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CrissCross Namibia Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2003)
- Member Of:
- NTB & TASA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $350 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email James | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fabulous way to discover Namibia
For our family holiday in Namibia in July/August 2018, we opted for the 11-Day Self Drive 4x4 Tour offered by Criss Cross Namibia Safaris. It was a perfect way to discover this beautiful country. We had been dreaming of visiting Namibia for a number of years and I am pleased to say that it more than matched up to our expectations. I can highly recommend Criss Cross Namibia Safaris – Thinus and his colleagues were extremely efficient and helpful in organising the details of our itinerary, which involved changing a few details compared to the sample programme. This was due in part to the fact that we reserved rather late (booking early is clearly *very* important when travelling to Namibia), so alternative accommodation had to be found at a couple of points on the circuit. I am happy to say though that we were very pleased with our accommodation. The collection and dropping off of the 4WD vehicle went very smoothly too and the firm who took care of this were efficient and friendly. For me the biggest attraction of Namibia is its incredible diversity of breathtaking landscapes, but we also got to chance to see some fabulous animals in the wild and learn about the history of Namibia and its cultures. It was the holiday of a lifetime: thanks Criss Cross!
Email julie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experienced Tour Operator
We very much enjoyed Namibia especially the landscape and wildlife. Thinus was on another tour so he engaged Marcus as driver and guide for our tour. Marcus was a very good driver and at all times we felt safe with his driving. Over the 16 days we covered over 4300 kilometres without an issue despite many kilometres on gravel roads and I feel we would have been very tired without a driver, so I’m glad we engaged Criss Cross for an escorted tour.
Thinus, was very patient in putting the final itinerary together (after four iterations). The quality and hospitality of the lodges we chose was exceptional. We did depart from Thinus' accommodation recommendations for most nights as we were looking for luxury accommodation which is not usually the places Thinus stays in. We also like walking / hiking and had to push for these changes to the itinerary to accommodate this, but once Thinus was on board with our requirements he was very responsive. Best experiences – 2 day hike in the Fish River Canyon, walking in the Naukluft area, hiking big daddy in Sossuvlei, Swakopmund and the cheetah foundation. Least Favourite – The “staged” tribe experiences in the Kalahari & Himba. Organ pipes was also a waste of time. However, the absolute worst was the Lake Oshikoto stop – poor signage, unkept trails around what is really just a quarry. We chose not to do the Damara Living museum and ran out of time to do the Quiver tree forest & Giants Playground as well as Hardap Dam on the way down to Fish River Lodge but I’m not sure we missed much going by the trip advisor reviews. All of our least favourite activities and those we chose not to do require an entrance fee - which is fairly substantial, we would have excluded these if we knew more about them before we travelled.
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Email Ron and Kathy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks to Crisscross Namibia Safaris for a fantastic experience
We recently completed a 20-day trip guided by CrissCross Namibia Safaris that started at Victoria Falls and ended in Windhoek. Our itinerary, which covered about 3000 miles of road travel and game drives, was developed to meet our interests and abilities with outstanding input and advice from CrissCross Namibia Safaris. All aspects of the trip were excellent: the game drives and wildlife watching spectacular, exposure to cultural diversity of southern Africa engaging and informative, the transportation comfortable, and the accommodations outstanding. This was all thanks to the extensive experience and knowledge of the company and our well-seasoned guide. I would recommend this company without qualification to anyone planning a trip to southern Africa.
Email Lyndal | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We were always well looked after, safe and Thinus ensured that we saw the best of Namibia.
The trip was more than expected as Thinus had arranged a varied and interesting itinerary covering different landscapes, people groups and wildlife experiences. The accomodation was very comfortable and well positioned. The truck was well suited to the variety of road conditions and Thinus was a great driver who also kept us well informed and shared his love of Namibia with us. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble and he was concerned that we saw the most we could in the time.
Email Lee & Jane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a life time experience made so much better by our guide and his invaluable knowledge
Fantastic tailor made tour, nothing was ever any trouble and the hotels and tours of high standard
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Email Allison | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Introduction to Namibia
First time visit to Namibia in May 2017 and loved every minute of it. Saw so many wonders, got a true sense of the many different areas of the country, and, thanks to Thinus, learned about the history and culture as well as the wildlife. I also really appreciated his flexibility in making adjustments based on what our group really wanted to see and do. A trip of a lifetime.
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Email Therese and Michael | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks for a life-changing trip!
We have just completed a fantastic 18-day trip with Thinus that has left us with a lasting impression of the diversity and natural beauty of the Namibian landscape. We spent time in the cities of Windhoek and Swakopmund, saw amazing wildlife and visited the Living Museums of the Bushmen, the Himba and the Damara People. We saw ancient rock engravings and paintings, the Skeleton Coast, the Erongo Mountains, the Namib Desert and the dunes at Soussusvlei. It was a life-changing trip. As a guide Thinus is knowledgeable, experienced, professional and accommodating. We are convinced that he knows every dirt road in the country. His stories about growing up in Damaraland as well as his observations of Namibia’s growth and development helped us have a better understanding of the country. The lodges that he chose for us were comfortable and atmospheric and throughout the trip we felt looked after and safe. During the planning stages of the trip, Thinus and his team were responsive and helpful. We would recommend CrissCross Safaris to anyone interested in experiencing the richness of Namibia. Thanks, Thinus, for an amazing trip!
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Email Mary Beth & Dan Webster | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow what a great trip!
We would greatly recommend this company to others. Thinus was very knowledgeable, resourceful and accommodating. His good humor and personal story were also a plus. His choice of lodges and itinerary maximized our group comfort and ability to experience the flora and fauna of Namibia,Botswana and Vic falls.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A beautiful Safari throughout Botswanna and Namibia- First Trip to Africa
This was my first trip to Africa and Criss Cross Namibia was wonderful from the get go. Travelling with a friend who had travelled with Thinus before, made booking with Criss Cross Namibia a must. Thinus is a wonderful guide with a wealth of local knowledge throughout not only Namibia but Botswanna as well. I instantly felt comfortable with Thinus as our guide and looked forward to our time with him. From Chobe National Park, to the Okavango Delta, through Etosha national park, Twyfelfontein to the coastal Swakopmund in Namibia Thinus made me feel safe and cared for. I highly recommend using Criss Cross Namibia for any Africa trips!!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
CrissCross and Thinus are the best!!
When we began this holiday, we expected beautiful scenery and magnificent wildlife, but our three week travel with CrissCross (and Thinus, our guide and the owner of CrissCross) turned out to be much more than this - it was a real adventure. Our itinerary was perfectly planned and our accomodations were great, especially the lodges in Damaraland. What he had planned was way more than we could have ever expected. Throughout the journey Thinus continued to fascinate with his large culturel, historical and political knowledge of Namibia. We fondly remember all the personal anecdotes and hilarious stories told during the evenings while eating lovely meals (preferingly different kind of game) and drinking great wine. We especially enjoyed Damaraland and the great sand dunes in Sossusvlei! Thinus and the people we met on this trip was so accommodating and outgoing, and the experiences during the three weeks from Windhoek all the way through Etosha National Park to Victoria Falls were countless, and it all went incredibly fast. We strongly recommend CrissCross, and all hope to be back one day.