Viktoria (Germany)
- Oct 25
I’m really happy to share some feedback about our safari through Namibia and Botswana, which was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish.
We travelled with Sunway Safaris, and I can honestly say it was one of the best-organized and most enjoyable trips I’ve ever done. Our guides, Steven and Allen, were exceptional in every way. They worked together seamlessly — Steven was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and the environment, always had a clear and well-structured plan for each day, and explained everything in detail so we always knew what to expect. His professionalism, organization, and genuine care made the trip feel effortless and very special. I would give him a five-star rating as a tour guide — he’s truly outstanding and you can tell he has a lot of experience.
Allen was also amazing — an excellent driver who handled even the toughest roads with complete calm and confidence. We had some challenging stretches with deep sand and rough terrain, and he navigated everything perfectly while always keeping everyone safe and comfortable. I’d recommend him to anyone without hesitation.
The food on this trip was another highlight. Honestly, it was the best we had anywhere — even better than the restaurants we visited along the way. Our guides put so much effort into every meal, and the quality was outstanding. We had two vegetarians and one gluten-free eater in our group, and they accommodated everyone perfectly — no one ever felt limited.
The tents were in great condition, and most of the campsites were wonderful — scenic, clean, and well maintained. The only exception was the Kalahari campsite, where the bathrooms didn’t quite meet expectations, and it was surprising to see agricultural fields reaching right up to the camp, despite it being described as “in the middle of the Kalahari.” Apart from that, everything else was excellent.
We also stayed at a hotel in Swakopmund, which I can really recommend. The staff were absolutely wonderful — very personal and attentive. They took great care of us and even offered relaxing massage options, which were such a treat in the middle of the trip.
The itinerary itself offered an amazing variety of experiences: from game drives and peaceful time at the waterholes in Etosha National Park, to exploring the desert landscapes of Namibia, and then on to the lush waterways of Botswana. One of the most special highlights for all of us was the boat excursions in Chobe National Park, where the electric boats allowed us to get close to the wildlife in complete quiet — a magical and unforgettable experience.
Throughout the journey, Steven and Allen made sure we were well cared for. They remembered if someone wanted to see a specific animal and would stop when they spotted it later. They also ensured we had regular stops for shopping or the pharmacy if needed. None of us got sick during the trip, which says a lot about how well everything was planned and managed.
In summary, I can say with full sincerity that I absolutely loved this trip. The whole group was extremely happy, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Sunway Safaris, this Namibia–Botswana route, and especially Steven and Allen as guides. It was an adventure filled with care, expertise, and unforgettable moments.
Karen (UK)
- Oct 25
The whole trip was incredible but the Namibian landscape, particularly Spitzkopf was one of the highlights.
This is a trip of a lifetime made all the more real by camping. There are memories I will carry with me for the rest of life. It will stand out as one of the most amazing times I’ve experienced
Christina (Germany)
- Aug 25
Unforgettable Camping Safari – Exceptionally Organized, Authentic, and with Outstanding Guides
I joined the Namibia-Botswana camping safari in July 2025, and it was one of the most impressive travel experiences I’ve ever had. The travel days are long, but in return, you get to experience the incredible diversity of both countries in the best possible way – without having to drive yourself. The activities and highlights are perfectly chosen and harmoniously coordinated by Sunway Safaris. Every day brings a new highlight and unforgettable photo opportunities. This tour is ideal for those who are truly ready to embrace real encounters with nature, experience the heart of Africa, and enjoy the simple yet intense rhythm of life on a camping safari.
What made this journey truly exceptional was the outstanding work of our guides, Lloyd and Malinga from Sunway Safaris. With genuine enthusiasm, deep expertise, and remarkable organization, they shaped this experience in every way. Each day was well thought out, structured, and at the same time felt personal – with a wonderful sensitivity to the group’s needs. Lloyd and Malinga made a great team: always well-prepared, dedicated, and passionate. Their love for the land, the wildlife, and the culture was evident in every explanation, every encounter, and every shared moment.
We saw an incredible number of animals, often up close – always with the utmost respect. The guides placed great importance on animal welfare and nature conservation, which made every encounter even more meaningful.
What also impressed me: Even after long drives or challenging stages, Lloyd and Malinga remained cheerful, attentive, full of energy, and up for a laugh. They worked with great professionalism and ensured, through their positive energy and attention to detail, that every participant felt welcome, safe, and fully taken care of.
The food was excellent, too – varied, freshly prepared, and a great mix of local flavors and familiar European touches – even under the simplest conditions.
It’s important to know: This style of travel is intentionally simple. You sleep in tents, live in and with nature, and experience Africa in a direct, unfiltered way. For those who are open to it, the reward is a journey rich in unique impressions – more intense, more real, and more moving than any classic package tour.
Lloyd and Malinga gave us three weeks of our lives where everything felt vivid and meaningful – full of laughter, wonder, learning, connection, and joy. Time that felt real, valuable, and transformative – changing perspectives and leaving a lasting impression. Thank you for being not only outstanding guides but also extraordinary human beings. This trip wasn’t just a journey – it was a gift.
David (UK)
- Jul 25
What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday? The Thebe River cruise on the last night was my highlight but there were so many it is hard to choose. Each day brought a different experience. My son enjoyed the nights sitting around the campfire.
What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday? Have a spirit of adventure, be prepared to muck in and accept that you won’t always have access to wi fi or hot water. There are a few tiring day but make the most of them as you only pass this way once. As our driver, cook and guide Maxwell kept reminding us you can sleep when you get home.
Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation? On 3/4 occasions we had activities that benefited local people and others where we used local guides.
Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? A really enjoyable adventure. I travelled with my adult son and daughter and there was a good mixture of ages (18 to 74), nationalities and personalities that would never have come together otherwise. The scenery and wildlife were amazing but the holiday was also made by our guides and the people we travelled with.
Veronika & Thomas (Germany)
- Sep 24
Dear Sunway Team. Although our review is a bit delayed, we would like to sincerely thank you for the fascinating tour through Namibia and Botswana. Every day of this journey was a highlight, and the carefully selected attractions left us in awe. We often think back fondly on this unforgettable tour. A large part of our positive experience is due to our two tour guides, Marcus and Moffat. They always went above and beyond to accommodate everyone’s needs, especially when it came to the diverse dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, etc.). They handled this challenge with great skill and success! The cooperation between the guides and our group was simply outstanding – a well-coordinated team that was always supportive and helpful. We were particularly impressed by the patience and professionalism of the guides in dealing with a fellow traveler who had different expectations for the tour, which created some challenges. Despite the difficult situation, Marcus and Moffat remained consistently friendly and understanding, which we greatly appreciated. Once again, many thanks to Marcus and Moffat for this unique experience! We highly recommend this tour.
Helen
- Jul 23
Life changing experience. I started at Victoria Falls and travelled through Botswana and Namibia, camping for most of 21 nights. I was a bit apprehensive as my trip had been delayed 3 years, but Bruce and Grace’s communication was helpful, friendly and positive and made me feel happy.
The trip itself was magnificent, it surpassed any expectations I had. My guides, Patrick and Moses were knowledgeable, humorous, hard working and catered meals to a high standard. I was well briefed each day about the itinerary, what to expect and lists of highlights. Geography, political and social information as well as superb information about the wildlife was constant and I gained such insights. I was comfortable in my tent and in the van – P and M always made sure to check I was okay.
I really felt like I saw what was special, the itinerary was well set. I left Livingstone and Africa feeling like I left home, with a love that grew because my experience was so enriching. I can’t thank Sunways, Patrick and Moses enough for the experience of a lifetime. My tour was NB21 and I would do it all again – though I have been told of the Malawi Mozambique tour and am saving my pennies.
Emma & Peter
- Jul 23
We really enjoyed our trip. It would be too hard to highlight any one part of the journey- we did so much! But yes we got to hear lions, elephants, and hippos from our tents at night, do safari drives, climb dunes, see some amazing sunsets and sunrises, and most importantly experience different cultures.
Lisa
- Jun 23
I have been on many trips all over the world and I feel that this trip is probably the most memorable. Everything on our NB21 camping safari was amazing. So many incredible experiences, it is hard to pick one. Also all of the people on the trip were so wonderful especially our guides Ali and Sipho.
McMeechan
- 23 Aug 19
This is a fantastic trip due to the variety of experiences that are included. Some very long days, but all very worthwhile. The “optional” activities such as Zambezi river canoeing, quad biking on the Namib sand dunes and Okavango delta flight were also very worthwhile. The rich diversity of wildlife was amazing: we observed more than 100 species of bird, 30 species of mammal and many reptiles and amphibians- only Leopard was too elusive for all the ‘big five’, but 4/5 isn’t bad! Highly recommended trip. Really good leaders: knowledgeable, patient, hard-working and enthusiastic for the wildlife/environment of these fantastic countries..
Lauren
- 14 Apr 19
We both had a great trip. We got to see a range of wildlife and it was amazing how close we got to some of the animals (but not dangerously close). We also got to see a variety of landscapes ranging from the dry desert to a bit more greenery in Botswana. A few highlights: 1) the watering holes right next to the campgrounds in Etosha National Park – one evening one was particularly active with animals and again, you’re so close to the animals. 2) the nauklauft National Park climbing the dunes for sunrise and seeing Dead vlei 3) the local people we got to spend some time with from the polers in the Okavango Delta and doing a local bushman walk. Sunway Safaris was great. It seems we got lucky with selecting one of the better companies, even our guides said that if they were to look for another guiding job they would be well respected in the industry given that they had worked at Sunway. When I was researching tours, having a company that could cater for Brendan’s dietary requirements (vegetarian and with strictly no cross contamination with cooking utensils etc) some companies came back to me saying that it would just be too hard to cater for him. Even when you told me that this company could cater for this, we were both still really nervous that dishes may get contaminated with meat (so he took lots of museli bars in case) and that they food for him would just be plain and boring. We were both really impressed with how our guides, particularly Farai the main cook, made sure he had great vegetarian food to eat. – Lauren Smith, New Zealand
Claire Smart
- 21 Dec 18
I travel a lot but this is the most memorable, amazing, life changing experience I have ever had. I honestly cannot find a single fault with the way Sunways managed this incredible trip. The locations and experiences were just awesome, the guides were truly wonderful, the people we met were just lovely, the food was delicious. The thrill and excitement of hearing hippos honking in the creek all night outside your tent, falling asleep in marvelous desert landscapes below a million stars, watching the sun rise over the highest sand dunes in the world, cruising, driving and even walking past families of elephants, crocs, zebra, giraffe etc, whilst eagles circle overhead… I really don’t have words to describe how it felt. A five star rating isn’t nearly enough for this holiday/adventure. Thank you so much Sunways – Brian and Carina – you are simply amazing
Laura Cesaretti (Italy)
- 26 Sep 17
Absolutely reccomended. The camping tour covered Zambia, Botswana and Namibia in three weeks, from August 26 2017 to September 16th, with a small group of 12. It was a unique, wonderful experience, really unforgettable. It is not a restful vacation, nor it is a trip for lazy people who need to be pampered from morning till night. But it will give you tons of lifetime memories, you will discover places and meet people and make experiences that no other kind of trip can offer. – Laura Cesaretti, Italy
Emily Woolford (NZ)
- 8 Sep 17
Good day, I just wanted to mail you and let you know that the holiday with Sunway Safaris was amazing. It was great being a smaller group (most others we saw were 20+ people), the guides were great and always made delicious food and everything was very comfy and easy. It was good doing the camping option too as we often stayed right in the middle of everything that was happening whereas sometimes the accommodated version had to travel further to stay outside of the park or area we were in. – Emily Woolford, New Zealand
Neno Loje (Germany)
- 27 Jan 17
The two-week safari from Livingstone to Namibia was awesome. After the first week, all our expectations had been met already. We had seen the “Big 5” and were accompanied by the possibly best two guides we could have wished for. They [Shadreck and Iton] were very knowledgeable, funny, caring, supportive, warm-hearted, inspiring and cared about every possible detail to make our trip enjoyable. We can highly recommend Sunway Safaris. – Neno Loje – Germany
William Probst (UK)
- 23 Nov 16
We thoroughly enjoyed our 21 day Camping Safari tour. It was testing at times but we coped well, especially as I am 77 and my wife 74. I will certainly be speaking favorably about the trip to my friends although I doubt if any around my age group would be interested. I will probably be informing them about the very similar “accommodated” tour. We have done a lot of world travel, rarely camping, but this tour is among the best as far as we are concerned. It was an experience not just a sightseeing holiday: Our guides Phumi and Tawanda represented Sunway very well indeed and Phumi was outstanding.There were many highlights, one being the 2 night bush camp in the Okavango Delta. At the time some in the group seemed to think that it was “a bit too basic” but my wife and I, and probably the others too, believe it to be a wonderful experience that we cherish! – William Probst – UK
Anne Leinweber (Germany)
- 23 Nov 15
Only positive things: well organised and thought through, great amount of information and discussions I learned so much about nature and culture. I felt safe the whole time, you choose companies of high quality to work with (village visit, boat cruise, polers in the delta). Amazing People!!!! – Anne Leinweber – Germany
Inge Lengewenus
- 12 Nov 15
it was a beautiful trip with awesome places I’ll never forget thank you for all.
Diane Harrer
- 1 Nov 15
Tolle guides, tolle organisation, viel gelernt
Annika & Jürgen Rieber (Germany)
- 19 Oct 15
Hi, we’ve returned from our Desert and Delta safari and I want to thank Sunway for this most wonderful experience. Everything was perfect – the itinerary was great, I saw so many things – a lot of them weren’t even expected. The nature, the different camps (each one even more beautiful than the last…), the possibilities we had … What I liked most was the variety of experiences we had throughout the 3 weeks. The different landscapes, the animals, the nature / wilderness, the encounters with people, activities, …. (but to talk about all the amazing and exciting things we saw and experienced would definitely go beyond the scope!) I wasn’t too keen on cities but even they offered rewarding experiences. E.g. At first I didn’t like Swakopmund very much – it was too much German colony (not only the style but also the people) but we made the township tour and had contact to the people living there which was great – so the impression didn’t stay single-sided. We learned a lot about the different cultures, about the history, the nature, how to live in different environments – we saw much more than I could have wished for, we experienced wonderful people and we met not only a detailed and elaborated itinerary – we also met Africa along the way. That leads me to our guides – I really feel the need to praise them! Jeff and Edwin were wonderful – the best guides we could have wished for. They explained everything to us – they answered all our questions (and sometimes even looked up more details), they were always friendly, funny, helpful, caring, patient. We met other groups and other guides and noticed that their way to deal with difficulties often was much less friendly and effective. Our guides ignored other groups when they started trouble like who is allowed to use a certain spot in the camp and anyway had the best result for our group. They cooked the best meals – in the middle of nowhere – like in the most beautiful places in nature – we had delicious meals you could not have better in any restaurant. (so I did not only learn a lot about nature and Africa but also improved my cooking skills…) Jeff and Edwin were the perfect team. For us they were not only most qualified guides, they were friends that showed us a new world. It was not only a holiday – it was (as Jeff always said) an adventure – it was a dream come true, an unforgettable experience. I’m sure we will come back! – Annika & Jürgen Rieber – Germany
Inge Lengwenus
- 18 Oct 15
It was a beautiful trip with awesome places that I’ll never forget. Thank you for all!
John Greenwood
- 4 Oct 15
Great variety of places to visit. Superb guides – thank you Greg and Adolf.
Angelika Rieber
- 9 Aug 15
Best guides, best tour, most wonderful experience.
Liz Humphreys
- 20 Jul 15
It was an excellent introduction to the two amazing countries. It gave a good idea of what to comback to and do more slowly and in more depth.
Reto Durrer
- 2 Nov 14
I enjoyed all the time very much. I never felt bored. I will keep this experience in my mind all the time.
Arne Vink (Netherlands)
- 5 Aug 12
Thank you very much for taking good care of the whole group! I really enjoyed these last 21 days in Africa. I really enjoyed this 21 days in Africa. It was a new and exciting experience for me and i am sure I’ll never forget about it. Right now we’re already travelling back home to Holland. I will have a lot of stories to tell back home to friends and family, and i will do that with great joy and some nice memories in my heart. Thank you very much once again and we’ll have a drink to this really really wonderful and super fantastic holiday.
i wish you guys the best.
Iris-Alice Klinke (Germany)
- 5 Aug 12
Dear Sunway Safaris,
I participated at the group tour of “Desert & Delta” from 8th of July to the 28th of July 2012. It was a brilliant and extraordinary trip. I am sure that the country itself had a big part in that wonderful experience. What I want to mention is, that the tour guide Jefias (Jeff) Munkuli did an unbelievably good job!!!! He cared for every single detail, had a huge talent in organizing things, followed all our wishes of a photo stop, however, never forget about the itinerary, helped out building up the tents (if we had some problems) even if he had other important things to do. So he cloned himself almost!
What he could cook over the fire was amazing. We loved it all! Sometimes we even had four courses – and that in a camp! His knowledge about history, animals and plants was very helpful in understanding the country and its people. He pointed out plants, which we wouldn’t have noticed without his hints. He knew the best stops, times to look out for animals. Perfect timing!
The driver team (with Jacob) did an incredible job – more then 4000km – and I felt ALWAYS safe and carefully driven as a big portion of eggs 😉 I liked as well, that he tried to include people from the country on our trip (village tours, singing, dancing…). That gave them the possibility to participate in the tour and for us it was an even more intense experience. Full of energy and always a smile on his face – you could tell –that he loves to be outside in the nature and together with people. Even after the 1010th question from us customers he was patient and had a smile for us. I can’t imagine of a guide who could fulfill his job any better.
I hope you are running a gratitude system and he will get a big extra portion!! Even if I don’t know the other guides, I am sure he is the best!
With best regards,
Iris-Alice Klinke from
Berlin, Germany
Thea Roolfs (Netherlands)
- 20 May 12
Hi all,
I just want to say thanks to Sunway Safaris for organizing a great tour (Namibia Botswana Desert and Delta). Special thanks to our tourguides Jefias Munkuli and Chris Pindani.
They really did an amazing job, and in my opinion these two guys form a perfect team together. Although both different types – but complementary to each other, never arguing, always happy with one another. Both very good cooks and drivers, always helpful and in a good mood, even after 3 flat tyres!
Thanks again, and hopefully: tot ziens!
Warm regards,
Thea Roolfs
Utrecht/Netherlands
Jaume Blasco (Spain)
- 22 Sep 11
Good morning!!
I just write to let you know that I’ve got the feed back from my client, Jaume Blasco, travelling on your departure 110821NB21. He says that everything regarding this trip was perfect: the itinerary, the organitzation & planification, the people (sunway team and travellers),…
So, once again thank you 🙂
I attach a nice picture from him.
Regards from Barcelona!
Mercè Gayà
Jan Kerans
- 07 Jun 11
Hi Bruce,
First of all, I just wanted to let you know that we had the most WONDERFUL time on our trip to Africa!! It was absolutely amazing and I would go back in a heartbeat. Except for the jetlag on the way back. Don’t want to do that again anytime soon.
I have a question for you that I hope you can help with… while we were in the Okavonga Delta doing the “wild camping” bit, I took some photos of the mokoro polers and guides which I promised to send to them. One of the guys (named Patrick) gave me a P.O. Box address on a slip of paper and I have lost it!! I’ll feel terrible if I am unable to get the photos to them. The lead guide’s name was Kaiser. In fact, I’ll attach a photo of all of them if that helps. They were paid by Sunway when we returned, and I believe all live in the the nearby village. If it’s easier, I could send the photos to Sunway and perhaps they can be delivered on an upcoming trip.
Thanks again for a great adventure!
Stefan Frank
- 01 Jan 11
Hello everyone,
We wish all of you at Sunways a good and peaceful new year 2011. During the free time between Christmas and New Year we had time to finish the sorting of our photographs and to remember the great time we had in Africa last year.
In september we did the Namibia Botswana Desert and Delta Tour with Albert and Wayne and we want once again say thank you very much to these two guys who made the trip unforgettable.
It was our first time to go to Africa and we were totally impressed of all the different countrysides, the wildlife, the wilderness (which we Europeans don’t know any more) and the people there. Albert and Wayne were the best guides we could imagine for our adventure, they did a perfect job to show us Southern Africa from its best side.
They knew quite everything about history, politics, geography, the wildlife and about the behavior in the wilderness… and not to forget, they are excellent cookers – we will never forget the delicious “Drunken Chicken” in Etosha or the Desert Lasagne! Even when we had 6 punctures in one day, they managed the situation bravery! We wish all the best to them and hope that they will go on showing people Africa as they did to us – as friends! We are sure that we will come back to Africa!
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