Reviews of safaris to Central Highlands
649 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Central Highlands.
P&K
UK
"The first of many?"
I visited Namibia between 1 Apr 2016 and 17 Apr 2016
"Brilliant trip - thanks for organising it.
Great country - just the right mix of driving (1500 miles in two weeks) and walking. Sights, sounds and smells all fantastic, deserts, mountains, animals.
Fabulously warm and welcoming a real joy in lots of the people we met (thinking locals rather than tourists - though the tourists all looked pretty happy too).
Long may it continue." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Great country - just the right mix of driving (1500 miles in two weeks) and walking. Sights, sounds and smells all fantastic, deserts, mountains, animals.
Fabulously warm and welcoming a real joy in lots of the people we met (thinking locals rather than tourists - though the tourists all looked pretty happy too).
Long may it continue." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms O
Vancouver
"My Mar / Apr 2016 Trip"
I visited Namibia between 26 Mar 2016 and 13 Apr 2016
"We had a great time. Everything "worked" like it was supposed to, and we were generally very happy with our activities and accommodations. We'd been to Botswana previously and so had some safari experience. The things we really liked about Namibia are:
- the ability to travel unescorted
- the diversity of activities (desert, seashore, animals, etc)
- the ability to get some exercise.
The only negative we have to say is that the Corolla wasn't really up to the southern desert roads. We were down to 40 kph frequently, which made for some long drives. I dont think we needed 4 wheel drive or a big truck, but we did need better clearance. We were constantly scraping the undercarriage on the "middle hump" of the road and fighting the steering wheel. Sesriem to Solitaire (C19) and Solitaire to the Kuiseb Pass (C14) were simply bad, especially the latter.
We met some outbound travellers on our first night in Windhoek who'd been advised that the C14 was often in bad shape and been recommended a detour using the D1998 etc to C26. We took their advice, and, while we can't say what condition the C14 was like after that, the detour was certainly better than what we'd experienced to that point." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 16 on a Namibia trip
- the ability to travel unescorted
- the diversity of activities (desert, seashore, animals, etc)
- the ability to get some exercise.
The only negative we have to say is that the Corolla wasn't really up to the southern desert roads. We were down to 40 kph frequently, which made for some long drives. I dont think we needed 4 wheel drive or a big truck, but we did need better clearance. We were constantly scraping the undercarriage on the "middle hump" of the road and fighting the steering wheel. Sesriem to Solitaire (C19) and Solitaire to the Kuiseb Pass (C14) were simply bad, especially the latter.
We met some outbound travellers on our first night in Windhoek who'd been advised that the C14 was often in bad shape and been recommended a detour using the D1998 etc to C26. We took their advice, and, while we can't say what condition the C14 was like after that, the detour was certainly better than what we'd experienced to that point." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 16 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr PC
SE London
"My Feb 2016 trip"
I visited Namibia between 18 Feb 2016 and 10 Mar 2016
"A very good trip to Southern Africa.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
See feedback but otherwise nothing further to add apart from thank you for arranging a most enjoyable holiday" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
See feedback but otherwise nothing further to add apart from thank you for arranging a most enjoyable holiday" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S & Mrs G
Malaga
"Great trip"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 16 Jan 2016 and 14 Feb 2016
"We had a super 3 weeks driving ourselves around Namibia basically staying 2 nights in each location. We really liked the country, the people, the scenery and it has a very good infrastructure of roads and places to stay at.
Maruska really helped to organise the whole trip very efficiently. I also found the website to be very useful to prepare the trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really. I was very happy with everything (except the Ford Ranger vehicle)." Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 21 on a Namibia trip
Maruska really helped to organise the whole trip very efficiently. I also found the website to be very useful to prepare the trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
Not really. I was very happy with everything (except the Ford Ranger vehicle)." Read full review: 29 nights in Africa; 21 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Belgium
"Exceptional trip"
I visited Namibia between 26 Dec 2015 and 16 Jan 2016
"We had a truly amazing 3 week trip through Namibia. We were really happy to have chosen a self drive and felt perfectly safe and in control at all times. The views and vastness are indescribable and the places we stayed at were amazing and different each time. Our highlights were Hoanib in the Skeleton Coast, Fish River Lodge and watching the sun rise over Sossusvlei.
The weather in January was perfectly fine and we only had rain 1-2 at night. However as the rains had come, the animals in Etosha were less visible. Driving was also fairly straightforward.
Overall, very well organized by Tracy and we definitely hope to go back again!" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
The weather in January was perfectly fine and we only had rain 1-2 at night. However as the rains had come, the animals in Etosha were less visible. Driving was also fairly straightforward.
Overall, very well organized by Tracy and we definitely hope to go back again!" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T & Ms M
W Molesey
"My 2015 trip"
I visited Namibia between 8 Dec 2015 and 29 Dec 2015
"Absolutely fine, no particular problems, the weather this time was mixed with more than usual in the way of stormy and wet days, which meant ETOSHA had fewer animals around."
Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr P & co
UK
"My Nov 2015 trip"
I visited Namibia between 6 Nov 2015 and 21 Nov 2015
"A fantastic trip that surpassed our high expectations. I don't think that there is anything that we would have done differently.
The highlights were Erongo Wilderness Lodge, the drive across Etosha National Park, the drive down the Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund, the trip to Sandwich Harbour and last, but very definitely not least, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
Namibia proved a wonderful country to visit, with a very welcoming people, all of whom seemed to have a great sense of humour.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Namibia as a destination and Expert Africa as the company to organise a visit." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
The highlights were Erongo Wilderness Lodge, the drive across Etosha National Park, the drive down the Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund, the trip to Sandwich Harbour and last, but very definitely not least, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
Namibia proved a wonderful country to visit, with a very welcoming people, all of whom seemed to have a great sense of humour.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Namibia as a destination and Expert Africa as the company to organise a visit." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Chiswick
"Thoroughly enjoyable"
I visited Namibia between 24 Oct 2015 and 13 Nov 2015
"My trip had been skillfully designed for me, I felt. And was quite excellent."
Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 16 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D & Ms P
Dursley
"My Oct 2015 trip"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 22 Oct 2015 and 5 Nov 2015
"The entire trip was fantastic. Every location provided exactly the facilities and experience we expected and more."
Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs SA
Norfolk
"Mega holiday.......again!"
I visited Namibia and 2 other countries between 21 Oct 2015 and 9 Nov 2015
"Well done Expert Africa you live up to your name again,, thanks
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
OK since Peter is writing the review he would comment about the quotation! Not the cheapest of holidays however worth every penny and Expert Africa ensured that our money bought what Pamela wanted.
Peter was surprised and more than pleased that so much of this holiday was just a few guests.........or even just the two of us.
I think Expert Africa spoilt us and the next time we go on Safari will expect a vehicle and guide to ourselves. The one day we had to go on safari on a full vehicle neither of us enjoyed the experience half as much as our other drives. Getting old perhaps but we like to stop and watch ants or ducks parading.
Perhaps a highlight was walking in Mundulea and coming across a baby hog that was dying due to a Leopard bite. Cai's comment that he could smell a Leopard and that perhaps we should move on reminds me I must go.
Thanks for an excellent holiday, see you at the Travel Show perhaps." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
OK since Peter is writing the review he would comment about the quotation! Not the cheapest of holidays however worth every penny and Expert Africa ensured that our money bought what Pamela wanted.
Peter was surprised and more than pleased that so much of this holiday was just a few guests.........or even just the two of us.
I think Expert Africa spoilt us and the next time we go on Safari will expect a vehicle and guide to ourselves. The one day we had to go on safari on a full vehicle neither of us enjoyed the experience half as much as our other drives. Getting old perhaps but we like to stop and watch ants or ducks parading.
Perhaps a highlight was walking in Mundulea and coming across a baby hog that was dying due to a Leopard bite. Cai's comment that he could smell a Leopard and that perhaps we should move on reminds me I must go.
Thanks for an excellent holiday, see you at the Travel Show perhaps." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 13 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.
Roy's Restcamp
For an economic, rustic option Roy's Restcamp makes for a convenient overnight stop when travelling to Bushmanland or the Caprivi Strip.
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.
