Safari Information

Wild Dog & Crazy Kudu Safaris is the premier budget-safari company in Namibia. Our office has the combined experience of more than 25 years in the tourism industry and our policy has always been to run high quality safaris at a reasonable price. All trips are run with small group sizes.

• These trips are an inexpensive option to see the highlights of Namibia but still with comfort.  We provide good quality equipment, three meals a day with an enjoyable evening supper around the campfire - we place a strong emphasis on excellent bush cuisine.

• The majority of trips will use our new Toyota Dyna 16 seater vehicles with pop-tops or our custom-built Toyota Hino trucks. For smaller groups we use Toyota minibuses or 4 x 4 Toyota Landcruisers. The vehicles have modified seating for more leg room and there are large windows for game viewing. The pop-tops are great for photographing game. Trailers are also used for carrying the camping equipment and mobile kitchen when we use the minibuses or land cruisers. The tents are dome type which are easy to assemble, your mattresses are approximately 5cm thick and everyone has a camp-chair with a backrest.
  
  
• Group participation. There is very limited participation on the 15 day trips. Group participation is part of the 3 and 7 day trips although it is limited to putting your own tent up and down, helping with the preparation of dinner, washing up and the loading of the vehicle.  Your guide is there to assist you at all times.
  
  
• All safaris will be conducted in English.
  
  
• Clients are limited to one soft bag per person with a maximum weight of 15kg.  This does not include camera equipment.  Dust can be a problem for cameras, zip camera bags are a good idea.
  
  
• Clothing and Footwear recommendations:  t-shirts and long-sleeved shirt;  shorts / skirts;  long trousers / slacks;  tracksuit;  underwear and socks;  swimming costume;  comfortable walking shoes;  soft hat;  good quality sunglasses;  during winter, (May to August) a warm jacket or mid layer (fleece or wool) - for cool nights and early morning game drives.   Camera, film & binoculars;  personal toiletries;  torch;  visas (if required);  basic medical kit to include suntan lotion, insect repellent, malaria tablets;  water-bottle.  During the summer months, (Nov. to April) we would expect rain so a lightweight waterproof jacket is a good idea. 
  
  
• We suggest a sleeping bag range of "3-4 season".  These can be supplied by prior arrangement for a cost of N$10.00 per day.
  
  
• Please arrange your own travel insurance for medical cover / loss of luggage / curtailment of holiday due to sickness etc. If you do not have adequate insurance cover for the trip we can organise additional cover for you.
  
  
• Visas and Permits: See "About Namibia"
  
  
• Namibia's dry climate is very healthy!  There are very few of the health problems in Namibia that are experienced elsewhere in Africa.  Always consult your own doctor for malaria prophylactics. There is no risk in the south of Namibia, low risk around Waterberg and high risk in the northern regions.
  
  
• Tap water throughout the areas you will visit is clean to drink.  This applies to all campsites, hotels and restaurants.  Drinking water is always available from the vehicle.
  
  
• The Namibian Dollar (N$) is pegged to the South African Rand (SAR)  and is not an exchangeable currency out of the country.  We would recommend bringing SA Rand. There is also a bank available at the airport, on arrival in Windhoek.
  
  
• Average Local Costs: US$
  
  Soft drink ………………………………………………..........0.45
  Bottled beer from restaurant ……………………………0.80
  Bottle of wine from restaurant ………………….…….8.00
  3 course dinner in good restaurant ……………….15.00