Reviews of Olive Grove
Wildlife sightings and reviews
417 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Olive Grove and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"Overnight at Olive Grove"
The staff were very welcoming and helpful - it was a lovely start to our vacation. The dinner was very good and there is a nice lounge area to relax in, as well are restful outdoor area.
We found our room a little spartan and stubbed our toes and knees on the concrete bed frames more than once during our overnight stay!" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"very pleasant place and delicious kudu stake"
inspite of no mosquito nets very recommendable place / rooms upstairs are less noisy" See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Windhoek."
"Olive Grove review"
The manager was able to let us keep our room until noon which meant we could do some last minute shopping in Windhoek." See all these reviews: 18n in Namibia
"Olive Grove review"
Thank you" See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia
"Olive Grove review"
"Elegant and realxed start to our holiday"
I also thought it really sensible that the soaps and lotions came in big bottles rather than many hotels which give little amounts in small plastic bottles which clutter up washbags and are not environmentally sound at all. Having a his and her basin was a lovely luxury and a jar of cookies with the tea and coffee a nice touch!
Thanks for a really enjoyable start to our adventure in Namibia." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia
"Olive Grove review"
"Lovely stay at Olive Grove"
Spacious en-suite with quality toiletries, hairdryer, fine cotton robes, and artisan candles for that romantic bath. Breakfast from a comprehensive menu served on the patio:dinner by request. Just because nothing is absolutely perfect I would mention that a luggage stand would be useful for guests on an overnight who will not be unpacking.
We were sorry to have only one night. We had originally wanted to add a couple of days to the Bateleur but were not attracted by either Eningo (OK for overnight) or Okonjima (I am against monitoring devices on wildlife). Should you have a similar request, you might suggest a pre-safari stay at Olive Grove relaxing on the sundeck by the pool, and then daytrips for sightseeing into Windhoek and surroundings." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
A popular option for people wanting to relax near Windhoek but who also want to see a different part of Namibia, is to venture out into the bush to one of the guesthouses or lodges within a couple of hours drive from the city. As Eningu Clayhouse Lodge is situated in the Kalahari it is a popular option for a two night stop, where you can relax without having a long transfer from Windhoek. Okonjima is another possible option. This is an interesting place to experience some of the work in conserving big cats done by the AfriCat Foundation here. As an aside, please note that the vast majority of the cats that live or pass through Okonjima are not fitted with monitoring collars.
"Southern Africa Manager"
"Olive Grove review"
Embarassingly we realised when we got to the airport that none of us had left the staff tip - many apologies." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 4n in Mozambique; 2n in Zambia
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