Windhoek is nice city with somewhat Europeanized buildings. So sunny and dry. We spent 3 nights at the desert lodge watching quiet desert and strange looking trees. This is probably a bit different destination in Africa for tourists with distinct tastes.
Jan
IT
Visited:
August 2024
Reviewed: Sep 4, 2024
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It has been a really amazing trip.
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Everything has been amazing! The country is un-contaminated and beautiful. People are very friendly. We, me and my 3 daugthers have been driving 3300 km from which 2100 on unpaved roads in 15 days. If you are an experienced driver and you do not have any rpoblem to drive 4 or 5 hours at the time, it is recommended to drive on your own. We did Kalahari, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Brandberg, Etosha South, Etosha East, Cheetah view logde Waterberg region, Okonjima nature reserve, Windhoek. We stayed for 14 nights in Namibia and this is the minimum you need. The best lodges we stayed at were Sossusvlei logdes, Mokuti (amazing) Okonjima plains camp. Food is excellent if you are not a vegetarian.
Our trip was organised by Five Stars Tours and Safaris, by Mandy. You do no have to look any further!!! Everthing was perfect and there were many positive surprises, like kayaking witht the seals Furthermore Mandy will prepare you a very competive offfer without making any compromise on the best
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locations and lodges available. My opinion is that in four people we have safed at least € 3.000 to € 4.000, compared with other big travel organisations, from which I received quotations. The car rental company was Namib's Roos Car Rental. We had the best possible car Toyota 4x4 Hilux DC 2.4 TD. (do not safe money on the car and insurances!) Also the guys were amazing and should be definitly recommended. Full explanation about the car, gas stations, tyre pressure change etc. One last remark. Namibia is very poor. You can drive tens of km without meeting anybody, just some men or kids with goats. When you stop to ask them if they need something, they just ask for water!!! (not for water) Please bring a lot of bottles of water and distribute them when you meet these poor people in the desert!!
Marit
EE
Visited:
June 2022
Reviewed: Aug 10, 2024
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| 20-35 years of age
| Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
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Namibia felt very safe. Driving was easy (despite being on the wrong side of the road for us). Internet coverage is poor outside of population centres or lodges; make sure you have downloaded offline maps beforehand. People were very friendly, and the staff everywhere spoke excellent English and were helpful and knowledgeable about local attractions. Do take your time in Etosha NP. We spent two full days there, and that definitely wasn't enough. Still, throughout Namibia, we saw more wildlife every day than normally in a year in Estonia.
Roger
GB
Visited:
June 2024
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2024
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| 65+ years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A country of beautiful diversity
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A ten day trip by scheduled light aircraft visiting Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha (south). To see the landscape from the air was awesome each leg taking about an hour. The accommodation, food and service were excellent throughout. It was the combination of wildlife viewing, scenery, people (both indigenous and other visitors) and culture which made the holiday so memorable. Visited in June : cloudless skies, pleasant temperatures, lack of crowds. Good value as well.
Niki
IT
Visited:
June 2024
Reviewed: Jul 10, 2024
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful amazing NAMIBIA
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Really phantastic trip in Namibia. We loved it so much
Andrzej i Beata
PL
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May 2024
Reviewed: Jun 27, 2024
A unique, picturesque country that allows for intense contact with nature and calming relaxation.
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In two weeks we drove 4200 kilometers, and on each of them we experienced a great adventure. Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Skeleton coast, Namib desert delighted with their difference from anything we have seen so far. The last days in Etosha and in the highlands allowed us to experience unique contact with animals, which was a new and revealing experience for us. Lilly from Great Explorations Namibia planned our route perfectly, and each of the hotels, lodges and guesthouses allowed for a unique rest in wonderful places with great service.
Eric de Milliano
NL
Visited:
May 2024
Reviewed: Jun 4, 2024
Beautiful country with a great variety of landscapes and nice people. The country is clean, the roads are well maintained, the accommodation we stayed in was well kept and greatly designed, the food we ate was of good quality.
Karen
AU
Visited:
April 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: over 5 safaris
A land of contrasts? Landscapes change as you move around the country.
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We did a fly-in Safari, visiting Sossusvlei where the Sand Dunes and hot air ballooning were the highlights, then Swakopmund with a 4WD trip along the sand dunes to Sandwich Harbour. Next Damaraland to a gorge, cultural visit and bush paintings. Also spent an amazing day looking for rhinos and approaching them. Then Etosha, where at Andersons at Ongava we got to watch rhinos up close at the waterhole from the hide and the dining area. At Etosha National Park we saw Elephants, Springboks, Giraffe, Zebras, Oryx, Ground Squirrels and even Lions. Also saw a variety of birds. A wonderful visit!
Kyle Fiddelke
US
Visited:
May 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2024
This was my second time to this beautiful country. The people, the place, and the stunning scenery are unmatched in my travels. You cannot go wrong with a visit through the variety of landscapes, cultures, flora and fauna!
Annie
TZ
Visited:
March 2024
Reviewed: Apr 15, 2024
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| 50-65 years of age
| Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful country, people and nature!
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We saw amazing sceneries, from deserts to ocean, from savanna to mountains, insane wildlife including rhinos fighting, leopards and all the expected animals and more! The roads were excellent, the lodges had character and luxury and the price tags were very reasonable! Can't wait to go back!