Namibia Self-Guided Tours and Trips

Overall, I had a great experience and really enjoyed the trip. The itinerary was incredible, the accommodations were good, and everything was very well organized. A special thank you to Often and Big Jojo, they were both amazing! They made the trip fun, kept everything running smoothly, and created a fantastic atmosphere for the group. My main suggestion would be to allow a little more time at each destination. I understand Contiki’s style is “go, go, go,” but spending only 15 minutes at iconic places like Spitzkoppe (the “Matterhorn of Namibia”) or other stops simply wasn’t enough. It often felt like we were constantly rushing from one place to the next just to arrive in time for lunch or dinner. I think arriving even an hour later on some days would have been a worthwhile trade-off if it meant we could spend more time enjoying these incredible locations. I also understand the weather was completely out of everyone’s control, but since conditions weren’t in our favor, I would have appreciated at least trying to adjust the itinerary where possible to give us a better chance of experiencing some locations under better conditions. Even small changes could have made a difference. Aside from that, everything was great. It was an unforgettable adventure, and I’d definitely travel with Contiki again.

We had an excellent trip. The itinerary is well thought out and covers all the classic things you want to see in Namibia, especially the dunes and game parks. .Our tour guide, Sheona, did an excellent job of telling us a lot about the country and nature and attending to everyone’s needs. We were a group that mixed well and had a lot of fun together. Our first stop was at Hammerstein Lodge, was a bit rough as we were plagued with bad weather: torrential rain, hail and snow in mid-June. This was an exception to the usual weather.. The heating in our rooms did not work. We all took it in stride as best we could. We were delighted as the accommodation only seemed to get better at each of the other stops. We did not see any lions, but we,were,lucky to be able to see rhinos and journeys of giraffes as well as some unusual things like an aardwolf and a jackal playing with its prey. I am convinced that every trip will have something unique and different on it.. The extra free day activity in Walvis Bay is highly recommended. We all signed up for it. We saw dolphins and a whale on our boat trip, but also had visits from seals and pelicans. Riding cars in the dunes by the sea was a lot of fun. I enjoyed the trip so much that I am considering doing it again.

We had a wonderful trip. I have wanted to visit Namibia for many years and it lived up to my hopes and expectations. It was made all the more special by our excellent leader, Kastro, who looked after us so well. He was knowledgeable, caring, an excellent driver, great at spotting animals, with a good sense of humour - a true ambassador for his country. The lodges and hotels were great accommodation; all very different in atmosphere but very comfortable, though we found Hammerstein very cold. We would have loved another night at Otijwa to enjoy the calm and elegant surroundings. The itinerary was full and varied and we enjoyed all the different elements - informed all the time by Kastro's commentary and explanations. Explore provided excellent trip notes which helped in the planning and anticipation of the trip. I would recommend that it would be better to suggest taking South African Rand in currency rather than USD to save having to find somewhere to change them. It might be good also to recommend a jacket as well as a fleece for the cold mornings, and I found my collapsible walking poles very useful on a couple of the longer walks.

This was a superb trip that surpassed our expectations. Excellent guides and a stimulating and comprehensive itinerary

Wonderful trip - I would definitely recommend it.

Brilliant trip for seeing wildlife & very varied landscapes.