CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dedicated
An absolutely incredible experience!
David and Karim are extraordinary guides, endlessly kind and truly passionate about animals. Their explanations were always clear, fascinating, and filled with a genuine desire to share their knowledge.
We were lucky enough to enjoy an unforgettable week-long safari, during which we saw a huge variety of animals, each more impressive than the last.
A huge thank you for this magical adventure. David and Karim will always have a special place in our hearts, as they made us dream throughout the journey.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour of Namibia especially for first time in Africa
As a solo traveler embarking on my first trip through southern Africa, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect introduction to the continent than this incredible tour of Namibia. What began as a four-day photography tour quickly transformed into a six-day, life-changing adventure, all thanks to the outstanding team at People Tours and Safari.
The exceptional service began well before I even landed. With just a month's notice, I was in communication with Emilia, who was an absolute lifesaver. She seamlessly extended my trip from four to six days to accommodate my travel schedule and expertly sorted out all the logistics in what felt like an impossibly short amount of time. Her professionalism and prompt communication provided immense peace of mind, and I am so grateful for her hard work in making this trip a reality.
My journey truly began when my guide, Leonard, picked me up from the airport. The moment we started the five-hour drive deep into the Namib desert, I knew I was in good hands. Leonard is more than just a tour guide; he's a natural storyteller with an infectious charisma. The long drive flew by, filled with fascinating conversations, his fantastic selection of music, and his expert navigation of the rough gravel roads. Throughout the entire trip, he was not only a great conversationalist but also a patient and knowledgeable companion, always willing to pull over and help me line up the perfect photo or share interesting facts about the local wildlife. His keen eye for spotting animals from a distance was truly impressive and resulted in some of my favorite shots.
Our first major stop was the iconic Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Leonard's savvy timing was impeccable, as he made sure we arrived early enough to beat the major crowds, allowing me to fully soak in the silence and scale of the dunes in the soft morning light. The sheer magnitude of the red dunes against the bright blue sky was breathtaking, and the stark, sculptural beauty of the ancient camel thorn trees in Deadvlei was unlike anything I had ever seen. While a surprise gust of wind cut our attempt to summit Big Daddy Dune short, the thrill of the climb was an adventure in itself. We then visited Sesriem Canyon, where Leonard pointed out the astonishing catfish that somehow survive in that harsh, arid environment—a truly unique and memorable detail.
The next leg of the journey took us to the coast, with an unexpected and delightful bonus. After a long drive to Swakopmund, Leonard surprised me with a personalized tour of Walvis Bay. He drove me to the salt flats, showed me around the city itself, and took me to a flamingo park where hundreds of flamingos created a stunning pink spectacle against the water. It was a thoughtful and wonderful addition to the itinerary. The following day, we headed up the Skeleton Coast, where we met Leonard's coworker, Froggy. Froggy, another fantastic guide, was incredibly funny and charismatic, taking us on a thrilling tour through the dunes. His sense of humor and warmth made the experience an absolute blast, culminating in a delicious lunch served at the "desert restaurant," a secluded and perfectly prepared meal that felt both rustic and elegant.
The tour's grand finale was at Spitzkoppe, where Leonard timed our arrival with cinematic perfection. We entered the park just as the sun began its descent, bathing the dramatic granite peaks in a golden and fiery glow. It was, without a doubt, one of the most stunning sunsets I have ever witnessed. As twilight deepened, the real magic began. Far from any light pollution, we did some stargazing, and for the first time in my life, I saw the majestic band of the Milky Way stretching across the sky. The trip concluded with a final city tour of Windhoek, where Leonard shared some final insights before dropping me off at my hotel.
For anyone looking to experience the magic of Namibia, look no further. The tour's price was incredibly reasonable, especially considering the expert planning, personalized attention, and unforgettable experiences. People Tours and Safari truly delivers a high-quality, professional, and genuinely personal experience. I cannot recommend them enough and will absolutely be booking with them again on my next trip to Namibia!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kassim, was very informative and is willing to provide the best experience.
Kihindo provided a great tour guide that explain the nature of each animal and interesting details on their habits, features, and things that are unique about the animals. Very patience guide and willing to try there best for you to see your favorite animal in the safari.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari!
If you book through Brilliant make sure to ask for George as a driver, he made our safari incredible. We saw all of the big fives plus every other imaginable animal. He is an excellent driver, always punctual and made sure we had a great experience. He cleaned the car everyday and answered all the questions we had about the animals and Tansania.
Brilliant provided an overall good service. Julieth’s communication before and during the Safari was helpful. We were disappointed with only one accommodation, but told them not to book it for further clients.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
evererything functioned well, super nice and knowlegeable guide Moloko
Very good communication, friendly guide, totally worth the money
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very enjoyable Safari Trip
Our guide over our 6 day safari was excellent. Very professional and knowledgeable and guided us to view all animals in the safari parks. Organisation of the tour was good and everything was delivered as promised. The food was very good overall, some lodges better than others. Our accommodation was very good and we were satisfied overall although some lodges were much nicer than others. The Nakuru Sopa lodge was exceptionally good, however, the Sopa Mara Lodge was dated and could do with renovation. I would not recommend the optional tours and activities as they did not represent good value for money.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
Verity designed a tour that was so memorable She set us up with experiences that were unique. I highly recommend her company if you want a trip of a life time.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful
The guide was very friendly and explained everything in great detail, which I really appreciated.
Most of all, the guide was an excellent driver, which saved us a lot of time.
Compared to other tour vehicles, we were able to get to better spots faster, so we could see the animals up close.
The guide was also very funny, and we had a great time singing songs and enjoying the trip together.
It was such a wonderful experience!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and knowledgeable
We had the pleasure of going on Safari with Dickson. He was so great! Helped us fond all the animals and taught us so much about the land, the animals and the surrounding areas. he was so nice! We loved everything about our tour and our driver. Worth every penny.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodating and easy to organise
Norman was a fantastic guide, organising all the activities and was accommodating to our personalised itinerary. Accommodation was great and he helped organise our fantastic game drives. His knowledge of the local history was amazing. Will definitely travel with Nhalala again!
