Travel reviews by Mr & Mrs D from Chester
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
7
Excursions taken
0
My Jun 2013 trip
Namibia between 27 Jun 2013 and 13 Jul 2013
"The whole experience was very enjoyable.
On reflection we wouldn't have done as much driving, some of it was tedious and although there isn't much traffic driving on the gravel roads was quite tiring. Having said this it was our choice and we wouldn't have seen as much as we did without the driving"
On reflection we wouldn't have done as much driving, some of it was tedious and although there isn't much traffic driving on the gravel roads was quite tiring. Having said this it was our choice and we wouldn't have seen as much as we did without the driving"
Ondudu Safari Lodge
"Erongo Wilderness Lodge review"
3 nights
Arrived
28 Jun 2013
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Mowani Mountain Camp
"Mowani Mountain Camp review"
2 nights
Arrived
1 Jul 2013
"We particularly enjoyed the trip to track the Desert Elephants, the guide was knowledgeable , it was unhurried and gave us plenty of time to watch the elephants.
We felt that the camp lacked positive management which reflected on the service in the dining room. When taking the bags to the room one of our bags was damaged due to lack of care."
We felt that the camp lacked positive management which reflected on the service in the dining room. When taking the bags to the room one of our bags was damaged due to lack of care."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Average
Activities
Good
Rooms
Good
Food
Average
Facilities
Good
Cape Cross Lodge
"Cape Cross Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
3 Jul 2013
"The staff were attentive and the food was good, we were able to walk to the seal colony."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
Central Guest House, Namibia (this camp has since closed)
"Central Guest House review"
2 nights
Arrived
5 Jul 2013
"The bedrooms were on the cool side as they had a stone floor and were situated off the courtyard.
The breakfasts were good and they made us a packed lunch at short notice/"
The breakfasts were good and they made us a packed lunch at short notice/"
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Average
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
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Hoodia Desert Lodge
"Hoodia Desert Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
7 Jul 2013
"This was possible the best lodge we stayed at and the owner was very anxious to make sure our stay was a good experience.
We decided to take the trip to Sossusvlei to save us driving and we were very pleased that we did. The guide was very knowledgeable and the lunch overlooking the dunes was an experience we wouldn't have missed. The trip was unhurried and the driving excellent."
We decided to take the trip to Sossusvlei to save us driving and we were very pleased that we did. The guide was very knowledgeable and the lunch overlooking the dunes was an experience we wouldn't have missed. The trip was unhurried and the driving excellent."
Excellent
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location
Good
Service
Excellent
Activities
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Zebra River Lodge
"Zebra River Lodge review"
2 nights
Arrived
9 Jul 2013
"This was the most rustic experience and seeing the warthog eating the grass around the swimming pool made our day. The owner and the staff were lovely, the staff provided us with entertainment on the last evening they had formed a choir and sang traditional songs after dinner.
We went on a guided walk , unfortunately the walk was too much and the guide was unaware of our capabilities. We think the guide had recently been trained and he did not tailor the pace to suit ( Matthew kept up with him but w were unable to do so). We feel he could do with more training."
We went on a guided walk , unfortunately the walk was too much and the guide was unaware of our capabilities. We think the guide had recently been trained and he did not tailor the pace to suit ( Matthew kept up with him but w were unable to do so). We feel he could do with more training."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Activities
Average
Rooms
Good
Food
Good
Facilities
Good
Olive Grove
"Olive Grove review"
1 night
Arrived
11 Jul 2013
"The reception were very helpful in confirming our flights as we were unable to access the website for Air Namibia was unobtainable.
It suited us for the night before we flew home."
It suited us for the night before we flew home."
Good
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location
Good
Service
Good
Facilities
Good
Rooms
Average
Food
Good
We went on one guided walk which we enjoyed and it was tailored to suit our ability. We attempted a walk on our own but the terrain was difficult and it was too hot."