Sossusvlei sand dunes — Namibia self-drive trip planning

Trip planning & review

An honest second opinion on your Namibia trip — from people who actually live here.

We pressure-test the plan you've drafted, or build the whole trip with you. Flat fee, 48-hour turnaround on reviews, no commissions — ever.

  • Replies usually inside 24 h
  • No lodge commissions
  • Based in Windhoek, Namibia

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Who this is for

Three honest paths into the same expertise. Pick the one that matches where you are right now.

  • You have a draft, lodges, maybe the car booked. We catch what's broken before deposits go down.
  • You have dates and a dream but no plan. We build the trip around who's actually travelling.
  • You have questions you'd rather just talk through. We block 30 or 60 minutes and work it out live.
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Stylised preview of a Trip Review report.

Pricing

Flat fee. Pay once. Clear turnaround.

No subscriptions. No upsells. No commission incentives bending what we recommend.

AvailabilityLimited monthly capacity

Built From Scratch

from €34914-day trip · longer trips higher

Dates and a dream, but no plan? We design the whole trip around who's actually travelling — route, lodges, vehicle, booking order.

  • Custom day-by-day itinerary
  • Lodge & camp recommendations to book
  • Vehicle & road guidance
  • When to book what (booking timeline)
  • 30-minute call included
  • Final review before you commit
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Planned + In-Trip Support

from €54914-day trip · everything in Built From Scratch + a guide on call

The full plan plus a Namibia-based guide on WhatsApp and voice while you're on the road. Most chosen by first-timers, families and honeymooners.

  • Everything in Built From Scratch
  • WhatsApp + voice line to a Namibia-based guide for the duration of your trip (07:00–21:00 CAT)
  • One pre-departure 20-min call to walk through the final brief
  • Live re-routing help if weather, road, or lodge issues come up
  • Final review before you commit
Plan it with support
Compare all four packages
FeatureReview €99Review + Call €149Full Planning €349Planning + Support €549
Written expert report
Live video consultation
30 min
30 min
Route built from scratch
Lodge & vehicle recommendations
Notes
Notes
Day-by-day itinerary doc
WhatsApp support during trip
Turnaround
48 h
48 h + call
5–10 days
5–10 days
Fix-it-free guarantee

Planning scope

What's in (and not in) our planning packages

Included

  • Custom day-by-day itinerary built around who's travelling
  • Up to 2 rounds of route revisions before you commit
  • Lodge & activity recommendations with reasons, not just names
  • Vehicle, season, and booking-order guidance
  • Final PDF brief you can share with your group

Not included

  • We don't book lodges or activities for you — we hand off to operators with our notes
  • No in-country support during your trip on the €349 tier (add €549 for that)
  • No daily concierge or 24/7 line — Support hours are 07:00–21:00 CAT

Our promise

Fix-it-free guarantee

If our written review doesn't surface at least 3 things worth changing in your plan, you get a full refund. No forms, no friction.

Why a review pays for itself

One avoided mistake usually pays for the review

Not worst-case scenarios — the everyday planning mistakes we see most often, with the price tag attached.

€400+

One overbooked lodge swapped last-minute

€1,200+

Wrong rental car returned and re-booked

€600+

1–2 lost trip days from unrealistic driving times

€99

A Trip Review that catches all three before you book

Honest filter

Who this isn't for: You want a fully-guided tour with a driver and a fixed itinerary — we don't sell tours. · You want us to handle every booking and payment for you — we advise, you book. · You want a single "best Namibia route" we recycle for everyone — we don't have one.

The questions buyers ask before booking

How fast do I get my review?

Within 48 hours of you submitting the post-payment briefing. In peak Namibia season (May–October) it can take up to 72 hours, and we'll tell you upfront if it does.

What if my plan is still rough?

Rough is fine. As long as you have dates, group, and a working draft of the route, we have enough to review. If you don't have a draft yet, take a look at Built From Scratch instead.

Can I get the review in German?

Yes. Half our team is German-speaking. You can submit in German and get the review in German, or mix and match.

What if I've already booked some lodges or the car?

Fine. Most clients come to us with at least the rental car or 1–2 lodges already booked. We work around what's locked in and only flag what's actually a problem.

Ready to get a real second opinion on your Namibia trip?

Two-minute intake. Flat fee. Full refund if a review doesn't surface 3 things worth changing.

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