Blue Crane Safaris Namibia
- Located 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:
- $138 to $1,105 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Wonderful 3-day desert tour!
I had a great time on the Blue Crane Safari Tour to the Namib desert. Eventhough we only had 3 days, we saw so many beatiful things: breathtaking nightskys, wild animals, beautiful sunrise on the top of sand dunes... Blue Crane organised everything - camping equipment, food, entertainment ;) Sammy was a great guide!
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Email Mario | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Etosha reserve and the Namib Desert in semi private tour!
I have just come back from a 10 days tour that included some of the major spots in Namibia (Etosha Park, Damaraland, Swakupmund and the coast, the Namib Desert). I have to say that I have organized this trip only 7 days before departure and I found and very good assistance with great professionality by Traudy. I had no worries with the airport transfer and the nights at arrival and departure in Windhoek , and received all suggestions and and advices needed before departure. At arrival everything was perfectly organized and the good surprise was that the tour took place with 3 travellers only (me and 2 nice american), with a brand new Toyota 4x4, which is a "plus" regarding comfort and security in a 3000 Km trip mainly on dust roads! The guide, Elton, was an excellent driver and behaved with capability and prudence in all circumstances. It was enjoyable to spend hours also in the car, with the feeling of being alone sometimes, in the immense landscapes of Namibia. Camp equipments and campsites were all perfect and we had sufficient time to enjoy the beauties of the places that we visited. Meals were all excellent! I have to say that the main feeling is that I found was I was looking for: the chance of visiting the places I wanted to see, living the days with the perception away from the tourism masses, in a safe way. I would recommend to travel across Namibia with Blue Crane, and for sure whatever is your type of expectation I have seen that it can be discussed in advance with the staff in order to program what best fits to the traveller intention.
Email Michael | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The only way to see so much wildlife .Namibia and Botswana have it all.
A great adventure with a lot of travelling which was the only way to see the wonderful things we experienced on the way.
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Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Trip to Etosha!
We had a wonderful 3 day trip to Etosha with Blue Crane Safaris. Our guide Raymond was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and we had good fun with them too.
The team in the office were also really helpful and it was a pleasure organising our trip with them.
I would highly recommended Blue Crane Safaris and Raymond as a guide and I would definitely use them again should I be back in Namibia.
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Email Luisa and Monika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great support
We booked our self drive tour in Namibia at Blue Crane Safaris. They planed and pre paid everything for us, the lodges, meals... our car was great and they helped us with every question we had! It was a pleasure for us to book our tour with the guys from Blue Crane Safaris. They were all very friendly and helpfull. Thanks a lot for everything and we hope to see you soon again!
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Email Barbara J. Fontinel Yarar | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Namibia-Trip of a Lifetime-Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Etosha, Luderitz, Sossosvlei, Fish River Cy
Namibia is truly a magical and timeless destination providing diverse natural landscapes & abundant wildlife and big game. Bluecrane Safaris' designed an itinerary that was perfect for our 'self-drive' experience. Even though my two adult children and I were unaccustomed to driving on the left side of the road on 90% gravel and sand in a 4X4, we felt confident and comfortable the entire time knowing that Bluecrane, specifically Derek, was available to assist. We even experienced a blowout on our drive to Etosha but was met in the middle of our trip by Derek to provide us replacement spare (even though we had an extra one left). Outstanding customer service! Namibian's are extremely friendly and customer service focused and take tremendous pride in providing a consistent outstanding experience. I would recommend Bluecrane Safaris and Namibia. Though I've never hesitated going to any country, even if I don't speak their language, but going to Namibia English is their primary language.
Email Steve S | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing 18 day private tour
In October my wife and I went on an amazing 18 day private tour with Blue Crane Safaris and we couldn't be happier.
From the first contact when we were initially looking at small group tours through to the final booking of what became a bespoke private tour, Derek was always prompt in his responses and patient with my many questions.
Our tour covered both the south and north of Namibia over 18 days and we travelled 4,500km including Windhoek, Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Reserve, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, Namib, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein, Palmwag, Etosha National Park and Otjiwarongo.
We enjoyed beautiful scenery, had some great experiences and saw spectacular wildlife. The accommodation was very good and included some amazing properties.
The safari vehicle was very clean, comfortable, spacious and well air-conditioned with sliding windows and a pop-top roof for 360 degree views and photos.
Our driver/guide Frank was exceptional - a skilled driver, with detailed knowledge of the country and its wildlife, a great sense of humour and a lovely guy.
Thank you Derek and Frank we had a great time.
We highly recommend Blue Crane Safaris.
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Email Andrea S. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly professional and very competent
The trip, the car, the overall organization and above all the performance of our guide Me-gusto, as well as the beauty of Namibia, were simply exceptional. I have seen more than half of the world, but this trip was truly memorable. The knowledge of Me-gusto about Namibia, his discipline, sense of responsibility, and his ability to connect with my family, were definitely one of the many highlight of our trip.
Thank you Derek and the team at Blue Crane Safaris!
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Email Silvia Corbani | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best agency. Magic country
We are an italian couple. We did 10 days Namib desert Skeleton Coast Etosha and Waterberg. Simply amazing i asked Derek for a customize tour included Pelican point kayaking to meet the guys who save the seals from plastic debrits it s an amazing experience sourrandig by seals and dolphins do that highly recommended. Etosha also is amazing thanks for conservation for Rhynos is a hope. Derek suggested us best lodges and best trip, Frank the guide and driver was extremly professional and polite. They included all the meals and service, best value for money. When we met they gave us a water bottle to refil: we appreciated a lot to reduce impact of plastics. Best agency go with them.
Silvia
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Email Alessandro Caiusi | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
The experience with Blue Crane, has been positive from the beginning.
Mr Derek answered to all my question in a timely manner, with accuracy and transparency.
The strength of Blue Crane was the program. Extremely detailed and exhaustive. Every step of the day was clear from sunrise to sunset, as well as what was included in the price and what not.
The tour (21 days) fully confirmed my first impression.
On top of that, the Guide (Sammy), has been extremely kind and helpful.
Always available and an endless source of information !
Strongly recommended !
