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Your Words – We tell it like it is! Holiday Reviews by previous Exodus travellers  

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Beautiful Scenery and Fantastic Wildlife

This was a great trip overall. You really got to see the country, including the amazing red sand dunes, the Skelton coast and of course wildlife in Etosha National Park. This did mean that there were some long drives, but this all felt part of the adventure. We had a fantastic group and the accommodation was spot on in all places.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many amazing moments including: climbing Dune 45 in the early morning before seeing the otherworldly views of Deadvlei, watching for wildlife and spotting Zebra and Spring Boks at the small watering hole just behind our lodges near Solitaire, seeing the milky way and shooting stars on several clear evenings and of course seeing so much amazing wildlife on the game drives and around the watering holes in Etosha National Park. The amount of wildlife we saw really exceeded our expectations.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide Omumborombonga (Sam) was fantastic. He really went above and beyond, sorting out any small issues, driving the truck and giving us a real insight into the country. In particular, in Etosha National Park he did extra games drives when he had heard that Lions were close by and ensured we had every opportunity to see as much as we could. This was to the point where we did not need to pay for any additional game drives as we saw so much. He was also relaxed and flexible in his approach.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We were there in July and you defo needed some warm clothes with you. Also be aware that in some places it took a while for the food to arrive once you had ordered, so maybe have a pre-dinner snack if you get hangry!!

Fantastic trip

A well paced trip through Namibia taking in the main highlights.

Most Inspirational Moment

The sand dunes on the ocean edge were awesome.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very professional , funny and ensured we had a great trip

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make the most of each day, as it’s a fast paced trip through different environments.

Suggestions

Pre booking some of the activities would be beneficial as they are often sold out by the time you get a chance to book with the tour leader. E. G. Skeleton coast flights

Brilliant, fascinating and top class

Fully enjoyed this trip. I have been on 8 exodus trips and this is one of the best. Always the guide is critical to the success of a trip and our Guide was the best ever. A brilliant country which is a shining example to the rest of Africa. It was an honour to visit it and enjoy their spectualar scenery and amazing wildlife and lovely friendly people.

Most Inspirational Moment

The waterhole at Okaukuejo Resort was amazing for sightings of the wild animals especially in the evening. The 4 x4 trip to Sandwich harbour across the dunes to the coast was absolutely brilliant.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely brilliant. Very experienced, excellent level of knowledge, great sense of humour and thoroughly professional, he made this trip for me.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We had to ring before hand to check about the budget and the exodus person was spot on his recommendation. But it would have been useful to have in the trip notes that you can’t get Namibian dollars in the UK but South African ran is accepted on a one for one basis. Also you use to include in the trip notes recommended reading prior to the visit - both fiction and non fiction and this was always useful. I would recommend to others to have a brief read of the history of the country before you go as it helps to understand what they are trying to achieve and progress to date.

Suggestions

A couple of the optional trips were not available when we arrived at a particular location. They were usually full up. This was disappointing although the guide did well to find alternatives and in one case the option was probably better than the original. However It seems that anything with limited numbers needs to be prebooked in advance.

The country is Majesty but accommodations and trip arrangement is poor.

First I want to say that Namibia is a very underrated country and is beautiful. It has a lot to offer but I was not totally satisfied with the trip and that’s directly due to the trip value/ cost for what you get. I think the trip is too expensive for what you get in return, the accommodation are probably the worst of the bunch, I know is Africa and is a dry country but even when you in town the accommodation is bad. 95 % of the meals include comes from Lodge, meaning if you book a night at one of these Lodge it’s probably come included or a little fee, where all the money we paid for the trip goes to?. Some of the Lodge dont practice proper hygiene, around 4 people got a sick due to a stomach bug in my trip. Too much walking and hiking the last hiking only 3 people attended everyone else stayed at the Lodge, give us more game drive instead of hiking.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Namibia was a great experience, dunes, landscape,game drive, everything was amazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was amazing, a lot of knowledged, funny and very professional. Hakuna matata!!

Suggestions

more game drive less hiking

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Reply from Exodus

We’re grateful for Miguel’s review, and we’re glad he enjoyed exploring Namibia, and especially that he was so impressed with his Exodus tour leader. We are sorry to read, though, that he wasn’t entirely satisfied with some elements of the trip. The accommodation on this tour is generally well received, and we can see from the feedback forms submitted by members of Miguel’s group that travellers rated the accommodation on this particular departure at an average of 4.33 out of 5. While we feel that this indicates it is of a good standard, we are sorry that Miguel did not feel the same.

We were concerned to read Miguel’s comments about the cleanliness of some of the lodges, as this is something we take very seriously. We’ve not received similar previous comments from customers on this trip, and we feel it is important to mention that our feedback forms ask each respondent whether they felt that their health and safety was fully upheld throughout the tour, which members of Miguel’s group all answered in the positive. We would not wish to discount Miguel’s views, however, and will continue to monitor the feedback we receive about the properties on this trip, from both clients and leaders.

While we include several game drives on this tour, we appreciate that Miguel would have preferred more. We feel that this trip contains a good balance of activities which allow clients to take in all that Namibia has to offer, and are confident that we give clients a rounded experience of the country, though we do keep an eye on general feedback to make sure the itinerary continues to meet our clients’ expectations.

– John Penge, Exodus Product Manager

Magical Namibia

This was my first trip with Exodus and it has left me hungry for more! The whole experience from start to finish was excellent and professionally managed. I have come away with so many wonderful memories, from the vast landscape of the Namib Desert, the beautiful orange/red sand dunes to the skeleton coast and then Etosha National Park The ever changing scenery was just fantastic and then there is the wild life! There was eleven of us in total on this trip in July, guessing 35 – 70yrs, we gelled on day one and had a fantastic time. The lodges and food were excellent, and very friendly staff. The Tour truck was comfortable and well maintained. There were some long days and early starts, these are necessary and well managed with lots of breaks to stretch the legs.

Most Inspirational Moment

The vastness and beauty of the Namib desert sand dunes, both seen from the ground and the air. I took a pleasure flight from Swakopmund over the desert and coast. At the lodge in Etosha I wandered down to the viewing area beside the waterhole to the sight of twenty elephants of all sizes and age that just called in for a drink, a couple of Giraffes in the background waiting their turn. You don’t experience that in front of the television.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Shane was our guide and host for the trip and he looked after us so well. Very knowledgeable and proud of his country, and knowledgeable of the wild life that he keenly shared with us. Nothing was too much trouble for him, professional and a joy to be with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don’t be put off by joining a group of strangers, they are there for the same reason that you are, to explore, experience and enjoy, so will be like minded. Desert roads and passing vehicles kick up a lot of dust , With the windows and roof open it can get a bit dusty , take a snood or a scarf to pop over the face. Although there is not so much traffic so not a big deal. Most places took cards but a few didn’t so have a few $$ in cash Some early starts and long days, so go to bed early with a book and relax for the next days adventure. If you get a chance take the pleasure flight from Swakopmund, may be a bit expensive but worth it.

Beautiful Namibia

Namibia is a beautiful country of amazing contrasts.

Most Inspirational Moment

It's too difficult to name just one inspirational moment. Being so close to the wild game, sitting near a water hole in Etosha ; seeing the scorched tree skeletons ; climbing a huge sand dune;sitting next to a seal and pelicans on a boat trip. Hearing about the history and peoples of Namibia and meeting an inspirational Herero business woman.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We couldn't have asked for a better one. Shane has a lovely way of being with people and he has an extensive knowledge of his country - it's geography, animals, birds and plants . Shane worked tirelessly to ensure our safety & comfort and was always available to answer questions or help in any way. Not just helping us - once whilst driving we came across a car on fire; Shane's quick actions helped to quell the fire & save the people & horses before the fire service arrived.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip notes are accurate & the advice helpful. A face mask was useful on dusty roads

Suggestions

Thank you Shane, and the rest of the group, for making this trip so special.

First Class

This was my first trip with Exodus and it has left me hungry for more, I have returned with a lifetime of memories. (It has taken me a couple of weeks to back to reality 🙁 ) We were a group of eleven, that gelled from the offset and that was the icing on the cake. Such a wonderful, magical country with fantastic scenery from the Namib desert to the skeleton coast to Etosha National Park. Lots to see, lots of wildlife , excellent accommodation, good food, and very friendly people. Some early starts and long drives in the tour truck, that was quite comfortable. There was lots of stops where you can get of and stretch the legs, that breaks up the journey. I truly enjoyed every minute!

Most Inspirational Moment

Really enjoyed driving through the Namib desert, beautiful rich red sand dunes bathed with shadows that seemed to go on for ever. The scale of this was highlighted when I took a pleasure flight from Swakopmund, that covered both the desert and the Skelton coast, expensive but worth it! The wonderful Etosha natural park. Two nights at Okaukuejo Resort; to wander down to the waterhole and be greeted by a family of twenty elephants having a drink, couple of Giraffes in the background waiting their turn, a sight embedded in my memory. You cant experience that in front of your Television.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Shane , was our host and guide for the week and provided a first class service. Great knowledge of the country and wild life that he shared with us. Nothing was too much trouble for Shane, he also has a great sense of humour. Shane joined us at all meal times and continued shared his knowledge, he is great company. You could see he was always keeping an eye on his "family"

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it! Don't be put of by joining a group of strangers. They are there for the same reason as you, to enjoy and explore so will be like minded. Some long days early starts, so got to bed early, read and relax. I would recommend the pleasure flight over the desert

Suggestions

Our trip was in July , as per the guide it gets a bit chilly at night, so layer up. You don't need heavy coats, just a an extra layer/ fleece. Most places took payment by card, but a few didn't so have a few $$ cash to hand. On the game drive with the roof open it can get a wee bit dusty, have a snood or similar so you can pull over mouth and nose if your a bit sensitive to dust. Most roads are gravel or sand so passing vehicles kicks up a lot dust.

Excellent Tour Discovering Namibia’s Magic

I took my mum to Namibia to celebrate her birthday. We were with other 9 fellow travellers and our excellent lead guide Shane. The trip was quite comprehensive and we traveled almost 3000 km, exploring some of the most beautiful and picturesque parts of the country. The truck used for the trip was quite comfortable, with large windows and operable roof. Although we traveled long distances we made frequent stops and the landscapes were always fascinating. We explored the magical desert, the skeleton coast and ship wrecks, the Etosha natural park with its wildlife and the majestic mountains/plateaus. Truly memorable. Our guide Shane was knowledgeable, kind, funny and patient. He could also spot hidden animals easily (he spotted a chameleon while driving the truck!!). Really good trip

Most Inspirational Moment

To visit Deadvlei and the sandy dunes. Also, the skeleton coast, where the desert dives into the ocean. Lastly, the number of animals in Etosha

Thoughts on Group Leader

Shane was simply amazing. Caring, calm, kind and funny. Also, very, very knowledgeable! 10/10

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would suggest doing the optional small plane flight to explore the desert and skeleton coast: truly memorable

2 weeks in the desert and Etosha

A 2 week tour to a beautiful country. Everywhere we went we saw spectacular scenery, met interesting and friendly people and stayed in lovely lodges.
I won’t forget the elephants, pronking springbok, dancing ostriches and roaring lion.

Most Inspirational Moment

The main reason I went to Namibia was to see the Namib desert and the petrified trees in Dead Vlei and it did not disappoint. We had plenty of time to see and experience the desert environment. I did a 2 hour flight over the area we had driven through the previous day and it brought home to me how huge and empty this desert is. Seeing an elephant at the water hole in Etosha is a close second, followed by the roaring lion.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Shane was an excellent group leader. He has a good knowledge of the country, it's natural environment and he animals we saw in Etosha. His communication and organisational skills were very good and he made the whole trip run smoothly. He was also a good driver, making me feel save in the vehicle.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are some long driving days, but the scenery is beautiful and there are frequent breaks.

Suggestions

I would recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in different environments and nature. The game drives in Etosha were very good. We were lucky enough to have good sightings of animals and could spend time observing their behaviour.

Beautiful Namibia

Just back from a wonderful trip to Namibia. There was 10 people on the group. We travelled on a truck through this amazing country. Our guides Ronnie and Chef Rueben where amazing. They were so professional and efficient,they actually made the holiday. Long drive days but these were made easier by Ronnie the driver’s flexibility. Loo stops and photo stops where never a problem. Fantastic hosts and Reuben is an amazing chef. Thank you….i put on 3 3lbs last 2 weeks haha.

Most Inspirational Moment

Etosha national park was amazing. I didn't expect to see much widllife in etosha NP compared to other African countries but our joyrney from one end of etosha on a 5 hour drive was just incredible. We saw incredible wildlife .

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ronnie was amazing. I have already recommended him to some friends. He's friendly, efficient and nothing was too much trouble. There was a lady on our trip with limited mobility and both Ronnie and Reuben went out of their way to make her comfortable throughout the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for some long drive days and early rises. Dont pack too much like i did. You are literally living out of a suitcase for the whole trip. Less is more...and defintely easier to carry.

Suggestions

The food is incredible. I ate some of the best Oryx and Kadu steak ever !!! Yummy!!