Office ladies exploring the Hoanib River
Great Explorations Namibia
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $93 to $927 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Frazer | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organised, knowledgeable, helpful and responsive
We had an amazing holiday and experience planned by Great Explorations Namibia. From the point of enquiry to being in Namibia, Jade from Great Explorations was helpful and knowledgeable helping to plan the best route and experience for our budget and family.
Nothing was too much trouble even when we were swapping hotels as to best suite our family needs.
Jade met us at our first hotel following arrival in Namibia and provided a welcome pack with all vouchers as well as a very useful highlighted and marked map for ease of use. She answered all our questions making us feel welcomed and prepared for the trip ahead.
As a young family smooth transition from locations and hotels aids in an enjoyable holiday and for the most part this went without any problems. Any small issues we were able to contact great explorations via a emergency number and they were very responsive and helpful.
We had wonderful time and were able to see all the sights and animals we had hoped and planned before our trip.
Note - swimming pools are cold at nearly all locations, no matter where across the country.
We travelled from Windhoek to Kalahari, over to Soussaveli, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontien, Grootberg, ,Etosha, Okonjima and then Avenir before back home. All accommodations were excellent. Okaukuejo at Etosha was probably the least plush, however we knew this coming into the trip, but it does have one of the best watering holes which was true for our trip.
Okonjima was beautiful and we would definitely recommend the other locations we stayed (Desert Hills Lodge, Twyfelfontien Adventure Camp - go premium well worth it, Onguma Bush Camp and Avenir Lodges).
The living desert tour in Swakupmund is really great especially for the kids as is the sandwich harbour dune tour with sand boarding.
Deadveli is lovely but you can explore on your own, however to get the most out of the game reserves, guided drives are best. On all our drives the guides found animals that we would have driven straight past.
Get up early at Etosha when leaving though, as we were fortunate enough to see a pride of 7 lions lazing and playing by the watering hole.
An amazing once trip made all the better by the organisations smooth running provided by Great Explorations Namibia would definitely recommend.
HR
Email Zoran | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best Way to Plan a Namibia Self-Drive
We were planning a self‑drive trip through Namibia and initially started by researching possible routes, accommodations and logistics on our own.
After a lot of research, we contacted Great Explorations Namibia to check their self‑drive package, as they specialize in organizing tailored self‑drive itineraries, including accommodation bookings and rental car arrangements, which was exactly what we were looking for.
From that first contact, everything was perfectly organized: they took care of all the practical details, arranged our rental car and accommodation, and kept communication clear and timely throughout the entire process.
What we especially appreciated was how flexible they were in customizing the trip: we were able to adjust the itinerary in detail to match our preferences and interests, and all our requests were handled quickly and professionally.
The combination of excellent organization, reliable arrangements and friendly, efficient communication made the whole planning process completely stress‑free.
Based on our experience, we can highly recommend Great Explorations Namibia to anyone considering a self‑drive trip in Namibia.
IL
Email Efraim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We traveled for two weeks with Jade as our guide. There are no words to describe it. The trip was planned perfectly and she accompanied us the entire
We traveled for two weeks with Jade's escort..there are no words to describe it..the trip was planned perfectly and she accompanied us the entire trip and solved every problem for us quickly, professionally and efficiently.
Jade is a pleasant professional and highly recommended.
Simply well done and thank you very much!
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Email katey | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour planning, flexible schedule and great selection of accommodations.
Lily customised our tour as we wanted to limit driving long distances. Her suggestions took account of our situation and she included first class lodges and an excellent driver/guide for our 11 day trip. Her costings were very fair and reasonable compared to other companies who quoted for like tours. She went out of her way to secure the best bookings and locations for us and met us on our arrival day with detailed itinerary.
Would highly recommend this company.
Email Brian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great guide and well organised tour
Experienced tour guide,good communications and kept us informed about what was going to happen.The tour was good value.Most of the accommodation was lovely,but disappointing in Etosha safari park,the quality of food here was poor,also the accommodation was not the best.Namibia was an amazing country to visit,I’d advise anyone to give it a try
MX
Email Wendoly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent planning and forward thinking Agency
Self-Drive Safari - 2 weeks
From the very beginning, Great Explorations Namibia showed an exceptional level of care and dedication (Anna). Every detail of our trip was thoughtfully and meticulously planned, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy every moment. We never had to worry about logistics or activities everything was perfectly taken care of.
They provided us with a beautifully organized folder with a clear, day-by-day itinerary, which gave us great peace of mind throughout the journey specially while traveling with young children.
I sincere recommend this agency to anyone seeking a stress-free, well-organized, and truly memorable travel experience.
CA
Email Milovan and Wendoly | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional and client-need oriented.
The agency did not only modified their classic tour to meet our requirements, but also gave us lots of tips about en route sites and activities which has enhance our overall experience. Furthermore they provided support during the trip when it was needed (eg. accommodation upgrade on a rainy day). The rent a car agency (Classic Car Rental) they booked for us was also very professional.
Email Francois | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable and very professional tour operator
Lilly from Great Explorations Namibia organised a 14-day itinerary for my family and I in December 2025-January 2026. We had a wonderful trip thanks to Lilly and thoroughly enjoyed exploring Namibia. The lodges she suggested were excellent, child-friendly, and comfortable. Would definitely recommend Onguma Bush Camp near Etosha, Kalahari Anib by Gondwana, and Villa Margherita in Swakopmund. Everything was seamless and we had no issues during the trip. Lilly also organised car rentals with Namibia2Go who offered fantastic services. Don't look any further if you want to go to Namibia, Lilly and her team will prepare a great trip for you !
IT
Email Desideria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator you can have!
We have just returned from our 11 nights self drive safari in Namibia. Lilly helped adapt the trip to a 11 nights trip per my request. Our trip was a magical experience, Great Explorations Namibia arranged all the booking of lodges and guesthouses in addition to our wonderful vehicle rental. We did not experience any problems or issues throughout our journey. Lilly was also very helpful in suggesting and arranging activities and excursions during several at several of the lodges we stayed at. It was absolutely perfect!
I wholeheartedly recommend using the services from Great Explorations Namibia if you plan a self drive vacation in Namibia.
BR
Email Daniel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic trip, Anja was always very helpful
Communication was always very smooth and the vehicle was reliable. The trip was fantastic, highly recommended!