Nature Travel Namibia
Nature Travel Namibia
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- TASA & Namibia Tourism Board
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $82 to $652 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Catherine D | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The trip of a lifetime
It often feels a little risky doing business with an overseas company, especially if you don’t personally know anybody who has used them, but we were so pleased and relieved that we chose Nature Travel Namibia to make the arrangements for our trip to this amazing country. Our entire trip went smoothly and according to plan. If there were any hitches, we certainly weren’t aware of them. From the first email we sent to the last, Amber Lynne was professional, helpful and very prompt with her investigations on our behalf. She asked all the right questions of us (even when she knew it was going to lead to more work for her) and answered our questions as quickly as she could. She was a pleasure to deal with. We were very happy with the standard of the accommodation (mid-range), the vehicle (perfect for game viewing and in great condition) and, as you’ll read soon, our guide.
From our experience, travelling in Namibia with a private guide is the way to go. If you can scrape together the budget to do it this way, you won't regret it. The guide does all the hard work (and the driving, which is a big deal) and shoulders the stress while you get to sit back and simply enjoy your holiday. The guide knows where to find the best lookout points, the best places to eat (or just to have a stop) and the best game viewing spots. If they know what they are doing, they will quickly figure out your interests, point out the things they know you will want to see on your travels and tell you all sorts of interesting things along the way. Our guide was Joram, and he was great. Nothing we wanted to see or do was too much trouble for him and he was a crucial part of what made this trip so fantastic.
Our tour was based on the 11-day Classic Namibia (extended) safari on the Nature Travel Namibia website with a couple of extra days tagged on. We’d originally looked at the 8-day safari, but we were all pleased we decided on the longer one. The distances between places are vast, so to be able to spend a bit more time in each area is well worth it. We had read a warning about luggage being delayed going into Windhoek and that is exactly what happened to us (and several other people we spoke to). We had already decided to spend a day in Windhoek prior to starting our safari to get over our jet lag a bit, and when our luggage didn't arrive, we were very glad we did.
Namibia is a country I’d been wanting to go to for decades, so I had very high expectations. Well, this holiday exceeded those expectations. It honestly was the trip of a lifetime for our family of four adults, and Nature Travel Namibia deserves the credit for making it so. I can't recommend them highly enough.
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Email Angie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend Nature Travel
This was our first trip to Africa, and we are beyond happy we selected Nature Travel Namibia. For 10 months, we worked with Nicolette who provided prompt answers to a myriad of questions and guided us to great options. We had never met but we feel that she understand implicitly what we were looking for. We were paired with private guide Joram Matenhese who was absolutely tops! We spent a little over two weeks with him in Namibia and learned so much about nature, the complex cultural and political dynamics between people and animals, and the best places to get coffee and snacks along the way. He is also an amazing expert birder (he knows literally every bird from sight and sound) and knows all the best places and times to see wildlife. It also helped that it seemed like everyone we met in Namibia knows and likes him—from lodge staff to national park gatekeepers to restaurant staff. We felt like VIP traveling with him. Also, we love all natural things—from little to large—and it was a pleasure to be with him reveling in insects, reptiles, mammals, geology, and flora. If we had traveled alone on a self-guided tour, we would have missed so much and been too preoccupied to enjoy the experience. Regarding the lodges, every place we stayed was comfortable, safe, clean, friendly, and well situated within nature. Memorable highlights were hiking Big Daddy, seeing the dunes meet the ocean in Sandwich Harbour, the Living Deserts guided tour of reptiles and insects in Swakopmund, seeing wildlife in Etosha during the dry season, birdwatching in the Caprivi, and taking a helicopter tour of Victoria Falls. We are going to cherish the experience for the rest of our lives, and we are so fortunate to work with this company and be in the great hands of Nicolette and Joram!
Email Rima Sengupta | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional service always
I want to thank Nature Travel Namibia for the wonderful trip we had in September 2023.
NTN is an extremely professional company and the best part is how quickly they will respond every time you contact them.
Thank you Pepi - you are a star.
We went on a private trip, our guide was Sebastian Wrede - whose knowledge, punctuality and enthusiasm was exceptional.
No complains too about the lodges where NTN put us up, the extra sightseeing tours they arranged and the car they provided - simply cannot fault anything in the holiday.
Nature Travel Namibia made us feel safe and cared for always.
Thank you once again - Pepi, Sebastian and Nikita !
BR
Email Juliana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip to Namibia!
My husband and I had a wonderful 10 days trip to Namibia, way beyond our expectations.
Namibia is such a beautiful country with a fantastic landscape and wonderful wildlife.
We did the circuit from Windhoek, via Etosha, Twyfelfontein, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei and back to Windhoek.
We thank Nature Travel Namibia for all the planed itinerary that made possible for us to experience so much of your great country.
Our agent Amber answered very quickly to all our e-mails and tailor made the itinerary based on our requests. All worked perfectly. The accommodation was most of the times very good - only one too rustic, and the food was excellent.
Above all our guide Delano was exceptional, we enjoyed so much his company and experience. In Etosha he put a lot a effort to show us a lot of waterholes full of animals, such as giraffes, elephant and zebras. In Damaraland we drove in a dry river bed looking for elephants, it was very fun. We could be very close to these wonderful animals.
In Sossusvlei we also had a wonderful and fun experience, the dunes are truly amazing and breathtaking.
The three of us climbed the big daddy and was so much fun.
We would highly recommend NTN for this memorable experience.
CA
Email Laura | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nature Travel Namibia is an excellent tour operative; great communication and organization.
My husband and I embarked on an incredible journey to Namibia, guided by the expert Wilson and meticulously organized by Petra, of Nature Travel Namibia. This adventure left an indelible mark on our hearts, weaving together the wonders of wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural experiences.
Our adventure began with the iconic climb of Dune 45 in Sossusvlei, where we stood atop a mesmerizing vista in the Namib Desert. The sense of accomplishment and the surreal beauty of the desert still fill our memories. Another highlight was Deadvlei, a place that felt like a dream – a white clay pan surrounded by dead trees and towering dunes, a sight beyond words. Wilson's insights added a magical touch to this extraordinary place.
The Damara Living Museum, Himba village, and Bushman experiences offered us rich cultural experiences connecting us deeply with Namibia's indigenous cultures. Our visit to the petrified forest took us back in time, where ancient trees turned to stone, and we marveled at the history and geology of this unique place. Here, we also had the privilege of encountering the remarkable Welwitschias, fascinating living fossils.
Our drives through Etosha National Park were perfectly tailored to our interests, providing two days of thrilling game viewing in one of Africa's premier wildlife reserves. Wilson's expertise and passion for Namibia's natural wonders made every moment unforgettable.
Wilson's graciousness and enthusiasm made him not just a guide but a cherished companion on this journey. We'll forever treasure our time with him.
In summary, our adventure with Nature Travel Namibia was nothing short of exceptional. It showcased the best of Namibia, perfectly aligned with our interests. The memories we've created will stay with us forever. I wholeheartedly recommend this journey to fellow travelers seeking a customized, well-organized, and awe-inspiring exploration of Namibia. Our heartfelt thanks go to Wilson, Petra, and Nature Travel Namibia for making this trip a dream come true.
Email Deb and Rod | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
We cannot recommend Nature Travel Namibia highly enough! Our tour was absolutely fantastic and our guide, Wilson, was so knowledgeable and fun to travel with. He really made our trip extra special. We felt safe at all times and the accommodation was top shelf. From our first communication with Amber Lynn we knew we were in very good hands. She helped us create an itinerary that suited our timeframe and wish list. We were incredibly impressed with the value, quality and integrity of Nature Travel Namibia. We are so glad we had their expert help in creating a once in a lifetime experience.
FR
Email Woody | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very efficient, professional and flexible
We reached out to Nature Travel Namibia very late before planning the trip.
Hats off to Nature Travel Namibia and especially to Petra. We reached out to them like a month before the trip. Petra has been quick to response, very efficient, taking into account the specific requests we made. And at the end, managed to tailor a trip that met our expectations.
Regarding our guide, Chris, he is a skilled and informative guide. A real encyclopedia of Namibia. He gave us some much information, historical events, landscape evolution, endmic wildlife to fully understand the essence of Namibia. We also ended up following his great suggestions to do some activities we initially didn't plan to do.
Last but not least, thanks to him we managed to see a leopard in the wild.
Email Laurent | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible experience
We reached out to Nature Travel Namibia relatively late in the process of planning our trip. Nevertheless, they efficiently arranged our journey to perfection within a short timeframe. Communication with them was seamless, and we received prompt responses. Our guide, Chris, demonstrated exceptional skills by tailoring our day's itinerary to meet our specific requests.
Safari of a lifetime
Every aspect of this tour was well planned out and organized. Nicolette was immediately responsive when we emailed that we had missed our connecting flight and coordinated our pickup for the following day. Our guide in Namibia, Buzzy Joell, was simply amazing! He was super friendly, extremely knowledgeable and did everything possible to ensure that we had an amazing tour. He was able to modify some activities to meet our interest and the mobility limits faced by some in our group. He might have even created “birders” out of some of us. We all simply loved having a private guide that accompanied us to the different lodges and who did our game drives. It really created a fun atmosphere and it was like traveling with family near the end. The transfers to our camp in Botswana and on to Victoria Falls were well organized and the drivers were extremely helpful. This is an experience that we will be talking about for years to come.
Email Susan Baker | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful company to deal with and tailored the 14 days just the way we envisaged.
14 day safari tour through Namibia and Botswana finishing up at Victoria Falls. We are four older Australians who embraced all that was on offer during the tour. Our guide and driver Joram was so easy to travel with and quickly understood what we liked to see and do. Having a great sense of humour was a bonus for us. The variety of experiences was surprising: Desert living tours, shipwrecks in the ocean, ancient rock art, Himba tribes, Etosha safaris, river cruises and so many animals to be seen.
Highlights:
Lions leaving the waterhole at sunrise.
White rhino drinking at waterhole and walking towards the vehicle.
Honey badger having a sand bath right near the edge of the road.
30 to 40 elephants of all sizes marching right past our vehicle when they left the waterhole.
Beautiful mirror image photography of giraffe, zebra, Impala.
Hyena bathing in the water.
Finally seeing a cheetah but no leopard.
So many birds to photograph.
Chobe River cruise so special as finally got to see so many hippos on land including babies.
Elephants crossing the water and seeing the baby trunks like snorkels following mum.
Victoria Falls was stunning.
Excellent accommodation at all the places we stayed: some being high end resort others being small very personalised hospitality. Each day was a pleasant surprise.
All four of us had a fantastic time and would love to explore other African places in the future.
