Reviews of Secret Garden
Wildlife sightings and reviews
14 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Secret Garden and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Secret Garden Guesthouse review"
Day trip along coast south of Swakopmund.
Great trip - one of our highlights. Highly recommended." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 4n in Zambia; 1n in Botswana
"Vey comfy Band B near the sea and shops"
Helpful hosts with great breakfast and a good choice in music1
Pizza cafe as part of the premises ,which were very tasy and cooked to order.
Excellent restaurant at the end of the jetty,need to book
Interesting walks ,saw Flamingos.
Security again seemed to be a problem
Would definitely recommend even with the less expensive room." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"By the seaside"
We did the full day Sandwich Harbour trip with Turnstone Tours. Excellent day out with guides Andrew and Wayne who went all out to cram as much in as possible. On the other day we did a half day moon landscape/welwitschia excursion which we booked through the very helpful tourist office in Swakopmund." See all these reviews: 20n in Namibia
"Two rooms in the Secret Garden"
We had a twin room and a double room. The rooms were comfortable and clean, my circular double room was particularly pretty and light with a very comfortable bed.
There was a kettle with tea and coffee bags in the rooms and a fridge by the main kitchen area from which we could take a beer if we noted it in a book. One night we fancied a cup of tea before bed and so I asked for some milk. This seemed to cause no end of confusion and we were eventually provided with sachets of coffee creamer. Perhaps they had not come accross our peculiar English tea-drinking habits before!
There was a nice buffet breakfast provided with the offer of a cooked breakfast as well. On our first morning we were getting up extra early to go kayaking in Walvis bay so we were invited to have breakfast a little earlier than it was usually provided. There was an attractive garden and I spent a happy half-hour one morning sitting outside with a cup of tea watching the birds at the bird table.
I would be happy to recommend the Secret Garden to other travellers." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Secret Garden Guesthouse review"
Good local restaurants, and a really interesting musem.
The owner and his wife ran the place with a rod of iron, but believe it or not this, perversely, seemed to add to the enjoyment." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
"Secret Garden Guesthouse review"
We felt we had entered a Tardis machine as from the outside the building looked quite small but inside the garden with the rooms around it was most attractive and our little apartment up stairs was lovely. It was good to have secure parking off the street.
We were happy with the central location which made visiting the various attractions suggested by the landlady, shopping and eating out at night easy. Thanks to Jeanne our kayaking guide for sending on the photos. Great fun playing with the seals don't know who was enjoying it most, seals or paddlers." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Secret Garden Guesthouse review"
The location of the Guesthouse is excellent for getting to restaurants and the town centre. It is literally on your door-step. We spoke to other people who were staying at more luxurious places, but they had a fair trek into town.
In essence, a simple B&B (although we suspect there are better rooms here) in a great location in town. If we ever came back this way, we'd stay here again." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Secret Garden Guesthouse review"
The breakfastroom, sittingroom and kitchen are nicely decorated. The rooms are good, with coffee and tea-facilities and homemade biscuits as well as a good bathroom.
Breakfast is fine; the lady introduced the guests to each other at the breakfasttable, which was really nice. Good information about the area." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
"Secret Garden Guesthouse review"
The location is in good position so that we can walk around the town within short distance." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Oh, this trip was such a worthwhile to make an effort to attend! The guide's enthausiam has rubbed off on us! It is not at all a very commericalised trip because it was only four of us plus the guide therefore it was very personalised trip with tons of information to absorb!
Sandwich harbour is a beautiful place to visit. The time flew by with us realising that the sun is about to go down. We relunctantly had to rush back to our guest houses."
About the kayaking trip in Walvis Bay, they commented:
"Awesome! Wonderful experience by having to encounter with the nature! It was unforgetable moment for both of us by playing with seals.
Bit disappointed with the dolphins for not being socialable at this occasion!"
"Africa Specialist | Namibia"
"Secret Garden Guesthouse review"
Despite detached manner the proprietor (Peter) had organised everything efficiently, (booking meals arranging tour).
Welcome novelty of heated bathroom floor as weather cold, well designed room
The Walvis Bay sea trip should not be missed, culminating in champagne and oystrs" See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia
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