Andre
CrissCross Namibia Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2003)
- Member Of:
- NTB & TASA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $450 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Nancy & Bob Cole | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
CrissCross Safaris provide us with the most fabulous safari/trip we’ve ever had!!
We recently returned from a 19 day private safari with CrissCross, visiting Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. From the moment we contacted Andre and Michelle, we knew we were in good hands. They are very knowledgeable about the area and provided great suggestions and ideas. They really listened to what we wanted and tailored the itinerary around things we were interested in seeing and doing and our budget and timeframe. They were always very responsive and communicated back quickly when we had questions or concerns. We opted for a private driver and guide and they provided us with Dewald, a local Namibian. He was very reliable, courteous, always informing of us of where we were going and what we were doing and what to expect. He was also very knowledgeable about the history, animals, geography and people of the area. He became a good friend during the trip, he was also an excellent driver on all the dirt roads and dunes! We were able to follow our itinerary as outlined and there were never any missteps or glitches.
The safari lodges and hotels that Andre and Michelle chose were always top notch. The service, food, game drives, boat cruises were always very professional and staff were always helpful and friendly. They were all clean and very comfortable, many were very luxurious! We were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary, and Andre and Michelle had several nice surprises for us at the lodges. That was thoughtful and generous.
Then there were the animals- we had so many amazing animal sightings and experiences that it’s hard to describe. We also enjoyed the cultural aspect visiting some local tribe villages and also the beautiful landscapes, especially the Sossusvlei dunes in Namibia-magical.
We compared several other outfitters and found that for the money, CrissCross provided more value than the others and more personalized attention and greater variety of experiences.
The whole experience was exactly as we wanted and imagined it to be. “Turning dreams into Memories”. We would highly recommend CrissCross Safaris for your next adventure. Thank you so much Andre, Michelle and Dewald.
CH
Email Annemarie + Roberto Geneva | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 star treatment highly recommend this company
We had a great time during our 3 weeks journey through Namibia. Everything was planned perfectly well. The choice of the accommodations, the parks and all the animals that we managed to see in their native environment. Also the seaside and dessert was a marvelous attraction.
The driver was excellent and he explained very well the history of the country and their wildlife. We had a five star treatment! It will remain our most memorable trip of our live.
Thanks a lot
Annamarie +Roberto from Geneva
CH
Email Patrick H | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful experience from start to finish and very well organized!
Can recommend Namibia to anyone for Safari's and or tours , its safe , clean , friendly and scenery you will not see anywhere else in the world. Our Tour operator Crisscross made it wonderful from start to finish , well organized and with a fantastic guide .
CH
Email Robin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent trip exceeding expectations.
The suggested trip covering Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia covered all highlights regarding wildlife, landscapes and people. Markus, our guide, was very knowledgeable and knew the countries like his pocket. Very enjoyable company too. Had the time of our lifes.
CA
Email Lucy Willcox | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledge of a Local
I had the pleasure of seeing Africa - Botswana and Namibia for the first time with my travel buddy. It was adventurous, and fun, with lots of laughs and what turned out to be an intimate and emotional experience seeing the varied landscape of Namibia and its animals. Thinus was instrumental - hearing his stories and experiences, sharing his knowledge of the different areas, and knowing when and how to see the animals up close and personal. Our tour was customized and focused on suggestions made by CrissCross and incorporated our own wish list. They were flexible, quick to respond, and knowledgeable. I appreciated we were put first and every effort was made to meet our travel goals. Note, we are experienced travelers but, you don't need to be. I loved my first experience with Africa and wouldn't hesitate to go again and book through CrissCross - it was an emotional goodbye - we will see you again.
CA
Provided an Exhilarating Experience
We had aproximately 25 days in Namibia including our wonderful time in the Chobe River where Thinus met us at Kasane airport in Botswana,
We immediately when on a game drive within 15 min of our lodge and saw most of the big 5. Our adventure in Namibia after Botswana continued through Etosha Park, (we loved the tents camp right outside the lodge with a watering hole in front of our luxurious tent)
We loved Damaraland with its stunning rock formations and night sky. We also adored the Skeleton coast and the colours in the sand and the dunes. We had also an amazing jeep ride along the coast line during low tide with the waves crashing in under us, followed by an amazing drive up and down the enormous dunes. You can do this from Swapomund or Walvis Bay . ( I would suggest hiring your own private guide for this)
Thinus was a great driver and knows how to handle the gravel and sand roads and booked great accomodations for us. We also enjoyed the company of Marcus who was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide while Thinus took a few days off. We loved this trip....it was one of a lifetime and we do plan to come back when time allows. We saw every living creature in Africa and the scenery is spectacular.
trisha from Vancouver
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Email Polya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfectly organized!
Really, really good organization! We made self drive around Namibia. 3000 km for 10 days. Our trip was a combination of B&B and camping in a roof tent on the top of a Toyota car. Thinus has chosen really amazing lodges - small and charming places! Our camping was so beautiful place!
We met Thinus on the day of our arrival. He was very kind. Thinus gave us a marked road map, gave us really helpful advices - about the roads, about the fuel, places to eat, about the camping.
Wе wanted to met Thinus on the last day of our trip to say THANK YOU but we didn't get to see each other one more time. So see you next time, Thinus!
Thanks for everything!!!
Gratefully,
Your first guests from Bulgaria
TH
Email Chris and Tingting | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thinus, the tour operator was honest, forthright, and engaging. Full of interesting information.
From our arrival in Windhoek to our departure from Victoria Falls, CrissCross Namibia did an excellent job building the itinerary for my wife and me, with stops at numerous fascinating destinations. We travelled with a guide/driver who arranged all the details of the program and left us with the opportunity to follow our curiosity. The lodges and camps where we stayed ranged from high-end five star to quirky, but comfortable. The food was ample and delicious and out local guide, Markus, was extremely well-informed about the natural history, wild mammals and birds. Some of the drives were long, but the driver was skilled and stops were well-timed. The program combined fascinating wildlife encounters with a significant cultural component. We travelled in Namibia for two weeks, Botswana and Zimbabwe for one week. If I could make any changes, it would only be that to spend more time at several of our destinations.
Initially, correspondence with CrossCross Namibia was hampered by difficulty between our respective email servers. So the amount of discussion pre-trip was less than I would have preferred. But the important points were covered. And any uncertainties we had coming into the program evaporated as soon as we arrived. Experiences exceeded our expectations on almost every level. We especially liked the diversity of Namibia: the dunes and coastline of Namib Desert, the cultural legacy of Damaraland, and the stark beauty and abundant wildlife of Etosha National Park. Next time, we would love to visit the southern part of Namibia.
Highest marks to Thinus, Markus and the Namibian people for an exceptional tour.
IL
Email Dana and Shimshon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
WELL PLANNED ITINERARY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
We just came from 12 days self drive safari tour in Namibia organised by CrissCross.
We choose the company on previous online reviews and they did not disapoint.
They organized the tour in a record time and answered promptly to any inquiries we had.
Accommodation and food on the trip were excellent. The lodges (3-5star) were fantastic- interesting locations and unique styles.
We enjoined every minute of our trip.
We already discused with Thinus about next trips in Namibia and neighbouring countries.
Proffesional service, friendly and experienced guides, flexibility and decent portfolio
We got professional service from Criss Cross, stuff remained flexible, ready to adjust our trip as per our needs.
We decided to go for self-designed tour through Namibia - we chose the path, Criss Cross helped us with planning the best itinerary for the time we had, booking accommodation on the way, and provided professional guides. Guides were highly experienced and very friendly. Lodges chosen for the trip were good.
Criss Cross has big portfolio of tours: self-driving (they will help you with setting up itinerary, car and lodges booking (in high season you have to do it well in advance, if you've never been to Namibia it's better to check what car is suitable for the path you chose)), guided tours tailored for the customer (you choose the path, duration, and if you want to go for a 3 or 5 star trip), pre-defined tours to choose from the list.
I have already some plans for next trips in Namibia and neighbouring countries, next time I will also reach out to Criss Cross, because we had good experience and I have a feeling that I may rely on their advice.