Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs C from Worsley
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
8
Excursions taken
1
The Cowcill's comments on June 2016 trip
Namibia between 28 May 2016 and 12 Jun 2016
"Once again Expert Africa delivered a memorable holiday and we would have no hesitation in booking again."
Arranged By Elizabeth Chapman
River Crossing
"Great overnight stay at River Crossing"
1 night
Arrived
29 May 2016
"Staff very friendly and welcoming, room very comfortable and food excellent"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Central Lodge
"Central Lodge"
1 night
Arrived
30 May 2016
"The room was clean, the staff were helpful however there was no hot water in our room either in the evening or the following morning. On complaining to the management we were advised that it was a problem with the town mains and that she could not wash either, which as you can imagine was a great comfort to us after our drive from Windhoek. There was no offer to provide hot water from the kitchen.
That said the beer was cold the soup and pizza were great."
That said the beer was cold the soup and pizza were great."
Poor
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Poor
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Nest Hotel
"Nest Hotel"
2 nights
Arrived
31 May 2016
"Good location, comfortable room, might have liked the option of a balcony if we had known they were available.
Breakfast was good, the best breakfast rolls in Namibia"
Breakfast was good, the best breakfast rolls in Namibia"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Wolwedans Dune Camp
"Wolwedans Dune Camp review"
3 nights
Arrived
2 Jun 2016
"Impressive location, fabulous accommodation and food although some variety would be an improvement i.e. eland steak first night, beef steak second night and kudu steak third night. All beautifully cooked along with the other courses, but steak three nights in a row!
Staff were delightful and tried very hard although this was the first camp were we have not eaten with at least one of the guides and there was no camp representative eating with the guests. The camp would have benefitted from more staff presence front of house.
Finally, Wolwedans prides itself on its eco credentials however asking guests to postpone having laundry done until the next camp is a bit of a cheek!"
Staff were delightful and tried very hard although this was the first camp were we have not eaten with at least one of the guides and there was no camp representative eating with the guests. The camp would have benefitted from more staff presence front of house.
Finally, Wolwedans prides itself on its eco credentials however asking guests to postpone having laundry done until the next camp is a bit of a cheek!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Kulala Desert Lodge
"Kulala Desert Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
5 Jun 2016
"Much bigger camp than Wolwedans and doubled in size since our last visit. However, and despite its size, the ambiance was better and the staff extremely helpful, Petronella was the consummate host and our guide Stephanos went out of his way to accommodate our requests for photographic locations.
Returning from drives we were always welcomed with a cold towel and drink. Despite the numbers at mealtime the food arrived quickly and was excellent.
Best croissants at breakfast ever!"
Returning from drives we were always welcomed with a cold towel and drink. Despite the numbers at mealtime the food arrived quickly and was excellent.
Best croissants at breakfast ever!"
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Hoodia Desert Lodge
"Great overnight stay at Hoodia Desert Lodge"
1 night
Arrived
7 Jun 2016
"We only stayed one night on our way out of Sossusvlei which was a great regret as the accommodation and food were excellent. We used our overnight stay as a rest day and highly recommend the lodge and room facilities.
On arrival we had a fabulous lunch followed by an equally good evening meal. The fresh coffee and cafetier in the rooms was a great touch which others should follow."
On arrival we had a fabulous lunch followed by an equally good evening meal. The fresh coffee and cafetier in the rooms was a great touch which others should follow."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Oyster Box Guesthouse
"Oyster Box Guesthouse"
3 nights
Arrived
8 Jun 2016
"Good location overlooking the lagoon and a short walk from the Raft.
Compact room with no tea and coffee facilities although this was remedied immediately when queried with the staff.
Staff were very helpful. Secure off street parking.
Breakfast was poor so much so that on our last morning we skipped it and drove to the Village Bakery in Swok."
Compact room with no tea and coffee facilities although this was remedied immediately when queried with the staff.
Staff were very helpful. Secure off street parking.
Breakfast was poor so much so that on our last morning we skipped it and drove to the Village Bakery in Swok."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Poor
Coast and Sandwich Harbour
"Turnstone Tours Review"
9 Jun 2016 • All-day excursion
Personable and knowledgable was very informative at the numerous stopping points. A great day out in a truly wild environment. Surprised at the size often group, 8 guests in a Land Rover.
Lunch was nice but exactly the same as the last trip with them 13 years ago, Chicken liver pate, lasagne and apple strudel.
Happily recommend Turnstone Tours.
Lunch was nice but exactly the same as the last trip with them 13 years ago, Chicken liver pate, lasagne and apple strudel.
Happily recommend Turnstone Tours.
Excellent
Olive Grove
"Last night at Olive Grove"
1 night
Arrived
11 Jun 2016
"Lovely place to spend our last night in Namibia.
Convenient location and secure parking. Superb room and fabulous dinner and breakfast. Full marks for attention to detail, hot water bottles in bed and port and chocolates.
Would happily return and would not hesitate to recommend."
Convenient location and secure parking. Superb room and fabulous dinner and breakfast. Full marks for attention to detail, hot water bottles in bed and port and chocolates.
Would happily return and would not hesitate to recommend."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Service
Excellent
Facilities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Excellent