Reviews of safaris to Southern Namibia
434 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Southern Namibia.
Mr P
Southampton
"Great trip overall"
I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 30 Aug 2008 and 23 Sep 2008
"As a complete trip it was brilliant with many wonderful highlights. Until we got to Kulala the arrangements worked flawlessly. Only then did things begin to go wrong and these all happened on Wilderness Safaris' "watch". From then on the trip had an element of stress it did not have before since we constantly had to keep on checking things like whether they had packed fruit on the game drives for my wife instead of cake (on 2 days they forgot!). I know you have already been in contact with them and I await the outcome.
Thank you Expert Africa!" Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Thank you Expert Africa!" Read full review: 24 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs W
Oundle
"Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic"
I visited Namibia between 29 Aug 2008 and 12 Sep 2008
"This was a truly fantastic trip from the first day to the last. The advice we got from Gwynneth was spot on in every way."
Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr V
Netherlands
"Namibia experience 2008"
I visited Namibia between 23 Aug 2008 and 3 Sep 2008
"Very pleasant contact with the staff of Expert Africa. Always very helpful in spite of all our changes and late moment decisions. Also the book about Namibia written by Chris McIntyre was excelent and up to date.
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We think everything is fine the way it is. Friendly, efficient and late bookings are no problem at all !" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
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We think everything is fine the way it is. Friendly, efficient and late bookings are no problem at all !" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Group of 4
Oxford
"Namibia- awe inspiring ."
I visited Namibia between 22 Aug 2008 and 4 Sep 2008
"We just loved the whole experience, such a great country a hard one to beat!
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No!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Suggestions for improvement:
No!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B & Mrs C
Fleet
"Cheers"
I visited Namibia between 20 Aug 2008 and 5 Sep 2008
"We have just returned from our holiday in Namibia, and I must thank you for helping us organise such a wonderful trip!
Namibia is a fantastic holiday destination; the people are welcoming and hospitable, and we had no problems. The standard of the accommodation that you recommended to us far exceeded our expectations, and the food and service was all top quality.
So thank you for your help, and will make sure we recommend our friends that Namibia is the perfect holiday destination (and to book through Expert Africa)!
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I'll have to think hard on this one...... nope , nothing springs to mind.
Thanks again." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Namibia is a fantastic holiday destination; the people are welcoming and hospitable, and we had no problems. The standard of the accommodation that you recommended to us far exceeded our expectations, and the food and service was all top quality.
So thank you for your help, and will make sure we recommend our friends that Namibia is the perfect holiday destination (and to book through Expert Africa)!
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I'll have to think hard on this one...... nope , nothing springs to mind.
Thanks again." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
The Blue waxbills
UK
"Overview"
I visited Namibia between 20 Aug 2008 and 9 Sep 2008
"Again if there were a category better then very satisfactory I would use it. This ranks with our best holidays and we have been on many to a wide variety of places. We love Africa (and Asia and South America) and the many and varied experiences it can offer but the country, its geology that is quite astonishing, its array of wildlife, its friendly and welcoming people all go together to create a truly wonderful place that I would love to visit again and again.
The trip was really well designed and thought out and although we covered a lot of miles it wasn't too onerous because of the stopovers and the time spent at each location.
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All in all the whole experience from looking for a trip to the trip itself was excellent." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
The trip was really well designed and thought out and although we covered a lot of miles it wasn't too onerous because of the stopovers and the time spent at each location.
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All in all the whole experience from looking for a trip to the trip itself was excellent." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 15 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D
Elegy
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I visited Namibia between 17 Aug 2008 and 6 Sep 2008
"We very much enjoyed the itinerary. Fish River Canyon was lovely, but clearly many people do not have time to do there. It was empty! People are missing out on some lovely scenery. It was a very good time of year to see Etosha, it is almost too easy to spot the wildlife! Using the N$35 guidebook is very helpful, shows you where all the waterholes are and what to look for at the waterholes. Great investment.
No hawkers etc, fantastic. Shops well stocked, road signs excellent, even if some of the roads are not quite excellent, but many are fine. Changing travellers cheques takes time!!!! I work for a bank and was able to help the teller through the system, otherwise it would have taken hours not he 45 minutes it actually took!!
yes we will do more trips to Africa, but not immediately
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As experienced travellers, the help and service was perfect for us." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip
No hawkers etc, fantastic. Shops well stocked, road signs excellent, even if some of the roads are not quite excellent, but many are fine. Changing travellers cheques takes time!!!! I work for a bank and was able to help the teller through the system, otherwise it would have taken hours not he 45 minutes it actually took!!
yes we will do more trips to Africa, but not immediately
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As experienced travellers, the help and service was perfect for us." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 19 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Meerkats party x 7
UK
"A brilliant trip that was a dream come true"
I visited Namibia between 15 Aug 2008 and 29 Aug 2008
"Excellent.
From the planning and organisation (including the marking of the route on the map) and all of the information we were given to the experience of the holiday itself this was a perfect trip.
We would recommend Expert Africa to anybody contemplating going to this part of the world (and indeed have done)
We knew very little when we started looking at the possibility of this trip but Sabina's help has been superb. Whenever we told people in Namibia where were going we were told what an excellent itinerary we had been given. Thank you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
From the planning and organisation (including the marking of the route on the map) and all of the information we were given to the experience of the holiday itself this was a perfect trip.
We would recommend Expert Africa to anybody contemplating going to this part of the world (and indeed have done)
We knew very little when we started looking at the possibility of this trip but Sabina's help has been superb. Whenever we told people in Namibia where were going we were told what an excellent itinerary we had been given. Thank you." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 10 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs Goshawk
UK
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I visited Namibia between 8 Aug 2008 and 24 Aug 2008
"it more than met our expectations; it exceeded it and we are not necessarily easily pleased. we would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
maruska has listened well, understood what we wanted and delivered the goods. this is why we will go back to her like we have done in the past." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
maruska has listened well, understood what we wanted and delivered the goods. this is why we will go back to her like we have done in the past." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 9 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B & Mrs E
Surrey
"Almost the trip of a lifetime ......."
I visited Namibia between 6 Aug 2008 and 29 Aug 2008
"We have to give ExpertAfrica full marks for helping us get the trip together. Initially Maruska, and this year Gwynneth and Sabina, were great organisers and first rate communicators who understood our wants and did a grand job. Thank you all very much.
All that went well was all down to you and the few things that left something to be desired were other peoples' responsibility entirely.
We had a superb time overall, the good things heavily outweighed the not-so-good and the total impression was really positive. Like Zambia and Botswana 2 years ago, we did things we had never done before - dune climbing, kayaking, tracking animals on foot, dining on a Tug - and would really like to do them another time.
We look forward to another visit to Namibia in the future, it would be fascinating to see how the tourism business develops and how the country makes the most of its tremendous resources to delight its visitors.
Thanks again to all the team.
We can hardly wait for our next adventure with you" Read full review: 23 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
All that went well was all down to you and the few things that left something to be desired were other peoples' responsibility entirely.
We had a superb time overall, the good things heavily outweighed the not-so-good and the total impression was really positive. Like Zambia and Botswana 2 years ago, we did things we had never done before - dune climbing, kayaking, tracking animals on foot, dining on a Tug - and would really like to do them another time.
We look forward to another visit to Namibia in the future, it would be fascinating to see how the tourism business develops and how the country makes the most of its tremendous resources to delight its visitors.
Thanks again to all the team.
We can hardly wait for our next adventure with you" Read full review: 23 nights in Africa; 20 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Southern Namibia
Our suggestions for safari camps in Southern Namibia
Bagatelle Game Ranch
Bagatelle is a welcoming guest farm in the Kalahari. Visit as a stopover heading south or to enjoy the photogenic red dunes and varied wildlife.
Eningu Clayhouse
Scarcely an hour from Windhoek airport, Eningu is an artistic place to unwind amid the vast silence of the Kalahari.
Central Lodge
Central Lodge offers clean, fresh and comfortable accommodation surrounded by a well-kept garden in the centre of Keetmanshoop.
Kalahari Red Dunes
A good stop between Windhoek and Fish River Canyon, Kalahari Red Dunes is set around a dry lake on a private reserve, with excellent walking opportunities.
Kalahari Anib Lodge
Kalahari Anib Lodge is a comfortable stop between Windhoek and Fish River Canyon. Expect stunning Kalahari scenery, two swimming pools and lots of space.
Dabis Guest Farm
For good farm hospitality, wholesome cooking and an interesting farm drive, Dabis makes a great stop en-route from Lüderitz to the Sesriem area.
Kalahari Bush Breaks
Kalahari Bush Breaks, situated on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, is a perfect stop-over whilst driving between Namibia and Botswana.
Hotel Helmeringhausen
Hotel Helmeringhausen is a unique hotel in the heart of southern Namibia's farming district and makes a good stopover option.
Namtib Desert Lodge
A charming owner run lodge, located off the scenic D707, Namtib Desert Lodge is a convenient stop en route from the south to Sossusvlei.
Kanaan Desert Retreat
The tented Kanaan Desert Retreat offers a range of activities against the beautiful backdrop of the Namib Desert.
Kalahari Farmhouse
Kalahari Farmhouse, located in Stampriet has comfortable chalets in the gardens of an old farmhouse.
Otjimbondona
Otjimbondona Kalahari is a luxurious, peaceful and relaxing lodge conveniently located close to Windhoek's International Airport.
