​User Reviews – Namibia

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Franck Giraud   –  
France FR
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: May 10, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Namibia was the best trip we have ever did! Everything is perfect: safe country, beautiful landscapes, good weather, good food.

Dean Visited: October 2014 Reviewed: May 8, 2015

Overall rating
5/5

The beauty, the wildlife, the history and the people ... all wonderful.

TwiGGyAth   –  
Italy IT
Visited: June 2014 Reviewed: May 1, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

Namibia is a stunning place, extraordinary landscapes, safari parks and people!

Annette   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2015 Reviewed: Apr 25, 2015

Email Annette  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Plenty of wildlife and gorgeous scenery, and few people. Roadways are easy to navigate.

Brian   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2014 Reviewed: Apr 18, 2015

Email Brian  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
5/5

Namibia has some great open spaces with few signs of humans besides the fences by the roads. The people we encountered were all very friendly and we felt completely safe during our entire visit.

Val Edlin   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: April 2013 Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

We have visited many African parks and can honestly say that we have never seen such a variety of birds and animals as we saw in the various sites we visited. All camps and guides were superb as was the air service between camps

Philip Smaruj, Owner Wild Wind Safaris   –  
Namibia NA
Visited: January 2015 Reviewed: Jan 18, 2015

Email Philip Smaruj, Owner Wild Wind Safaris  |  35-50 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

Namibia - breathtaking, quaint, soulful solitude in Africa

Mark Weaver Visited: November 2014 Reviewed: Nov 28, 2014

Namibia. A place of Barren Beauty.
Overall rating
5/5

This was my first visit to Namibia and my first photography workshop. The tour was to start at Windhoek go slightly north and West to Spitzkoppe (between Usakos and Arandis on the B2) then south via Gaub, Solitaire, Sesriem, Aus and across to Luderitz; back to Aus and seehiem dropping down to Fish River Canyon for a short visit before heading back north to Keetmanshoop and then returning to Windhoek via Marietal and Rehoboth.
The trip took 12 days with ample stops at the numerous must see sights for photographers which included, Spitzkoppe itself and the spectacular surrounding red rock formations, Dune 45, Deadvlei and sossusvlie, Sesriem Canyon, Luderitz Town, Kolmanskop deserted mining town, the aforementioned Fish River Canyon, the Mesaurus Fossils, Giants Playground and the quiver Tree forest.
There was a lot to fit in and had the tour extended further north to Etosha National Park there would have been the wildlife too, however this was Landscape photography tour/workshop.
Namibia is another whole scale of massive with a very low population meaning one can drive for hours without seeing another vehicle which for a Brit is a little un-nerving to begin with that said we were a convoy of three 4X4s so it was not an issue.
The countryside is stunningly beautiful in a hard barren way and utterly silent however the nights are even better (if really quite cold at times) with the most magnificent clear skies and more stars than you will probably have ever seen.
The heat (and the cold) have to be planned for, this is not the place to hop out of your car to climb up as dune to take a few snaps without a wide brimmed hat and way more water than you think you need. We did a properly organised trip to Deadvlie to scout for and to take shots, we had all the kit knowing that there was a 1.1Km trek across the dunes and that we would be spending a few hours on the pan taking shots and despite drinking way more than I thought I needed, I got mild sun stroke! Be prepared or you will have problems.
The driving is very easy with the only issues to be aware of is petrol stations and places to have punctures repaired.
While many of the hotels may display a 4 or 5 star rating these ratings should not be confused with those in Europe or USA. The quality of service encountered can be quite perfunctory to almost bordering on rude. There are however bright beacons of light that shine so brightly that this high level of service takes you by complete surprise! The speed of service can be slow to the extent of being glacial! If you want a quick meal…forget it. This is not a slight against you, they just don’t do “Quick”. We popped into a fast food joint on one occasion for a snack and it took nearly 40 minutes to get our food!
That said the sights we saw are out of this world, the fun we had was continuous, and I am not sure I will have the chance to take shots like I did again in a long time.

Definitely worth a visit!

FXHfilm   –  
Austria AT
Visited: August 2013 Reviewed: Jun 12, 2014

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

If you are searching for diversified wildlife within different landscapes Namibia is the right place. Friendly people, exceptional accommodations and stunning sights make every visit of this beautiful country unforgettable.

Danie   –  
Australia AU
Visited: September 2013 Reviewed: Jun 1, 2014

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

It is safe. Game parks are well equipped. There is a great variety of game and birds. The scenery is like nowhere else in the world.

Average User Rating

  • 4.8/5
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