Reviews of River Crossing
Wildlife sightings and reviews
130 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited River Crossing and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"River Crossing was a great place to start"
The welcome was warm and River Crossing made an ideal and comfortable place to get over the flight from London and prepare for our adventure in Namibia. The food was ok and we enjoyed our short overnight stay." See all these reviews: 23n in Namibia; 9n in Botswana
"Lovely location River Crossing"
We like River Crossing but it had a feel of needing a bit more management. Various things didn't work in the room, and nobody could manage the lock on our door even though they all knew it was dodgy.
The pool wasn't cleaned even though it is central to bar and patio and so everybody sits round it .
Confusion about whether we were on full board. They thought we were but because our voucher said B & B we had already booked to go out.
The dining room was nice, breakfast good. The second dining room which contains the reception sofa needs more thought. Very cold and dismal. A couple had to dine in there on their own and they were really miserable." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia
"Pleasant enough for first night in Namibia"
Food of good standard and room spacious and comfortable. Did hear that this was part of a group and other Lodges in the group had been sold off. Would imagine River Crossing could be on the market as well." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia
"Fine for last night stay"
"River Crossing review"
The one surprising thing is that the website and marketing material suggest that there are activities and self-guided walks, but the attendant at the front desk gave a simple "No" when we asked if there were any activities that we could do." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"River Crossing review"
Would recommend that as the best accommodation for the last night in Windhoek." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia
"River Crossing Spectacular"
Only slight thing was the service was a little slow and the food whilst good was not excellent" See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 3n in Mozambique; 2n in South Africa; 2n in Zimbabwe
"River Crossing"
(We were lucky and were able to stop at Okahanja, but shopping wasn't on our list of priorities)" See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia
"Peace and quiet near to Windhoek and airport"
We only stayed one night on our way to the airport early next morning but this lodge is worth a longer stay.
Very welcoming and friendly staff who were on hand to help us when we left at 5.30am.
Good room with private patio and views of the Khomas hills." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 9n in South Africa
"good one night stop before flight"
A good place to stay for a night before flights." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 1n in South Africa
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