Crazy Kudu Safaris

Crazy Kudu Safaris is a small, independent safari company based in Windhoek. It was founded in 1996, is registered in Namibia with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, and is a member of the Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA). It specialises in good-value, mainly camping safaris for travellers who want a guide, a group and the logistics taken care of, without the cost of lodge-based touring.

Its best-known product is the scheduled camping safari. These follow fixed itineraries and are mostly or entirely camping-based, with departures guaranteed every Saturday throughout the year and, in the busy season from June to October, every Wednesday as well. The company stresses that it runs departures even when bookings are low, so you are unlikely to have a trip cancelled for lack of numbers. Group size on scheduled safaris is capped at ten people, which keeps the atmosphere friendly and makes camp life more manageable.

Beyond the scheduled trips, Crazy Kudu offers tailor-made safaris based on tested itineraries, priced per person and available in either accommodated or camping versions, and non-scheduled safaris that usually include more than the basic package. The company describes these itineraries as pre-designed and tested, so the route has been driven before you set off. They can be used as a framework for a fully customised trip, and they have no fixed limit on group size, so they work for families or groups of friends travelling together.

Trips use specially converted Volkswagen and Toyota minibuses, each towing a small trailer for camping gear, and every vehicle carries reference books on Namibia so you can identify birds, mammals and plants along the way. Camping safaris involve some participation in camp life, so they suit travellers who are comfortable with basic facilities and early starts.

The website does not list a street address or phone number, so use the contact options on the site to make enquiries and confirm meeting arrangements in Windhoek before you travel. Book early for the June to October period, when the extra Wednesday departures fill quickly. Crazy Kudu suits budget-conscious travellers, solo travellers and younger visitors who want an active, sociable introduction to the country's main sights.