atravelynn

Self drive is most popular for Namibian trips, and with good reason. But not for me. Lots of nice group trips out there using lodges and/or campgrounds. But none were exactly what I wanted.

So I booked a 3-week privately guided trip for one with Wild Dog Safaris in June. It was my first visit to Namibia that took me to deserts, dunes, Etosha, and the feral desert horses in Aus.

Fabulous trip! Itinerary, drive times, distances and photos are in the linked report.

http://safaritalk.net/topic/13187-de...istas-namibia/

Although a solo privately guided Namibian safari is not very common, it can be done, and the cost was similar to private solo safaris that I have done in East Africa.

When I was researching privately guided solo trips to Namibia I did not find too much. So I'll share my highly positive experience.

Elizabeth_S

GREAT trip report Lynn - thanks for posting!

We loved our self drive around Namibia - and now we laugh at the flat tires (yes, plural).

I think I have the same photos of your Deadvlei trees!

I cared less for the watering hole experience --- somehow sitting on benches around a waterhole felt weird but we had just come from the bouncing around the Serengeti and went on to Botswana. Nonetheless Namibia is one of our all time favourite destinations.

Best

Liz

christabir

atravelynn - I always love your tr's. Another great, informative report. So glad you are still atravellin' and having so much fun. Adding Namibia to the bucket list.

atravelynn

Might we have been on neighboring waterhole benches, Liz? When did you go?

With all the places you go, you must have a big bucket, Christabir.

Elizabeth_S

We were there in 2010.

atravelynn

2010

http://www.fodors.com/community/afri...uth-africa.cfm

It's all coming back to me now. I remember I was impressed with all you saw, Elizabeth!

Cattail

The shot of the impala ? and zebra reflected in the water is breathtaking. You're a terrific photographer, and I loved reading about your trip - thank you!