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Brian
US
Visited:
September 2014
Reviewed: Apr 18, 2015
Email Brian | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Namibia has some great open spaces with few signs of humans besides the fences by the roads. The people we encountered were all very friendly and we felt completely safe during our entire visit.
Val Edlin
GB
Visited:
April 2013
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We have visited many African parks and can honestly say that we have never seen such a variety of birds and animals as we saw in the various sites we visited. All camps and guides were superb as was the air service between camps
Philip Smaruj, Owner Wild Wind Safaris
NA
Visited:
January 2015
Reviewed: Jan 18, 2015
Email Philip Smaruj, Owner Wild Wind Safaris | 35-50 years of age
Namibia - breathtaking, quaint, soulful solitude in Africa
Mark Weaver
Visited:
November 2014
Reviewed: Nov 28, 2014
Namibia. A place of Barren Beauty.
The trip took 12 days with ample stops at the numerous must see sights for photographers which included, Spitzkoppe itself and the spectacular surrounding red rock formations, Dune 45, Deadvlei and sossusvlie, Sesriem Canyon, Luderitz Town, Kolmanskop deserted mining town, the aforementioned Fish River Canyon, the Mesaurus Fossils, Giants Playground and the quiver Tree forest.
There was a lot to fit in and had the tour extended further north to Etosha National Park there would have been the wildlife too, however this was Landscape photography tour/workshop.
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Namibia is another whole scale of massive with a very low population meaning one can drive for hours without seeing another vehicle which for a Brit is a little un-nerving to begin with that said we were a convoy of three 4X4s so it was not an issue.
The countryside is stunningly beautiful in a hard barren way and utterly silent however the nights are even better (if really quite cold at times) with the most magnificent clear skies and more stars than you will probably have ever seen.
The heat (and the cold) have to be planned for, this is not the place to hop out of your car to climb up as dune to take a few snaps without a wide brimmed hat and way more water than you think you need. We did a properly organised trip to Deadvlie to scout for and to take shots, we had all the kit knowing that there was a 1.1Km trek across the dunes and that we would be spending a few hours on the pan taking shots and despite drinking way more than I thought I needed, I got mild sun stroke! Be prepared or you will have problems.
The driving is very easy with the only issues to be aware of is petrol stations and places to have punctures repaired.
While many of the hotels may display a 4 or 5 star rating these ratings should not be confused with those in Europe or USA. The quality of service encountered can be quite perfunctory to almost bordering on rude. There are however bright beacons of light that shine so brightly that this high level of service takes you by complete surprise! The speed of service can be slow to the extent of being glacial! If you want a quick meal…forget it. This is not a slight against you, they just don’t do “Quick”. We popped into a fast food joint on one occasion for a snack and it took nearly 40 minutes to get our food!
That said the sights we saw are out of this world, the fun we had was continuous, and I am not sure I will have the chance to take shots like I did again in a long time.
Definitely worth a visit!
Danie
AU
Visited:
September 2013
Reviewed: Jun 1, 2014
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It is safe. Game parks are well equipped. There is a great variety of game and birds. The scenery is like nowhere else in the world.
Sidney Crain
US
Visited:
November 2013
Reviewed: May 20, 2014
Email Sidney Crain | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Austere landscape, unique sand dunes, large seal colonies, beautiful National Parks
Alec C.
GB
Visited:
April 2012
Reviewed: May 3, 2014
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The landscape is so varied in can be like travelling through three countries in one day, the wildlife and scenery are fabulous and the lodges are generally excellent.
Marleen Horsten
Visited:
September 2011
Reviewed: Apr 26, 2012
There is much to see and to do in Namibia. Abundant wildlife, in national parks and gamefarms, but also roaming free in Damaraland and Kaokoland in combination with beautiful sceneries. There is a great choice of accommodations. Campsites, self catering, guestfarms and lodges (basic to very luxurious).
In the coastal area (Walvisbaai, Swakopmund) you can enjoy f.e. Scenic flights, quadbike tours, sandsurfing, "gogga" tours (looking for the little 5) or dolphincruises.
StefanHuber
Visited:
May 2003
Reviewed: Apr 14, 2012
Went there in 2003 with my buddy from Simonskloof. Super weather condition (not too hot) and due of his expert knowledge from the area (he lived in Namibia for 5 years), we had an amazing time.
Namibia is very interesting from a geological perspective and there is a very good chance to see wild animals almost everywhere. It's worth to go there.
The countryside is so beautiful and amazing.
I strongly can recommend Namibia as a holiday destination.
Looking forward to go back in a few years.
karst blijham
NL
Visited:
August 2009
Reviewed: Apr 4, 2012
Email karst blijham | 50-65 years of age
Stretched desertly landscapes. No wildlife boundaries. Beautiful light in the morning and evenings. Strange nature phenomena: petrified forest, Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Fish River Canyon, Kakoa Veld)