Safari Drive Reviews 

We chose Safari Drive for our 2 weeks honeymoon in Namibia and we are glad we did !

Frankie was very attentive to what was important to us, and very open to our suggestions during the elaboration of our trip. She would respond well and fast, to all of our questions.
We received a beautiful pack with the itinerary, a map.. They really pay attention to details.

Once in Namibia, Jens took great care of us: driving course, tips and good advices regarding the trip, thorough demonstration of anything we needed to know about the car / tenting devices etc. He would answer very quickly to our messages when needed.

The car (Toyota land cruiser) was perfect for us to enjoy the beautiful land of Namibia. Everything has been really well thought to make our journey easier and comfier.

Lodges and camping sites were both stunning, and we had a great time camping in the roof tent !

Thank you again for everything!
Camille & Louis-Marie

Had an incredible self-drive safari holiday in Namibia with Safari Drive. The booking process, the documentation, the briefings, the handover of the vehicle, the vehicle itself, the support when needed, and the campsites and accommodation were all superb. I have no hesitation in recommending them wholeheartedly.

If you want to do a self-drive safari, these are the folks to do it with.

Frankie worked with us to put together an itinerary that included the things we wanted to see, along with some welcome surprises. It boosted our confidence tremendously to be working with someone who had been there and done that, and we were immediately impressed by her focus on making certain we had the kind of adventure we wanted to have - instead of trying to sell us on things we didn't want or need.

The Safari Drive Land Cruiser was the perfect vehicle, and it's immediately obvious that a lot of thought and years of experience have gone into, not just the choice of vehicle, but the way it's prepared and equipped. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Our vehicle was named 'Alberts' (All the Safari Drive Land Cruisers are named after famous explorers) and we quickly came to think of Alberts as our steady and reliable partner in adventure.

The two weeks we spent driving through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia were the trip of a lifetime, and a lot of the credit for that goes to Safari Drive. It would have been a vastly different experience without them, and should we ever go back (we're already planning to go back) I can say without hesitation that they will be my first call.

Through out the process from deciding how long to stay, where to go and what type of accommodation to use Safari Drive were extremely helpful. Their reviews of places we stayed at were honest and generally accurate; one place had acquired internet and a campsite had improved it's cleanliness, so no down side.
The trip turned out to be better than we anticipated, with lodges and guest houses being excellent and the staff and guides well informed.
The vehicles (we had two between 6 people) were well equipped and up to the task of getting us through deep sand. I would strongly recommend that for Botswana an off-road driving course is taken as the conditions are challenging.
Camping was an interesting experience, with wild animals wandering around the sites (elephants, lions, baboons) but we were well informed by the local staff about how to deal with this (don't walk anywhere after dark).
Game viewing with guides is awesome and well recommended. We learned so much about the wildlife and local culture from the guides. Don't do the Chobe River boat trip if you want a solitary game viewing experience, at one point I counted 20 boats around us. Having said that, seeing crocodiles, cape buffalo, hippos and elephants from the water is not to be missed. The bird life in Botswana was incredible, even for a non-birder.
Botswana as a country to visit cannot be bettered, as at all times we felt welcome and safe, everyone we met was friendly and helpful and the African scenery variable and interesting.
We are planning our return and will use Safari Drive again, having used them 10 years ago in Namibia.

Absolutely amazing family holidays. This is the second time we went with Safari Drive, and definitely not the last one :-)
Helpful advice when planing, pleasant to talk to, fully equipped vehicles and excellent support on the ground when needed.
Highly recommended :-)

Trustworthy, professional, efficient and would definitely be happy to engage their services again. They (Joanna) produced an outstanding itinerary, understood our needs, resulting in one of, if not the best holidays in 50 years of travel.

Amazing service before and during the trip, and incredible local knowledge. And cars we got were truly I crsibly well outfitted and maintained.
Second trip with SafariDrive and thinking about the next one already.

Fantastic organisation and support throughout our trip

From start to finish, this has been an extraordinarily good experience with Safaridrive. Absolutely superb.
We have used them previously to organise a family trip to Namibia, so we had no hesitation in using them again to organise a 25th wedding anniversary trip to Botswana.
At the UK HQ, Jo worked with us to produce the perfect itinerary, with a great blend of superb lodges as well as beautiful campsites for our nights spent under canvas, on the roof of the Landcruiser.
We got home just 5 days ago and as I sit here reflecting on those two weeks in Botswana, I can honestly say that the experience was everything we had hoped for and then much, much more.
We were extremely fortunate with some fabulous game sightings in Chobe, Savuti and Moremi/Khwai that made the safari so special.
Undoubtedly, the enjoyment of self-driving in the wonderful Landcruiser, with its fabulous equipment, great tents and its "go-anywhere" abilities make the whole safari experience into a huge adventure.
I would wholeheartedly recommend a self-drive safari adventure and Safaridrive are absolutely brilliant at turning that dream into a reality.

We travelled to Namibia with Safari drive my wife and I and our three children (8,10 and 12 years). The team from Safari drive were wonderful since day one of planning helping us taylor our trip to our needs including ration camping vs lodge. They then reassured us on the security and easiness we will have to complete the trip. On site, the team were great to brief us for our trip: car, maps, itinerary, equipment, etc. The team offers excellent support throughout the trip. Everything has been thought about and no detail has been left unattended. I would recommend this company to all. We can't wait to organize another trip in Africa with them. Thank you Safari drive for such a memorable trip.

We've done several 4x4 self-drive trips in southern Africa with different companies, and the Safari Drive vehicle has been the best by far. The camping gear is top-notch and the organization of the gear inside the vehicle is very clever. The service provided by the Safari Drive team is also way above average, from planning the route and booking the sites to providing pre-trip guidance. Highly recommended.

Just back from a 2 week 4WD Safari Drive road trip in Namibia. At short notice, the company planned a wonderful bespoke itinerary, allowing us to explore this beautiful country, its wildlife, people and landscapes. Pre-travel information including an informative handbook and a series of short videos on vehicle/driving were incredibly helpful and we had excellent back-up within the country if needed. Accommodation was a mixture of our own roof tent in lovely campsites interspersed with incredible camps where a little luxury was most welcome. Would thoroughly recommend this company and cannot wait for our next adventure.

We have booked our honeymoon trip to Namibia through Safari Drive and it's been an incredible and fantastic trip. Everyone we interacted with at Safari Drive is very professional and knowledgeable and goes beyond to ensure that you have a safe and comfortable journey.

We were absolutely thrilled and loved every minute of our trip! 100% recommendable and we would do it again in a heartbeat.

Really excellent travel with Safari Drive. I was very impressed from the moment of first contact, adjusting and tweaking the itinerary to execution of the trip. Very impressed with how they handled the unexpected (including one of the camps we were booked to being victim to a land grab a fortnight before departure!) and problems with flights to arrive in Windhoek.

Really impressed, they do a great job and would reccomend.

Namibia is an amazing country and this is a really fun way to see it.

Safari Drive managed to customize our safari in Bostwana in an outstanding way. They recommended perfect fitting to what we were looking/ hoping for. The lodges booked were wonderful, luxurious without being too overboard with friendly managers and staffs. In among all the location choices available in Botswana, the four that were picked were excellent with abundant game viewing in a beautiful African bush setting. The itinerary design was very well planned with not too excessive daily driving but sufficient adventure. The Toyota Land Cruiser was amazing, very well equipped and we got all the support needed to have a smooth travel.
We highly recommend the expertise of Safari Drive.

Just finished our 5th trip with Safari Drive. All of our trips have been wonderful experiences, with great help and advice with planning through to excellent in-country support in Africa. Our first trip was in 2018 with a trip through Botswana which pretty much followed one of the suggested itineraries, then as we gained more experience we did trips through Zambia, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe. We have just returned from an epic 9 week trip from Cape Town to Livingstone via Namibia and Botswana where we made lots of special requests to suit our wishes.

What we have loved about the self-drive experience is the chance to visit some of the most remote campsites in southern Africa interspersed with some really delightful 5 star fully inclusive lodges.

The Safari Drive vehicle setup has been continously evolving and the current setup is pretty much ideal for remote area travel. The latest version of the roof top tent is comfortable, easy to put up and pack away, even for us over 65 year olds! While having the satellite phone is comforting, we have always kept in mind that while the person who answers the phone may be able to organise help, it may take hours or even days for that help to arrive. Having a fully equipped and reliable vehicle is therefore more than just a luxury.

Just back from our 5th and wildest trip with Safari Drive, to NW Namibia and the Angolan border via Etendeka and through the Palmwag Concession and up to Puros, West to Bludrom, north to Hartmannberge, across to Marienfluss, north to the Kunene River. In total 3,500km with some great 4x4 experiences and wild camping in some very remote areas. Great wildlife viewing. Our first trip with Safari Drive was in 2008 in a Landrover Defender, the last trip and this one were in the Toyota Landcruiser 79, fully equipped with extended range fuel tanks. The vehicle and equipment have evolved to the point where everything is just right. Part of the fun is the planning and Safari Drive provided excellent assistance in putting together our none-routine trip and ensuring the logistics worked. The in-country support was very good available via the Safari Drive supplied satellite phone. Great trip, as always.

This is the third time we've travelled with Safari Drive. From planning to in country support they have been excellent. Very knowledgeable team. Well-equipped vehicle. Good back up if needed. We would definitely recommend them and plan to use them again ourselves.

I cannot speak highly enough of Safari Drive and the team. From the first conversation with a UK Rep to the end, we were looked after every step of the way. Having done a lot of safari, I was specific about who we chose to book with and what we were looking for - Safari Drive surpassed every expectation. The itinerary, the kit, on the ground up to date knowledge and service delivered with pure kindness. They have the best 4x4 that are impeccably maintained, the best kit and you will benefit from on the ground up-to-date knowledge and they know the best lodges.

So many highlights. The wildlife of course, being so close to lions, rhinos, elephant, leopard, cheetah etc etc. Plus the amazing landscapes. Joanna at Safari Drive was simply excellent in planning the trip and making it all work. Only real negatives were some disappointing responses to dietary requirements in a couple of the hotels/lodges.