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Discover Namibia: Affordable Tours, Exceptional Service, and Unforgettable Adventures!
I contacted People Tours and Safari in February, and Aina (Maggie) was the contact person who answered my questions and worked with me to create our 15-day budget camping tour in Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. She was incredibly helpful, always responding quickly, sometimes even at night. Maggie is a very hardworking woman. She was also very patient, as I had many questions, and because my daughter was on a limited budget, Maggie made adjustments to our itinerary as needed.
We eventually finalized our itinerary, and just two days before we were about to pay the deposit and fly to Windhoek, Maggie informed me that the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana was closed due to flooding. She suggested that if I had another agency after Namibia, we might want to consider switching to another company. I was surprised—why wouldn’t they try to keep the client? (The answer will come at the next.) In the end, she introduced us to another Botswana agency and even helped my daughter settle the bill for our next agency. Maggie was truly a helpful person. Although we figured things out on our own, her service came from the heart.
I later realized that the reason for switching agencies was that the tour guide in Namibia wasn’t allowed to guide tours in other countries. We ended up going to Zambia and Zimbabwe, and because of this rule, we had to switch companies in each country. That was something I hadn’t anticipated, but it didn’t detract from the overall experience.
Luke, our guide, picked us up on time. The company’s car was very comfortable, equipped with CarPlay, and it was a large Japanese 4x4 vehicle with a spacious trunk. Luke played great music every day, making our journey even more enjoyable. He is a very friendly, young, talkative, down-to-earth guy—patient and always helpful. I fondly remember the times we set up tents together, when he helped me climb Big Daddy in Sossusvlei and when I was scared of bugs, he’d always help me remove them. One time, I screamed at the lodge in Spitzkoppe, and Luke came to check if I was okay. He wasn’t just a good guide; he was also like a personal assistant. He helped me take pictures because my daughter was often away! He’s also good at photography, so you can rely on him if you have him as your guide. During the long rides, we shared stories, and after spending 10 days together—6 AM to 8 PM, from breakfast to dinner—we didn’t just feel like a guide and clients; we became friends.
After Luke picked me up at the airport and we arrived at the People Tours office, I realized that the currency exchange office had miscalculated and given me 200 Namibian dollars less (about 10€). Maggie was incredibly helpful and called the exchange office every day to follow up. After almost 7 days, when we passed by the airport on the way to Botswana, Luke took me back to the airport and helped me recover the N$200. This kind of service was outstanding—if this had happened in another country, I’m not sure I would have gotten the money back. Great job, Maggie and Luke!
I also noticed that Luke went out of his way to show kindness beyond the typical duties of a guide. On several occasions, he bought bread for the people who took care of his car. It was a thoughtful gesture that showed his generosity and compassion, making him not just a great guide but also a kind-hearted person.
Regarding the camping equipment, we were two travelers, so we were supposed to have one tent each. However, the tent is large enough for two people, so we used just one tent every night. If I had known we’d get everything double (like the lodge rooms, which we stayed in for two nights), I would have told Maggie we only needed one, perhaps saving a bit of money. They provided mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, and extra blankets for the chilly nights. They also provided torch, European adapter with long cable so that you can charge your personal devices in the tent. I particularly loved the smell of the blankets and pillows—they were fresh and clean because they were brought to the laundry after every client used them. They also supplied unlimited bottles of water and garbage bags for our belongings, as they would get dusty after every ride.
One of the highlights of the experience was that People Tours and Safari offered us a private tour at a very reasonable price. It felt like a personal experience tailored just for us, but without the hefty price tag that usually comes with private tours. That was a wonderful bonus and made the trip even more special.
In conclusion, People Tours and Safari made our trip in Namibia unforgettable and memorable. With helpful staff, affordable prices, clean and comfortable equipment, and a polite and sympathetic tour guide, I highly recommend them. I would give them not just 5 stars, but ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honestly, this safari would not have been the same without Dickson. He is the heart and soul of the
Absolutely incredible experience! Our safari was beyond amazing, and we owe it all to our phenomenal guide, Dickson. From the moment we met him, it was clear that this would be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Dickson wasn’t just knowledgeable—he was passionate, kind, and had an incredible eye for spotting wildlife. Thanks to Dickson, we saw the Big Five within the first two days, but what made it truly unforgettable was the way he shared stories, explained animal behavior, and made every moment feel magical.
Dickson made us feel safe, cared for, and completely immersed in nature. Every game drive with him was a joy—his humor, expertise, and love for the land and animals were contagious. He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best views, the best photos, and the best memories.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best tour guide ever.
Awesome tour company. We went on a 4 day, 3 night tour of lake Nakuru and the Mara. To our surprise, they had upgraded us to a jeep which was very awesome. The whole tour was very well planned, the guide knew when and where to get the best shots of the big 5. Overall experience was absolutely great and I highly recommend Leopard Orchid for your next safari.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Surpassed All Our Expectations
Our 7 days trip was so wonderful. We went to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We had guide Goodluck with us on the trip and he is such an amazing individual. He knew so much about the animals, the parks and also drove the vehicle carefully. We managed to see all the animals on our wish-list within the first three days which was just so amazing. We loved Serengeti National Park the most because there was so much to see and we also got the opportunity to experience with great wildebeest migration.
I have to comment on the camps and lodges as they were way more luxurious than we would have ever imagined. We had requested for middle level accommodations and honestly we felt that these lodges were luxurious. The food and the facilities were totally fabulous.
Given another opportunity I would still go with Migration Venture Africa
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely excellent experience that was well organized and thoroughly enjoyable
From our very first communication with Brenda to the follow up after we got home the communication was amazing, fast responses and detailed. She gave us all the options based upon our dates and what we wanted to experience which allowed us to pick the best safari experience for us and still hit our budget. The level of service from Tanzania Choice including our driver Leslie was outstanding and they feel like family for the time you are with them which just made the experience even better when you can laugh and joke with the guide as much as they can with you. Our guide Leslie we felt had X-Ray vision for animals and was willing to got to places where other safari companies did not venture, way far from the camps we were staying at which allowed us to see things I don't think we would have seen otherwise. The camps that Tanzania Choice chose for us were excellent in both location and the level of service provided and just added to the overall elevation of the experience. Overall we felt we got excellent value for money as it far exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris for your safari in Tanzania, they went above and beyond at all levels of the experience, before, during and after. Don't hesitate just book with them you won't be disappointed!
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under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We went with Axis with Khalifa as our tour guide, Trip was relaxing, easy and exciting!
Our Tour Guide, Khalifa, was amazing; he was very friendly, energetic, and knew everything about all of the animals we saw. He could tell what animals were around based on how the zebras were behaving! Axis made our safari very easy, and we had to do minimal work (checking in and out of hotels, etc). I would highly recommend Khalifa as a tour guide because he was able to find rare sightings like leopards and lions when no other tour guides could. We had an amazing experience with Khalifa, and I would highly recommend Khalifa and Axis for your safari!
LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with excellent service provider👌🏻
Fast, easy and clear communication, comfortable service, good price. We had amazing experience in Mikumi National Park - 3 days (2 nights).
See 🐘🐗🦓🦒🦁🦚🐒🦅🦋🐃🐾🦛 Our trip starts from Pwani Mchangani to Mikumi and ends in Zanzibar.
Private transfer for two adults. Nice villa in Mikumi, business class seats in new electric train and fast ferry was a part of this trip. Thanks to GODFREY JOHN KIHINDO ~Lupeta Safari Tours 🦁
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
I want to start of by saying that Evelyn from African Hub is just absolutely AMAZING. Her communication from the beginning was very prompt despite there being a 7 hr difference from the US and Tanzania. I inquired with many operators and I just wasn't feeling them. What made me book with African hub is that they are very detailed, which is something that is very important when you are traveling halfway around the world. It was also my birthday and they managed to make it EXTRA special, something I will NEVER forget. I did the 2 days, 1 night, with Tarangerie and Ngorogoro. They were also able to arrange transportation from Kilimanjaro to Arusha. The ONLY thing I would change is skipping the Art Gallery on day 1 and maybe head right to the safari. Despite it being rainy season our guides were able to find animals for us to see. We were able to see 4 out of the big 5 (didn't see any leopards). The vehicles were spacious and we all had a window seat for great viewing opportunities. Lunch was also included and both days it was DELICIOUS Swahili food!! I recommend this tour company 100000%, if I ever come back to this side of the world, I would not hesitate to book with them again!!!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ideal family safari in breathtaking Kenya
From the initial booking communication to our final farewell with Captain Khalifa, our experience with Axis Africa Safari has been seamless, professional, and one where they continually went the "extra mile."
They accommodated our family of 5 (kids preteen and teens) on the private, midrange accommodation at a great value for the price. Axis took care of everything: hotels, airport pickup, itinerary, special requests, even provided us with t-shirts upon arrival which was a fun souvenir.
The game drives with eagle-eyed Captain Khalifa were spectacular. With 15 years of safaris under his belt, he made the safari unforgettable for us while we saw male lions snacking on a giraffe in Masai Mara, a black rhino mother and daughter grazing and hyena feeding her newborns in Nakuru and a fish eagle swoop down for his lunch in Naivasha. Khalifa was full of information about the animals and plants and kept up his congenial character with park rangers, other guides, locals, and answering the millions of questions we peppered him with!
Thanks, Axis Africa, for making this memorable trip so easy -- we just showed up and you did the rest!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect organisation with true gems
Philip is an incredible agent and I am very grateful we found him! I needed to plan at the last minute (only 8 weeks in advance) a tour for my parents to visit vic falls followed by an authentic safari experience in the bush. It would have been the first time in Africa for my parents, who don’t speak perfect English, so I requested that all transfers and flights were perfectly organised to avoid surprises that could have been worsened by the language barrier. Philip found the best accommodations in line with our budget and prepared an unforgettable experience. He gave us access to a tailored app with tips and info on each step of the journey, and checked constantly during the vacation. One thing to remark, is that the safari lodges he would propose you are not the commercial and overcrowded ones, but little gems in the bush with drives with maximum 6 people on board and top of the game rangers. Would recommend to anyone planning a trip to Southern Africa.
