Can't otherwise see how things could have been better - thank you very much!!!" Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 5 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
As mentioned before it might be worth suggesting to people to pre-book treatments at places such as Olive Grove/Gochehanas - but this is a very small issue.
Can't otherwise see how things could have been better - thank you very much!!!" Read full review: 5 nights in Africa; 5 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Bucks
"Wonderful trip, scenery and unique lodges"
I visited Namibia between 18 Oct 2009 and 31 Oct 2009
"Wonderful trip - what a varied and beautiful country Namibia is. Just wish we could have gone for longer - could happily stay for several days at each of the lodges. Each was unique and of high quality. The hosts were friendly and helpful, everywhere clean, and the food excellent.
We were so glad that Gwynneth persuaded us to stay at Barchan Dune Retreat (rather than our own choice). Her local knowledge on this and the road journeys (eg how difficult the Spreegshoote Pass would be) was invaluable. She answered our queries quickly and efficiently and was always courteous and good-humoured.
We usually do our own booking when we travel but appreciated having Gwynneth doing this for us and fitting the jigsaw of the accommodation together. It was helpful to be able to read other people's comments on your website." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
We were so glad that Gwynneth persuaded us to stay at Barchan Dune Retreat (rather than our own choice). Her local knowledge on this and the road journeys (eg how difficult the Spreegshoote Pass would be) was invaluable. She answered our queries quickly and efficiently and was always courteous and good-humoured.
We usually do our own booking when we travel but appreciated having Gwynneth doing this for us and fitting the jigsaw of the accommodation together. It was helpful to be able to read other people's comments on your website." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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