Reviews of Roy's Restcamp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
27 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Roy's Restcamp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Roy's Restcamp review"
The only modern bits seemed to be the electric light switches, everything else appeared to be hand made using leftover bits of machinery – that really wasn’t an issue at all. They have taken re-purposing to a really new level.
Never seen anything like it but it was a useful stopping place.
There is a nice roomy hide overlooking a small waterhole on the adjoining game park (owned by Roys) . Mostly woodland birds and small antelope as far as we saw…..
Breakfast was of the good homecooked variety but our dinner was a choice from chicken stew or 'game cordon bleu' - the latter was oryx 'steak' which could have done with casseroling for another hour but the chicken stew was really nice.
A convenient stopover going north to Caprivi Strip making an break in the drive." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
Eland
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"Roy's for good vibe and bush babies"
Accommodation was fine, staff were great, food was good and the whole place had a very cool vibe.
It was also the only place in Namibia where we saw bush babies so worth staying there for that alone. We would be quite happy to stay there again." See all these reviews: 21n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Squirrels in the cornflakes"
Our room was a bit shabby, not entirely clean, with holes in the sheets. The food was less tasty - tinned carrots with lots of sugar added come to mind.
At breakfast, squirrels were diving in the cornflakes. However, because of its strategic location on the highway it may be OK as a stopover for one night.
There were no activities as far as we noticed (but we did not mind)." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
"querky camp handy for overnight stay"
Fairly basic and querky cabins which have single beds, and odd furnishings.
We liked this restcamp for an overnight stay and enjoyed some of the walks around the grounds.
Everything was clean and well provided, Service was fine, but without polish." See all these reviews: 26n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana
"Roys Restcamp."
"Very good stay"
An interesting hide for viewing game." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 7n in Zimbabwe; 3n in Botswana
"Amusing and convenient stopover."
The food was tasty but no choice.
As we had to make a very early start the next morning we requested breakfast packs. These too proved to be as quirky as the accommodation, comprising of sweets, savoury snacks and more sweets - and a small sandwich!" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Basic accommodation, yet quirky & comfy."
The dinner was fine and we enjoyed using the hide overlooking the waterhole which attracted ostriches and eland. The compound included a swimming pool and good camping area and the birdlife was varied.
As we had a long drive the next day we ordered packed breakfasts to eat en route. Unfortunately these were terrible, consisting of one soggy ham and cheese toast and lots of sweet things (lollies etc) which we were unable to eat." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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