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Blue Crane Safaris Namibia
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- NTB & TOSCO
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $82 to $1,089 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Gayelene Dwyer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
FLEXIBLE AND WELL ORGANISED
Arriving in Walvis Bay on our yacht,the crew of SV Moonbird were looking forward to exploring the Namibian desert.
We found Blue Crane were the only tour company willing to create a bespoke tour for the 5 of us at short notice. Our guide, Sydnie, collected us from the waterfront and thus began a brilliant and packed tour itinerary that took us to all the main sites we had been hoping for. Sydnie was extremely knowledgeable, and his kind and friendly manner made the trip very enjoyable, and his driving was excellent. We really enjoyed staying at the desert lodge, and the sunset drive. We even had an afternoon cooling off in the pool. All the facilities and partner organisations were top notch. Sydnie even arranged a birthday cake for one of our party!
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Email [email protected] | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Blue Crane Safaris, and our guide Me-Gusto Busch, left nothing to be desired! Amazing service.
If you're looking for an amazing experience with knowledgeable guides, you must book with Blue Crane Safaris. This tour far exceeded our expectations. Everything - from the drives, scenery, wildlife, accommodation, restaurants, etc. - was beyond anything we had imagined. Our guide looked out at every corner to make sure we were safe, enjoying ourselves, and experiencing Namibia to the fullest extent. I would definitely book with Blue Crane Safaris if I return to Namibia.
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Email Catherine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
19 day self drive through Namibia and Botswana
A very positive experience with Blue Crane. We had a wonderful 19 day self-drive through Namibia and Botswana, all arranged with Blue Crane. The 2
vehicles were very comfortable and perfect for handling the occasional significant deep sand or mud. The accommodation was mostly great (apart from places where there wasn’t any better to be had). The agency was always available and responsive to any questions, including assisting us to replace the loss of both number plates off one vehicle very efficiently just prior to crossing the border. A basically hassle free, fun safe adventure for a bunch of middle aged people :)
Also good value for money.
Highly recommend!
Email Hannah Aquilina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience in Namibia with Blue Crane Safaris
Excellent service all round - couldn’t recommend them highly enough. From initial communications with Derek who helped to advise us through a suggested itinerary and route, was accommodating to our budget, happy to make any changes and provide alternatives when asked, and provided ongoing communications and information up until our departure date. The trip itself was fantastic - our guide Frank could not have been more knowledgeable, kind and helpful, and certainly contributed to make our holiday such a memorable experience. Namibia itself is a lovely country. Thank you Blue Crane Safaris!
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Email Jean | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour with Blue Crane
We went in a 15 day highlights of Namibia tour for small group in November. It turned out that we were only 2 as some others had to cancel, so it was like a private tour for us. When arranging the trip Derek always answered our questions immediately and it all went were smoothly to book. Our guide Sammy was excellent in every way, a lot of knowledge and experience and a good sense of humour. He made sure everything went smoothly and did everything to make our trip a wonderful experience. All the lodges and hotels were beautiful as well as the food being top class. We travelled over 4.000 km and saw an amazing variety of scenery and landscapes, as well as learning about the different cultures in different parts of the county. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Blue Crane Safaris
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Email Judit | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best!!
12 perfect days organized by BlueCrane Safaris from Windoek to Victoria Falls.
Everything went smoothly, accommodations nice, lots of animals, the guide Sammy did professional job. We enjoyed every moment of the our.
We highly recommend BlueCrane Safaris.
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Email Leila & Andreas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional tour operator providing perfectly organised tour with excellent guide
Very professional tour operator from first contact to end of the tour, with excellent and punctual support in the organisation.
The tour itself (11 days with guide) was very well designed, we really enjoyed the perfect organisation, the amazing lodges and the delicious food everywhere we went (also special dietary requirements were taken into account).
We had a very knowledgable guide with whom we felt very safe in the long drives and everywhere we went, and who always provided explanations about the fauna, flora and geology of Namibia. Thanks to him we were able to learn so much about the country and enjoy things we would not have noticed had we travelled alone. We were able to spot all wildlife we had expected to see...and much more beyond that.
With Blue Crane Safaris we had an unforgettable holiday in Namibia and would definitely travel with them again next time in Namibia!
Email Romala Dobie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous
From beginning to end Derek and his team worked professionally and tailored our trip from beginning to end to accommodate whatever we wanted. They did not try to change our minds but made sensible suggestions that would make our stay in Namibia run smoothly and without hitches. The whole team were pleasant, polite and respectful. They were very patient when I changed my mind a few times and never, ever made me feel I was being a nuisance. The service was excellent, the car they provided was in tip top condition and the itinerary was all printed out in detail. What we really liked was that they gave us maps to find our way around. We love maps. We would definately use Blue Crane again to plan our next trip.
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Email Wei | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome operator and customized tour in Southern Africa
My evaluation is based on destination, communication, cost efficiency, well-coordinated excursions, upscale accommodation, and overall service quality. Namibia is a beautiful country with varieties of colorful landscape (ocean, desert, mountain) and wildlife (dolphin, whale, flamingos, big 5, and more). Bluecrane Safari checks all these criteria with one extra, emergency handling. Additionally, their tour guides are very attentive to clients, try the best to accommodate reasonable requirements, and always talk professionally even if some might treat harshly. I definitely will return to Namibia with Bluecrane Safari.
Bluecrane Safari hosted a 13-day Southern Africa tour for my group of Aug- Sep 2024. We had a great time until Sep 1, our day 2 in Namibia. One of our vehicles crashed and some got medium to significant injuries. During the long and intensive rescue process at a very remote site, we did observe that our tour guides are professionally trained to handle emergencies. Fortunately, we had brand new and solid-built safari vehicles. Otherwise, it would be much worse.
The sad accident was no one's wish and hopefully no one will ever have to deal with this. However, accidents do happen. Remember travel insurance, tightening seat belt, front sitter be alert of road and driver's condition, practice basic crash self- protection procedures, and seek best medical facilities if emergency happens for future travel reference. Our lives and wellbeing are priceless.
Email Catherine Compton | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely excellent
Megusto was the best guide I have ever traveled with. ( I have been in the industry for 40years)
Each day was detailed of where we were going on a map. The night before Megusto would mention what activities we were doing and then what the temperature would be and what we would need for the next day. When there was a sighting of say a herd of elephants then he would move the bus so all members of the bus (7 seater)could see easily not just those in the front. Each room was check by Megusto each night to make sure everything worked.
As for the tour it was excellent saw so much more than expected. I do a lot of research before I choose a company and Blue Crane was the best for places visited, time travelling in the bus, and value for money. Namibia has such a diverse range of scenery and wildlife it is a special country. The standard of accommodation exceeded my expectations. We stayed at the Gondwana chain which were excellent something special about each one. The food that was included was also excellent, we even dined in a beautiful seafood restaurant by the pier one night in Swakopmund. The tour far exceeded my expectations.