Travel reviews by Ms J & Mr S from USA
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
12
Excursions taken
0
Great 3 week trip, thanks to Expert Africa
Namibia between 14 Sep 2011 and 4 Oct 2011
If doing the trip again we might change a few things but overall we were very happy with our experience. The materials provided by Expert Africa prepared us well for the trip. The highlighted map showing our route and lodges was great.
However, more detailed driving directions would have been helpful. (Before we started our trip Steve put together a set of detailed driving directions using Google maps, lodge websites and other online information.)
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
We had an excellent experience with Expert Africa and can highly recommend the company and its services to others. Our only suggestion is the one given above about detailed driving directions."
Arranged By Sabina Hekandjo

River Crossing
"River Crossing review"

Okonjima Plains Camp
"Okonjima Main Camp review"
Our guide then tracked the leopard to a tree where she was sitting high in the branches with her prey.
The food was very good. The staff members were friendly and professional."

Mushara Bush Camp
"Mushara Bush Camp review"
Luckily the next day we were able do wildlife viewing from our air conditioned vehicle.
One night we had a special outdoor dinner with singing afterward by the talented staff. A lovely evening. However, on our final morning there was no one available to help us with our bags. Next time we may want to stay even closer to Etosha National Park or within the park."

Halali Camp
"Halali Camp review"
We did not spend much time at the water hole but heard that a leopard had been spotted there."

Okaukuejo Camp
"Okaukuejo Camp review"
The room was comfortable. The staff nicely accommodated my food preferences by preparing fish for dinner when only game and red meat were being served."

Huab Lodge
"Huab Lodge review"
We participated in sunrise walks and nature drives led by Jan. The location is somewhat remote but the area is beautiful and serene. Wildlife included oryx, kudu and steenbok but desert-adapted elephant sightings are rare. We enjoyed watching a pair of yellow-billed hornbills doing a courtship display in a tree."

Ondudu Safari Lodge
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
We did enjoy the lovebirds that gathered in the trees near the dining room every morning around 7:00 a.m."

Barkhan Dune Retreat
"Barchan Dune Retreat review"
We enjoyed watching Coco (the dog) and the meerkats. We did not have time to do any activities."

Wolwedans Dune Camp
"Wolwedans Dune Camp review"
We enjoyed the sundowner drives and a 9:00 a.m. nature drive with our good guide Usko. We would like to have had the option of doing an early morning drive (leaving around sunrise) for more photographic opportunities. The food was excellent.
Our tent (in the Dune Camp) was luxurious but a bit noisy in the wind."

Sossus Dune Lodge
"Sossus Dune Lodge review"
We signed up for an early morning guided trip to Dead Vlei lead by Paul. We had a very enjoyable morning despite the fog that obscured sunrise. Paul helped arrange for early shuttle service for us the following morning so that we could have another chance of seeing Dead Vlei and Sossusvlei in the sunlight.
Being inside the gates was essential for early morning photography. (People with 4 x 4 vehicles have the best access to the Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei areas.)"

Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
"Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch review"
Our view chalet was lovely."

Olive Grove
"Olive Exclusive review"
As we did not stay at the Olive Grove we cannot grade aspects of the Olive Grove."
The staff members were helpful and the food was excellent."