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Discover Namibia – Camping

66 Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Reviewed January 2012

DISCOVER NAMIBIA

An excellent adventure. We had a exceptional guide and 2 fantastic cooks. The scenery was out of this world and even the long journeys were interesting and full of wildlife spotting.

Most Inspirational Moment

I had especially wanted to visit the sand dunes and was not disappointed. The colourful hues of the sand as the dawn broke was magical. The randomness of these giant dunes in the middle of nowhere and flat land all around was fantastic. Te most fun was seeing if we could get the jeeps through the sand on the way to Dead Vlei another MUST.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was funny, entertaining and very informative. He was friendly and helped to ge the group to gel at the beginning of the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

None. Go on the trip! Oh actually do remember to take thermal wear for the chilly nights under canvas.

Reviewed January 2012

DISCOVER NAMIBIA

This was one of the best holidays I’ve ever had – Namibia should be on everyone’s bucket list. The breathtaking variety of scenery, the excellent roads and facilities, the lovely friendly welcomes and of course the excellent company of my fellow travellers all combined to make this an unforgettable experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

There is no one favourite bit - so much of it was so memorable. Delicious fat creamy oysters, the lionesses and 2 cubs plus the white rhinos on a night drive at Etosha, the Etosha pan itself, a herd of 30 elephants at a water hole, the dunes, the scenic flight over Sossusvlei and the coast (even if the first hour was spent desparately trying not to throw up), the beautiful embroidery, the stars (we had a new moon in the middle of the trip), the birds, the banter, the joy of hot cleansing showers almost every day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sam was great - very experienced, patient and knowledgeable. Jonas is an excellent cook and we had a good variety of food cooked on open fires - even a birthday cake, not to mention his almost encyclopedic knowledge of birds. And finally, Ya, who made up the triumverate, allowing tents to be erected and lunch ready within an hour. All unfailingly good humoured and helpful.

Advice for Potential Travellers

For anyone considering taking this trip - do it - you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed September 2011

DISCOVER NAMIBIA

It wasn’t a particularly relaxing holiday but it was well worth all of the early starts and hours spent travelling as we had a wonderful time.

Most Inspirational Moment

Some of our highlights included seeing the massive seal colony at Cape Cross, walking to Deadvlei (hard going but beautiful), arriving at Etosha and spending hours and hours sitting at a waterhole watching many animals come and go.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide was fantastic. He was friendly, helpful, informative and well-organised and really couldn't have done anything more for us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

My advice for potential travellers would be to expect to spend a lot of time covered in sand and to bring warm clothes, a very warm sleeping bag (if travelling in Winter) and a (head) torch.

Reviewed August 2011

NAMIBIA LODGE ADVENTURE

This trip was excellent value for money. We saw a lot of Namibia, the game park was brilliant and our guides were first class. If you want a trip to get a good snapshot of Namibia this will easily meet your needs.

Most Inspirational Moment

We saw 30 lions in one day at Etosha - and some were very close to our vehicle! Also, the ancient rock art and petrified forest were pretty amazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ronnie and Joseph were excellent - very professional, good cooks, very good at spotting animals and great fun to be with. They worked very hard and looked after our party of 11 extremely well.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Depending when you travel to Namibia be prepared for cold nights - the trip notes are very accurate in this respect. Also, Swakopmund is probably the best place for gifts - there is plenty at the craft market on the last day, but if you want to use gift shops Swakopmund is best.

Reviewed August 2011

DISCOVER NAMIBIA

An excellent two weeks visiting the spectacular and varied landscapes of Namibia. A high number of fascinating and immensely enjoyable experiences in a country deserving of more visitors

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day had some terrific highlights but the most inspiring include1. The sight of NINE lion cubs playing together just metres away from us at Etosha with three very imposing female adults in the background. I have been very lucky with wildlife sightings on previous trips but this topped most of them as we spent a great time photographing them.2. The terrific waterholes at Etosha, watching the great herds of herbivores nervously come to drink during the day, and the sight of three rhinos and their calves at night.3. Skydive at Swakopmund. As exhilirating a ten minutes as you could wish for as you fly for 20 minutes over the Skeleton Coast before hurtling down to earth in the hands of a very friendly and professional crew.4. Climbing Dune 45 to observe a spectacular sunrise and have wonderful views of the colours of the dunes changing.5. Cape Cross seal colony - a mesmirising experience watching 1000s of seals frolic in the sea and behave on land just inches away from you.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Samora was terrific. A really nice guy who was expert on all things Namibian from flora and fauna, culture, history etc. He also gave two excellent recommendations for dinner in Swakopmund and had this magical ability to identify a variety of raptor from 400 metres away (whilst driving!).Jonas and Jackson were superb cooks, creating really tasty and filling dinners. Very friendly guys, they worked extremely hard to put up her tents quickly and so the group could enjoy the time before sunset. Both came out of their beds in the freezing cold at 2am during to make sure all of our tents were pegged down after hurricane type winds threatened to blow us away at a campsite in Solitaire!! We all owed them a big debt.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If travelling in the Namibian winter make sure you pack gloves, thick fleeces and hats as past sunset it is freezing cold!Stack up on snacks during the regular stops as there is understandably quite a bit of driving time.

Reviewed May 2011

DISCOVER NAMIBIA

Great trip, wonderful group and marvelous guides. Be prepared for early mornings and long drives but the pace of the trip is about right with plenty to see and do with "down time" when you need it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Has to be seal colony, smelly, noisy but utterly brilliant could have stayed there all day!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Tour leader was great, he came across as quiet at first but worked tirelessly to help us all get the most out of our trip and was always helpful and knowledgeable. First rate.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Early mornings and long drives in the vehicle but the trip is well balanced to prevent boredom setting in and also to prevent you being on the go all the time. Access to charge points for cameras never a problem neither was mobile phone coverage for those that wanted it. Namibia is a well organised country with a good infrastructure, I've been in parts of Europe that felt more remote so if this is your first to Africa it is a great introduction with stunning scenary and wildlife. Loved it.

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