It was amazing - truly a dream come true. Big thanks to Chris and Berry who made the trip that little bit special. We hope to meet again in the future.
I would like to commend PJ - he really did work so hard. He wanted to give us the best experience of Namibia and he succeeded. He was an excellent game spotter. When we was supposed to be having a break he heard there were lions so we all leapt into the van and saw them. He was also excellent on suggestions for places to eat etc.
Dear tour operator: I have had the most wonderful expedition. Id like to say a few words about the people that made it happen.Firstly I want to thank the support crew. Simson, Umbarra, Fritz, Matthias and Asa. These gentlemen turned camping into an art form. Ive stayed at the best hotels and resorts around the world; this crew is second to none. Their attention to detail and service oriented guest first attitude is superb. They brought such an infectious positivity to the camp that it was impossible not to enjoy yourself. Did I mention the food? Asa catered to our every want and surpassed expectations every single night. This man is a genius on a camp fire. Absolutely remarkable. Hands down the best crew an expedition could want. I could go on and on about these guys. I dont know how much you pay them but they are worth their weight in gold. Thank you to the crew, their efforts ensured this trip was a raucous success.Next Id like to thank Tracks and Trails. I wouldnt dare go into the wildly remote areas we ventured into without a solid plan B. Tracks and Trails seemed to have not only a plan B but a plan C and D for every possible scenario. The vehicles were the best and when the inevitable setbacks that will happen in this rugged environment occurred, they had our back every time. I was very impressed with how quickly they reacted and problem solved. I felt confident knowing I had a team working in the background that could solve any issue at the snap of a finger regardless of the distance, environment and terrain. I felt like nothing could stop us. Very well done Tracks and Trails.PJ. What can I say? The man is as legendary as Tarzan. His positive attitude combined with his no nonsense polite but stern business approach had all of us paying attention to the details that kept us safe. He was the pack leader. I have a great deal of respect for this man. PJs tracking skills were a marvel to behold; When he was tracking the desert lions I felt as if I was in a movie. He found us every animal we dreamed of seeing, then got us a better angle. Pjs knowledge base is ridiculously extensive, Id gamble he knows more about Africa than the Encyclopedia Britnica; history, botany, geology, astronomy, flora and fauna, tribal ancestry.. the only thing he didnt talk about was religion and politics. The only question he couldnt answer was, PJ, is their anything you dont know?. PJ catered to the group and the individual, birds for the birders, terra formations and geological history for the rock hounds, biology for the plant lovers, history for the scholars and everything you could want to know about mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. He even ran around overturning rocks to find us a scorpion when an interest was expressed. PJ is a gem, his leadership and people skills are enviable. When I come back to Africa I will find out what tour he is guiding and do that. I cannot say enough about his skills.Lastly, Id like to thank the operator. Youve done an amazing job of pairing us with the very best local guides, support staff and logistics professionals. Ive never travelled with this operator before, Ill never tour with anyone but this operator from now on. Very well done. Superb. Thank you once again to everyone involved, Im looking forward to my next adventure.Sincerely,Lance Berryman.
Heike KolzingTravel Expert in Botswana and Namibia
Julie IvesTravel Expert in Botswana and Namibia
Stephanie LouwTravel Expert in Namibia and South Africa
