SALTY JACKAL SURF SCHOOL

My surfing lessons with Victor were great! Every session we would start with learning more about the ocean and waves. He gave me good tips on what I need to focus on, was encouraging, and was able to discuss the mental aspect with me. You could see how much fun he has teaching others how to surf, which made it even more fun to learn. Thank you!

It was a great time at the salty jackals! The people there make the place so special. The surf lessons with Victor were perfect. We learned so much and had so much fun. The equipment is really good too. It was just fantastic. Thank you so much for everything and hope to see you again :)

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Man fühlt sich wie in einer kleinen Familie. Immer wieder Aktivitäten, zusammen kochen, essen, surfen und chilln einfach super. Und sauber

I had a great time staying at the Salty Jackal for five days. I have done many surf trips, but usually avoid surf camps in favor of doing my own thing. I decided to take advantage of the guiding at Salty Jackal because I would rather make friends to surf with.

The vibes were great, the staff were all very friendly. I felt right at home after the first day.

I only had one minor complaint; I wish the surf taxi was better advertised. I showed up with my own boards and wetsuits, and I am pretty proficient surfer. I mainly wanted the guiding for the social aspect. I ended up paying for the full guiding/coaching twice before I realized there was an option just to pay for the transport. The coaching/guiding cost includes boards and wetsuits. There wasn't an obvious alternative if you just wanted the guiding, but were otherwise self-sufficient.

I still think the price I paid in the end was worth it. I had good waves every day, the guide/coach was awesome, and I really enjoyed surfing with the friends I made at the hostel. I am sure I will return someday, and I will just remember to ask for the surf taxi up front. While we didn't have to drive very far to surf, I don't think it would have been easy to find some of the spots on my own.

Victor, the surf coach, is great. He is an absolute ripper, but also laid back and encouraging. I appreciate that he was stoked always, regardless of surf conditions. Marta, the acting manager during my visit, is a great host and very helpful. She is very good at her job. If I owned a surf camp, I would try and convince her to manage it.

I already miss all of my Salty Jackal friends! Hope to be back soon.

-Your friend in the South

My stay at Salty Jackal in Swakopmund
was absolutely wonderful! Despite it being
just one night, I had the pleasure of
meeting and connecting with fellow
travelers from various countries, each with
their own fascinating stories and insights
on traveling through Africa. The surf
classes with Victor and Marta were a
highlight of my stay-- both of them are truly
amazing people
The accommodation spaces and outdoor
living areas provided the perfect
environment for fostering connections and
making new friends. I thoroughly enjoyed
my time at Salty Jackal and would definitely
visit again in the future. Highly
recommended for anyone looking for a
vibrant and welcoming atmosphere in
Swakopmund.