Travel reviews by Mr G x 4 from Norway
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
2
Countries visited
2
Lodges stayed in
20
Excursions taken
1
My Oct 2013 trip
Namibia between 20 Oct 2013 and 5 Nov 2013
"We had a wonderful trip and including the highlights we had it was even better than expected.
We always want to come back and see more of this vast and arid contry.
There are some regions left that we not have been, so until next time, cheers!"
We always want to come back and see more of this vast and arid contry.
There are some regions left that we not have been, so until next time, cheers!"
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Central Lodge
"Central Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
21 Oct 2013
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Average
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Canyon Roadhouse
"Canon Roadhouse review"
2 nights
Arrived
22 Oct 2013
"We had 2 nights there during our trip around Fish River Canyon.
All in all good service, but they were a bit surprised when we arrived and showed them our vouchers.
A nice spot in the middle of nowhere, with a beatiful view from top of the hill only a short walk from the lodge.
We did see some Oryx and Springboks on the plains."
All in all good service, but they were a bit surprised when we arrived and showed them our vouchers.
A nice spot in the middle of nowhere, with a beatiful view from top of the hill only a short walk from the lodge.
We did see some Oryx and Springboks on the plains."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Eagle's Nest
"Eagle's Nest review"
2 nights
Arrived
24 Oct 2013
"We had a warm welcom at the lodge and were guided to drive out to our cabins in the desert, were we should stay for two nights.
It was a lovely sight when we arrived there at sunset and the cabins were almost hidden in between the boulders. When we parked the car, two Klipspringers were taken by surprise and bolted away when we stepped out.
We had a barbecue the first evening and we could hear an Oryx grasing in front of us. He was not scared and reluctanly moved away when we put the flashlight on him.
Very good service and a wonderful place."
It was a lovely sight when we arrived there at sunset and the cabins were almost hidden in between the boulders. When we parked the car, two Klipspringers were taken by surprise and bolted away when we stepped out.
We had a barbecue the first evening and we could hear an Oryx grasing in front of us. He was not scared and reluctanly moved away when we put the flashlight on him.
Very good service and a wonderful place."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Sossusvlei Lodge
"Sossusvlei Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
26 Oct 2013
"We had 2 nights there and it was a wonderful place.
Since it is a lot of tourists visiting and very busy, the atmosphere is not that casual. Apart from that the service and all arrangements are taken well care of and we enjoyed our stay there."
Since it is a lot of tourists visiting and very busy, the atmosphere is not that casual. Apart from that the service and all arrangements are taken well care of and we enjoyed our stay there."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Sam's Giardino
"Sam's Giardino review"
2 nights
Arrived
28 Oct 2013
"We had 2 nights there and enjoyed our stay in Swakopmund even if the weather was misty most of the time.
Good service and friendly staff.
Whilst in Swakopmund these guests took a day excursion to the coast south of Swakopmund. This is what they said about it:
This turned out to be one of the highlights during our trip, highly recommended.
Our guide Ernst Ritter shared his knowledge and showed us a lot of facinating and interresting things in and around Sandwich harbour. We even got a bit of sunshine when we headed back.
We also enjoyed the driving on the sand dunes and along the coast almost in the waves.
An exciting day we will never forget, thanks a lot."
Good service and friendly staff.
Whilst in Swakopmund these guests took a day excursion to the coast south of Swakopmund. This is what they said about it:
This turned out to be one of the highlights during our trip, highly recommended.
Our guide Ernst Ritter shared his knowledge and showed us a lot of facinating and interresting things in and around Sandwich harbour. We even got a bit of sunshine when we headed back.
We also enjoyed the driving on the sand dunes and along the coast almost in the waves.
An exciting day we will never forget, thanks a lot."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Coast and Sandwich Harbour
"Ernst made the day!!"
29 Oct 2013 • All-day excursion
This turned out to be one of the highlights during our trip, highly recommended.
Our guide Ernst Ritter shared his knowledge and showed us a lot of facinating and interresting things in and around Sandwich harbour. We even got a bit of sunshine when we headed back.
We also enjoyed the driving on the sand dunes and along the coast almost in the waves.
An exciting day we will never forget, thanks a lot.
Our guide Ernst Ritter shared his knowledge and showed us a lot of facinating and interresting things in and around Sandwich harbour. We even got a bit of sunshine when we headed back.
We also enjoyed the driving on the sand dunes and along the coast almost in the waves.
An exciting day we will never forget, thanks a lot.
Excellent
Damara Mopane Lodge
"Damara Mopane Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
30 Oct 2013
"We only had a stop over heading for Etosha.
It was a green oasis and they had a big pool where we had a swim before dinner.
Nice rooms and good food."
It was a green oasis and they had a big pool where we had a swim before dinner.
Nice rooms and good food."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Dolomite Camp
"A wonderful place!"
1 night
Arrived
31 Oct 2013
"We had 2 nights at Dolomite camp.
When we arrived at Dolomite camp and saw the surroundings, the lovely cabins and the smiling staff we were all feeling very spoiled. This is a little paradise taking into consideration the remote location and the harsh environment.
Stunning view from the cabins with a lot of animals moving to and fro the waterhole. Day of departure we watched a beatiful sunrise and hearing the bush "waking up".
The last evening when parking the car, a big male lion put his head out of some bushes only 100m away and gave a mighty roar. This was the highlight of our trip and my heartrate was way above avarege during the few minutes he used to walk around us. Guess we blocked his way when he was checking his territory."
When we arrived at Dolomite camp and saw the surroundings, the lovely cabins and the smiling staff we were all feeling very spoiled. This is a little paradise taking into consideration the remote location and the harsh environment.
Stunning view from the cabins with a lot of animals moving to and fro the waterhole. Day of departure we watched a beatiful sunrise and hearing the bush "waking up".
The last evening when parking the car, a big male lion put his head out of some bushes only 100m away and gave a mighty roar. This was the highlight of our trip and my heartrate was way above avarege during the few minutes he used to walk around us. Guess we blocked his way when he was checking his territory."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Okaukuejo Camp
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
1 Nov 2013
"We had 2 nights in main camp.
Well organised and we could sense a bit more service minded staff compared to our visit two years ago, so keep at like that.
A lot of animals showing up at the waterhole and we had some stunning encounters with lions at two other waterholes as well.
The chalets were very nice and all in all good service."
Well organised and we could sense a bit more service minded staff compared to our visit two years ago, so keep at like that.
A lot of animals showing up at the waterhole and we had some stunning encounters with lions at two other waterholes as well.
The chalets were very nice and all in all good service."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Haus Sonneneck
"Haus Sonneneck review"
1 night
Arrived
3 Nov 2013
"Just a stop over before heading back home.
Our third stay here, very nice and friendly."
Our third stay here, very nice and friendly."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Self drive in Namibia
Namibia and 1 other country between 2 Oct 2011 and 18 Oct 2011
"We had a wonderful trip. We got what we came for, a lot of wild animals, great nature and an exciting holiday.
A beautiful country with friendly people. It was very easy driving on good roads and no problems occured.
We are very excited and will certainly make another trip in the future.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
When we entered Etosha, we saw that big areas were burnt down. This probably affected the wildlife, and we would want to have some info about these conditions in forehand, if possible of course."
A beautiful country with friendly people. It was very easy driving on good roads and no problems occured.
We are very excited and will certainly make another trip in the future.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
When we entered Etosha, we saw that big areas were burnt down. This probably affected the wildlife, and we would want to have some info about these conditions in forehand, if possible of course."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo
Haus Sonneneck
"Haus Sonneneck review"
1 night
Arrived
3 Oct 2011
"Just a stop over during arrival and departure. Very friendly, clean and neat."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Waterberg Camp
"Waterberg Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
4 Oct 2011
"We only stayed one night, therefore no activities were available.
The staff told us that we had to stay for at least 2 nights to get the sundowner trip, a little dissapointing.
We did the walk to the viewpoint on top of the escarpment ourselves, nice view.
If we had known that we could not join the evening drive, we would have driven directly to Etosha."
The staff told us that we had to stay for at least 2 nights to get the sundowner trip, a little dissapointing.
We did the walk to the viewpoint on top of the escarpment ourselves, nice view.
If we had known that we could not join the evening drive, we would have driven directly to Etosha."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Good
Service
Average
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Okaukuejo Camp
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
5 Oct 2011
"We had a very nice chalet near the waterhole. We spent several hours by the waterhole and in the park, it was a wonderful experience.
The service in the restaurant could be better. The waiters seemed a bit uninterested."
The service in the restaurant could be better. The waiters seemed a bit uninterested."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Mushara Bush Camp
"Mushara Bush Camp review"
1 night
Arrived
7 Oct 2011
"A very warm welcom by the staff. A very nice lodge with a friendly atmosphere. The tents had good standard and everything were clean and neat.
A positive experience compared to the National parks."
A positive experience compared to the National parks."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Nkwazi Lodge, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Nkwazi Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
8 Oct 2011
"A very warm welcom by the staff. A very nice lodge with a friendly atmosphere. The chalet had good standard and everything were clean and neat.
Interesting to learn about how the lodge contributed to the community, very positive initiative."
Interesting to learn about how the lodge contributed to the community, very positive initiative."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
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Nxamaseri Lodge
"Nxamaseri Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
9 Oct 2011
"We arrived this place with high expectations, but the manager was not a very friendlly person, and he was both rude and arrogant. However, the fishing and the boat trips were great. We had a great guide named Small, and thanks to him we had two nice days in the panhandle.
If you want to come here you must know beforehand what to do, as the management is not very helpful in suggesting what to see or do. Obviously fishing and birdwatching are the attractions."
If you want to come here you must know beforehand what to do, as the management is not very helpful in suggesting what to see or do. Obviously fishing and birdwatching are the attractions."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Excellent
Service
Poor
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Feedback response
Although these travellers enjoyed two nice days here, we were disturbed by any thought of a ‘rude’ or ‘unfriendly’ manager. Hence, we asked these travellers for more details, and shared these with one of the lodges’ owner, Justine.
She looked, point-by-point into these issues. She has assured us that this impression stemmed from misunderstandings and some lack of clarity in the manager’s comments, rather than any intentional rudeness or unfriendliness. She has apologised profusely to these travellers.
The lodge team have taken steps to learn lessons from these comments, and Justine assures us that the same mistakes won’t occur again. From the thoroughness of her investigations and comments, we’ve great faith that this is the case – and retain our confidence in the lodge as a good place for our travellers to visit.
She looked, point-by-point into these issues. She has assured us that this impression stemmed from misunderstandings and some lack of clarity in the manager’s comments, rather than any intentional rudeness or unfriendliness. She has apologised profusely to these travellers.
The lodge team have taken steps to learn lessons from these comments, and Justine assures us that the same mistakes won’t occur again. From the thoroughness of her investigations and comments, we’ve great faith that this is the case – and retain our confidence in the lodge as a good place for our travellers to visit.
Africa Specialist | Namibia
Camp Kwando
"Camp Kwando review"
2 nights
Arrived
11 Oct 2011
"Very friendly and informative welcom. Beautiful location and we really enjoyed the evenings by the river with a tremendous amount of sounds and smells. Food were excelllent. We had a boat trip on the river and a game drive in Mudumu National park. We saw a lot of elephants, buffaloes and other plains game.
Very nice place with good atmosphere."
Very nice place with good atmosphere."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Ndhovu Safari Lodge
"Ndhovu Safari Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
13 Oct 2011
"Good atmosphere, nice hosts with a "familiar" touch during meals and by the fire."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Nunda River Lodge
"Nunda Safari Lodge review"
1 night
Arrived
14 Oct 2011
"Very beautiful lodge with a more formal approach. We enjoyed our stay here, new facilities wth high standard."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Kalahari Arms Hotel
"Kalahari Arms Hotel review"
1 night
Arrived
15 Oct 2011
"Just a stop over on our way back to Windhoek."
Average
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location
Average
Service
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Average
Haus Sonneneck
"Haus Sonneneck review"
1 night
Arrived
16 Oct 2011
"Same feedback as for our first night. [Ed: see below]"
Good
Nice room and service ok."