In this 21-day trip, we've lassoed all the highlights of Namibia and Botswana together, from Namibia's famous Sossusvlei dunes to Botswana's epic game reserves.
- Max 12 people
- Professional Safari Guides
- Minibus / safari truck & 4WD
- 20 Breakfasts, 17 Lunches & 11 Dinners
- Entrance Fees
- 18 nights in small lodges, permanent tents & guesthouses, 2 nights tented camp
- Use of all equipment
Highlights
- Victoria Falls – a natural wonder
- Caprivi – game drives
- Etosha NP – game viewing
- Damaraland – rock paintings
- Swakopmund – dune boarding & quad biking
- Namib Desert – walk Sossusvlei dunes
- Kalahari – bush walk with San bushman
- Okavango Delta – Mokoro excursion & bush walks
- Chobe NP – sunset boat cruise on Chobe River
Information
Overnight
18 nights on safari at small lodges (including tented lodges), with en suite facilities. 2 nights tented camp in the Okavango. Each tent has twin camp beds with linen and ensuite chemical toilet. Shared bucket shower tent with hot water off the fire.
Meals
20 breakfasts, 17 lunches & 11 dinners included. Of which 9 breakfasts are provided by the lodges. The remaining included meals are provided by Sunway crew and meals will be enjoyed around the campfire at the truck.
Transport
For the majority of this safari you travel in custom-built Sunway Safari trucks with 12 forward facing seats. On 5% of tours we may use Mercedes Sprinter minibuses with 12 forward facing seats and air conditioning. There are some long distances to cover and a few early morning starts. For the game drives in Moremi/Mababe, Hwange and Matobos and the transfer into the Okavango we use local open sided 4WD vehicles with local guides.
Limited participation
An essential part of your safari is some participation. From carrying your own bag to packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. Where the tour leaders provide meals, we ask that clients help (on rotation) with the washing up
Responsible Tourism
The sausage tree is the traditional tree cut down to make the mokoro (dugouts) used in the Okavango Delta. But sadly these trees are disappearing from the region. Sunway has set up a project to encourage polers in the local community polers to buy fiberglass replica mokoros. These mokoros have a longer lifespan are more stable and are made with no effect on the environment.
Sponsorship for each mokoro is needed. This is something that is close to all of our hearts and we hope that it will be successful. If you would like to contribute, please talk to your guide
Age Policy
We accept children 12-18 with accompanying adults on scheduled tours (for private groups we can accept younger children).
If the clients are older than 65 years, then we require a medical certificate too (stating client is fit and healthy to embark on a multi-day tour covering long distances etc).
The best time to visit Namibia
The best time to visit Botswana
Botswana is centrally located in Southern Africa and mostly has a sub-tropical climate. Largely Kalahari desert, there are sizable differences between the day and night temperatures and virtually no rainfall. In the Delta temperatures are more moderate due to the abundance of water. Botswana is a wonderful destination all year round…
Dry season is from May to October: The game viewing is superb and wildlife is very easy to spot.
May:– Autumn temperatures are typically 10°C/50°F to 28°C/80°F.
June, July & August:– Winter morning game drives can be cold at around 6°C/42°F, but it warms to +-25°C/78°F.
September & October:– Spring begins and temperatures warm up to +- 34°C/100°F. The migration of the Southern Carmine Bee-eaters is a sight to behold and a must-see for this time of year.
Green season is from November to April: Baby season and nothing beats seeing a lioness with her cubs, or other young animals at play.
November & December:– Typically cooler than October and between 20°C/69°F and 33°C/91°F. The more desert areas can still have very hot days.
January & February:– The Summer or “Green” months, with occasional storms in the afternoon. Temperatures are around 32°C/90°F in the day.
March and April:– The waters of the Delta start to rise and large herds of elephant and buffalo begin to make their way back to the Okavango as winter approaches. Lovely, clear weather and few clouds prevail, but the nights are cooler and the days very comfortable at around 30°C/87°F.
In this 21-day trip, we've lassoed all the highlights of Namibia and Botswana together, from Namibia's famous Sossusvlei dunes to Botswana's epic game reserves. Soak up Victoria Falls before crossing into arid Namibia's Etosha National Park. Climb the Namib Desert dunes, then bush walk in Botswana with the San bushman. Dug-out canoes take you deep into the Okavango Delta, and a cruise caps things off in Chobe National Park
Day 1 - 2 Livingstone
- chalet Bx1--
[B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]
Tour departure meeting at 14:00pm. Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world and we take 2 days to explore this area. Adventure activities abound, including sunset cruises, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, or an 111m bungi jump (own expense).
Day 3 - 4 Caprivi
- chalet BLD
Crossing out of Zambia into the Caprivi strip, we spend two days travelling west through this game rich area. We’ll explore the Kwando River by boat and a game drive into the Mahango Game Reserve.
Day 5 Rundu
- chalet BL-
After a morning enjoying the abundant birdlife that surrounds the camp, our road takes us along the Kavango River. Villages of grass huts and local wooden crafts and carvings a common sight. We stop for the night at our riverside lodge in Rundu and enjoy a spectacular sunset.
Day 6 - 8 Etosha National Park
- lodge BLD
We head deeper into Namibia to the Etosha National Park. The National Park surrounds the Etosha Pan, and is locally named “the great white place of dry water”. Waterholes surround the pan and attract game, Etosha is known for great sightings of elephant, antelope and lions. Our lodge lies on the boundary of the park and we spend our mornings and afternoons on game drives.
Day 9 Brandberg
- lodge BLD
Our journey covers some beautiful desert landscapes as we move south towards the Brandberg Mountain. Our lodge is situated in the dry Ugab River which is home to the rare desert elephants. We take a walk with a local guide to view the famous White Lady rock painting in the area.
Day 10 - 11 Swakopmund
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We cross flat open plains to the coast where we visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Further south is the coastal town of Swakopmund where we have a day free to explore the town or try sea kayaking or dune boarding (own expense). German colonial influences are strong in the town of Swakopmund as reflected in the restaurant menus and the architecture.
Day 12 - 13 Namib Desert
- permanent tent BLD
The lunar landscapes surround the town of Swakopmund and we visit these as we leave and head into the Namib Desert with its towering red sand dunes. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and from the comfort of our lodge outside the national park watch a dramatic sunset over the desert.
Day 14 Windhoek
- guesthouse BL-
Windhoek is the capital and largest city in Namibia. Its charm lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people and an interesting mix of modern and German colonial era influenced architecture. We arrive late in the day and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).
Victoria Falls to Windhoek (NBa15) tour ends at 08:00 on day 15. Please contact the Sunway office for more details.
Day 15 Kalahari
- chalet BLD
Crossing into Botswana we overnight in the heart of the Kalahari. We take a walk with the local San Bushmen to learn fascinating bush skills and get an insight into how these incredible people survive in this desert environment. Our overnight lodge is owned and operated by the community.
Day 16, 17, 18 Okavango Delta
- tented camping x2 BLD
- lodge x1 BL-
An annual flood of fresh water spreads into the Kalahari Desert creating the reed lined channels of the Okavango Delta. Our first night is spent in Maun in preparation before journeying deep into the Delta on Mekoro (dugouts) – an experience not to be missed. We have 2 nights in our tented camp wild on remote islands and enjoy game walks, swimming and the birdlife in this pristine wilderness area.
Day 19 Makgadikgadi Pans
- permanent tent BL-
Feel the vastness of Africa under a big sky sunset. After the rains the pans fill with water and attract thousands of water birds and herds of zebra, wildebeest and springbok.
Day 20 Chobe National Park
- tented lodge BL-
We turn north through the Chobe Forest Reserve to Kasane where we settle into our lodge. Chobe NP is famous for large herds of elephant and buffalo. Our afternoon is spent on an exciting wildlife boat cruise in the Chobe NP.
Day 21 Zambia Livingstone - Tour Ends
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This morning we transfer across the Zambezi River to Livingstone where the tour ends at +/-12:00 noon.
Please note: We do a free drop off at Livingstone airport on day 21 at 12:00noon so you can book your flight out for the last day of tour. Paid for transfer also available to Kasane or Victoria Falls airport.
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Clarissa & Curdin (CH)
- Jul 25
Dear Sunway Team, We recently had the pleasure of joining your Southern Circle accommodated tour, which began on 13 July, led by Chris and Sipho. We had a really wonderful time on the tour with you and wanted to take the time to give you some more comprehensive feedback. For us, this safari was a truly unique experience that we enjoyed to the fullest. The tour was excellent organised and offered a balanced and diverse mix of elements – from breathtaking landscapes and fascinating wildlife to rich cultural and societal insights, complemented by a variety of well-planned activities. As guests, we felt well taken care of at all times and appreciated how much attention had been given to even small details. It was also clear that ecological, economic, and social sustainability were taken seriously throughout the journey. We were pleasantly surprised by how seriously Sunway takes its responsibility towards the local nature and culture. Always conscious of being a role model for the tour group. We were amazed to see this reflected in the activities the company booked within the tour. For example the Polars (Hero, MC, Owner, Samuel, Melody, etc.) showed us their world in the Okavango Delta and proudly and thoughtfully showed us their homeland. We experienced something we had never experienced before on vacation: people welcoming tourists while still upholding their values for their homeland and nature.
Both Chris and Sipho were instrumental in making this journey so enjoyable. They impressed us with their friendly, humorous, and supportive manner, their well-structured briefings, and their proactive problem-solving. The group was well guided and always felt safe, included, and respected. From the very beginning, we were able to place full trust in them and feel entirely at ease. The two were always a figurehead for Sunway, both within the group and to the outside world. We find this impressive, given that the days are long, the groups are intense, and the rest periods are short.
We would especially like to highlight Chris, who in our view belongs to the “Champions League of guides.” What made him stand out was not only his professionalism and expertise, but also his warm, open, and approachable personality. He combines genuine curiosity with a natural sense of humour, clarity in communication, and a deep cultural understanding that made every encounter meaningful. From the outset, Chris created an atmosphere of trust, inclusion, and inspiration. Some specific highlights we would like to mention are Chris’s warm and approachable personality, which he combined with empathy and clarity in his communication. He showed strong cultural awareness and prepared us thoughtfully for local encounters. His briefings were clear, well-structured, and practical, leaving no open questions. We also noticed his sense of responsibility as an ambassador for both Sunway and southern Africa, which came across in a very natural way. Throughout the trip, his genuine motivation to give guests a meaningful experience was always present. In addition, he often took the initiative to share background knowledge on culture, history, politics, economy, and wildlife – much of it based on his own research and curiosity. In our eyes, Chris has everything it takes to be a good teacher/coach for “younger or inexperienced” guides. Expertise coupled with excellent rhetoric and a warm personality. Without even trying, Chris manages to be a ambassador for your company and Africa, while still conveying a holiday feeling.
We would like to thank you for the excellent organisation and execution of this trip. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that gave us a meaningful and lasting insight into Southern Africa. We will gladly travel with Sunway Safaris again (but only with Chris and Sipho as our Guides 😉 ) and are already actively recommending your company to friends and contacts in our network. We hope this feedback is helpful to you – and we wish you continued success and joy as you inspire travellers from all over the world.
Neil (Aus)
- Nov 24
We have recently returned home from the above trip. I very rarely write to comment on our holidays – but felt it was necessary after this experience. From the initial meeting in Livingstone everything has been wonderful – even the long journeys. The accommodation exceeded our expectations and our only disappointment was that we only had one night at the tree house camp. The meals cooked for us were excellent. I would particularly like to mention our guides Willard and Gee who were amazing – so helpful and knowledgeable. They are a credit to your company. Thank you for organizing such an amazing trip.
Dave & Chris
- Sep 22
We have just about recovered from our trip and we can honestly say it was absolutely everything we wanted it to be and more! Everything went very smoothly, Sunway Safaris could not be faulted and we have come away with some amazing memories and some new friends from all over Europe (not to mention nearly 3000 photographs!)
Ruth Law
- 13 Oct 19
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday? There was something special nearly every day, but for me the most thrilling experience was lying in the tent at night when we were camping in the Okavango Delta listening to elephants feeding round the campsite.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday? Be aware that this trip covers huge distances, so some days involve a lot of travelling. Also, don’t underestimate the heat (40C plus).
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation? Yes – I felt that Sunway Safaris made an effort to do the right thing.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? This was one of the best holidays I’ve been on. It was extremely well organised – not what I’d experienced elsewhere in Africa – and the guides were first-rate. They really went the extra mile to make sure that everybody had a good time. 5 *****
Anthony Stringer
- 13 Oct 19
1. Every day was another adventure. We loved seeing all of the animals and birds and the landscapes were spectacular. Some of the places that we stayed at were fantastic, the tree house and desert venues were amazing. Taking the canoes through the Okavanga Delta was magical and camping in the wild with elephants visiting during the night to eat the surrounding trees and bushes was an experience never to be forgotten.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday? Read the itinerary carefully. We took the recommended amount of clothing and it really is all that you need. It can get really hot in the safari truck in the afternoon, the aircon worked fine in the morning but windows needed to be open during the afternoon heat. The roads vary in condition, some are good tarmac, some with huge potholes, some just dirt roads and some sand roads. You will be spending 21 days with a group of people you have not met before, be prepared to compromise. Set the ground rules early about where you will sit in the bus, we did a clockwise rotation so everyone sat in a different set of seats each day, saves arguments. Be prepared to help out with food preperation and clearing up, many hands make light work. Some days are very very long and hot, covering many many miles. Drink loads of water. Take snacks on the bus.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation? Definitely, our guides were incredibly informative of the country, people, animals and we all learnt a huge amount about the way people and animals lived in the different countries we visited. They were welcomed wherever we went and had obviously built up a huge amount of respect and friendship with the different people we met. They were very respectful of the different tribes and their cultures and explained everything to us before we met people.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? We had a wonderful African Adventure and would give it 10/10 and more! Our guides Maxwell and Bryan were amazing and really made our holiday a fantastic experience. Every evening they advised us what we would be doing the next day. Their knowledge of the animals, birds, cultures, countries, history and more was fantastic. They were always the first up and the last to go to bed. They provided good, fresh and healthy meals. We felt completely safe every hour of the trip with them. Maxwell was an amazing driver and navigated the difficult roads in an expert and safe way. The places we visited and the people we met will remain in our memories forever. A wonderful experience. 5 *****
Chris Edwards
- 13 Oct 19
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday? It was not a holiday it was an adventure
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday? Remember Africa is not for sissies
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation? It deffinitely puts first world problems into perspective and raised awareness
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? Fantastic. 5 *****
Jane McLaughlin
- 6 Oct 19
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday? Every part! The Victoria Falls (though they were dry on the Zambian side) . Staying in a lodge on the Zambezi river , the Etosha National Park, The Namib desert, camping in the Okavango Delta. Seeing the big African animals and birds in their natural environment. The guides were great, and the practical organisation for the most part went as planned.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday? Read the information on the Sunway safari website carefully. It is detailed, but spell out clearly that this is a long journey, (approx 3000 miles travelled). Some of the days in the truck are long and hot, so be prepared. Also be prepared to help out with preparing food, washing up, carrying shopping, camping equipment. Being involved with the group is part of the experience.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation? We had opportunities to buy crafts from local communities. In the towns there were shops selling crafts made by local village women groups. It was possible to barter in some places but as the cost of most things was negligible in reality, don’t try too hard! Tourism does have an environmental impact, but for countries like Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, it is a vital part of their economy. Visiting wildlife national parks creates income for them to sustain the natural environment and protect declining species.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? As someone who had not visited sub-saharan Africa before, this 3 week trip was a wonderful experience. I saw and learnt such a lot. I highly recommend it. 5 *****
Valerie Balban
- 29 Sep 19
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday? Our great guides Farai and Kalunga. Being so close to the amazing wildlife. The very different landscapes we travelled through.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday? Be prepared to join in and although you get very hot and dusty – it is worth it.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation? I think it did – much of the accommodation was run by local people and we often had local guides. We were encouraged not to waste water, a very precious commodity and always to take our litter with us.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? The whole trip was great and the days very varied. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? 5 *****
Adeltraud Binding
- 29 Sep 19
Dear Sunway team, we have just arrived after a wonderful safari tour visiting Zambia, Namibia and Botwana for three weeks, ending at the 19th of October in Livingstone. Now I regret that I didn’t take more time to fill out the form to evaluate the journey.
So here are two more aspects concerning the safari:
1. The planning of this tour has been excellent. The ballance of game drives, changing scenery and meeting people has been superb.
2. The guiding team (Kalunga and Farei) have done a great job. At every moment they have been friendly, helpful, full of informations about the land, its history, people and the wildlife. They both have been professionals and friends at the same moment. And they work together like a dream team.
Cynthia
- 16 Sep 19
It’s been more than a month since we’ve returned from our African safari. It’s not that I’ve forgotten to email you, it’s more that I’ve been pained to look at photos and remember the incredible adventure we had, and how much we wish every day that we were still there.
In my wildest dreams I could not have foreseen what we were about to experience. For a year we planned, saved, dreamt and imagined what it might be like. Nothing could have prepared us for the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and indelible memories that are now engraved in our hearts and minds forever.
We had no idea how long the potted roads were, how hot and dusty the days would be, how tired we would be at the end of each day. Yet, despite this, we could not wait to greet each morning before sunrise, after packing our bags and eating our breakfast, and climbing into our dusty bus again to start another day of our intepid journey.
The joy of seeing each and every animal and insect, from elephants to ants, never, ever wore thin. It was a joy and a privilege to share their world, and we were humbled by it.
I would need to write a novel to express the joy of each day of our 21 day safari. I have a thousand photos to sort through and that’s after culling the ones I didn’t want! I have found a new lifelong joy in my memories of the trip of a lifetime.
I have talked so much about it to friends that they recently booked the exact same tour with you, the same time next year.
My girls and I are already talking about where in Africa we will go to next. We have started to save for our next greatest adventure. It can’t happen soon enough.
If I had to pick one thing that I know we could not have done without on our safari, without a shadow of a doubt, it was our tour guides William and Victor from Sunway Safaris. They were absolutely AMAZING and Sunway are lucky to have them as part of their team. They made the trip for us. My daughter turned 13 while we were there, and although she was by far the youngest, William and Victor became her uncles because they were so great with her. They also helped to make her feel very special on her birthday. I cannot speak more highly of how wonderful these two guides were. We would go back there just to be able to do another tour with them again!!
I’m so glad we took a chance and didn’t listen to the naysayers about traveling to Africa at a time of uncertainty and civil unrest. Africa is so unbelievably and unapologetically raw in so many ways. She has a way of getting under your skin and leaving you wanting, needing so much more. I can’t member who said it, but they got it right when they said if you can only travel to two places in your life – make sure the first is Africa…..and the second, is Africa.
Ngā mihi
Ewen & Sue
- 23 Aug 19
A great adventure on your amazing continent. Our guides Maxwell and Stephen explained Africa is not a holiday or safari and it sure was an adventure. Their professionalism, knowledge, culinary skills and a basic willingness to share were more than we expected. Guides are swapped each tour and we were exceptionally lucky to experience the skills of these two guys. On one occasion safety was an issue but Stephens cool calm manner made us feel comfortable when the hippo tried to join our makoros. Also Maxwells handling of an injured Black Mamba on the road showed his empathy with animals in general. As the “oldies” in our tour group we were very well looked after. Going beyond the requirements of the tour when my husbands suitcase failed to arrive in Livingstone before the tour left, they made sure we stopped at the appropriate shops to purchase another wardrobe!! When the bag finally arrived in Livingstone they collected it and had it waiting at the finish of the tour for us. Well done Sunway.
- 14 May 19
Mr & Mrs Thomas (UK)
- 8 Feb 19
Dear Sunway Marketing Team, We would like to thank you very much for an amazing trip that we recently did with your company.
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Very difficult to choose. We were very lucky in seeing all of the “Big 5” – including lions with their recent kills very close to the track in Etosha National Park, and elephants bathing in the river within metres of out boat in Chobe National Park. But it was also really interesting visiting a local village in Namibia and learning about their history, current way of life and aspirations for the future.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for some early starts and long days, but also for some incredible experiences. Ask lots of questions – our tour leaders, as well as numerous local guides, were very knowledgeable and keen to share that knowledge with us. This is a wonderful trip if you’re happy to muck in, share the chores with your fellow travellers and the tour leaders, and be open to new experiences.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely. Many of the lodges were owned by, or largely staffed by, local people. Leftover food was shared with local people, and our tour leaders gave large containers of water to people in Namibia, were rainfall was lower than normal for January. Sunway Safaris, who ran the tour, are actively involved in environmental projects, and encourage those on their tours to participate. Visiting game parks and areas such as the Okavango Delta that are focused on conservation contributes to conservation efforts.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Exceeded all our expectations. The itinerary was excellent, our tour leaders Ishmael and Norman were wonderful – professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and with great senses of humour, and the accommodation was varied and generally great. Sleeping in a bamboo tree-house with a deck overlooking the river and listening to the hippos as you fall asleep takes some beating.
Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
5 *****
Julie & Phil (New Zealand)
- 16 Oct 18
Dear Sunway Team
Just back from our Namibia/Botswana Delta trip! It was amaaaaaaaaaaaazing. Best trip I’ve ever done, and I’ve spent 30 years travelling….Thanks so much for all your help and advice. Thanks again, It was the best 50th birthday present ever!
Lee & Steve
- 14 Jun 18
Dear Sunway Team
Truly excellent! There was a good mixed group of people, but overall our guides, Jeff & Tawanda, really made the trip as good as it was. They worked hard, were up first, and to bed last. Always cheerful and smiling, full of information about the regions we were travelling through, the animals and people. They were an excellent team, and clearly have an enormous knowledge and love of the area!
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
So much to choose from! Victoria Falls, game viewings in Etosha, walking with the San in the Kalahari, Okavango Delta. So many fantastic memories!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Pack less than you think, you really don’t need it! Don’t forget the right kind of travel adaptors, so you can charge your camera battery. If you’re thinking about booking, don’t think too long, just do it!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I think so. We stayed in local places, shopped very locally, were given some opportunities to support conservation (SOS). I would have liked to see a large drinking water supply on the bus, so we could refill reuseable bottles, instead of buying single use plastic bottles. Although many of us did buy large multi- litre bottles, single use plastic is still a huge issue.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Danila
- 20 Jun 18
Dear Sunway Team
We (Lee and Steve) are on our last day of a fantastic 4 week holiday in your great continent. This included a 21 day Southern Circle Zambia, Namibia and Botswana trip with Jeff and Tawanda from Sunway and five extra nights in Cape Town, two in Livingston and finishing with three in Johburg. Lee has wanted to visit Africa since she was a small girl and since this May was her 60th year and we celebrated our 40th year of marriage we figured it was time.
Our package was organised by Nicki from Escape4Africa travel and her assistance and advice has proven comprehensive and very much appreciated. Her replies to enquiries and tour details where prompt and even included a phone call to us in Australia.
Sunway’s content was excellent as clearly set out in your itinerary and “Tour Briefing & Final Instructions”
We found the scheduling of what was always going to be a demanding itinerary to be perfect for us with big days punctuated by easier ones but always packed full of adventure.
The accommodation was similarly as detailed and in many cases way better than expected.
And the best till last. Jeff and Tawanda made this trip for us. Their knowledge and experience was second to none with many wildlife sightings only due to their skill. The meals were amazing (even coming from a seasoned Aussie camp cook) and the people management special. Our group, we would call very diverse, and at times the complaints our tour leaders managed ridiculous. Some of our members had obviously NOT read Sunway’s extensive information. Hats off to two very committed Sunway guides.
As mentioned in our evaluation, we are happy to further discuss this trip. We will be recommending this style of trip to our friends and family.
Daniela & Adrian (Adi) Nadler
- 25 Aug 17
Dear Sunway Safaris, I refer to our undertaken trip of 21 days tour NBa21. We have just returned home and I wanted to share with you the impressions we had of this trip-I feel that the feedback form handed to you through our guides is not sufficient to present a good, truthful impression we all- I presume most of us had, of this trip. First I refer to the able, generous ,professional guidance we received from Pumi and Petros. Pumi proved himself to be the best driver I have met, having a great sense of proportion and always attentive to our needs and remarks, could not think of a more suitable guide to our tour. In addition he is intelligent, gentle and knows how to cope with disturbing situations. Petros ,proved to be a very able, intelligent guide ,describing to us many events he had as child and grown up ,with animals and life in the village in his homeland Zimbabwe. They both had practical and operative attitudes and knowledge of constructing a good menu that took in consideration our dietary complexity-vegetarian, anti-chicken meat etc. If I was to use Sunway-Safaris again, they will be our best choice. Accommodation- was very nicely chosen- I myself had some problems in the small tents in Okavango Delta. Would have preferred a larger tent- abt one meter bigger. Our contacts to the local population were good- I personally would have preferred more but most of the group was fine with what we have got. Again I want to stress the fact that the success of the tour was greatly due to the guidance of our guides and the choice of accommodation done by Sunway Safaris.
Dee & Richard Humphrys
- 27 Jul 17
Dear Dirk, We returned home a few days ago, having completed the above group adventure with our guides Grace and Iton. We would like to thank Grace and Iton for making our trip such a wonderful experience. We saw and did so many fascinating things; wildlife, scenery and people, and enjoyed the company of our fellow companions, who were all very friendly. Grace and Iton kept us entertained on some of the long journeys with their great senses of humour and quaint stories and made sure that we were as well prepared as possible for the various experiences. When Iton was needed to help another group because of illness, Edwin joined us, with his particular knowledge and cheerfulness. They dealt without fuss with any problems that cropped up, whether it was the window in the truck breaking and falling out, or finding that we had nowhere to stay when we reached Desert Camp. Our suggestion of sleeping in the truck was not taken seriously that day! We saw elephants by one of our lodges, a black back jackal with a puff adder in the middle of one of the Etosha tracks, a lion asleep by a parking area there and 2 mature male lions seeing two younger males off their territory. On a wildlife walk in the Okvango Delta we saw lions with their kill and on the Chobe river boat trip we saw many animals at close quarters, which was very special, especially families of elephants, and hippos out of the water and walking on the land. Thank you so much again, Grace and Iton, for our very exciting and memorable adventure – we shall not forget you or Africa, especially as I have spent much time noting all the events in my journal! And adding even more as footnotes when I remember them! We hope to send you a group photo when we have sorted through them all (several hundred), and if you come to England please get in touch. I am planning to make my quilt, Grace, from the African fabrics I bought, and when it is finished I will send you a photo. We came back to our little village and to our surprise, after all our adventures in Africa, everything seemed to be the same here! Apart from everyone wanting to hear all about it.
Marie Stone
- 11 Oct 16
Martin
- 12 Aug 16
We completed a trip, from Livingstone in Zambia through the Caprivi Strip to Namibia (highlights – Etosha pan, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei Dunes) and then back to Zambia via Botswana (highlights – Okavango Delta tented camp and Chobe River evening game cruise). The operator was Sunway Safaris, and I cannot speak too highly of the whole experience. Perhaps the greatest single contribution to the success of our safari were the two outstanding guides, Moses and Valentine, who were extraordinarily professional in every way. They combined a great variety of skills (driving, cooking, setting up meals, attending to our requirements etc) with an encyclopedic knowledge, which enhanced all aspects of the tour. The itinerary was excellently chosen, commencing with the Victoria Falls and ending at Chobe, before returning to Livingstone. We covered some 6000km, over all sorts of roads, but the vehicle provided performed extremely well and sufficed for all our needs. We were a party of 12, which proved to be an ideal number. Accommodation each night was perfectly satisfactory, although some lodges were obviously better than others. Meals were a mixture of restaurant meals, usually at own expense, or meals provided by our guides at the vehicle, nicknamed the “mobile restaurant”. All of us pitched in when necessary to clean dishes and set up the dining table, which actually enhanced the experience considerably. You can’t do better – and the overall cost was very reasonable.
Johan Demuynck
- 18 Oct 15
Simon Johan
- 6 Sep 15
This tour was very well organised and the guides were top class!
Dagmar Linien
- 30 Aug 15
Our tour was wonderful, an unforgettable experience. I will rave about tit to anyone who will listen. We loved Grace and Paul.
Susan Perry
- 30 Aug 15
This was the trip of a lifetime for me and it exceeded my expectations. All thanks to Grace and Paul our Guides. We will definitely recommend Sunway! There were times when I would have liked a little more information (eg: tipping) but when I asked my questions were always answered. I can’t wait to get home and look through my photos and send some to Sunway as well.
Barbara Wiesner
- 30 Aug 15
I enjoyed my 3 weeks. I think this tour had a wonderful variety of animal viewing, hikes, river cruising and cultural activities. Our guides provided us with so much knowledge. I had an unforgettable safari.
Thom Dessing
- 23 Aug 15
System of 2 guides who can drive and cook works very well. Both had a very good focus on customer satisfaction.
Pamela Watters
- 23 Aug 15
An excellent trip that exceeded our expectations.
Schmidt
- 8 Aug 15
Super Guides, super Tour, super Ziete
Ian Moffat
- 19 Jul 15
Great guides, food and accommodation and our group integrated very well together. Most enjoyable.
Rachel Guinee (UK)
- 8 Jul 15
Dear Dirk/Sunway Safaris Well…what can I tell you…we had such an amazing trip with Sunway – we loved every moment of it and would most certainly take another adventure with you if the opportunity arises. I do want to tell you that Greg and Dee were outstanding in making our trip a good one. We were hugely impressed by Greg’s competance and maturity and amazed to find he was only 25 and 3 years into the job…he just went the extra all the time to see that everything was as good as it could be and to share his wealth of knowledge and experience and love of Africa with us all. Dee too had so much experience and knowlege to share and although only 6 months into this role she was superb and always looking to learn more herself from local guides and share it with all of us. The whole trip went without a hitch, they drove us safely and expertly and we saw more than we could have dreamed of. Most of all it was fun, everyone contributed and participated which was great. And the food was excellent!
Alexander Wagner
- 22 Jun 15
Perfect mixture of different travelling elements: culture, landscape and animals.
Sandra Lenarduzzi (Italy)
- 12 Jan 15
Hello, I’m Sandra and write from Italy. I enjoyed the tour in Zambia and Namibia in December/January 2014/15. I spent 15 beautiful days with guides Albert and Joanell and the other tourists. I would like to thank the guide Albert Muchena and your staff: during the flight connection Johannesburg-Livingstone my luggage was lost. You made the best to find it, to send it with a flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek. I received the bag 5 days later in Etosha National Park and it was a marvellous surprise!!!! Many thanks for your competence, help and courtesy!!!
Evie & Ken Good
- 3 Jun 12
We would like to thank Sunway for the marvellous holiday we had. It was truly the best we’ve ever had ( we have clocked up over 130 years between us! ) and an experience we are unlikely to equal again. The itinerary was perfect and exciting.
A special mention must be made of the 2 guides, Shandle and Jonathan, they did everything possible to allow us to get maximum pleasure and experience from the adventure. In particular Shandle’s management of all situations and his local knowledge was inspirational. If we decide we are up to another African holiday Sunway safaris will be our first port of call.
Please pass our gratitude to Shandle and Jonathan for a great time and keeping an eye on the wandering oldie with a camera.
Robin & Gonny
- 27 Sep 16
Looking back on our holiday from last August and September going from Victoria waterfalls to Namibia and Botswana, we like to thank you about the wonderful holiday we had in Africa.
Still if we are thinking about everything we have seen and done we only can say “It was the best holiday ever until now.”
We travel a lot around the world and seen lots of travel organisations.Your organisation, specially the tour staff did a wonderful job.
They know how to make your holiday a thing never to forget and wish you never leave Africa. We are now thinking about coming back to Africa next year. If it is possible then we will travel with you for sure and like to have Carina and Yvonne as our tour leaders.
Thanks again for this super holiday and hoop to see you soon.
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