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
"3 relaxing nights in Swakopmund"
The guests were mostly German, and the welcome was warm, with every effort made to find restaurants for us, as booking appears essential in Swakopmund. We had 2 contrasting days here, the first was beautiful, sunny and warm, and we went to Sandwich Harbour with Turnstone Tours.
The second was cold and windy, though we had a nice time seeing the sites of Swakop." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia
"A brilliant trip with Ernest, just us and an Italian couple. I was a little disappointed not to be able to get to Sandwich harbour because of high tides, but we visited the dunes, walked along the coast and then went out on to the lagoon with a fantastic number of birds, particularly flamingoes and terns. A nice lunch also.
A really exceptional full day. Ernst took us to places we would never have been able to get to and made everythng perfect with his explanations and his interest in us as well as Namibia."
"Africa Specialist | Namibia"
"Secret Garden Guesthouse review"
"A truly hidden gem"
The decortation of the rooms and the style of the courtyard were most appealing.
They have three of the most endearing dogs you are ever likely to meet." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Lovely place in central Swakamound"
Very good location and wished we could have stayed longer" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
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