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Desert Air Africa Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- NTB & TASA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $243 to $1,850 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Elodie Connor | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic service and tour organized
Desert air Africa has organized for us an amazing flying safaris. They made it really catered to our needs while we were travelling with two children and very much listened to what we wanted to do. They have been very flexible and responsive.
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Email Marlaine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personal and helpful
Carien was very open to my wishes of what to include in my trip and made some great suggestions as well. My request was quite short notice but that wasn’t a problem whatsoever. She was very responsive at all times whenever l had a question. Text messages were clear and not ambiguous, as can be the case sometimes when texting. A satellite phone was arranged right before my safari began, and everything went smoothly, without any stress. She really thought along with me throughout my trip, almost as a friend would do. The price l paid for not having to worry about practicalities was well worth it. The hotels and lodges Carien was able to book for me so close to the date were exquisite, trips and excursions were breathtaking, and the restaurants suggested were very good as well. Carien is friendly, sincere and smart, a real treasure. l highly recommend her for your safari in Namibia!
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Email Stefano | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Desert Air Africa Safaris is an excellent partner to visit Namibia
Attention to details
Very well planned activities
High level of accomodation facilities
Constant caring along the whole trip
Definitely the tour operator to pick if you want to visit Namibia at the best possible level
Carien is a superstar travel planner and assistant
Email Nancy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Etosha National Park Self-drive tour
Our family trip to Etosha National Park was amazing, and Desert Air Africa Safaris planned a great itinerary for us travelling from Windhoek to Etosha and back. We had a limited about of time, but we were able to see everything we hoped to. We were rented a Toyota Hilux, which was ideal for navigating the bumpy side roads in Etosha, and the dual fuel tank meant we only had to fill up once mid-trip. On the way, we stopped at Mount Etjo Safari Lodge. We really liked the stonework, wood, and tile decor, and the kids saw a hippo on the pond. The food was good, and the carnivore feeding tour and wildlife tour were some of our favorite activities of the trip. Our favorite place we stayed near Etosha was Taleni Etosha Village. The cottages were clean and comfortable, and we all enjoyed the many game options at dinner. Another highlight of our trip was Waterberg Wilderness Lodge. We were only there for one night on the way back to the airport, but we were amazed by the rhino tour there. Etosha National Park was everything we dreamed it would be. If we ever get the opportunity to come back, we definitely will, and this self-drive tour is an ideal way to do it. Highly recommend.
Email Yang | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very reliable and quick response.
My husband and I visited Southern Africa in this May. Namibia was a key part of our 5 weeks trip. We booked the accommodations by ourselves and did not want to struggle on finding the way on road by self-driving. I contacted Carien from Desert Air Africa Safaris for help. Carien gave me very prompt response and kind suggestions on the route.
Through the communications, I was sure Carien and her company were professional and very responsible.
We entrusted Carien and Desert Air Africa Safaris to arrange the flight and road transfers for all of our 13 days trip in Namibia. Thanks for their great efforts on coordinating all detail, our trip in Namibia was excellent, very smoothly. Each of the drivers and service providers was very friendly and responsible.
I highly recommend Desert Air Africa Safaris.
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Email Charmaine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of the best holidays of our lives!
Hands down the best travel agency I’ve ever worked with, and I’ve worked with many. I appreciated their efficiency and quick turnaround time. It’s such a pleasure to work with a company that responds in a timely manner to emails and messages. The organization was perfect down to every detail. Carien went the extra mile and beyond to ensure that we enjoyed a hassle-free road trip in Namibia. The accommodation and excursions exceeded our expectations. From the breathtaking nature of Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon to the warm hospitality and desert elephants at Brandberg White Lady Lodge, unrivaled luxury and generosity as well as a rare leopard spotting at Okonjima Bush Camp, the unique tented Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp with 6000 year-old rock engravings and unforgettable sunsets, the abundant wildlife at Etosha, and the friendly guides and sundowners at Palmwag, we were welcomed warmly everywhere. The scenic flight over the Namib was a highlight. Carien checked in regularly to ensure that everything was going as planned. She even provided us with detailed directions to each destination and ice cold drinks and snacks for the road. Leaving all the arrangements in her capable hands allowed us to sit back, relax, and enjoy this beautiful country. I can’t recommend this agency highly enough. We are ardent travelers, and this was one of the best holidays of our lives. Thank you for the unforgettable, relaxing and adventurous experience. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality, Namibia. We’ll be back!
Email Fran | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Attention to detail, knowledgeable, professional, listens to and understands her clients needs
Carien was so easy to deal with. She arranged every aspect of our Namibia trip. She guided us superbly over every aspect of our 8 day long self drive trip. As a result we enjoyed every minute!
Email Lori C | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great look at beautiful Namibia
Desert Africa Safaris put together a comprehensive and varied two-week tour of Namibia for us combining travel by small plane as well as self-drive. We were very pleased with our program and the selection of locations and lodges.
Email Clare | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service and amazing trip!
I reached out to Desert Africa Safaris for help in planning a very last minute safari in Namibia around a project I had booked there. After a negative experience with a different travel operator, I was scrambling a bit and had contacted numerous agencies looking for assistance with what I was hoping for. I was most impressed by the response from Desert Africa. Carien responded right away and expressed that the short timeframe would not be an issue. She listened to what I wanted, presented different options, and worked with me on multiple iterations to come up with exactly the trip I was looking for. While I was traveling, I ended up changing plans a couple of different times, and Carien always responded immediately, jumped right on it, and figured things out quickly for me. At one point prior to starting my safari, I had an issue with my lodging and reached out to Carien to see if she might be able to assist. Within a couple of hours, she had booked two hotels and three transfers for me, and someone was on the way to pick me up. (Her recommendation for a lodge in the area also ended up being one of my favorite stays of the trip). Having issues while traveling can be really overwhelming, and having Carien as a resource was incredibly helpful.
The pilot from Desert Air for my safari, Gerard, was also wonderful. Beyond just feeling completely safe while we were flying, he also acted more like a guide throughout the whole trip, and was so informative about the areas we were traveling and everything we were seeing. Especially as a solo traveler, having someone along who helped deal with logistics, looked after things, and was available in case I ever needed help was a huge comfort. The service from the company was excellent all around, and I would highly recommend booking with Desert Africa!
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Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Helpful, competent and accommodating. Much rarer then you might think!
We only had 8 nights to spend in Namibia. The itinerary suggested was great and when we asked for a couple of tweaks they were accommodated without fuss.
From being greeted and waved off at the airport, to the quick WhatsApp responses and handy printed itinerary we always felt like we knew what we were doing and where we were going. We’ve been on several trips in Africa where the next day and even the next hour fet uncertain. Not so on this trip.
To top it off we had great safari experiences, good driving conditions and some wonderful hiking
Reply from Desert Air Africa Safaris
Posted on Mar 4, 2025Dear Chris,
Thank you so much for trusting Desert Africa Safaris to host you in our beautiful country on a luxury self-drive safari. Thanks for writing this glowing review. We feel very humbled and are looking forward to hosting you again in future.
Best regards,
Katja & the Desert Africa Safaris Team