Travel reviews by Mr M & Mrs M from UK

"Perhaps it was because it was our first lodge, but we thought Desert Camp was just wonderful.

In a stunningly beautiful location, just 5km from the Sossusvlei park gates, this was wonderfully peaceful and relaxing.

Excellent food was on offer at the linked Sossusvlei Lodge, but we chose to barbecue both night with the very good ingredients that could be ordered from reception.

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was comfortable and well equipped. And they had draught lager at the bar

All in all a fantastic start to our Namibia trip."

"Meike was extremely helpful, throughout our stay. She booked restaurants for us, provided a lunch box when an early start required it and even lent us some drinks on our first day when it was too late to find any shops open.

We were give use of a whole bungalow for just two of us at no extra cost.

Breakfasts were plentiful and good quality, if perhaps not surprisingly more targeted at her German clients.

We liked the communal eating which enabled us to meet other travellers and swap experiences.

Free internet access was another bonus.

Excellent hospitality and value overall"

"Previous reviews I read mentioned a "pet" baboon which some felt was being mistreated by the owners. Although I'd not be certain, I think there must now be new owners. There was certainly no sign of the baboon.

This was intended as a cheaper option in Southern Damaraland where the other camps are particularly expensive. We therefore were not expecting the sort of luxury we had in other places that Expert Africa had recommended. Less comforts is exactly what we got although we still paid about £90/night for a Safari Tent and breakfast and N$175 each for dinner.

The tent was just that, but did have a rather rustic but nonetheless, rather charming, outdoor toilet, basin and shower (hot) attached to it.

The food was hearty and plentiful, the staff very friendly indeed and overall we enjoyed our two night stay. Lets just say we were perhaps spoiled by our other choices of accommodation and this one was not a highlight. I'd certainly not recommend it in very hot weather because there was no way to cool down in the tent. It was bad enough in May (still high 30's during the day) which is the start of Namibia's winter.

Overall, if you don't mind or perhaps even enjoy something a little simpler, this was not a bad choice though."

"Wow!!!!!!! What a view.

Excellent food and service. (Rather limited wine choices would be the only negative)

Very good accommodation.

A good choice of activities.

Oh and did I mention the view."

"We arrived early afternoon on our first day and were persuaded to take an inexpensive game drive around the farm. What a treat that was. We saw so many animals and birds including a close encounter with 3 White Rhino, that it completely exceeded our expectations.

The room and indeed the whole lodge was beautiful.

The food would compare with almost anything we've had in England for quality and the house red wine at about £2 a glass was excellent.

Once again the staff were wonderful. I particularly liked the balance they struck between efficient service and friendliness.

Overall this was perhaps our favourite lodge, although all of them had many aspects to enjoy."

"Once again excellent food and staff, but after the luxury of the Frans Indongo this lodge was never going to be as nice.

It was nonetheless a very good option for those needing to stay near the airport at the beginning or end of the trip, who don't want to stay in Windhoek itself. The drive to the airport was about 60km and took no more than an hour."