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Blue Crane Safaris Namibia
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- 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:
- $83 to $1,103 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Ilian Shopov | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Two Excellent Consecutive Trips (back to back) in Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe!
I took two groups of friends and travellers on two consecutive (back to back) safaris in Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe with Blue Crane Safaris in August-September 2021. The trips were planned for the same period in 2020, but due to covid pandemic we did them this year. The owner of the company Derek went away out of the ordinary work in order to facilitate these very complex, fully customeized and logistically difficult itineraries during very hard for travel times (different entry requirements for the different countries, change of flights by the airlines, organizing PCR tests etc.)
Derek managed to organize everything in a perfect manner, following us from the office in Windhoek every step of the way and facilitating changes that emerged for one reason or another (some of the groups participants required detours while during the trips). He was also working very patiently for year and a half prior to the beginning of the tours - accommodation bookings, changes, extra tours, payments etc. Lots and lots of hard work, which finally paid off - we had fabulous tours during very difficult to travel times - 12 people total for the first trip (Namibia - Botswana - Zimbabwe) and 8 people total for the second trip (Zimbabwe - Botswana).
These were mixed accommodated and basic camping trips executed in a highly professional manner. We used two great air-conditioned 4X4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs, pulling two trailers with baggage and camping equipment - all in excellent condition.
I would like to mention with great pleasure the two guides that we had (Sedney and Gavin), as well as the helper for the camping nights (Francis). They worked really hard - driving long hours, setting up and breaking camps during camping nights, cooking, bying supplies, spotting wildlife during the game drives in the parks and reserves, arranging extra activities, PCR tests, keeping constant tourch with the head office in Windhoek. Thank you, guys for the wonderful job your hard work and your friendship!
Itineraries:
1-st tour. Windhoek - Sesriem - Walvis Bay (Sandwich Harbour) - Spitzkoppe - Etosha NP - Bwabwata NP - Nkasa Rupara NP in Namibia plus Chobe National Park in Botswana and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
2-nd tour. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Chobe National Park - Savuti - Khwai Concession - Moremi Game Reserve - Maun in Botswana (full day Okavango Delta motor boat tour and a scenic flight over the delta while in Maun).
I would strongly recommend Blue Crane Safaris for any type of tour in Namibia and the neighbouring countries without any hesitation and I hope that I will have the privilege to use their services again in the near future.
DE
Email Mauricio and friends | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Blue Crane Safaris: a great tour operator in Namibia!
We found Blue Crane Safaris while searching online for tour operators in Namibia.
Since the very first contact, the communication with Derek (the operator's manager) was extremely efficient.
Particularly during the current pandemic, the travel conditions may be quickly impacted and this requires constant interaction between both parties.
We can recommend the whole process (tour configuration, individual interests, on-site guiding and transport, execution of the planned activities, etc) as outstandingly well done.
Derek and his team always met our expectations, and we are certainly satisfied with our great experience in beautiful Namibia.
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Email Nicole | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very local good tour operator that will cater to you
Derek is wonderful. He really worked hard for me and my requests to come up with what we wanted in a safari. And I was tough. What’s best is that it’s a local company, not one run by a larger company. Therefore you pay reasonable prices and support a local company.
LT
Email Ramunas Kairys | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and reliable.
Easy communication before travel. We ordered tour from airport to airport. Everything was on time. John was a professional and helpful guide. The lodges and hotels were comfortable. The whole tour was very save and the nature was amazing.
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Email Donna b | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Blue Crane Safaris was so thorough and reliable and has given me a fabulous safari experience
We have just come back from an amazing 9-day camping safari with Blue crane safaris in Namibia. From beginning to end the service was thorough and consistent. Are guides Sidney and Franz were lovely and friendly and knew all the tricks of the trade. They knew when and where you you’d find the best siting’s and the perfect times to spot the lions. They would do anything to help you and make your trip as enjoyable as possible. The cooking was excellent and especially as we are vegetarians and fussy eaters. Derek had been very helpful with organizing the trip and especially as regards to navigating entry requirements and PCR tests. I was worried that camping would be uncomfortable but the tents were very tall and spacious and the camp beds and matrasses gave me the most wonderful sleep throughout the trip. I would definitely go on another safari with Blue cane safaris and our guides Sidney and Franz and would totally recommend them to anyone else looking for an amazing safari as they will deliver!
Email Andrew D & Family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable 11 day family safari around Namibia
My family and I have just completed an amazing 11 day safari showcasing Namibia with Blue Crane Safaris. Having had to postpone our original trip two years ago due to the first Covid lockdown, it has been a spectacular experience, as well as a relief, to have finally got to Namibia and see the wonderful sights on offer.
Derek was always helpful and supportive in his organising of our original trip and subsequently he handled the cancellation and reorganisation in a very professional manner, making the whole booking process seem very straight forward.
We had Me-Gusto as our driver and guide and what a wonderful job he did. Always enthusiastic, he managed to have us ready for early departures and kept us eager for the adventures of the long days ahead. He was knowledgeable, informative and well organised and showed an immense appreciation for his own country and everything it has to offer.
The lodges and camps we stayed at were all of high standard, the food was delicious and the staff were lovely, being delighted that we were having such a great time in their country.
Namibia, with the help of Blue Crane Safaris, has given us many wonderful memories and I have no hesitation in recommending Blue Crane as an excellent local safari operator. In fact, my wife and I are already discussing our next trip to see the sights we missed and to give ourselves extra time to relax in one or two of the lodges we stayed at but didn’t get to make the most of due to early departures. Overall, a fabulous experience!
Email Caroline CATHERINE | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellence
I could not expect any better!!! I did a 10day camping trip with just my daughter, our Guide & assistant were absolutely brilliant, beautiful people, our guide knowledge about his country was outstanding, We made a great friend! Markus made our trip to Namibia absolutely memorable, we will have never experienced the country like that if we did a self drive experience. The manager Derek from Blue crane safari was so friendly. I can't recommend them enough, We are so grateful!!!! Thank you with all our heart, From Gemma & Caroline
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Email Ilian Shopov | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous trip to Namib, Kalahari and Cape Town
I, along with 8 friends of mine used the services of Bluecrane Safairs, Namibia for a custom-built itinerary on the territory of both Namibia and South Africa. As usual, we did a combination of accommodated and camping overnights, so we could have varied experience and the best possible locations.
Derek, the owner of the company did a great job with planning and all the arrangements for the trip. We used again their very comfortable 4X4 customized safari vehicles. The guides Sedny and Seven were perfect with every aspect and every little detail of their work - driving, wildlife guiding, setting up camp, cooking, communicating with us. We all felt like a family, rather than just beeing offered a service.
We spent 11 days with the guides in the Namib and Kalahari deserts in Namibia and South Africa and after that flew to Cape Town for a couple of nights, where Derek had arranged great tours and accommodation with a local partner company.
We are all very, very happy with the tour and I am looking impatiently forward to our next trip to Namibia and Zimbabwe (different itinerary) with Bluecrane Safaris in August this year.
Once again, thank you very much Derek, Sedny and Seven for your hard work and professional attitude!
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Email Ronald Kuhlmann | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Experience
The itinerary was varied and we were able to experience many aspects of Namibia. The vehicle was comfortable and well-maintained and our driver/guide was superb in every respect. We just had a marvelous time and would recommend the operator to any traveler. We also were supposed to travel in 2021 but that was not possible and they made the rebooking easy. First rate!
Email Jessica | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super organised, great experience and very helpful team
Bluecrane Safaris organised our fantastic self-drive in Namibia, including vehicle hire and accommodation. Everything went perfectly, we had an amazing time, the accommodation was wonderful, and the vehicle exactly what we needed. The team at Bluecrane were really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!